Amateur Bowling Tips

Dropping the Bowling Ball?

2010-03-14T13:19:00.003-05:00

The problem usually is caused by the thumb hole size, weight of the bowling ball, or not drilled correctly. So the thumb hole is too big, then use bowling finger hole tape to make a snug fit, as mentioned in before. If not drilled correctly, the thumb hole may have to be filled and re-drilled. If too heavy a bowling ball, look for a lighter one for now, if you think you can use it in the future. Or, exchange your heavier bowling ball with someone who has a lighter one.
Remember, a custom bowling ball is customized for your style of bowling and hand features. Cheap, discount, and used bowling balls maybe a low cost, but after figuring bowling ball drilling, may not be that reasonable. Especially, during the off season between February-June, new bowling balls are discounted with free drilling at bowling alleys and pro shops. So it pays to compare, to get it done right, the first time.

Thumb Stuck in the Bowling Ball.

2010-03-13T11:15:00.001-06:00

If it only happens once in a while, the bowling tip is use Easy Slide or some use Chap Stick on the back of your thumb. The bowling ball should slide off easier. Please don't use baby powder, it is illegal to use during a USBC game, because if drops on the floor or approach a bowler can slip and fall. Baby powder also leaves a residue in the thumb, that will build up over time. If the problem is more consistent, use sand paper or a small file to make the thumb hole bigger. But be careful, if you make it too big, then you will need to add bowling finger hole tape. This is a special tape that does not leave a gluey substance in the thumb hole. You would place the bowling finger hole tape at the back of the thumb hole for a snug fit. Usually, your thumb smells after a shower or a swim, and in the summer time heat and humidity. Hope this helps your Game, and your bowling enjoyment.

Buy a Pair of Bowling Shoes!

2010-02-11T08:25:00.008-06:00

I have a friend who substitutes for my bowling team, that will not buy a new pair of bowling shoes. For all three games, he slides to his left side on delivery and slides to the line on release. It drives me nuts. His excuse is "I only sub. once and a while, why buy new bowling shoes?" Well, for one reason, you can buy them cheap, and if you don't leave them in the weather, they will last for years. The second and third reason is comfort and performance on the lanes. The house shoes are not comfortable, and you don't know, what kind of bowling shoes you are going to get. Plus, they are for left and right handed bowlers, so both feet slide. But the final reason, why would you wear shoes dozens of people already have worn? I don't get it. If he didn't have the money, I could understand that. Maybe I'm better off not knowing the real reason why? But it still drives me nuts!

Bowling Technique-LOOKING AT THE PINS

2009-07-24T22:35:00.011-05:00

After years of trying, I still want to raise my head to look up at the pins. If you look at the pins, then your not watching the bowling ball roll over your mark. This usually causes the bowling ball to miss your mark. This bowling technique will help your consistency. By keeping your head down when releasing the bowling ball, you will be able to watch the bowling ball hitting your mark and improve your scores. Bobble Head is the bowling term used. I guess, I'm still a Bobble Head.

DOING TOO MUCH-Bowling Tip.

2009-07-24T21:24:00.005-05:00

Getting older, I still try to throw the ball with a lot of lift. My hand and shoulder can't do it any more. So I'm working on a smoother and less exaggerated delivery. A smoother style is a more consistent approach to your bowling game. Watching the Professionals Bowlers, who bowl 50 or so games every week, use a efficient style not only for consistency but to save their bodies from the wear and tear of power bowling. So the bowling tip would be, to model yourself after another bowler you look up to. If that style fits your style, try it! Don't reinvent the wheel, if there is a style, you can fit in to.

Throwing too hard-Bowling Tip.

2009-07-24T21:06:00.006-05:00

When the bowling lanes get dry, my ball hooks more and is harder to control. After moving over more and more with no help, I try to roll a straighter ball to cut down on the curve. I didn't realize that I was throwing the ball harder and harder to increase the speed, so the ball would curve later down the lanes. The bowling tip was given by my team mate, who pointed out that my increased speed was the problem. And that is why, I was consistently missing my mark, too. So instead of fighting the dry lanes, I went to a bowling ball that curves less, which decreased my speed and greatly helps my ball control. Sometimes a your friend sees the problem way before you do.