Skip Navigation.

The Strike Report: Expert Tips for Intermediate Bowlers

I regularly hear from a part-time bowler willing to take on real bowling with improved precision and consistency. If you accept bowling is your goal, this is crucial cross-roads in growing as a dedicated student of the game. My “Next Steps” handbook to bowling can help get you there. The guys in a local bowling pro shop are there to assist their customers to uncover bowling potential. A wise bowling wizard once said: knock the pins down to win! I kid. Fine, so it’s more complicated than that. It’s all good, we can get you rolling with the proper steps to bowling greatness.

Most importantly, get a knowledgeable friend to help you purchase custom fit a personalized bowling ball, which will do wonders! Fit is important. There’s a reason its our number 1 recommendation, have your private ball fitted, and you can make more of your practice time. A well selected bowling ball can make a substantial improvement in your game. The same goes for enjoying well-made bowling shoes that are in good condition.

After you already bought comfortable bowling ball and shoes, you’re ready for the number two piece of bowling advice: aiming the ball. If you hold the ball, don’t shoot for the back of the lane. Line up using the markings like a sight on a firearm. Some greenhorn bowlers don’t even know they’re there. It is easier to roll through a an aid marker that is nearer. To take full advantage, make sure you begin your approach at the precise location on the wood every approach. Only then you can perfect your aim using the arrows in the lane.

As for curves, to achieve ball handling and velocity? That makes the third-most essential bowler tip. They get traction with the ball type. Actually, even semi-pro bowlers pack two or three bowling balls to pull off amazing pin action, according to the lane. But begginers might want to keep it simple, and avoid a ball that weighs a ton. Many avid bowlers use bowling balls made for special resin materials. However you should know these balls regularly make even decent bowlers appear a fool. That’s our first 3 bowling tips. There will be more shortly.

~Michael Rogers

We roll strikes for Team “Gipper” for the guys and gals at our marketing business near Plano, Texas. I offer guidance to all bowlers on the web and at the lanes. Also, I must wave hello at our crew at the center. Wreck ‘Em!

Share These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • OnlyWire
  • Socialize-It
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Furl
  • StumbleUpon
  • Netscape
  • YahooMyWeb
  • Reddit
  • Slashdot
  • Ma.gnolia
  • RawSugar

No comments - but you could add one!

No comments yet.

RSS feed for comments on this post.

Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.