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How Does Your Positive Axis Point and Pin Placement Affect Your Ball Motion?

When the bowling ball rolls down the lane, it revolves around its axis. There are two points at the ends of the axis: the negative (NAP) and the positive axis... Read Article

What Is Your Ball Motion Telling You?

From the time you let go of the bowling ball, the bowling ball is slowing down. The fastest the bowling ball rolls is when it first comes off of your... Read Article

Tracking Other Bowlers and Matching Up

Observing other bowlers can be a great way to develop your own skills on the lane. These tracking tips will help you learn from your competitors. Read Article

Sliding and the Trail Leg

Being aware of the unique way you bowl includes knowing how you slide and drift, as well as how your trail leg affects your game. Read Article

Level Up with Better Spare Shooting

Missing that spare is a thing of the past once you learn a few key techniques. Here are some tips that will help improve your spare shooting. Read Article

Stance, Ball Start, and Arm Swing

Stance, ball start, and arm swing are all significant factors that will affect the consistency of your shots. These key tips will help improve consistency in your game. Read Article

Understanding the House Shot

Understanding the house shot is key to becoming a versatile bowler so that you can stay ahead of the lanes when they transition. Read Article

Bowling Ball Selection and Surface Adjustments

The type of ball you select and the surface of your bowling ball will greatly affect your game. Here are a few tips to make sure you make the right... Read Article

Technique, Tempo, and Timing

Practicing good timing in your bowling release is key to improving your score. We’ll share a few tips on technique, tempo, and timing in this article. Read Article

Bowling Ball Maintenance, Lane Shine, and Oil

Bowling ball maintenance is important to achieve maximum performance. In this article, we’ll break down the importance of bowling ball maintenance and how it affects your game. Read Article

Before You Take Your First Step

Before you take your first step toward releasing the ball, it’s important to make sure you’re properly set up. We’ll discuss bowling stance in this helpful article. Read Article

A Beginner’s Guide to Bowling Release

No matter your bowling level, working on your release is one of the most effective ways to knock down more pins. Learn some helpful tips in this article. Read Article

Becoming a More Versatile Bowler - Part 3

Learn to become a more versatile bowler in this three-part series. Read Article

Becoming a More Versatile Bowler—Part 2

Learn to become a more versatile bowler in this three-part series. Read Article

Becoming a More Versatile Bowler—Part 1

Learn to become a more versatile bowler in this three-part series. Read Article

A Guide to Bowling Ball Cores, RG, Differential, and Coverstock

There’s no shortage of bowling balls to choose from, but how do you know which one to add to your bag? In this article, you’ll learn a few important factors... Read Article

Aiming for the Pocket: Why Didn’t I Strike?

Learn how aiming for the pocket can help you produce more strikes and improve your bowling average. Read Article

How to Watch Your Bowling Ball to Make In-Game Adjustments

Watching where and when your bowling ball hooks and how it hits the pins gives you a heads up on where to play and which bowling ball to use. Read Article

How to Use an Alignment System to Improve Bowling Consistency

Being able to read the lanes and adjust to their conditions can make or break your game. This simple math will help you stay ahead of the moves and keep... Read Article

Using Your Dominant Eye to Improve Accuracy While Targeting

No matter how you throw the ball, all bowlers have a dominant eye. Your dominant eye is the one you rely on more while targeting. Do you know which of... Read Article

3 Common Problems During Bowling’s Approach

Day in and day out, National Bowling Academy’s Coaching Contributors teach bowling lessons. They’ve discovered that most bowlers share common areas that need improvement. Below are three areas of concern... Read Article

Leverage and the Bowling Release

What is leverage and what does it have to do with bowling? Leverage is defined as the exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in... Read Article

Tournament Prep: Lane Play

Tournament oil patterns vary in oil distance and oil volume. Having the right ball in your hand with the ability to manipulate your release, launch angle, and ball speed will... Read Article

Tournament Prep: Physical Game

Are you physically ready for your upcoming tournament? Is it a short or long format? What’s your goal? In this article, we will help get your physical game ready for... Read Article