Strategies for Bowling a Split | USBC Bowling Academy

When it comes to a strategy for converting splits, sometimes the smart move is to make sure you get two or three pins, instead of trying to make the split. Watch as USBC Director of Coaching Carolyn Dorin-Ballard describes various types of splits and the pins you want to go …

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Bowling Pocket and Strike Percentages | USBC Bowling Academy

USBC Research Manager Nicki Brose goes into depth on some studies they have done regarding pocket percentages and where the pocket actually exists. They were able to narrow it down to a board where you would either strike or get a 9-count. If bowlers can control the pocket, then more …

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Sport Bowling vs League Bowling | USBC Bowling Academy

Transitioning from League to Sport bowling can be tricky to navigate. USBC Gold coach Stephen Padilla discusses how to make this transition, as well as the differences between the two environments. The biggest difference is the challenge of the pattern you are going to bowl on. Sport patterns are more …

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Cracked Bowling Ball: Climate Effects | USBC Bowling Academy

Many bowlers have experienced a cracked bowling ball at least once over the years. USBC Gold coach Bryan O’Keefe and Team USA member Chris Barnes discuss some of the factors that can cause a cracked ball, including extreme temperature changes. For more of our bowling videos, visit

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What a Good Bowler Needs to Know | USBC Bowling Academy

There is a lot of information that you as a bowler need before you get out there and compete. There are various ways that this information can be collected. USBC Gold coach Stephen Padilla and USBC Hall of Famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard share how specifics such as topography, lane surface, oil …

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