Bowling 101: Expert Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Tried to impress your crush by asking them to a date in the bowling alley? Only you are not sure how well your bowling skills will fare? Well however specific this may sound; your situation is more common than you think. Thankfully with this list of bowling tips and tricks we have compiled, you might be able to save your teetering self-esteem after all.

Bowling Tips to Ace That Round

The good thing about this is, bowling is fairly easy to get hang off. Even if you're a complete beginner, with a little technique and hand eye coordination you should be able to pull a decent score. Read below to find the bowling tips we promised you:

Find The Right Ball

Finding the right ball is the first step. Usually, balls weigh around 11-12 pounds for women and 14-15 pounds for men, but do remember the key to a good ball is it's fit rather than it's weight. Find a ball with holes that are slightly larger than your fingertips and don't hesitate to change your ball if you don't find the right grip.

Ideally a ball should weigh 10% of your body weight. As important as weight is to build the momentum that will knock down the pins, your technique and form is what actually makes a difference.

Hand and Wrist Action for the Perfect Swing

Speaking of technique, when you swing your arm, make sure to keep it relaxed. Don't engage too much muscle and control the force of your swing. Keep your wrist and arm straight and avoid swinging your elbow too much. Once you learn how to throw a straight ball, you are halfway there in the path to a good bowler. As a beginner, learning to balance your swing with your approach should rid you of those embarrassing gutter balls and who knows maybe even a few pins.

Form to Match Your Speed

If you like to start slow, adopt a stance with the ball at chest level. A full swing ensures your delivery is slow and level.

For a faster approach, you should start with the ball between your thighs and waist.

Locate The Best Spot

Guide yourself to a good spot using the lane markings. For the first shot, aim your throw for the second arrow on the right or left depending on whether your right or left-handed respectively. If you find your ball only hitting the bowling pin at either extreme end, move slightly to the opposite side but aim for the same spot again. Take into consideration the lane, its wax levels, wrap and sometimes even humidity to adjust your spot.

Learn Bowling Hacks

Before you go bowling, make sure to learn a few legit hacks. However, too many hacks swimming in your mind can make your nervous. Remember to relax.

An easy hack we suggest every beginner is to start with a light ball and let the palm guide the delivery. It takes only a few tried to get hang of and allows you to better control your throw.

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