Three Tips For Beginning And Recreational Bowlers

By: bowlingball.com
Publish Date: 9/12/15

There are three tips for beginning and recreational bowlers to consider.

*The first tip is own your own bowling ball custom fitted to your hand.

Every experienced bowler enjoys the benefits of using the same ball each time they bowl.

A properly fitted bowling ball prevents possible injury or skin irritation on your bowling fingers.

The most important factor in selecting your first new bowling ball is the type of cover, commonly referred to as “coverstock” you choose. Bowling ball coverstocks vary in the amount of gripping power or traction your ball will have when rolling on the lane surface.

Your pro shop professional can help you choose an appropriate bowling ball to get you started.

*The next tip is to learn the fundamentals of making a good approach including your bowling ball delivery technique.

An experienced coach can help you build a plan to develop your game, learn the keys of a good approach, help you learn an alignment system for strike deliveries and for spare shooting.

*The final tip is to place a great deal of emphasis on developing a sound spare shooting system and work to become a good spare shooter.



The quickest way to improve your bowling scores and enjoy the game is to learn how to shoot spares and get familiarized and comfortable with a system for converting spares.

Your pro shop pro and a good coach can help you progress quickly in the game and save you the frustrations of not knowing how to improve on your own efforts.

Avoid listening to too many tips from well wisher friends if they are not experienced in the game nor if they do not have training as an instructor.

Follow these three tips and get into the swing of having fun on the lanes.