Bowling a hook is a fundamental bowling skill, but one where an awful lot of different things that can go wrong. If you’re not getting the ball to behave as you want, most likely not hooking back towards the pocket and remaining near the gutter, there are a few areas to look into. Assess Your […]
Developing a Pre-Shot Routine to Benefit Focus and Consistency
In the world of bowling, consistency and focus are key elements that can greatly impact your performance on the lanes. One effective way to enhance these qualities is by developing a pre-shot routine. A pre-shot routine is a series of deliberate actions and mental preparations that help bowlers establish a rhythm, maintain focus, and increase […]
Essential Warm-Up Exercises for Senior Bowlers
As senior bowlers continue to enjoy the sport they love, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize their well-being as they aim to keep up their performance on the lanes. One crucial aspect of their bowling routine that should never be overlooked are warm-up exercises. No bowler should simply start without getting loosened up, and this […]
The Importance of Professional Bowling Lessons
When you’re working on improving your bowling game, there is no shortage of potentially helpful resources. Websites like this one, for example, provide a wealth of bowling tips that can elevate all aspects of your technique and execution. And the more games you actually get out there and bowl, in both casual and competitive environments, […]
Need a Bowling Score Calculator? Best Online and App Options
Scoring in bowling is relatively straightforward but does have some interesting quirks. At its most basic, you record the number of pins that fell for each shot. But when you mix in strikes and spares, things get a little more complicated. Our article on bowling scoring walks you through the different factors that can affect […]
How to Achieve Consistency in Bowling
For a bowler, there’s nothing more thrilling than sending a perfect hook down the lane and watching all ten pins fall down for a strike. It’s even more exciting and rewarding to string together multiple strikes in a row and ultimately achieve one of your best ever games or series. But on the flip side, […]
Weight Training for Bowling: Top Strength Exercises and More
When you’re thinking about sports that require weight training in order to succeed, your mind might first go to a highly physical and demanding game like football. But in this article we’ll explain why bowlers also greatly benefit from working on their strength, as well as introduce some of the best exercises you can do […]
Can You Enter a Pro Bowling Tournament as an Amateur?
image credit: Flickr If you’re a serious bowler who has experienced some success in league play and local tournaments, it’s natural to start to dream even bigger. Although going professional in bowling is a lot more difficult than some make it out to be, it is still a dream worth fighting for. But it’s not […]
Pro Bowler Salary: How Much Do Professionals Make?
Those who have a dream of becoming a professional bowler typically have quite a few questions about the process. Our article on going pro will answer quite a few of them, and today’s piece will cover another important part of the puzzle: how much you can expect to make if you are successful in your […]
How to Bowl on a Sport Pattern
Learning to understand oil patterns are a crucial part of improving as a bowler. As a complete beginner, though, this isn’t usually your focus, and understandably so. Most regular bowlers face what’s known as a house pattern, which generally makes it much easier to score. In this pattern, less oil is applied closer to the […]
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