Simple Tips For Learning The Game Of Bowling

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 12/20/15; Updated: 3/10/21

There are simple tips for learning the game of bowling.

The first tip is own your own bowling ball. A professionally measured and drilled bowling ball will be custom fit to your hand.

Safety matters in bowling and owning and using your own bowling ball make good sense in avoiding hand injuries or skin irritations caused by using “house balls” provided by local bowling centers.

House balls fit no one in particular but are intended for use by the public.

Another advantage in owning your own ball is that with a custom fitted ball, you can develop a reliable and effective release technique to help improve your accuracy and control.

Your pro shop professional can help you choose an appropriate bowling ball to get you started. You may also reach out to our professional customer service team here at bowlingball.com for recommendations by emailing [email protected].

Next, take a bowling lesson. There are good coaches available in most areas of the country. Learning good, basic physical game fundamentals is key to advancing in the game.

An experienced bowling instructor can help anyone learn and enjoy the game.

Learn a simple spare shooting system so you become proficient at picking up spares you leave when you do not get a strike.

Strikes happen far less frequently than does leaving spares. The better you become at spare shooting, the higher your bowling scores will become and your enjoyment level in the game will also rise.



Your pro shop pro and/or a good coach can help you progress quickly, learn to pick up routine spares, learn how to align to the pocket, and what keys to your physical fundamentals you should practice on your path to improvement.

Although you will encounter many well-wishers willing to offer random tips, it can become detrimental in properly learning the game. Avoid trying and using every tip you read or hear.

Instead, trust an experienced instructor and develop a sound and reliable system of bowling to shorten the wait time in advancing in the game.

Follow these simple suggestions and get into the swing of having fun on the lanes.