Rely On Simple Bowling Basics

bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 1/20/2015; Updated: 7/12/2022

If you your game is suffering, particularly during leagues or tournaments, then rely on simple bowling basics to get out of trouble.

Use the good fundamentals you have developed as a part of your game to an advantage when you are struggling on the lanes.

Everyone gets out of rhythm from time to time and experiences poor shotmaking. No bowler remains in perfect working order 100% of the time.

The bowlers who can recapture sound, basic fundamentals will put their games back in order quickest.

Here are some basic bowling tips you can use during competition:

Avoid forcing the action. If you try so hard, you risk using unnecessary muscle tension and will surely lose effectiveness. Stay relaxed.

Check your set-up position, your stance on the approach, and make sure you have good knee flex and posture. It is important to begin your approach with good balance.

Use a smooth and unhurried first step. Do the same when beginning your arm swing cycle.

Avoid quick and jerky starts. Seek a smooth and synchronized beginning to your approach.

Avoid rushing your steps beyond your normal walking pace when you are bowling your best. Anxiety can cause you to hurry and can adversely affect your shotmaking.

Keep a steady head throughout your approach and remain as motionless as you can with your upper body while walking to the foul line.



Stay behind your bowling ball as long as possible to avoid over-rotating your bowling fingers and pulling your shot off your intended delivery path.

Make a one piece forward swing with a slight acceleration motion to a full follow-through position aimed toward your intended sighting target.

If you rely on simple bowling basics when your game is out of sorts, any one or more of these tips can help get you back on track. Trust your bowling basics and get your game into shape.