How to Bowl Your Best Game Ever

Like any other sport, bowling takes time and practice. But if you master these steps and take the time to make them habits you’ll quickly be on the way to your best game ever. Many people don’t know the simple tools, like the arrows and dots, that bowling alleys have to help you hit any pin you want, and once you learn to spin the ball properly strikes will start pouring on the score sheet. Getting a good score is about smarts, technique, and picking up spares — things everyone can improve on

Make sure you have a bowling ball the feels comfortable in your hands. Bowling balls are all made differently, spinning and hooking at different rates. You want a ball you can comfortably raise and lower, but not so light you could throw it around with ease. It’s always best to get a ball of your own instead of borrowing it or renting it, as you’ll have a better fit and better results.

• The average weight for adult men is 14lb and 13lb for women or smaller men. Children usually start at 12lbs.
• Make sure your fingers are firmly in the holes but come out without sticking. You shouldn’t be squeezing your finger or thumb muscles to keep the ball on your hand, just lightly gripping it.
• Balls come with a variety of “Flare Potential” and “RG Radius” ratings. These tell you how likely the ball is to curve back to the middle after a throw. The higher the ratings, the more the ball hooks. Think about your throw — straight on or hooked, and buy accordingly