What is the best tip you have ever gotten or gave out?

[BowlnBrat]

I have 3 tips that I use all the time

The best tip I've received that has helped me alot...and others that I have told this to...is that where your thumb is pointing when you release, is basically where the ball is going to go...or how it will hook. IE...if you are a straight bowler with no hook...make sure your thumb is pointing straight towards the head pin and your ball will go there...

Of course, as with any throw...you have to adjust based on how the oil has moved or whatever.

Secondly, if you are a stroker (which I am)...the best way to release your ball is to hold keep your hand as if you are holding a suitcase. That really helps to get you to the second arrow and then that slight hook will pick up in the end and go to the pocket. Again, you have to adjust based on the oil.

And the 3rd tip...in picking up the 7, 4-7...and you are a hooker...SLOW THE BALL DOWN! The slower "skid", will result in a harder "hook" into that leave! And for picking up the 10, 6-10 or 6-9-10...move ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT and use your straight spare ball and SLOW IT DOWN!

I use those 3 tips every time I bowl and boy let me tell you it has DRASTICALLY improved my game! From an 85 book avg to a 130-ish average in about 4 months.

[topper]

Let the ball do the work. Don't force it!

[gparks]

Thanks for the thread lots of good tips in here!


a tip that has helped me out alot and helps on all lane surfaces....

if you are close in the pocket but heavy or light.

if you are heavy take a half step forward if light take a half step back

my mom told me this recently and it helps out a bunch,of course i yelled at her for not telling me this when i was 8 she waited 29 plus years to tell me

also you need a good push off your ball .it is the start of everything you do,keep it strait and smooth.

and watch your ball speed,with the new speed sensors at almost all the lanes i bowl in now its easy to do&and even 1 mph i see a big difference in ball reaction.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

Once you release the ball there is NOTHING else you can do but get ready for your next shot.

[HammerOfJustice]

Walk straight, shoulders straight, swing straight. The three S's handed down from my father.

[poflobo]

When we were kids taking lessons, we walked in one morning and there was a steel cable strung from one side of the alleys to the other. There were blankets hanging down close to each lane. The coach said "Today you will learn how to "spot bowl" and we have made it easier because you will not be able to see the pins!" He also taught us how to know the pin count, without seeing, from the sound of them as they fell. Changed my game immediately!

[WAC4504]

I've only been bowling for 2 years and received so many great tips, but hear are 2 of the most useful 1- free arm swing is crucial do not swing the shoulder 2- SLOW DOWN ! and hit what you aim at.
The best advise I usually give is to myself when I fall off the wagon and that is back to basics, and it works every time. Hope this helps some one, 'cause it's helped me big time. Bill

[Jord_84]

The best advice I ever got came from a very wise woman named ThongPrincess. She told me to check the span on my sons ball everytime he outgrows a pair of shoes.

[Iceman]

One of the best ways is to keep the trailing arm back, but even with your shoulders.

To do this have the thumb of your non bowling hand turned down and pointed slightly toward the approach behind you.

This will help lock your arm and keep your shoulder from rotating and help keep your balance in check.

This is such a simple thing that I never thought of - but know it will help my balance at the line. This will make it much more even (shoulders) in my case instead of dropping like I do sometimes. Thanks 1820

[mike-boogie]

my local proshop guy told me to utilize my use of using two fingers. take advantage of revs and hook. He showed me where and how I should be lining up and releasing from. Stick with what works 4 you!!