A Coaches Bowling Clinic For High School and Youth League Coaches

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1 Saturday, August 19th, 2017 Sponsored by Iowa Bowling Proprietors Assn. And Edwards-Brandt Insurance A Coaches Bowling Clinic For High School and Youth League Coaches

2 Thank You Sponsors Iowa Bowling Proprietors Assn. Edwards-Brandt Insurance Individuals Roger Taylor Bev Van Blair - Iowa BPA

4 2017 How can we help moving forward? Create a network Coaches Pro Shops Proprietors Volunteers

5 2017 Bowl.com/findacoach/

6 Coaching Teams

7 Coaching Philosophy

8 As a Team Coach you will: Need to understanding several key aspects that will enable you and your team to enjoy positive experiences. Need to perform administrative tasks or guide someone to do so. Need to know how to select and build your team.

9 Coaching Philosophy Coaching is a balance of: Athlete development Fun Winning The significance you give to winning plays a critical role in determining how you coach

10 Coaching Styles Command Coach dictates everything Submissive Coach shows minimal interest Cooperative Coach uses active communication

11 What type of coaching philosophy do you want? Consider the following: Is winning everything? What are the team and program shortterm and long-term goals? What are the practice guidelines? What determines who will compete in matches? What determines the coach/athlete relationship? Coaching Philosophy

12 Guidelines

13 Building a Team Determine Determine a selection criteria Schedule Schedule tryouts Create Create a lineup Make Make lineup changes as needed

14 Athlete 1 (frames 1 & 6) Trustworthy and the most consistent, the leadoff athlete will help the rest of the team get a good read on the lane conditions. This player is positive, energetic and helps motivate the team throughout competition.

15 Athlete 2 (frames 2 & 7) Trusting and comfortable in making moves based off Athlete 1 s information, this player is positive and will be able to keep the energy level of the team positive and upbeat.

16 Athlete 3 (frames 3 & 8) Steady and reliable in filling frames, this player is levelheaded and able to keep a positive outlook.

17 Athlete 4 (frames 4 & 9) Fundamentally solid, this player will share the weight of pressure toward the end of a game while being able to strike to set up the anchor athlete.

18 Athlete 5 (frames 5 & 10) The best and most consistent player on the team, this athlete can handle the pressure of the 10th frame and keep the motivation going.

19 Team Chemistry Team chemistry is the ability of players to get along with each other and work together under the leadership of the coach or coaching staff

20 Practice Plan A few important items should be covered in a practice plan: Strategy for setting practice goals Warm-up period Skill instruction Competition experience Time to evaluate the practice

21 Physical Preparation Warm Up A dynamic warm up can transition an athlete from rest to high intensity exercise over a short amount of time. Reasons for warm-up include: Increase heart rate and blood flow to the muscles Increase body s core temperature Improve oxygen intake Improve skill accuracy and coordination Increase rate and force of muscle contraction Decrease risk for injuries

22 Static vs. Dynamic Static Stretching can be harmful to the body due to overstretching muscles before adequate body temperature and blood flow has been reached Dynamic Stretching utilizes movement that is specific to a sport or movement pattern in order to increase flexibility and body temperature of a particular body part.

23 Dynamic Shoulder circles Side bends Jumping jacks Running in place Arm swings Controlled leg swings Torso twists

24 Static Quadriceps Stretch Triceps Stretch Forearm Extenders/Flexors Neck/Shoulder Rotation Side Stretch Knee/Thigh Stretch Toe Touch

25 Learn the Lane

26 Know the basics The Lane Markings Pins Equipment Bowling Balls Shoes

27 Know the basics Range finders Entry Angle

28 Keeping Score Teach bowlers to add scores. Often overlooked but valuable in pressure situations.

29 Equipment Shoes Rental Personal Bowling balls Weight Fit Conventional vs. Fingertip At what point should a bowler use a fingertip grip?

30 Ball Components Coverstock The amount of friction between a ball coverstock and the lane is a factor in generating hook Coverstock Description of Surface Amount of Friction General Characteristics Plastic Smooth Very low Generally straight Urethane Resin Resin with additives Porous Tacky Rough (contains additives) Low to medium Medium to high High Produce a smooth arching motion Skid in high volume oil, gain traction in low volume oil or on dry portion of lane Potentially earlier hook; increased traction in high volume oil Recommended For Beginning bowlers or spare ball for advanced players Beginners progressing into intermediate players Intermediate to advanced players Advanced players

31 Cores Originally designed to replace weight after finger and thumbholes were drilled and today s designs help create ball reaction

32 Locator Pin Pins The round dot on the coverstock indicating the top/center of the weight block in the ball

33 Bowling Ball Covers

34 Building a Ball Arsenal First understand your players characteristics Ball speed Fast/Med/Slow Fast ball speeds need stronger equipment, slow speeds weaker equipment Rev Rate High/Med/Low High rev rates need weaker equipment, low rev rates stronger equipment

