subject: How To Bowl A Strike And Improve Your Bowling Scores [print this page] How does someone improve their bowling average? By knowing how to bowl a strike in a correct and consistent manner. One does not have to be a professional bowler to achieve this, but simply practice the right form and techniques. The best way to get strikes is to spin or hook the bowling ball while aiming for the perfect point to hit the pins. While this technique may not be very beginner friendly, it will help those who are seeking to improve their game by adding more strikes.
1. Hooking the ball requires the player to twist their wrist while releasing the ball. Start by keeping your hand under the bowling ball and while releasing the ball, turn your hand to the left (if you are right-handed). If done correctly, then the ball should travel straight and then curve into the pins as it gets to the end of the lane. A right-handed bowler should aim for the second arrow from the right and the opposite for a left-hander.
2. For scoring a strike, the player must aim for "the pocket". For a right-handed player, it is between the 1st and 3rd pins. And for a left-handed player it is between the 1st and 2nd pins.
3. Give allowance for lane conditions. Oily lanes are usually smooth for delivery, but are difficult to control at the end. Rough or sandy lanes, the ball follows the straight line but needs a lot push.
4. Relax and be focused. This is very important in order to get higher bowling scores. If your mind is clear and focused then you have better chance of sticking to your technique. And even if you fail to score a strike, with a cool head you could still score maximum points by playing intelligently.
5. Practice hard! As the saying goes "Practice makes perfect".
Learning how to bowl a strike may not be such a challenge, but mastering how to bowl a strike is something that takes time and practice to achieve.
