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Bowling As A Senior

Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Saturday, October 5, 2024

bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 2/8/2011; Updated: 08/05/2024

Bowling as a Senior  
As a senior bowler, it’s also important to recognize that flexibility and strength training can play a big role in improving your game. Simple exercises that focus on core stability and joint flexibility will help you maintain better posture and balance throughout your approach and release. Additionally, warming up properly before each game can prevent injuries and help you maintain consistency from frame to frame.
Whether you’re a senior just getting back into the sport of bowling or someone who has bowled through all the changes, here’s what you need to know to stay competitive.  
What’s Changed  
In short: everything. From lane surfaces to bowling ball materials, lane transitions, and ball fittings, the game has evolved significantly. It’s easy for lifelong bowlers or those returning after a break to feel frustrated by these changes, but don’t worry—we’ll help you adjust and remain competitive.  
What to Work On  
As we age, physical limitations like aches and pains can affect our ability to maintain a proper finish position. This often leads to falling off the shot and missing the target. Seniors should focus on balance, accuracy, and leverage to improve their finish.  
Bowling coach Pat Costello suggests starting with drills that don’t involve a ball. By practicing balance against a wall and walking through the approach without a ball, seniors can improve their stability and technique without unnecessary strain. Utilizing a chair to understand leverage also helps develop strength and control, making it easier to apply once the ball is in hand. These lighter exercises conserve energy, allowing seniors to bowl with more power when it matters. 
Equipment Choices  
Bowling today isn’t just about revving up the ball like you might see younger players do. For seniors, choosing the right equipment is essential to matching up your ball speed, surface, and lane conditions. Many seniors mistakenly believe that using a weaker ball means less hook, but a weaker ball can hook just as much as a stronger one—it just reacts differently. A stronger ball hooks earlier, while a weaker ball hooks later. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for proper ball motion, which involves three phases: skid, hook, and roll.  
Moving to a lighter ball weight is an option many seniors are adopting. While you might think a lighter ball will reduce your pin carry, it can actually enhance your control and consistency, which often leads to higher scores. Occasionally, you may feel like you’ve lost a strike, but overall, a lighter ball can improve your performance.  

Use these tips to keep enjoying the game and increase your average. Embracing the game’s evolution with a few strategic adjustments can make all the difference, helping you stay competitive and enjoy every frame. 

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