Senior Bowler Average Raiser Tips

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 10/13/16; Updated: 9/2/2023

If you are a senior bowler averaging less than 160, you can improve by using one or more senior bowler average raiser tips.

You can improve your scores if you improve key techniques.

Here are a few tips guiding you in raising your average by improving physical game techniques:

*Avoid making wholesale or major changes to your game unless you are being supervised by an experienced bowling instructor.

Use your present strengths of your game to an advantage. If you wish to make some changes to your approach or delivery style, make gradual changes so you give yourself a fighting chance of improvement.

*Begin by developing good body posture from your stance position on the approach through your slide step, release, and follow through motion.

*Avoid forcing your swing and release.

*Keep your head void of unneeded movement as you walk and swing your bowling ball. A steady head helps you to retain good body balance during your approach.

*Complete your swing to a full follow through position and avoid decelerating your forward swing.

*Resist the temptation to apply more power or “revs” to your bowling ball thinking you will automatically strike more frequently than you presently do. Use a release that you can repeat each shot and which helps you develop improved accuracy.

*Do not fear making target alignment adjustments.

If your ball reaction fails you in hitting the pocket consistently, adjust your positioning on the approach and your target on the lane thereby changing your ball delivery path by using the oil pattern applied to the lane surface to help steer your ball into the pocket or at a spare conversion.

*Hold your form at the foul line until your ball passes your target. Good balance is key in competitive bowling sessions.

*Make every effort to become an improved spare shooter by not only practicing spares when your scores do not count for competition but to also use a spare alignment system which is proven to be reliable and time tested.

*Consult a bowling instructor on a periodic basis to make sure you are achieving the techniques you set out to build into your game.

Make every effort once you are aligned properly to the pocket to retain the ball delivery speed control each successive shot. Focus on keying your release of the bowling ball close to the bottom of your forward swing arc each time you bowl. Use consistent bowling ball gripping pressure with your bowling hand every swing. Relax and have a good time bowling since you are not trying to earn a living bowling.

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