PRACTICE, this is the best and only way to perfect anything
you do!
See if you can get cheaper practice time from your bowling
alley, if possible. Another way to get lots of high-pressure
practice is by bowling in several leagues. This may also help
your bowling skills and improve your overall game tremendously.
A couple things to remember to practice:
Choose the very best ball for you:
The ball you use will have a huge impact on your game: so
once you find the kind of bowling ball that works best for
you—you may want to purchase your own. A bowling ball
that does not fit your fingers, that is too light or too heavy,
or if it is not smooth enough, can really effect your game.
2) Focus on using a more controlled technique:
Nearly all pros use the 5-step approach. If it seems to difficult,
amateurs use a 4-step training program to start. Perhaps you
might want to change?
It is a very essential technique your game to remember to
be smooth, with smaller steps.
3) Roll don’t throw:
Don't throw the bowling ball too hard. There should be a
visible difference: the ball should not slide, but roll down
the lane after you let go.
SPARES:
4) Try picking up single-pin spares:
Practice your spares, especially the 10-pin (if you're right
handed). Shoot cross alley at the pins on the sides (stand
on the left side, and walk toward that 10-pin). Throw a straighter
ball at spares (especially the 10-pin). There are several
ways to do this, the easiest way is to throw harder. If you
never pick up a 10-pin, get a hard bowling ball just for 10-pins
(and practice with it, as you must get used to the straighter
ball).
Leaving single-pin spares:
a) Most importantly, you have aim directly for the head-pin
You will likely get more strikes using this technique, too
b) Throw where the splits are, not down the middle. For example:
Don’t throw a giant hook, believe me, a smaller hook
is more easily controlled.
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