When it comes to preparing for bowling tournaments or competitions, there is so much more to do than just practicing throwing strikes and knocking down pins. In talking with bowling coach Del Warren, the key is to make time for purposeful practice where you’re working on your physical game. At Del’s center, they use a series of drills that focus on each part of the physical game. key components of a purposeful practice include: having a goal, warm-up to a sweat, have a plan for what you’re going to work on that day, and then check with your coach and look for results. In this video, you’ll have a chance to see some of the drills that are done at the Kegel Training Center in preparing for a competition or tournament.
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Bowling Team Drill: Walk the Line
Pat Costello and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard present a team drill known as walk the line. This drill focuses on players watching each other and helping improve your team’s accuracy. It is important for the bowler following you to know where you finished the previous shot. This will help you and your teammates improve.
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Bowling Ball Speed
Kim Terrell-Kearney and Frank Buffa provide a few helpful tips for improving consistency in your bowling ball speed. Learn how to adjust your ball speed correctly as well as learn how to throw the ball at three speeds. Find out why it is important to be able to throw the ball at different speeds. Feel…
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Bowling Advice: Food for Thought
From training to equipment choices, preparing for bowling competition is extensive. What fuels your body matters and will affect your bowling performance either negatively or positively. Adding nutrition preparation to your bowling routine will reward you in many ways. It will help keep your focus sharp, energy levels up, and in conjunction with exercise, your…
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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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