
The most suitable way to improve in whatever game you indulge in is through “practicing”. As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect”. This is indeed true! Bowling is not an exception to this famous saying. However, you should have the willingness and great desire to engage in this game so as to achieve the desired result.
Bowling Tip #1: You have to use the right tools for the game!
In any kinds of sport, using the appropriate equipment for the job you have to do improve your performance. In bowling, the ball is the most crucial piece of equipment you will use, so better choose the right one for the job! Be sure to try out several ones and select the one with the right weight, material and finger-grip fit.
Bowling Tip #2: How to progress in bowling?
To progress at this game, you need to play at least once or twice a week. The most economical way to get the right amount of practice in is by joining a league. Usually, the more experienced bowling players show up before the game to practice. This is where you can learn the most of the game from people committed to the sport.
Bowling Tip #3: Know how to walk the walk.
While professional players tend to use a 5-step approach, that is just not suitable for someone just learning the sport. Beginners are mostly more comfortable with a 4-step approach. You can also practice your approach without throwing a single ball. You have to keep your shoulders square to the front, your head up, arm swing smooth, and your pace consistent and even.
Bowling Tip #4: Let the ball roll!
Spend more time rolling the ball. The ball should never be thrown away. How do you spot the difference? A thrown bowling ball will land with a loud “clunk” and then slide a few feet before beginning to roll. A rolled bowling ball lands quietly and quickly rolls down the lane. If you find that you’re in the tract of throwing the ball, just slow down. Try taking a slow way, deep breath before bowling to settle any indwelling anxiety. You will most likely hit more pins with a rolled ball than with a thrown one.
Bowling Tip #5: What you think is what you do
Spend more time visualizing and analyzing your shots. Visualize your actions, movements and your shots before you do them. If your bowling ball goes consistently too far right, begin a little further left. You will learn to “feel” when you have bowled a good ball.
Bowling Tip #6: What if I can’t be at the alley enough to practice?
Any smooth surface with a clear and long distance is suitable for practicing your approach. It’s not safe to practice the release of ball; however, a bowling ball will easily roll straight through walls if you miss your specified target! Aside from that, you’ll also ruin the surface of your ball. In practicing at home, you have to mark your foul line and arrows in masking tape or other material that will not damage your floor. You also need to mark where your toes need to be for each step.
You can practice your arm swing outdoors using a bucket of water with a small hole at the bottom. The water that drops on the ground will mark the path of your arm and the direction the ball would go. It is a good way to see if you arc around your body when you bowl and which direction your arm is going. This can surely be a very enlightening experience.
Bowling Tip #7: Don’t spare yourself the trouble
It’s a very good idea to practice picking up your spares. A bowler who can consistently pick up his spares can easily hold a 180 average without getting any strikes. It’s especially useful to practice bowling at the 7-or 10-pins by aiming at them and bowling across the strike zone (the “x” on the lane) from the opposite side of the lane.
By practicing these bowling techniques on a regular basis, you’ll be honing the skills that will help you improve your bowling game!