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  katman151

  February 9th, 2010 12:02

  This may sound weird but as I was taught, when releasing, pretend you are going to pull an apple down from an apple tree. Yes a little weird but I was 7. It RELLY does help!
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  kNotALaiwyr

  February 9th, 2010 12:27

  I always look directly 'between' the first pin and the next pin (left or right). My eyes are only on that spot from beginning until end. I only focus on that small space between the two pins. I never look anywhere else, or think of anything else. I do this from the moment I step up with the ball until after I release the ball. Total concentration with eyes focused only on that small space between the pins. Never aim for the middle of the first pin. When you step up with the ball, put yourself in a trance, and tune out everything around you. Try it. That's the way many athletes approach their targets.
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  oudidnot

  February 9th, 2010 12:36

  Buy your own ball and shoes. Get the ball drilled and have semi-finger tip grips put in. It helps so much. You will need to practice to get used to the ball, but you can easily raise your average by 20 to 30 pins at the beginning and then who knows how good you can get.
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  itsmyopinionsothere

  February 9th, 2010 13:07

  Stay out of the Gutter Hit the pins only one time Follow Thru like you are shaking hands with the pins
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  ~b0wL_aDDiCt~

  February 9th, 2010 13:36

  the obvious way to improve is to get someone who knows how to bowl to see u n give u pointers.. here are some tips tho: - get ur own ball n shoes.. helps alot.. make sure you can hold ur ball without having to squeeze.. - don't try to hit hard.. let the ball swing freely sort of like a pendulum.. - look at the arrows or dots on the lanes not the pins.. the pins are too far to look at for you to be able to aim properly.. - follow through on your shots.. helps alot with accuracy.. hope this helps.. =D additional info: - DO NOT PICK THE LIGHTEST BALL.. pick one that you can hold comfortably.. you are not supposed to be able to have "control" over ur ball when it swings.. all the really good women bowlers use 15 pounders,, start light but not really light.. - if ur not using a semi/full finger tip ball don't try to put spin on the ball.. conventional balls (the house balls provided in the alleys) are designed for straight balls unless u want to be a spinner (not recomended) - if ur right handed,, at the point of release, make sure your wrist doesnt point to the right (the shaking hands with the pin bit is a good tip) - if ur right handed make sure ur the last step you take on the approach is with ur left foot
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  dnott.geo

  February 9th, 2010 14:24

  You might want to try to find a summer instructional league. If you don't have one locally. Go to the bowling alley that you frequent and go to the pro shop and ask about instruction. It helped me bunches. I started with an average like yours and right now it around 130.
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  Bowllynn

  February 9th, 2010 15:18

  Yes, you should have your own equipment and join at least two leagues. The lanes are better when you bowl in leagues. Have the pro in the your bowling alley pro shop watch you bowl and advise on what type of bowling ball you need. Try using a "reactive ball", not a cute plastic ball. Good luck and good bowling!