PAGE 3 BOWLING THIS MONTH OCTOBER 2011 Evaluating youth players for success at the collegiate level Joe Slowinski provides coaches with testing tools to fine- 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 2 Great 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 1 You’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 changes Do most bowlers try other ball surfaces besides out of box finish? Rob Mautner set out to find out and the answer amazed him. He shows bowlers why it’s a no-brainer for them to experiment with coverstock adjustments. October 2011 Volume 18, Issue 10 www.bowlingthismonth.com QUICK INFO 18-19 Ball Tracking Results 24-25 3D Ball Comparisons 30 At-A-Glance Ball Chart 37 Ball Company Directory 5 10 BALL TALK REVIEWS Hammer Taboo p20 Hammer Taboo Spare p21 Lane #1 Maxxx Curve p22 Motiv Sigma Tour p23 5 13 31 34 38 42 QMR The Drone p26 Roto Grip Shooting Star p27 Storm Frantic p28 Storm Virtual Gravity Nano Pearl p29