Bowling Tips

Keep your mind on the game. Think of your swing, your technique, and on the conditions of the lanes. Replay your best swing in your mind. Breathe fully and relax. Smile inwardly. Get good at keeping your mind on many things while you bowl, just be sure all of them are different factors of the [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 13 – Concentrate on the game

It’s important that you’re always ready to bowl. It helps create a rhythm for you and your team mates. Get a sequence of where you sit, how you approach the ball, and even what you say and picture to yourself on each shot. Stay focused and concentrated in a set of specific actions. Imagine that [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 12 – Always prepare before every shot

Are you tired of leaving single pins and pocket splits? BALANCE is the key! “I buried that ball in the pocket, @#?!%?!.” How many times do we hear (or say) that? And then we blame the lanes, the ball, the pinsetter, our teammates, our opponents…and sometimes even the ball return……instead of ourselves (i.e., our finish [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Technique in Detail – That All Important Finish Position

When bowling for strikes, always stand in the same place every time. This will center you and allow you to track the line of your ball. When going for a spare, change your standing location. Watch other bowlers and experiment to determine which positions work best for you when attempting to pick up various spare [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 11 – Know where to stand

Next time you’re out bowling, pick out a really good bowler, sit down and attentively watch them bowl. Notice the person’s form. How do they pick up the ball? How do they use their towel? Watch their approach timing. Watch the angle of their swing. Notice their concentration, their stance, and their balance upon releasing [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 10 – Copy The Best

Top athletes, including top bowlers always warm up! Begin with some stretching. This will keep you from being injured and improve your relaxation at the same time. Deep knee bends, side stretches and touching your toes are three great exercises to make a habit of every time you bowl.

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 9 – Warm Up and Stretch

Keep your eyes on your target until after you release the ball. It’s essential to get good at fixating your eyes in a single place as we all have a natural tendency to have our eyes wander. Practice keeping your gaze fixed on the pocket, or on your marker or whatever target works for you [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 8 – Keep Your Eye On The Pocket

Always pick up your ball with two hands. It will ease the strain on your back and lessen your fatigue allowing you to have more energy to bowl with. Make sure that part of the ball weight is supported in your opposite hand. Gripping and picking up your ball with both hands will allow you [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 7 – Pick Up Your Ball With Two Hands

One customary method of choosing ball weight is to choose a ball that is 10% of your body weight give or take a pound. Test different weights with house balls until you get one you feel comfortable with. Be sure to bowl many games with a ball at that weight. When you have your own [...]

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 6 – Find the Right Bowling Ball Weight For You

After you release the ball, practice bringing the wrist of your bowling hand inwards and to your opposite ear with the elbow bent. Might not seem important, but don’t over look this simple tip.

Continue Reading Bowling Tip 5 – Follow Through