Keeping It Simple: Practice
Yep, another practice article. How exciting! It might not be glamorous, but practice is the foundation of a solid bowling game. Before we dive into a simple practice session routine …
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A Simple, Purposeful Practice
We are in the thick of league and tournament season. While this isn’t the time to be making drastic changes to your game, effective training strategies can go a long …
A Simple, Purposeful Practice Read MoreFive 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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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 …
Five Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 4 Read MoreKeeping It Simple: Getting Lined Up
First things first: ignore the lane pattern sheet. It simply doesn’t matter once the lights come on. Let your ball be your guide! I should end the article here, but I …
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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 …
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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 …
Five Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 2 Read MoreKeeping It Simple: The Armswing
Over the years, bowling has evolved quite a bit. It can be easy to make simple movements overly complicated, so my goal with this article is to bring my “keep …
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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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