| Bowling is one of the best ways to improve | | | | are, the more control you will have over your |
| fitness and coordination while having fun | | | | ball. 6. Smooth moves The way you carry |
| with your family and friends. It's a lot more | | | | yourself to bowl decides the speed and power |
| than simply throwing a heavy ball down a long | | | | of your ball. Position yourself so you will |
| corridor...it's one of the most complicated | | | | take four consistently paced steps to throw |
| and competitive sports around. By learning to | | | | the ball. 7. Slow down! One of the most |
| master the top-ten techniques of bowling, | | | | common traits beginning bowlers have in |
| you'll gain confidence, have more fun, and | | | | common is to rush. It's important to have |
| beat the competition! The top 10 bowling | | | | some speed to deliver the ball correctly, but |
| techniques: 1. Have perfect Posture In | | | | too much speed is the #1 reason for both |
| bowling, posture counts! Keep your head up, | | | | gutter balls and 7-10 splits in beginning |
| looking straight at your target. Your | | | | bowlers! 8. Maintain your balance Be sure to |
| shoulders should remain square to the foul | | | | stay upright and focused on your target as |
| line, especially through the swing. 2. Grip | | | | you approach the foul line. Keep your |
| the ball properly If you use a house ball, | | | | shoulders square as you use your leg as a |
| make sure the thumbhole is loose fitting. | | | | counterweight to keep your balance during the |
| The thumb frequently swells a little during | | | | release. 9. Release the ball Keeping your arm |
| bowling and if you're forcing your fingers | | | | slightly bent at the elbow, retract your arm |
| into the holes before you bowl, they're | | | | behind your body, cradling the ball in your |
| likely to get stuck! If you have your own | | | | hand. Keep a smooth straight arc from back |
| ball, have your pro shop custom drill your | | | | to front. Be careful of arcing around your |
| finger holes. If your thumb routinely | | | | body and back...that's a common habit in many |
| swells, wrapping it in bowler's tape can | | | | new bowlers! At the low point of your swing, |
| help. If your hands sweat, be sure to carry | | | | release the ball. A relaxed arm and wrist |
| a towel to wipe them on and then dust your | | | | make for an effective shot! 10. Follow |
| hands with a little rosin. If you have a | | | | through Keep your target in sight and your |
| hard time gripping the ball, your pro shop | | | | arm continuing its arc forward even after the |
| can insert grips into the finger holes. 3. | | | | ball has been released. Just "letting the |
| Remember where you are If you're right | | | | ball go" and pulling your arm back will cause |
| handed, a good place to start is 2 arrows | | | | the ball to roll off-course. The most |
| right of the middle. If you're left handed, | | | | important thing to remember when learning to |
| start 2 arrows to the left of center. Adjust | | | | bowl is to have FUN! By learning proper |
| your position right or left after you have | | | | bowling techniques you will make the game |
| bowled a couple of balls, depending on where | | | | much more enjoyable for yourself and for |
| your ball ended up. 4. Focus on your target | | | | those who bowl with you. |
| Decide where you're going to aim. If it's | | | | |
| your first ball, aim to bowl just to the | | | | ImproveBowling offers a bowling guide ebook |
| right of the 1 (front) pin if you're right | | | | that is great for beginner bowlers interested |
| handed or to the left of it if you're left | | | | in improving their bowling game. Visit for |
| handed. 5. Breathe Relax yourself by taking | | | | more information on bowling techniques and |
| three slow, deep breaths. It's common to feel | | | | tips. |
| anxious before bowling... but the calmer you | | | | |