Rod Ross and Bryan O’Keefe show you an easy way to find your bowling ball PAP, otherwise known as your positive axis point (PAP). The PAP differs from bowler to bowler, so it is important to know yours and what it means in relation to the layout on your equipment.
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3:23Bowling hall of famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard interviews coaches Del Warren and Randy Stoughton on the physical and emotional differences in coaching men vs. women. Physically, the men tend to be stronger in general compared to the women. As a result, it is crucial that women do the fundamentals and the technique more correctly because they are…
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10:54In 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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6:03Bowling 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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8:14Rod Ross and Kim Terrell-Kearney demonstrate the three phases of ball motion. Learn how your ball transitions through all three phases (skid, hook and roll), and see each phase performed at different angles. You also will learn to find the break point and see how ball motion and lane play go hand in hand.
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