How much practice before league play is wise?

**tigerbait6** · 05-13-2012, 07:55 PM

I bowl on a Friday night. I usually arrive 2 hours earlier to practice. I normally play 3 games before league play. I feel like I am using to much energy, before I play in my league, to practice. How much practice should I have before league play?

**Davec13** · 05-13-2012, 08:20 PM

That will probably be something your body will tell you. If you are getting sore and worn out before the end of the night skip a couple of practice games. I typically don't practice before any league night. A couple of practice balls to see how the lane is and go from there.

**billf** · 05-13-2012, 08:32 PM

It's definitely a personal preference. During the week I don't go in early. In the past I have bowled up to 20 games on a Saturday before bowling league; big, huge, awful mistake. The time sitting after practice, waiting for the lanes to be oiled, practice time to start, etc. I really tightened up.

**kev3inp** · 05-14-2012, 02:14 PM

We used to go in a little early and get a game in before league, but we don't anymore. Not sure why we stopped, probably when we changed houses before.

**got_a_300** · 05-14-2012, 05:14 PM

I always just throw a few practice shots during the 10 minute practice
session before we start to bowl for score we hardly ever have anyone
come in early and bowl a few games before league starts. I guess the
main reason is they do not oil the lanes until right before we start our
10 minute practice session.

**Etrain** · 05-14-2012, 07:53 PM

been bowling 2 games before practise ... works well for me

**swingset** · 05-14-2012, 08:05 PM

I practice 12oz. arm curls before league night. Loosens my arm right up.

**MICHAEL** · 05-15-2012, 09:21 AM

I know this will sound strange, but I do my best after 4 or 6 practice games. Not sure, but I think it settles me down to the point I am real relaxed. I know when my wife and I practice I always have my best games toward the end. .. usually!!