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 going to so that you can be better prepared.
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Judging Your Bowling Technique on a Short Oil Pattern
In competition, a short oil pattern requires a bowler to approach a game with a different strategy than they would if they were lining up on a longer pattern. The bowler must quickly adapt their game to suit the condition they’re about to face. To be prepared for any type of oil pattern, it’s important…
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Adjusting to Bowling Lane Conditions: 5 Adjustments
Bowling coaches Rod Ross and Fred Borden provide helpful tips and techniques for adjusting to ever-changing lane conditions. Learn about the five main adjustments and how to properly execute them.
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Picking the Right Bowling Ball for a Long Oil Pattern
In the same way it’s necessary for a golfer to choose the right club for each shot, it’s imperative for a bowler to understand which of their bowling balls is ideal for a specific lane condition. Today, we line up a bowler and look at the effects of a variety of her balls on a…
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Choosing a Bowling Ball That is Right for Your Arsenal
Beginners and professionals alike know that bowling is a game of inches and minor adjustments. One step to the left or right can have a huge impact on the outcome of a game. The same goes for your equipment — choosing a bowling ball to better attack the pocket at the right time in a…
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