Any quick bowling tips? I’m using The One from Ebonite, and I have it drilled with a more mild movement because I don’t put as much rotation on the ball. I’ve used it for a year, and I was doing very well, but in the last couple of weeks I’ve been doing terrible. My average was up in the 180s – and in my last 3 matches, it has fallen to about 140.
Any quick advice or just a brief summary of the basics so I can learn how to bowl again?
Been there – done that! 
Every bowler(including the pro’s) goes through slumps. What I do is tell myself.."ok, back to basics".. and then make sure I’m hitting my mark,ball speed is in check,not getting to fast with my feet,rolling not throwing the ball,etc.etc..
……….CONCENTRATE ON SPARES………..
Remember, you can avg 190 & never strike!
Also, typically any where you bowl the shot is going to be between the 5-10 boards,stay in there and move your feet accordingly! missing right = move feet right, missing left = move feet left & keep everything else the same.
Personally, I think many people make the mistake of trying to many different things all at the same time,over-concentrate & talk themselves out of a good shot,try to hard,moving every other shot and in general try to make it more complicated than it needs to be! I avg.215+ at 2 different centers,I have a SCREWED up approach (8-13 steps) Fred Flinstone some say and don’t wear bowling shoes.I do have to move my shot from time to time but generally I just move my feet. WORKS FOR ME!
BUT EVERYONE is different….and has a different way of Bowling, the key is..Just be consistant & bowl your game!
Last but not Least……..
ENJOY IT & HAVE FUN!
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i was having the same trouble mine was about 205 and dropped to 195 but it is going back up ..back to 199 just hang in there we all go through those slumps just slow down and give the ball more of a chance to react to the lane surface and also if you live in the north the weather also affects the condition..just move right or left depending on which handed you are and slow down the ball speed a little if it is not hooking or speed it up a litle if it is..
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Let’s consider ALL possibilities.
#1) Bowling balls are not meant for constant fill and redrills. Doing this once or twice is okay. But after a while, it has very negative affects on the ball.
#2) With an average of 180+, you have OBVIOUSLY mastered the basics. But even seasoned professionals (in any sport) have bad weeks. Perhaps you need to get back to the basics. Ask yourself questions like, "Does my approach seem different?", "Have I been REALLY concentrating on my mark?", "Am I even hitting my mark?". Sometimes "back to the basics" is the only real concern.
3) Are the lanes using more or less oil then usual? Sometimes, bowling alleys will oil their lanes more than usual or less than usual for various reasons. Keep a close eye on how your ball reacts at medium speeds. (Medium speeds are most affected by oils).
4) Is your ball clean? Cleaning bowling balls on regular occasions can lengthen the it’s life.
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I would basically get the bowling ball reconditioned (polished or rough, depending on how it looked "out of the box") to brand new and if your ball is a single drilling, get it plugged and drill it "exotic" for more ball reaction if you have less wrist action.
If this is a slump, don’t worry about it.
During practice, experiment with various shots and targets on the lane.
On your spare time, try swinging the ball back and forth, copying your delivery to get your muscle memory back.
Try another type of delivery (from 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 – sometimes a six step delivery works too!) to gauge your balance at the foul line and see which one feels more comfortable with your bowling style.
Hope this helps!
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I’m an ex professional bowler with over 25 years experience in the sport.
Been there – done that!
Every bowler(including the pro’s) goes through slumps. What I do is tell myself.."ok, back to basics".. and then make sure I’m hitting my mark,ball speed is in check,not getting to fast with my feet,rolling not throwing the ball,etc.etc..
……….CONCENTRATE ON SPARES………..
Remember, you can avg 190 & never strike!
Also, typically any where you bowl the shot is going to be between the 5-10 boards,stay in there and move your feet accordingly! missing right = move feet right, missing left = move feet left & keep everything else the same.
Personally, I think many people make the mistake of trying to many different things all at the same time,over-concentrate & talk themselves out of a good shot,try to hard,moving every other shot and in general try to make it more complicated than it needs to be! I avg.215+ at 2 different centers,I have a SCREWED up approach (8-13 steps) Fred Flinstone some say and don’t wear bowling shoes.I do have to move my shot from time to time but generally I just move my feet. WORKS FOR ME!
BUT EVERYONE is different….and has a different way of bowling, the key is..Just be consistant & bowl your game!
Last but not Least……..
ENJOY IT & HAVE FUN!
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It’s just a theory! mine
It’s all mental….. watch your mark, as you do worse, you get more anxious about scoring, so watch your mark. Don’t focus on the score!!! Take it one shot at a time…… i know, easier said than done.
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