Bowling tips (reps maybe)

[Bad Company]

Yea I know I should go to the sports section, but bowling isnt really a sport right?

I suck at it, Im in Spain, its not overly popular here.

This saturday I play a friend of mine, last time we played he won all the games and by alot! I got about 80 as my highest I think.

Im not bothered about winning, I just want it to be competitive...

Any tips?

[proteinpump]

Make sure you fuk all three imputs on the ball before rolling it down the alley.

[Bad Company]

The holes are too big

[jjlee138]

Eh, I normally suck at bowling, but I stopped using my thumb the last 3-4 times I went and am now rolling for 160-220. 2 fingered bowling for the win?

[proteinpump]

Originally Posted by Bad Company

The holes are too big

Then take your pants off...grease up your ass and sit on a pin!

[dustin156]

Originally Posted by Bad Company

Yea I know I should go to the sports section, but bowling isnt really a sport right?

I suck at it, Im in Spain, its not overly popular here.

This saturday I play a friend of mine, last time we played he won all the games and by alot! I got about 80 as my highest I think.

Im not bothered about winning, I just want it to be competitive...

Any tips?

Use bumpers.

[Tip Top]

i only bowl candlepin. way better IMO

[dustin156]

Originally Posted by proteinpump

Then take your pants off...grease up your ass and sit on a pin!

NICE, this would win your own supplement give away contest!!


REPPED

[bigmike13]

aim just to the right or left of the center pin, focus on throwing it straight and fast. I think the harder you throw the more likely the pins are going to fall

[sarahchickfsu]

When you roll the ball down the lane you thumb should be pointing where you want the ball to go. So the outside of the thumb should be facing up and tip pointing where you want it to go. Kinda get it?

[pondus_levo]

It is a sport...


The best advice I can give is to make sure when you swing your arm, go straight back and straight forward. Don't let your arm sway left or right. Also make sure to follow through.

[Mr. Wacko]

1) Make sure you have a good bowling ball. Something that is not too heavy or too light, just right is the way to go. It's always best to get a ball of your own instead of borrowing it or renting it. This way you get used to the ball and learn what it does to your advantage.

2) Get good bowling shoes. Your bowling shoes are just like regular shoes. They need to be taken care of and it's always best if they're your own. That way your foot gets used to it and works better instead of hurting you. Get a half size bigger then your regular shoe size. Sounds strange, but it's true.
Focus. It's nice to invite your friends to go bowling with you but talk less and pay attention to the game. Watch each persons move and try to learn from it or help them fix their problem.

3) Learn your stance. This step will develop during time. You need to know how and where you throw the ball to develop this skill. The stance is very important. Here you will get in your comfort zone some have different ways of starting but make sure you find a stance that is natural for you. If it's wrong someone will point it out for you.

4) Find your mark on the lane. There are seven arrows on the lane. Do not aim for the middle. If you do then you will get a split that is really hard to pick. If you're right handed then aim for the arrow to the right. If you are left handed aim for the arrow to the left.

5) Release the ball. When releasing the ball release it in front of you not behind you. You may hit yourself if the ball is behind you. Make sure you have a good back swing and a good release point. Again this skill takes time to master. But it will come if you stick to it.

6) Look at the arrows upon release. Don't look at the pins or you will get distracted and throw off key. Watch where you release and watch the ball go over your mark. It won't always do that and you have to learn from your mistake. Have a follow through. When you release the ball make sure your arm goes up or you may hurt your arm permanently in the future.

[Like It Or Not]

There are little diamonds on the floor. Footwork is very important in bowling. Make sure you keep starting at the same point, if you do, and your ball goes all over, you'll know it has to do with your arm. If your ball is breaking at the same spot every time, but you are not getting strikes, just move a few boards left or right and you should hit your spot.

Same thing applies in order to make a spare. If the pin is in one of the corners (7 pin is in the back left corner, 10 pin is in the back right corner) you need to move left or right so your ball hits at the correct spot.

Good Luck

[Kevintensity]

dont try rolling it straight, spin the **** out of it

trust me

I tried throwing it hard and straight, never broke 90
then I started spinning it, after a game or two I was in the 130s, and got a high of 160

[pondus_levo]

Originally Posted by bigmike13

aim just to the right or left of the center pin, focus on throwing it straight and fast. I think the harder you throw the more likely the pins are going to fall

EHHHH! Wrong answer. Trying to throw it hard will only make the ball end up in the gutter. Unless you are trying to bowl a 300, just bowl it a straight as possible.

[pondus_levo]

Originally Posted by Kevintensity

dont try rolling it straight, spin the **** out of it

trust me

I tried throwing it hard and straight, never broke 90
then I started spinning it, after a game or two I was in the 130s, and got a high of 160

Putting spin on the ball will only help if the rest of your mechanics are already good.

[Kevintensity]

well I'm sure I dont have great mechanics, but it worked for me and a couple friends....

[thephoenix]

Originally Posted by Bad Company

Yea I know I should go to the sports section, but bowling isnt really a sport right?

I suck at it, Im in Spain, its not overly popular here.

This saturday I play a friend of mine, last time we played he won all the games and by alot! I got about 80 as my highest I think.

Im not bothered about winning, I just want it to be competitive...

Any tips?

