Just like other athletes, bowlers break down film. Their coaches scrutinize every tiny element of their mechanics. It’s all in the interest in achieving the form that constantly puts the ball flush in the pocket and sprays the pins as wildly as possible.

But for Dixon senior Brandon
Bonnette, there’s an indicator that’s more reliable than any eye test.

“When I’m bowling well, and my form’s all good, I can tell, because there’s a little pain,” Bonnette said. “I know when I’m doing good, because that’s when my knee starts to hurt.”