Five Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 5
American entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., once said, “You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.” While he certainly wasn’t talking about what a bowler faces as they step …
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Five Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 4
It’s the gold medal match of the doubles event at the 2017 World Games in Poland. I’m coaching two of Canada’s best players: 2014 world champion Dan MacLelland and rising …
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Developing a good “feel” for the lanes is not about feel at all. It’s about allowing your unconscious mind—your gut—to make decisions based on all of the sensory input you …
Read MoreFive Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 2
In my coaching work at international competitions, my job many times came down to presenting options to players. As a coach, it’s rarely a good idea to make decisions for …
Read MoreFive Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 1
Every bowler wants to improve their decision-making on the lanes, from the beginning bowler just learning about oil patterns to the professional who is looking for those extra hits that …
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