Volunteer coaches are the backbone of all successful youth bowling programs. It doesn't take a high average to become one. What matters most is a person's desire to support and help our children to develop an interest in the sport of bowling

It is not required for any bowling league or tournament to be sanctioned/certified; however, it is highly recommended. For me personally, I will obtain my USBC Certification to show my support for the governing body, but will participate in both USBC and non-USBC certified events.

There are as many opinions about whether bowling is a sport as there are people interested in it. There will be no end to the theorizing about whether it should be called the "sport of bowling."

I like to think of myself as a positive-thinking person; but, darn if there haven't been many times where I have talked myself into doing poorly when I've bowled. What makes us do it?

This article will do a quick review of the five PBA oil patterns. Even if you never bowl on them, at least you'll know their names.

Bar none, every top professional has a certain procedure that they follow, step-by-step, prior to executing their shot or entering the game.

Throughout the years, I never paid much attention to the history of junior bowling; but, when I decided to write about it, I was surprised to learn of how many changes have occurred over the relatively brief history of junior bowling.

The more times you're able to get on the lanes for practice sessions, however, the higher your average will be and the more times you will be on the alley bowling strikes.

Knowing your dominant eye may help you understand that in order to hit the 10 board, you, personally, have to actually aim for the 8 board. Do you know if your accuracy is being affected by this "dominant eye?"

"Get a grip." Are they talking about bowling? I like to think so because there are three basic types in bowling - the "conventional, "semi-fingertip," and the "full fingertip." As you progress through your game, you will eventually settle on the one that feels best for you.