35 Surface Management

36 Surface Management

37 Building a Ball Arsenal Spare Ball - minimal amount of friction Dry Lane Ball - low friction, polishing decreases hook potential Bench Mark - most predictable reaction, typically skids in oil with highest friction on dry part of the lane Oily strong coverstock with highest friction in the oil

38 Learn the Lane

39 Three types of lane surface Wood Synthetics Overlays (Guardian/Lane Shield) High friction Low friction Soft or High friction

40 Surface Friction Equipment Tools Lane Surfaces Characteristics Low Medium Strong Medium Increase Rev Rate, Decrease Axis Rotation, Decrease Ball Speed, Decrease Loft Medium Rev Rate, Rotation, Ball Speed and Loft High Weak Decrease Rev Rate, Increase Axis Rotation, Increase Ball Speed, Increase Loft

41 Lane Surfaces Characteristics Sward Harness Rocker A Sward Hardness Rocker measures the hardness or softness of the surface in multiple areas. The information is used to determine how much friction the lane surface has.

42 Patterns

43 Pattern Shape, Length, and Volume Overview When oil is applied to the lane, it is applied in terms of: volume (amount) shape (width of lane) distance (length of lane) Look at the oil pattern as being three dimensional height, width and length

44 Pattern Shape Recreational Designed to give the ball easier access to the pocket The oil ratio on recreational patterns is about 8 to 1 or higher, also known as house patterns

45 Applies a high concentration of oil widthwise across the center and less toward the outside Creates hook when the ball is thrown toward the outside part of the lane and hold when thrown to the inside

46 Pattern Shape Sport Sports patterns are designed to reward good shot-making The oil ratio on Sport patterns is 4:1 or less

47 Oil is flatter width-wise across the lane, creating a less defined area for hold or hook A controllable reaction is essential for optimal scoring

48 Short 36 feet or shorter in length Provides increased friction on the backend of the lane Usually offers less hold towards the middle part of the lane Breakpoints are generally outside

49 Medium 37 to 41 feet in length These patterns allow for the largest variety of equipment choices Breakpoints are generally between the eighth and 12th boards, using moderate launch angles

50 Long 42 feet or longer in length Breakpoints are generally around the 12th board Shallow launch angles and inside lines usually yield better results

51 SHORT MEDIUM LONG 34 Feet Stockholm 38 Feet Atlanta 44 Feet Tokyo 35 Feet Los Angeles 39 Feet Seoul 44 Feet London 36 Feet Beijing 40 Feet Athens 45 Feet Rome 37 Feet Melbourne 41 Feet Montreal 45 Feet Mexico City

52 Breakpoint Pattern Length 36 or less = short Keep breakpoints toward outside = medium Keep breakpoints in the track area 43 or more = long Keep breakpoints close to the pocket

53 Oil Volume Oil pattern distance determines the breakpoint area. Volume determines, coverstock, surface and core Coaches need to know the player s style and ball speed to select the right ball and ball surface Low oil volume = 20 ml or lower Medium oil volume = 21 to 26 ml High oil volume = 26 ml or higher

54 Breakpoint Pattern Volume 25 ml or less = light Use weaker surface bowling balls ml = medium Use medium coverstock and core balls 30 ml or more = heavy Use stronger surface bowling balls

55 Ball Motion

56 Ball Motion Ball speed refers to the rate of speed that the ball travels down the lane. Friction between the ball surface and the lane helps the ball slow down creating hook potential. The faster the ball speed, the less time it has to travel down the lane, decreasing hook potential. The slower the ball speed, the more time it has to travel down the lane, increasing hook potential.

57 Skid Phase Ball speed is at its highest Revolutions are at their lowest Friction between the ball and the lane is at its lowest Skid Phase

58 Hook Phase Ball speed decreases Revolutions increase Friction between the ball and the lane increases Ball changes direction Hook

59 Roll Phase Roll Ball speed at its lowest Revolutions at their highest Friction between the ball and the lane is at its maximum A ball in the roll phase has the least amount of deflection increasing strike potential

60 Ball motion phases Lane surface types, oil patterns and bowling balls can create different ball reactions. Early Shorter Skid Phase, Earlier Hook and Roll Phase Late Longer Skid Phase, Later Hook Phase and little or no Roll Phase

61 seconds mph seconds mph Ball Speed Average speed of ball from foul line to head pin

62 Track Flare Track flare is created when the core of the ball rotates the surface of the ball onto a new area with each revolution. Track flare derives from differential. Once in motion, the PAP will migrate around the RG plane that it started on, causing the ball to roll on a different part of the ball surface, creating track flare

63 Putting it Together Lane conditions and their corresponding ball covers Lane Condition High Oil Volume Coverstock Finish Sanded Medium Oil Volume Benchmark ball Low Oil Volume Polished

64 High School Coaches Guide Looking for information about high school bowling? The USBC High School Guide is what you need. This informative, easy-touse handbook includes everything you'll need to start a high school bowling program in your area such as: suggested playing rules, certifying postseason events through USBC, future opportunities for high school athletes and more. A great resource for school administrators, coaches and athletes.

