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Evaluating youth players for success at the collegiate level
Joe Slowinski provides coaches with testing tools to fi ne-tune their evaluation of just how prepared their collegiate-
bound players are. Versatility, accuracy, repeatability, and spare shooting tests included.
Bowling secrets that don’t require a decoder ring, Part 2
Loft, targeting, and seeing without looking are the subjects of Susie Minshew’s second installment in the mastering of bowling’s
top secrets.
The bowling diet, Part 2Great eating habits may not be enough to keep you fueled for peak performance. Tyrel Rose brings back nutrition expert Raffi Narayan to
help you make informed decisions about nutritional supplements.
Muscle memory tool box, Part 1You’ve used the term, but how do you put muscle memory into practice? Paul Butcher helps you work on acquiring and retaining your skills.
Do you know the drill?John Jowdy provides a refresher course in pro shop drilling lingo and terminology. Know your low from your high RGs, diffs and CGs, and what an armadillo and durometer are.
Should I cram for the next tournament? Chris Mesagno will answer that question, showing you how to distribute your practice sessions so you can reach perfect execution of your shots. That will come in handy as you prepare for your next big cashing event.
A modest proposal for surface changesDo most bowlers try other ball surfaces besides out of box fi nish? Rob Mautner set out to fi nd out and the answer amazed him. He shows bowlers why it’s a no-brainer for them to experiment with coverstock adjustments.
OCTOBER 2011
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