| The first thing that every bowling in | | | | dramatically improve your game. Bowlers |
| the early stages should do is practice. | | | | often worry too much about getting |
| Practice is crucial and also must be | | | | strikes and then forget about spares. |
| done correctly if you want to steadily | | | | When picking up most spares you want to |
| improve your game and get it to the | | | | throw the ball straight at the pins, |
| level that you desire. I have compiled | | | | this makes spare conversions much |
| some tips, techniques and insight to get | | | | easier. A lot of bowlers will also have |
| your game to the Next Level. | | | | a second ball that they use for spares. |
| Equipment | | | | That decision will be up to you. |
| When choosing your equipment there are a | | | | Remember, spares are important. You need |
| few things that should be taken into | | | | strikes to shoot the big scores. Your |
| consideration. Your first purchase would | | | | first ball or strike ball should be |
| be shoes, paying close attention that | | | | thrown the same way every time. This is |
| you purchase a sturdy and comfortable | | | | where practicing your consistency will |
| pair. Your ball should be drilled | | | | come into play. You must make sure that |
| specifically for you and not be too | | | | you are working on and visualizing the |
| heavy, otherwise you may feel discomfort | | | | same first ball every time. |
| or pain when throwing it. You may be | | | | Leagues |
| inclined to purchase other accessories | | | | Practicing on your own is great, but |
| also; the only other thing I recommend | | | | sometimes the best practice and |
| to get started would be a bowling towel. | | | | improvement happens during league |
| Practice | | | | bowling. When practicing on your own you |
| The key to practice is to make sure that | | | | do not have anyone to watch you or help |
| you are practicing good and proper | | | | you for that matter. Find a "buddy" on a |
| fundamentals and techniques. First would | | | | league that can help you improve your |
| be the arm swing, if you can learn | | | | game. Work on the fundamentals and have |
| proper form here, it will aid in the | | | | fun doing it. League bowling is fun, but |
| rest of your practice and improvement. | | | | there is also a little bit of added |
| Try and use a 5 step approach, if you | | | | pressure. If you can bowl well in league |
| are not there to start, keep working on | | | | situations then practice will be a |
| this. That will give you better timing | | | | strike. |
| in the long run. Another helpful hint is | | | | The best advice that I can give to any |
| to not get overwhelmed and over think | | | | bowler is to have fun and enjoy |
| every shot. Stay relaxed, but focused | | | | yourself. We bowl for fun and it does |
| when practicing. | | | | not put food on our tables, so enjoy |
| Practice your spares; this can | | | | yourself. |