Archive for the ‘Bowling Articles’
Going to The USBC? This is the Premier Tournament for All Bowlers!
When you first arrive at the venue for this annual tournament you realize that this is different from any bowling tournament you have ever participated in. Everything runs like a well oiled machine. (more…)
Bowling Ball Weight…How Heavy is Right for You?
If you suffer from shoulder pain, back pain, arm pain, wrist pain or any other pain consistently after bowling maybe you should look at your bowling ball for the cure.Ten pin bowling balls are available by weight in, 1 pound increments, from about 6 pounds up to the maximum of 16 pounds. Beginning or younger bowlers usually start with a lighter weight ball, and as their skill increases, or as they grow they move to a heavier ball. Many bowlers get to a ball weight that they feel is their maximum weight and stay there for many years. (more…)
New to Bowling? What should you work on to advance to the next level?
By Jim Newell
There are a number of things you could work on and all of them would make a difference in your bowling scores, and therefore the enjoyment you get from the game. (more…)
Improving Your Game…You Can Practice Bowling at Home…No Bowling Lane Needed!
Many of the various bowling information sources suggest that practice will help you improve your bowling game and help you raise your bowling average. They are right, concentrated practice will improve your game.
The kicker is that bowling requires a lot of equipment in order to practice effectively. First you need a bowling lane and pins, a few bowling balls, bowling shoes, etc. Not things available in the typical home. (more…)
Raising your Bowling Average…Scoring Facts and Oddities
Recent statistics suggest a mean bowling average for all bowlers in the US at somewhere between 150 and 155 per game. Bowling at this level can be accomplished with converting about 50% of your spares; however most bowlers will also throw 1 or 2 strikes per game. (more…)