HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BOWLING GAME

Bowling is a game that requires execution finess & consistent practise for you to maintain good muscle memory & performance. As a spinner myself, the 5 keys to my good performance are always due to:

1. Consistent Scheduled Practise (minimum 3 times a week as a part time bowler)

2. Always do post-Game Analysis (analyse your game and decide which area requires further improvement i.e. sparing, shoulder squareness, release etc)

3. Spare shootings practise ( i.e work on perfecting pin 7 and pin 10 sparing)

4. 1st shot execution accuracy practise (ie. learn to adjust and adapt accordingly to lane condition)

5. Participate in various local tournaments (ie Local and Graded tournaments are good platforms for experience enhancement)

There are many other factors as well but those listed above are always the keys. Neglecting any one of the listed elements above will surely jeopardize my chances in performing well for tournaments.

Unlike spinners, playing hook is even more challenging as hook players must also focus on 5 other elements of adjustment inclusive:

1. Angle adjustments (ie which board to play)

2. Balls selection (ie dry, medium, oily)

3. Lofting & Lifting (ie where your ball should land on the lane)

4. Speed (ie your throw and steps)

5. Release (ie broken wrist, cup or natural)

Ultimately, in any game that you are playing, listed below are the master keys that will determine whether you can be a winner or otherwise:

•Convert your SPARES since STRIKE is actually a bonus. You MUST LEARN to convert your spare consistently for high average games.

•Don’t know how ? Learn.. The best is through trial error as there is no specific rule… BUT

•Using 3-6-9 method is one of the simplest method

•Remember where your stance and target is, and adjust accordingly during tournaments.

•Spare is really simple once you know how.. It’s just your mind that telling you otherwise.

•Focus on each throw. Ignore the scoreboards…

•It’s not over until it’s over… Don’t worry if you open frames, just focus on the next shot.

•Bowling is all about repeating a good shot over and over again.

•Always Practice Practise Practise !!!

Last but not least, you do need luck at times since no matter how good your execution is, there is always 1% possibility for you not to strike.

All the best to your bowling games !