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Establishing a pre-shot routine is a key fundamental in today’s game. USBC Director of Coaching Carolyn Dorin-Ballard and professional bowler Chris Barnes discuss the importance of figuring out and sticking with a personal pre-shot routine. This could involve positive thinking, cleaning your ball, muttering a mantra or whatever else puts …

Bowling Fundamentals: The Importance of the Pre-Shot Routine | USBC Bowling Academy Read More

In league play, it’s as important to focus on the mental side of the game as the physical. There are distractions from loud noises, cheering and movement all around you, but USBC Hall of Famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard says it’s up to you to mentally block out everything except for the …

League Play: The Mental Game | USBC Bowling Academy Read More

Team USA Sports Performance Specialist Nick Bohanan and Team USA member Shannon O’Keefe show us some bowling exercises for strengthening the lower body to help establish the finish position. These bowling exercises work on balance, strength and range of motion. Performing these exercises at home can help improve your finish …

Bowling Exercises for Dealing with Common Injuries | USBC Bowling Academy Read More

Team USA Head Coach Rod Ross and Chris Barnes compare the features of different oils. For instance, hooking oils were designed to pick up a roll sooner vs. skid oils which are meant to make a ball delay longer. Learn about the different types of oils used in the game …

Different Oils used on Bowling Lanes | USBC Bowling Academy Read More

USBC Certified Gold Coach Karen Pullman and Team USA Assistant Head Coach Kim Terrell-Kearney give advice about how to make adjustments to your bowling stance. They display the importance of “staying in the box” which will help give you a consistent launch angle. For more of our bowling videos, visit

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