UNTRugby
06-21-2010, 03:25 PM
I used to bowl when i was young until about the 6th grade when I got into football and havent really bowled since. I wasnt too bad back then had a 160's avg and hoping to get back into shape.
First there are a couple of problems:
Time and money: Mostly just time, the closest bowling alley is about 45 minutes away. I know the easiest way to get better is with a coach but I dont think I will be able to find one around there. There is also another bowling alley 45 minutes in the other direction but the lanes arent as good and i might find a coach there but quality would probably be an issue.
I dont know anything about bowling: I didnt really learn anything when i bowled as a kid. I was able to do well with a straight shot that i could consistently put in the pocket. So for all intents and purposes I'm pretty much brand new to bowling
So i know i need to learn how to shot a hook shot, and i read plenty of articles and watched youtube vids, and i think i have to concept down. I went to the lanes and realized (as stated in most of the articles) that i cant even begin to learn my shot with the house ball. So until i do anything else i need to get a ball and need some suggestions on what one would be good. I do throw a bit fast and i cant seem to slow it down its probably the weight though (skinny fingers and 15# house balls dont mix). I dont mind one with a steep learning cure as id rather not have to buy a beginner hooking ball and then spend more money on another once ive learned.
First there are a couple of problems:
Time and money: Mostly just time, the closest bowling alley is about 45 minutes away. I know the easiest way to get better is with a coach but I dont think I will be able to find one around there. There is also another bowling alley 45 minutes in the other direction but the lanes arent as good and i might find a coach there but quality would probably be an issue.
I dont know anything about bowling: I didnt really learn anything when i bowled as a kid. I was able to do well with a straight shot that i could consistently put in the pocket. So for all intents and purposes I'm pretty much brand new to bowling
So i know i need to learn how to shot a hook shot, and i read plenty of articles and watched youtube vids, and i think i have to concept down. I went to the lanes and realized (as stated in most of the articles) that i cant even begin to learn my shot with the house ball. So until i do anything else i need to get a ball and need some suggestions on what one would be good. I do throw a bit fast and i cant seem to slow it down its probably the weight though (skinny fingers and 15# house balls dont mix). I dont mind one with a steep learning cure as id rather not have to buy a beginner hooking ball and then spend more money on another once ive learned.