How Can I Get The Most Out Of My Bowling Practice?

bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 3/21/2015; Updated: 6/21/2022

If you are asking how can I get the most out of my bowling practice, then develop a plan.

If you develop a practice plan basing the plan on fundamentals for your physical game, you can work on fundamentals with a pre-determined focus.

Try to work on one key to your game each practice session until you feel you have built the given technique into your game.

Avoid working on too many keys each practice unless you are bowling well and are only tuning up the four or five key areas of your game.

When you are struggling more than you wish on any one element of your game, that needs to be the focal point of your next practice.

As example, if you struggle with your timing, work on getting your ball started into your swing at the precise moment needed to gain the right timing sequence for your swing cycle.

End each practice session with a few shots where you line up on the given lane condition and make the best shots you can trying to strike or to convert the spare you face so you leave the practice session on a positive note.

Build your practice plan with four or perhaps five key areas of your game so you can pinpoint exactly what you wish to work on during your next practice session.

Typical areas of your game which can be developed in your plan are set-up and posture, footwork, swing, release, and finish position.

If you build a five point practice plan and each session you work on one element of the plan, in a short time you will have dedicated time to each key to your game and over the course of time, you will have worked on and developed each important area of your game.

Practicing with a purpose and with a plan is the quickest way to strengthen your game fundamentals when things get away from you in competition.

Any private businessman will develop an organized business plan before launching a new enterprise into action.



Do the same with your bowling game and build a private and custom plan dedicated to the areas of your game you rely on most in competition.

If you have any doubts or confusion in setting up a plan, consult a good coach to help you identify the areas of your game and build the outline or matrix of fundamentals for your plan.

Record notes with the date you practiced so you can reference your notes at a future time.

Most bowlers will forget the highlights or details of a practice session weeks later so by recording your efforts and your focus after each practice will help you maximize progress and practice with purpose each session.