| A person must knock down the pins to score | | | | in the center of the body; it is better if |
| points in bowling. Some people find it | | | | the ball is held at his side so that it will |
| difficult to roll the bowling ball and hit | | | | be easier for him to execute a straight arm |
| the pins. Many times if the balls are | | | | swing. |
| "railed", they get frustrated and eventually | | | | |
| lose a game. It is important to learn the | | | | 3. Before he turns to face the pins and |
| basics of bowling from the footwork to the | | | | aiming before the delivery, he must relax and |
| release of the ball. | | | | take a deep breath to take away the tension |
| | | | and pressure in the body that affects the way |
| Tutorials may help a person be more precise | | | | a player will deliver the ball. |
| and exact with striking the pins. The | | | | |
| delivery of the ball is important in this | | | | 4. If the person is right handed, he must use |
| game. If a person is able to execute the ball | | | | his right foot as his first step position and |
| as he did to achieve the previous strike then | | | | left handed bowler would use his left foot. |
| the following deliveries will result in | | | | These positions are to favor the strong side |
| similar strikes. Consistency must be | | | | of the body so that he can deliver the ball |
| practiced in this sport - that is why they | | | | comfortably. |
| call bowling a game of repetition. | | | | |
| | | | 5. He must hold the ball away from his body, |
| There are lessons to teach intermediate | | | | make a consistent out, and down movement with |
| bowling techniques that will help a person | | | | the ball. When the ball is positioned for |
| learn how to strike consistently and leave no | | | | the back swing he may take his third step, |
| pins standing. Here are steps on learning the | | | | and then swing the ball for the release as |
| basics: | | | | his final step. |
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| 1. A player may pick up the ball and walk | | | | Movements and executions are important in the |
| straight towards the foul line. This will be | | | | delivery of the ball. The way he releases the |
| his starting position; or he may turn with | | | | ball and knows the basic movements will allow |
| his back to the pins before turning to face | | | | a player to make strikes on the pins. He must |
| the pins. | | | | remember to keep the motion smooth and |
| | | | precise for a better performance when |
| 2. It is not advisable to position the ball | | | | bowling. |