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Can You Bowl a Hook With a Conventional Grip? Curve With A House Ball?

By Joseph (BBT Writing Staff) Leave a Comment

Hooking the bowling ball is something that the majority of us strive to do on the lanes. But what if you bowl with a conventional grip instead of a fingertip grip? Can you still generate a good spin on your ball? And for that matter, what about newer bowlers who don’t have a brand-new ball […]

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How to Get Rid of a Backup Ball in Bowling

By Joseph (BBT Writing Staff) 5 Comments

In bowling, one style of shot is the backup ball, which hooks in the opposite direction of a normal shot. (So a right-handed bowler’s shot would hook from left to right). Instead of the counter-clockwise wrist motion of a conventional hook, the backup bowler rotates the wrist in a clockwise direction. Some bowlers do this […]

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Enjoying a Sport for a Lifetime: Meet the Oldest Bowlers Around

By Joseph (BBT Writing Staff) 1 Comment

One of the greatest things about bowling is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Once you take up the sport, you know you will most likely be able to keep playing deep into your retirement years, unlike other sports that unfortunately must come to an end when we grow older. Two news […]

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Bowling Form Differences: The Delivery Styles You Need to Know

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If you go to a bowling alley and observe the bowlers on three adjacent lanes, it’s probable that you’ll see all three of them throwing the ball differently. Some of us throw a relatively straight ball, others use a modest hook into the pocket while still others unleash a wildly spinning ball that hooks a great way […]

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What is the House Oil Pattern and How Do Lane Conditions Affect My Ball?

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If you consider yourself a recreational bowler, it is likely that you focus mostly on the ball, pins, and hopefully the dots and arrows. And this makes sense: these are very important pieces of the puzzle when you want to succeed at bowling. But concentrating solely on these elements leaves out one area of crucial importance: […]

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Tournament Bowling Tips: How to Prepare for Your First Competition

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Once you’ve signed up for your first bowling tournament, it’s natural to feel a little nervous at the prospect of competition. The stakes are higher than you’re used to, you may have had to cough up extra money for an entry fee, and overall you want to avoid making a fool of yourself! This article will outline […]

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Why Do I Keep Leaving the 10 Pin?

By Joseph (BBT Writing Staff) 4 Comments

It’s happened to all of us. We roll a great first ball that spins right into the pocket, only to watch the ten pin stubbornly remain standing. When this happens once in a while, you can just chalk it up to bad luck. But sometimes it seems like you’re leaving the 10-pin a little too often, […]

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Should I Sign Up? Advantages of Playing in a Bowling Tournament

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If you enjoy the competitive side of bowling but currently just bowl with your friends for fun or maybe in a league at your local alley, you may be thinking about taking the next step. So what exactly does that look like? In our opinion, participating in a bowling tournament is a great idea for […]

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Bowling: Among the Top Family-Friendly Alternatives to the Movies

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Going out to the movies can be extremely expensive, especially if you start including soda or popcorn. Besides ticket prices being so pricey, there are some times of the year where the movies are especially bad or there aren’t family-friendly options out there that you haven’t already seen. There are lots of alternatives for taking […]

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How to Celebrate After Bowling a Strike

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One thing that gets overlooked sometime in sport is the art of celebrating.  There are a wide variety of feelings about celebrating.  More conservative people tend to frown on the act as an excessive show of one’s self.  Other people are so emotionally charged that they have little choice in the matter.  Regardless of who […]

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