Improve technique without lessons?

[rv driver]

I'm a self-taught bowler, but I'd sure consider taking lessons with the newer equipment and lane conditions, because the game is more complicated and nuanced that it used to be (at least IMO).

[classygranny]

Sometimes bowlers at your lanes or on your team, may have a coach and be willing to share some ideas that might be helpful. I know one of my teammates and I have the same coach, so we are always bouncing things between us to try and fine tune. Just make sure you are comfortable with what they are telling you and it is along the lines of the "modern game" not info from the 80s as the game has changed a lot over the years. Same goes for professional coaching - make sure the coach stays on top of the game as well as teaching skills.

[MICHAEL]

I'm a self-taught bowler, but I'd sure consider taking lessons with the newer equipment and lane conditions, because the game is more complicated and nuanced that it used to be (at least IMO).

Don't know if I can say I am self taught? Now days, vs the Old days, we have the internet to tap on 1000's of great videos, of information on bowling. I read, and find a lot of information on the internet. Not only that, but when I see a good bowler, I ask questions! It's worked pretty good for me, a late starter, just doing a lot of searching on the web. Not long ago that was not even and option! It probably doesn't replace a good coach, but it does help a lot!

[rv driver]

Sometimes bowlers at your lanes or on your team, may have a coach and be willing to share some ideas that might be helpful. I know one of my teammates and I have the same coach, so we are always bouncing things between us to try and fine tune. Just make sure you are comfortable with what they are telling you and it is along the lines of the "modern game" not info from the 80s as the game has changed a lot over the years. Same goes for professional coaching - make sure the coach stays on top of the game as well as teaching skills.

See, that's my problem. I'm trying to glean what I can off here and other places off the web, print material, etc., because I'm trying to do this based upon the coaching I got in the late '70s-early '80s. And I know that's no longer valid. I haven't been able to find a coach in my area.