Well, as simple as it sounds, its all about lining up with the arrows. There's a difference between 5 and 10 pin because the bigger ball moves alot more and you have to start further out side because of the increased swing.

The main thing to do (and its harder than it sounds) is to be consistent and tr to repeat the same steps once you find something that works. e.g. 3 strides from the line, 2nd arrow from the centre with x amount of force that sort of thing.

[Mikey86]

LISTEN TO ME! (Reps)
(High Game=279)

Bowling is all technique!

I actually just did my speech on bowling...lol


1st-The bowling ball....If you are trying to throw a curve..Well Stop! House Balls are usually polyester plastic, which means they aren't gonna grab to the surface of the floor, therefore they are unable to curve! If you want a curve, buy a Reactive Resin ball!

Like it or not said it pretty good too....

People always look at the pins when they throw....WRONG! Look at the arrows on the floor! If you are throwin a str8 ball, throw it between the third and fourth arrow....If you are throwing a curve, throw ir more outward and let the ball come back in...


Foot work is IMPORTENT! Make your foot work smooth and the same every time....

Remember, you dont have to throw the ball hard as hell to get strikes! Use the same routine everytime you ball....
When you bring the ball back, concentrate on releasing it str8...If you bring the ball back at a curve, it will release at a cruve...MAKE sure to bring it back with control, so it can come forward with control!


Also lane conditions are extreme....If the lanes are dry....Adjust the ball path to fit it...If they are wet...do the same.....

[dog20]

do you bowl straight or throw a hook? i can help you, my high game is 298 during practice. my official high game is :

[Bad Company]

Good tips here guys. Thanks.

So I should be throwing at a semi fast pace aiming for the left centre pin (im right handed) right?
Or is slow ok? I dont wanna look like a mong with the ball rollling at 1 km/h

[Baby_Jesus]

Originally Posted by proteinpump

Then take your pants off...grease up your ass and sit on a pin!

wtf!

[pondus_levo]

Originally Posted by Bad Company

Good tips here guys. Thanks.

So I should be throwing at a semi fast pace aiming for the left centre pin (im right handed) right?
Or is slow ok? I dont wanna look like a mong with the ball rollling at 1 km/h

Left center is good. The ball really does not have to be traveling that fast to get all the pins down. You should throw it as hard as you can while still being able to keep control. If you are not hitting your target, eas up.

[Tip Top]

Originally Posted by dog20

do you bowl straight or throw a hook? i can help you, my high game is 298 during practice. my official high game is :

see this **** is why regular bowling sucks...the pro's hit strikes almost every throw.

with candlepin, there's more accuracy and power involved, and there has never been a recorded perfect game.

new england FTW

[daddybeast]

I carry a 180 average and most advice here is great. The only thing is that speed does not matter. Drive matters. Drive comes from the path of the ball more than the force. Also you can throw a hook with any type of ball. Mine is plastic and I throw and a big swinging hook. For beginners I would recommend throwing straighter though.

[I_Wanna_Bench]

I have a 220 average and my high game is 300.

First off, would you rather bowl straight or hook the ball?
Second, which ever one you chose you will have to practice, even if it is throwing straight. I started bowling when I was 7 years old and held a 160 average or so when I was 8 and 9. Stopped bowling til I was 21 and started back up again and got my 300 6 months back into the sport.
Third, after you figure out how your gonna bowl go find a ball you like, from a respeced company like, Ebonite, Hammer, Track, Columbia and there are a few others. But find a ball you like and the right weight, any Proshop should be able to help you there.
Last, practice, practice and practice. Most of the good bowlers, 210 average and up bowl anywhere from 30 to 100 games per week, yes 100 games per week. I usually bowl about 50 during the season, and about 25 or so during the off-season.
It really all depends on how your gonna throw the ball for where you need to stand and what board to throw it on.

If your serious about bowling, check out a few bowling forums to learn some more. Or check youtube for some good videos.

[Tech2TheLimit]

Originally Posted by Bad Company

Yea I know I should go to the sports section, but bowling isnt really a sport right?

I suck at it, Im in Spain, its not overly popular here.

This saturday I play a friend of mine, last time we played he won all the games and by alot! I got about 80 as my highest I think.

Im not bothered about winning, I just want it to be competitive...

Any tips?

work on your footing. i used 3 steps and it improved my game. the biggest thing for me was instead of aiming for the pins i aimed for the arrows as weird as it sounds this is what helped me the most. in a couple of weeks bowling 4 games a week i brought my avg up about 40 points.

[I_Wanna_Bench]

Originally Posted by Tech2TheLimit

work on your footing. i used 3 steps and it improved my game. the biggest thing for me was instead of aiming for the pins i aimed for the arrows as weird as it sounds this is what helped me the most. in a couple of weeks bowling 4 games a week i brought my avg up about 40 points.

Dont ever watch the pins. I used to do that when I was younger, but within the first 6 months getting back into bowling after a 10 year layoff, my average went up about 30 pins to 220 and I bowled my first 300.

[Bad Company]

Finnaly got around to playing my friend today, and I beat him 2 games to 1!
And I have never even beaten him once before today!

He was like, **** u been practising, and im like na, some guys gave me a few tips

I only managed 144, but thats my personal best by about 50 !!

Thanks misc

[achievasc92]

I carry a 138 average sober and a 155 average when I'm buzzed. I think its because bowling is more about feel than thinking.