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Category: Bowling Tips

Bowling Etiquette

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Random Facts About The Game of Bowling

Posted Dec 10, 2014 In: Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | Tips

Did you know nine-pin bowling was a form of bowling that is now banned in all states but Texas? Nine-pin and ten-pin bowling have been known to Texas since the 1830's. It was a lot more difficult to get a strike back then, especially with a wooden ball. It wasn't up until 1905 when the first rubber ball was introduced to the game. Now it is said that when you bowl an optimal strike, the ball itself only hits four pins. A right handed bowler's ball actually connects with the 1, 3, 5 and 9 pins (or in some instances the 8 pin), and a left handers will contact the 1, 2, 5 and 8 pin (or 9 pin), so theoretically, if I bowled a 300, I'd only hit 48 pins. Each pin is set 12 inches apart from each other. Well for an optimal strike to be thrown in the first place, then you'd need to throw your ball to hit the pocket at 6°. The bowling pins that are set in the pocket, they each way roughly three and a half pounds, but as long as the pin tilts at least 9° then you're in great shape. All pins that tilt at least 9° will fall. That is the point of no return for the bowling pin, it will always fall...

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What bowling ball weight is right for you?

Posted Nov 20, 2014 In: Bowling Balls | Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | Tips

You can go ahead and do all your research on why a heavier ball is better than a lighter ball or vice versa, but on what it really comes down to is how comfortable that bowling ball is for you, and only you know what bowling ball feels best in your hand. When you first hold (and release) a ball drilled to your hand, you might be afraid it doesn’t fit. This is because the house balls you’re used to don’t fit. With a little practice, your new ball will prove to be infinitely more comfortable and controllable than a pre-drilled house ball...