Bryan O’Keefe and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard discuss building a bowling ball arsenal. Listen as they discuss the importance of finding the best layouts for your ball, ball surface and lane conditions. Each ball may have a different purpose, but each are equally important to your arsenal.
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The Bowling Loft
Bowlers know that ball reaction depends on lane conditions and oil patterns. When using the bowling loft, for example, we will approach it differently depending on oil patterns. Watch as three different loft distances are demonstrated, and how they alter the bowler’s ball reaction. When lanes are difficult, the loft is an important tool that…
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Using the 3-6-9 Spare System With a Plastic Ball
Bowling hall of famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard discusses using the 3-6-9 spare system with a plastic ball, and why professionals tend to recommend using a plastic ball for picking up spares. A plastic ball doesn’t hook, so you can take the conditions out of the picture by using the 3-6-9 rule to simply adjust your line to…
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Release Drills for a Better Bowling Finish Position
The release is one of the most essential components of a good bowling stroke, but for many bowlers it’s also the least trained component. With so much happening in a short period of time, it can be difficult to hone and improve your bowling finish position unless you slow it down and focus solely on…
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Bowling Grips and Thumb Inserts
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard and Bill Monce teach you the differences between bowling grips and slugs. Find out what they are used for and learn the benefits of using bowling grips and/or bowling slugs. Also, learn more about the thumb hole and see what options you have regarding thumb inserts. Use these helpful tips to feel more…
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