Bowling Knowledge

09/01/2026

This video appeared on my timeline memory from 13 years ago. In 2013, this young man’s father approached me to introduce himself and his son to me after my lessons had concluded in Las Vegas.

He mentioned how much his son loved the sport and he bowled many games often when he practiced.

This youth bowler is Daryus Alo who will be entering his Sophomore year at Newman.

In his Freshman year, at Newman, he averaged nearly 215 for 25 games in major Tier I events and 210.8 (56 games) overall for the 25-26 season. His final 2 events of the season, he averaged 235 & 223. At the Hoosier, the largest & most important men’s college event of the year, he averaged 223 and 235 at his final conference event of the year.

For this, he earned NCBCA ALL-AMERICA Honorable Mention.

He also qualified for the USBC Intercollegiate Singles National last year.

When you enjoy the journey and put in the work good things tend to happen.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

What a moment for 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿’s Ray Teece. Trip the 9 to double and set the stage for a PBA title. Prognostication “willing it” in the commentary as well.

A moment he and his family family will remember for their entire life. All of the bowling work over a lifetime to be ready for your moment when it emerges. Congratulations. One of the nicest guys in our sport is a PBA Champion!!

08/31/2026

Through the study of the anatomical nature of the body with a laser focus on creating maximum energy with the least amount of effort, I have a unique insight into physical game cause and effect. All of which can be described through how the brain and body works guided in sports science principles. Through tens of thousands of lessons, around the world, has provided persistent daily evidence of the effectiveness of my Biomechanical Efficiency Model. I work daily to help bowlers reach their full potential and highest level. Enjoy the journey. There are more effect ways to utilize the body.

08/30/2026

Some applied research completed today with the Witsee sensor with one of my long term students in Poland.

We reviewed the impact of adding a lift (1/4” relative forward) to one finger to determine the impact on release variables holistically.

Details, information, analysis, insights, potential implications soon. Very interesting implications.

In the image, you can see the three. One is both oval, one with the middle added lift, and the third with a lift in the ring.

With sensor data, we can more precise and accurate insights. Be curious. Ask questions. Reveal data. Reflect.

Case studies guide insight. I completed a number when I worked at the Kegel Training Center. I published many of my applied research articles in Bowling This Month in the past.

08/30/2026

Tom Smallwood, Shoulder Alignment & Dynamic Shoulder Movement.

2x PBA Major winner Tom Smallwood keeps his non-throwing hand on the ball until it passes the right hip. This is an effective and fluid way to ensure torso rotation and front-to-back shoulder alignment.

Specifically, he achieves this by moving the left elbow outside of the ball-side hip adding elastic energy which also efficiently aligns the shoulders front-to-back. The elastic energy of torso rotation will be added with the downswing and slide converging at the point of release.

At the top of the swing, his front slide-side shoulder is now aligned with the back shoulder as well. In addition, laterally and forward position of the torso places his upper body outside his ball-side hip ensuring space and setting his head in the lateral position in which he will end at release. This ensure space for the downswing as well as target 🎯 tracking during the slide.

From the top of the swing, the back shoulder rotates down and under the front. This keeps the head in place and maximizes energy transfer.

Shoulder timing & synchronization involves the ball-side shoulder rotating down and in unison with the downswing.

This different perspective, video from the back left of a right-handed bowler, helps see this movement.

08/30/2026

“Where many trainers largely adhere to the methodology of their trainer (European Tenpin Bowling Federation, Nederlandse Bowling Federatie and/or United States Bowling Congress ), Joe is guided/inspired by biomechanics, the flow of movement, the efficient conversion of movement into energy.

Then a world will open up for you! Then things happen (skid, hook, power, angle) on the lane that until then you saw happening mainly with others, mainly much better bowlers.”

08/30/2026

Anatomical truth. Shoulder joint range of motion.

08/29/2026

On-lane work this morning. 50’, 47’, & 40’ PBA patterns.