How to Improve Your Bowling Scores (for Advanced Players)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If you use a reactive or particle bowling ball and the reaction is not enough

   Keep the same target.
   
   If you are left-handed, try moving over one or two boards to the left.
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   Step 2: try scooting one or two boards to the right.

   Again, keeping the same target.
   
   If you are left-handed, move one or two boards to the right. , Then, after you have finished your shot, watch it over and over until you can figure out what you are doing wrong.
   
   See if you can't improve your next shot. ,,, Most bowlers use the arrows for marks, But others like to use the dots.
   
   Once you have a mark, practice throwing over it.
   
   Remember to not look at the pins until your ball crosses over the mark.
   
   Play a Game with yourself and see how many times in a row you can hit your mark. , The most recommended type of bowling coach is a USBC certified coach.
   
   Your local bowling center should have information on where to find one. , This is probably the most practical way to improve your game.
   
   Most leagues are USBC certified and require you to bowl three games once a week.
   
   But, most bowling centers also have "Just for Fun" leagues if you're not the competitive type.
   
   Call your local bowling center to get information on the leagues they offer. , Remember only you the bowler can improve your game.
   
   That's why bowling is an individual sport.
   
   If you're serious about improving your scores, you will need to practice at least three times a week.
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   Step 3: If the reaction is too much and your ball is over-spinning

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   Step 4: move one or two boards over to the left.

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   Step 5: If you have no idea what you are doing wrong

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   Step 6: then have a friend film one or two of your shots with a mobile phone or a small camera.

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   Step 7: If you are finding that you are leaving a lot of corner pins (hitting the pocket and "ringing" the 10(righty) 7(lefty) keep everything the same but move ONE board to the left/right to create more angle and this will kick it out.

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   Step 8: If you require more hook you can always "cup" your wrist *THIS WILL TAKE TIME TO GET USED TO* as you need to quickly go from "Loaded" Cupped Wrist to Unloaded (Uncupped) back to loaded in a split second at the point of release

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   Step 9: also you could change the angle of your wrist Straight Almost 90 deg to the INSIDE so left for right handers and right for lefties

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    Step 10: this will give you MAXIMUM side roll and will arc the ball off the break point the lower angle the less side roll and more "Up the back" of the ball you will be.

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    Step 11: Practice hitting a mark.

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    Step 12: Give coaching a shot.

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    Step 13: Join a league.

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    Step 14: The most advanced and best way to improve your scores is PRACTICE!

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