tip from other bowlers?

[ALazySavage]

I completely agree with what everyone is saying on this board about finding a coach and tips/pointers may leave a lot to be desired so I won't focus on that aspect. Due to the fact that you are a relatively new bowler and are waiting until the new year to get coaching I'm going to give you some advice about "tips" and "pointers" you may receive from other bowlers.

From personal experience there are typically two types of people who give tips during activities like bowling; the knowledgeable person who is going to give you solid advice and the person who wants to show off their bowling “knowledge”. Essentially with those who have proper bowling knowledge to help you out they are either a certified coach (and free coaching doesn’t pay the bills) or a knowledgeable bowler who has spent a fair amount of time doing research and has had some background in coaching. The other group of people who have bowling “knowledge” fall into two categories as well; they either have a narrow view of understanding that applies to themselves or they want to be perceived as someone who knows bowling.

That being said I hope you realize the need to take all advice with a grain of salt. If you receive a tip you have to ask yourself a couple questions. The first question is simply “How would this help me out and does it make sense?” If you are unable to answer the question, ask the person giving you the tip that question and listen to their answer; does their answer make sense? If their answer doesn’t make complete sense to you it isn’t worth your hassle.

[coreyds012778]

I do,

summer league, the team I was put on game me the same advice everytime I got frustrated "slow down" or move one to three boards or both. and an older bowler showed me how to aim at the arrows an not at the pins.

[Amyers]

I get advice sometimes on my lines or targeting from other bowler I especially listen to those who know my game well. Other things involving stance or approach and timing I've learned to wait and talk with a coach

[coreyds012778]

I will give a guy a call tomorrow, see if he is able to give me lesson on monday,

[coreyds012778]

Oh and you should be aiming at the arrows not with your feet.

sorry wrong term

[Blomer]

There's a guy at the center I bowl at and he was having problems. He just lost his game. He was trying to figure it out and he said so many people were giving him advice that it made it worse. One would, say to do this and someone else said the opposite. I get advice here and there and it wouldn't work for me. I gave it a shot, just didn't so it for me. I may seek out advice and I will give it more of a try.

[fortheloveofbowling]

Advice on your physical game can be tricky because unlike a coach that is spending time with you, someone giving a few pointers doesn't really know your game and what works for you. If it is someone on your team or a person that you have bowled with a lot that really watches you closely then maybe. The thing that you can learn most from just tips here and there though is lane play. Watch the better bowlers and if you think they are receptive to questions, ask them about how they approach the game and look at the lane. You may pick up a different thought process on how to play even your regular league shot. Sometimes i think we get to wrapped up in playing bowling style instead of playing the game of bowling.

[coreyds012778]

just got home from league, real good night. with MY STYLE. tonight an 170 avg 511 series,

talked to the coach today, told me to call me back on monday to see what he can do.

[Amyers]

just got home from league, real good night. with MY STYLE. tonight an 170 avg 511 series,

talked to the coach today, told me to call me back on monday to see what he can do.

Congrats Corey there are nights I'm thankful for anything over 500

[coreyds012778]

that was my first scratch 500. came close in practice 499.