In regards to bowling. I am very erratic and have alot of trouble hitting my target consistently.?

Question

Generally I pull the ball about 2 boards left of my mark (right hander). When I adjust for it I usually throw it to wide. Does anyone have some advice to become more accurate. I have been bowling for 12 years and things seem to be going downhill lately. I really want to improve but I am uncertain what to do.

Answer 1

You might try putting a nice wrist guard into your rotation. Alot of times if consistency is your problem you need to eliminate possible causes. Keeping your wrist in the same position at all times will eliminate one of the most common problems. The good news is you won't have to wear it forever. I had a similar problem last year and i couldn't seem to find my mark. My average which is usually around 190 was down around 160. I started using a wrist strap, and while at first it was a little uncomfortable and it seemed like I was holding the ball all that well, my average is back to 196. Once you start hitting your mark consistently you can start to ween yourself off of the support. Wear it one game and then take it off. If you start to wander put it back on. After awhile you won't need it and your average should move accordingly.

You've been bowling for 12 years so you don't need the classic move left move right, aim further, take fewer steps type advice. You need to examine your game and figure out why your ball placement is not were it should be. If you have a camcorder that is also an effective tool. It is more reliable than the wife saying I think you might have pulled it lol, and you can make instant adjustments with no extra equipment.

Either method is useful and used together may fix your game in a few games of practice.

Good luck.

Answer 2

You can start by moving left on the approach. Also follow through like you are going to grab your right ear. this will keep your arm swing and hand in a straight line. If you pull it you will notice because you will hit your head! Also practice , practice , practice. In today's world people do not practice enough. I started bowling when things were different and practice was the only way to improve. Not by buying a different ball for every condition. Nothing will take the place of practice for your consistency problems. I have had 16 300 games over the years and will ever stop practicing to keep consistent.....good luck!!! and keep bowling

Answer 3

How many steps do you take in your approach -- Three long or four or more short with shuffling action?I suggest you watch the Bowling show on TV where the contestants who win the most matches bowl for the championship. Notice their footwork. It is deliberate ,compact,smooth and consistent.Most use the four step approach. Do not hurry the approach. Release the ball the same way each time, for the strike pocket. Pick up spares with a straight ball.If you throw a hard breaking first ball pay attention to the oil track on each lane. As the night wears on you may have to pick a tighter line as the oil wears down..Just carried a 185 average.

Answer 4

the problem may not be.when you struggle this the problem could be the lane condition so keep your mark but instead of throwing to it lenghthen or shorten the lanethrow up to 2 inches up or down from your original mark.if this dont work then adjust your speedwhich is control by your lift the middle finger is the power not your muscles.but remember bowling is 98% behind the black line 1% lane and1% equipment

Answer 5

I had a problem with that also, and my aunt (bowler for over 30 years) told me I'm not following through on my throw. She said when you throw the ball, bring your arm straight up w/fingers pointing out as if you're aiming at your target. Once I started doing that it improved. It's worth a shot - good luck!

Answer 6

Haha. My cousin and I were bad at bowling in the begining. So figured a way to fiz it. Instead of "pitching" the normal way, turn around and bend down, spread your legs, line the ball up and chuck it realy hard inbetween your legs. Lol. Its hilarious to watch, but it works. Try it. And pray your friends didnt bring a camera.lol

Answer 7

you must learn to monitor everything you do so that when the ball is too far to one side, you can compensate by shifting your body on the next roll. if you practice this, it will get easier and faster to make adjustments with a few warm ups. after becoming successful at this, you will require less to no adjustment.

Answer 8

I don't know. Sometimes when I bowl i do awesome- other time I can't get it right for the life of me! Yahoo Answers should have a section just for Bowling.

Could you be "dropping your shoulder"?????

Answer 9

if your right handed then step to the right a little and curve your wrist at the end, same if your left handed!
GOOD LUCK!!