Easy Tips For New And Recreational Bowlers

By: bowlingball.com, 1/20/16; Updated: 11/6/2023

There are easy tips for new and recreational bowlers which are meant to help you progress in the game.
The first tip is to forget about trying to throw the bowling ball as hard as you can, particularly if you are young and strong. Any initial ball speed more than 22 mph is proven to be less effective for pin carry than speeds between 17 and 20 mph.
Also, resist the urge to apply so much spin or turn on the bowling ball where you have virtually no chance of controlling where it ends up.
The attraction of hooking the ball a great deal is short lived if you do not know how to control the hook, how to align yourself properly to hit the pocket, and if you cannot control the ball speed and skid distance before the ball reacts on the surface of the lane.
Additionally, it can be just as ineffective to deliver the ball way too slowly or from a poor angle of attack.
The best thing you can do if you wish to improve your understanding of the game is to take at least one bowling lesson from a professional instructor. Simply inquire at the bowling center control desk or in the pro shop about bowling lessons.
Learning the basics of the game such as how to take a consistent approach and how to deliver your ball consistently are invaluable if you wish to be more than just a recreational bowler with no game skills and with random results.
There are free bowling tips galore in the BowlVersity section of this site which is also linked to our Newsletters at bowling ball.com.
Free tips, however, can only get you so far. It is proven to be best to get at least one bowling lesson to develop an organized method of taking an approach and delivering your bowling ball.
A properly fitted bowling ball prevents possible injury or skin irritation on your bowling fingers which is highly possible if you use “house balls” provided by the bowling center.
If you want to truly improve in the game, purchase your own bowling ball and have it custom drilled by a pro shop professional to comfortably fit your hand.
The most important factor in selecting your first new bowling ball is the type of cover (commonly referred to as “coverstock”) you choose. Bowling ball coverstocks vary in the amount of gripping power or traction your ball will have when rolling on the lane surface.
Another way a good coach can help you develop in the game is by sharing a reliable spare shooting system with you so you convert a high percentage of routine spares which help your bowling scores rise.

Your pro shop pro and a good coach can help you progress quickly in the game while saving you the risk of frustrations not knowing how to get better by your own efforts.
These easy tips for new and recreational bowlers are surely intended get you into the swing of having fun on the lanes.