Hall of famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard, Rod Ross and Kim Terrell-Kearney discuss different tournament strategies they have developed over the years. Some important pieces of information to acquire prior to the tournament include the number of games being bowled, type of lane surface and what kind of oil pattern is being used.
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10:54Topography of Bowling Lanes and Ball Motion
In today’s game, there is no such thing as completely flat bowling lanes. Bowling coaches Randy Stoughton and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard demonstrate the significant effect that lane topography has on ball motion. Whether you’re bowling a local tournament or going to the Open Championships, try to learn as much as possible about the bowling center you’re…
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5:10How to Get Strikes in Bowling: Entry Angle Techniques
Rod Ross and Kim Terrell-Kearney present examples of different styles and entry angles in this video. Having the ball at the correct entry angle as it enters the pins gives you a better chance of striking. If you want to increase your strike percentage, this video is for you!
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6:02Rules of Bowling
Mike Spridco and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard go through some of the rules of bowling. Learn the rules for both league and tournament settings. Also, find out what happens when a bowler misses their frame. Watch this video and feel confident that you are playing by the rules.
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6:03Bowling Lane Surfaces
Bowling coach Kim Terrell-Kearney speaks with research engineer Emily Troutman about bowling lane surfaces and hardness. Not all lane surfaces are the same and can create different ball reactions. Troutman explains the differences in color, surface and hardness, and shows how lanes are tested. She also shows how a bowling ball leaves a footprint on…
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