08/05/07
Column
I've been thinking too... By Ted Thompson
While surfing the World Wide Web recently, I came across a March 2007 Golf Digest Feature article by golfing great Jack Nicklaus and his "state of the game" thoughts about golf.
Although many in the world of bowling may be tiring of the constant golf to bowling comparisons, while reading Nicklaus' commentary I could not help but realize the similarities and challenges the two activities have in common.
04/22/07
Preparing for WTBA Championship Events
The Short By Ted Thompson
Without this ball motion knowledge and awareness in today’s bowling environment, a technical bowling coach is only half a coach.
Federations, coaches and players throughout the world continually practice for WTBA championship events but are they preparing correctly?
In August of 2007, the WTBA Women’s World Championship will be held in Mexico and in this article we will try to shed some light on some of the challenges slower ball speed players face and suggest an “outside of the box” approach to prepare for the short oil conditions.
03/05/07
Column
Maybe it's time for a 'Bill of Rights' in the Bowling Industry By Dick Evans
From bowlers to USBC to BPAA to PBA to Pro Shops to Spectators and even Writers
Recently the nation's flying public was stunned to learn that passengers were stranded on an airplane for more than seven hours during a winter snowstorm. After the ordeal was covered by the media, the president of the airline that was the culprit decided to come up with a 'bill of rights' for passengers. I thought that was a superb concept and think it should be applied to the bowling industry.
03/01/07
Column
Some Bowling History…and an Opinion By Len Nicholson
Republished courtesy of the Cornerstone, The Foundation newsletter (Volume 87 March 2007)
There is a lot of speculation as to when the game of bowling actually began. Some say that the game has been around for over 10,000 years. A few years ago there were some artifacts that were found that support those theories. There is also some ample proof (in bowling's archives), that the game was seriously played in 5200 B.C.
08/21/06
Column
Olympics? Why? By Frenchy Letourneau
Republished courtesy of TenPin Alley
This discussion has gone on for decades.
"Shouldn't bowling be an Olympic sport?"
"What do we have to do to get into the Olympics?"
"Badminton and ballroom dancing made it. Why not bowling?"
Until recent years, I envisioned the Olympics as the ultimate test of gifted athletes who have trained hard and possess the heart and desire to win gold for their country.
08/07/06
Column
Going for the Gold
By John Davis
When I say gold, I am not intending it means a medal. I use this term about a person intending to get the best or most out of some endeavor. In this case it is a score in bowling. I watch people in a practice session before any bowling event. After each first throw, if it is not a strike, many either foul intentionally or push the reset to attain a full rack. So they can practice their first throw or should I say their strike shot. It puzzles me.
08/05/06
Column
Pattern play and ball choices for Long and Short Oil Patterns
By Ted Thompson
At various high level events the last five years,
dual conditions have become more common. These lane patterns are categorized as long and short or could also be referred to as "inside" and "outside". The long pattern normally ranges from 42 to 44 feet in length and the short pattern ranges from 32 to 35 feet in length with both of these lengths having very similar required ball motion characteristics.
05/27/05
WTBA News
The Long and the Short of it
About the controversy surrounding multiple lane conditions
"There is much controversy surrounding multiple conditions", writes
John Davis, CEO Kegel. "It seems so different than the past. However, the sport of bowling has changed and formats of competition have not kept up with these changes to promote Fair Play for all styles.
05/09/05
Column
John Jowdy reviews the World Ranking Masters
"The recent World Ranking Masters Tournament held at Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Fla., was one of the most well coordinated tournaments I have ever attended", writes
John Jowdy (pictured). "It was a true testimony to the ingenuity and hospitality of the founder and owner of Kegel, John Davis, arguably the most passionate individual in bowling." For someone who has had limited exposure to international bowling competition, Jowdy, a renowned bowling coach, was greatly impressed with the overall quality of bowling execution by the contestants.
