Bowling tournaments challenge every aspect of your game. They are usually played on a different lane pattern and format than your league, which tests your physical and mental game as well as your spare shooting and equipment choices.
Practice Makes Perfect
With leagues getting into full swing, let’s take a minute to talk about practice. Practice is not another “three-game outing” to see how you size up with your established average in the league. The ability to improve is contingent on making efficient use of your time before the competition and we’re going to give you
Dry Towel Rule Change
The dry towel rule, Rule 18, went into effect August 1, 2019. The rule states: While bowling in USBC Competition, a bowling ball cannot: 1. Have the surface altered by an abrasive. 2. Be cleaned with any liquid substance or cleaning agent. 3. Have any foreign material on it including, but not limited to: -Powder
Stronger vs. Weaker Bowling Balls
If you’re at the point in your game where you are considering purchasing a new bowling ball or adding one to your arsenal, knowing the differences between stronger and weaker bowling balls can be a pivotal turning point in your game. Everyone likes to see the bowling ball hook on the backend and strike, but
Identifying Your Bowler Statistics
The 2019 PBA season has brought upon a lot of exciting changes. The most notable: television coverage on Fox Sports. The PBA and Fox Sports introduced Specto SideTrack technology to their broadcast. A game changer in the world of televised bowling. Courtesy PBA Real time ball tracking provides immediate feedback, giving viewers a much needed
5 Tips Every Bowler Should do Before Practice Starts
Do you want to maximize your chance at success every time you get on the lanes? Who doesn’t, right? Here are five tips you need to work into your routine before practice gets started. 1) Maximizing Your Bowling Balls Performance Tired of leaving those weak 10 pins? Is your bowling ball not breaking as hard
Two-Handed Bowling Drills
Should you bowl traditionally or with a two-handed style?Two-handed bowlers have achieved great success in recent years from youth bowling and all the way to the pros. If you’re new to sport, or want to make the switch, Gold Coach Ron Hoppe has some two-handed bowling drills for you to experiment with that will help
Do you “Drift” on the Approach?
Have you ever been told from a teammate or coach that it’s impossible for you to repeat shots because you are drifting on the approach? For years, drifting was defined as not walking straight on the approach from the dots to the foul line. Knowing where you start on the approach and where you slide
5 Ways to Increase Your Bowling Average
Every bowler gets stagnant in their development. This leaves them with the big question “What should I do to increase my bowling average?” The simple answer: knock down more pins. Easier said than done, right? That’s why we’ve outlined five easy tips to help you increase your average and bowl a better game! 1. Prepare
Understanding Today’s Game as a Senior Bowler
Whether you’re a senior just getting back into the sport of bowling, or a senior who has bowled through all the changes the game has offered, we’ll get you set up with what you need to know to remain competitive. What’s Changed Short answer: everything. The lane surface, bowling ball surface, lane transition and how
