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THE COACH
1.
CURING THE FULL-ROLLER RELEASE
by Mike McGrath, Dec 2001 
QUESTION: I can't keep my hand behind the ball. When I hold my arm downward
with my palm facing forward, my elbow is canted outward about 20 degrees ...
2. LETTING YOUR BALL DO THE WORK
by Mike McGrath, July 2001
Lofting the ball is a detriment in today's game; here's how to lose the
loft. Also: Tips for thin bowlers, the proper use of tape, and more.
3. PUSH AWAY THAT BAD ADVICE by Mike McGrath,
June 2001
The armswing is a key to good bowling, and it all begins with a proper
pushaway. Also: Tips for top performances in the megabuck
tournaments
4.
FEEDING THE NEED FOR SPEED by Mike McGrath,
April 2001
If lane conditions dictate throwing the ball hard from the get-go, you can get up to speed quickly by taking a tip from baseball hitters.
Our late February deadline finds six new bowling orbs crossing the
mill/drill. Only six? Could this be the start of a "slowdown"? We have the
Angle Evolution Extra Tour (great for control/light oil) and Track's EMB -
new core and our pick as core of the month. More ...
5. HOW TO GET READY FOR RENO
by Mike McGrath, February 2001
The ABC Tournament once again is taking up residence at the National Bowling Stadium. Here's what to expect from the facility and the
lanes.
I'm bowling in the ABC Tournament this year, my first time at Reno's National Bowling Stadium. Can you tell me about the facility or the lane conditions to help my bowling?
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6. THE PLANE!... THE PLANE!
by Mike McGrath, December 2000
When you let your ball follow the plane of the lane for as long as
possible, there's a much better chance that your bowling fantasies will come true.
Some experts say that when the ball is released, it should follow the plane
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7. TO TORQUE OR NOT TO
TORQUE? by Mike McGrath, November 2000
Throwing
a big hook typically involves sacrificing a degree of
consistency.
I
try to watch as many bowling events as possible, and it seems that the male
pros throw much bigger hooks than the
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8. NOT ALL SPINNERS ARE SUPER
by Mike McGrath, October 2000
Long before the 'super spinners' came along, bowlers like Wayne
Zahn were using a more restrained version of the release with great success
I throw a spinner. Other bowlers say this release is not very effective. Is
this true?
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9.
PERFECTING THE 'NO-HOOK' RELEASE by Mike McGrath,
August 2000
In an era of powerful balls and 'puddles' of oil, even simple
spares can be a challenge to convert. Here's the straight dope
on spare shooting, circa Y2K.
In an era of powerful balls and 'puddles' of oil, even simple spares can be
a challenge to convert.
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10. To Glove or Not to Glove? by Mike McGrath
That is the question, after one bowler begins to see an improvement in
scoring without the use of a wrist brace.
I have had a bowling glove for over a year, and lost it
recently. For the last few weeks.
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11. WHO's USING THE SPEED GUN? by Mike McGrath
Angle-of-entry can affect
ball-speed indicators on automatic scorers. The scorers can also be helpful in
maintaining consistent ball speed.
I
bowl in a center with automatic scorers that measure the
speed of the ball.
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12.
WANTED: MORE HOOK AND A BETTER GAME by Mike McGrath
One bowler is looking for hook while another bowls in a high-scoring center and wants to get ready for the more challenging High Roller conditions.
I’ve been bowling about a year and I’m starting to get good. I want to learn how to hook the ball.
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13.
Straight is Great for BJI Pollsters
by Mike McGrath
A few of the Top 100 Bowlers of the Century could really hook a bowling ball. But accuracy in their games made them the greats they are.
I really enjoyed reading about the top 100 bowlers for the 20th Century in your magazine.
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14.
Get What You Pay For in Tourneys by Mike McGrath
Prize-fund breakdowns and handicap scales are two important things to look at when choosing a tournament to enter.
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15.
TRY TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLE by Mike McGrath
Too many cooks spoil the broth, in cooking and in bowling. Keeping things simple makes for an easier pushaway, and a smooth delivery.
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16.
One Board May Not Be Enough by Mike McGrath
With today’s higher-revving bowling balls, making a one-board
move may not be enough to carry the 4-pin. More ...
17.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SWING by Mike McGrath
Letting the weight of the ball swing the arm is the key to improved accuracy, consistent shotmaking, and higher scores.
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18.
WHO'S HIDING THE SENIORS' GAMES? by Mike McGrath
There's a quick answer as to why seniors do not bowl like their younger PBA counterparts. It's called age. If seniors could still bowl like the kids, they would.
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19.
TALL STORIES AND OTHER TALES by Mike McGrath
What does a bowler do if he's tall, has a drifting armswing, looks up on the shot and has a ball that doesn't quite finish? Read on.
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20.
GETTING OUT OF THE STARTING GATE by Mike McGrath
Warming Up Properly Can Make A Big Difference In Avoiding A Slow Start.
Most bowlers do not warm up enough, and consequently their first few shots are thrown a bit slower than their normal speed. To compensate for this, I would suggest
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