65 Questions

66 Coaching Individuals

67 Learning Styles Anyone can be an effective coach Not all high level athletes make great coaches By learning effective methods coaches will help athletes become better

68 Learning Styles Athletes predominantly use one of the following Visual Learning Prefer to see examples, videos, charts, etc Benefit from re-copying or making notes Kinesthetic/Tactile Learning Prefer to be involved in the action, hands on Master skills through imitation and practice Auditory Learning Prefer to hear explanations and answers Learn through lectures, music or verbal instruction Enjoy discussions and debates

69 Learning Styles To become effective coaches, we must be aware of how people learn The following must be considered, by the coach, to engage the athlete in learning Don t condescend Be aware of your non-verbal communication Always allow questions and listen Always offer choices and build on experience Determine specific goals and set the environment for success

70 Physical Game

71 Physical Game Coaches should use basic concepts and mechanics to achieve personal goals Everyone has unique physical abilities and ways of accomplishing tasks or motions Be patient and positive through the process, each bowler develops at their own pace There is always a chance, particularly under pressure, that the body reverts to old habits When coaching - identify one or two major concerns, that when corrected, will show immediate improvement

72 Use Player Assessment forms to track adjustments and avoid revisiting bad habits.

73 Stance Athletic Pose balanced stance prior to taking action Staggered feet Knees bent Spine tilted slightly forward Ball-side shoulder relaxed

74 Stance Athletic Pose Ball Side Shoulder in alignment with the feet and hips, allow it to remain down and relaxed Ball Placement waist level close to the body between the chin and shoulder for balance

75 Start The start is the Initial movement of the ball and/or arm swing The arm and ball move so the elbow is over the ball-side foot Shoulder stays in place Elbow remains slightly bent The overall shape of the ball motion is rounded

76 Start Push straight toward a target line Pushing left/right causes an inconsistent swing path

77 Approach (Start to Finish & Timing) The Motion Bowlers should resist the temptation to physically control the direction of the arm swing During the approach the arm swing delivers power generated by the legs Tempo should be smooth and aggressive to increase ball speed Timing is coordinating the movement of the body and the ball throughout the approach, and delivery Perfect or proper timing lives within each athlete and is different for everyone Coaches should develop personal timing that maximizes each athlete s ability

78 Finish Position Posture Chin, knee, and toe in alignment Spine angled slightly forward Knees bent for leverage Opposite arm to the side for balance Follow-through above the bowler s head

79 Finish Position Foot Work Stay low for leverage and balance Slide foot stays in the direction of the shot Trail leg stays relaxed, slightly bent and can be on the floor or slightly off for balance

- Ideal for a strike ball delivery thumb exits first, wrist rotates,

80 Release Straight Ball - Ideal for picking up spares thumb toward the pins, fingers behind the ball, follow through with the palm up Hook Ball - Ideal for a strike ball delivery thumb exits first, wrist rotates, fingers exit last more strike potential because of increased angle to the pocket

81 The Approach and the Coach s Eye Correct evaluation of the athlete is important to engineering a change The #1 factor to look for is consistency We strongly recommends using video for analysis

82 Mental Game Making Proper Choices Athletes always have a choice in their actions The ability to control emotions is paramount to success (at all levels) Training athletes to think and consider options will keep them calm, focused and ready to compete A strong mental game and the ability to make proper choices will separate the elite from the amateurs If the athletes thought before a shot is negative, the result has a greater chance of being negative

83 Mental Game Outcome Orientation Focuses on the final outcome of the game or the score Usually beginning level bowlers Process Orientation Focuses on the process of how the ball is delivered Usually elite level bowlers Maintaining Focus Actions to maximize a bowler s ability to maintain concentration include: Recalling outstanding performances Focusing on form and execution Staying in the present and excluding thoughts of other competitors and their scores

84 Mental Game Outcome Orientation Focuses on the final outcome of the game or the score Usually beginning level bowlers Process Orientation Focuses on the process of how the ball is delivered Usually elite level bowlers Maintaining Focus Actions to maximize a bowler s ability to maintain concentration include: Recalling outstanding performances Focusing on form and execution Staying in the present and excluding thoughts of other competitors and their scores

85 Thank you

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