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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
When you walk into your pro shop and see the overwhelming options of bowling balls hanging on the wall, have you ever asked yourself why there so many to choose from? There are three types of bowling balls used in today’s game: plastic, urethane and reactive. Let’s go through each one and talk about how
By now, league season is gearing up and you are either ahead or behind what you thought you’d average for this season. That leads to the burning question, are you practicing enough – or at all? When you practice do you roll three games and see if your total improved or do you have a
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