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The Fitness Benefits of Bowling
Posted Jun 2, 2016 In: Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | FitnessWhen you are looking for a good workout, bowling may not be at the top of your list. While it may not measure up completely to full physical exertion in a gym, it burns more calories than you may think! Bowling is a great way to get some exercise, as it can burn more than 200 calories an hour, which can vary based on how heavy your ball is, and how many times you bowl. Bowling also uses and builds 134 muscles, improving your balance, and increasing your hand-to-eye coordination...
Continue ReadingGrip and Wrist Strengthening Exercises
Posted May 13, 2016 In: Bowling TipsCertain grip strengthening exercises will not only prevent injury when you bowl, but help you perform better at the lanes! These exercises range from involving muscles in your hand, to muscles in your forearm. Strong forearm muscles allow your wrist to flex more forcefully and grip to contract harder...
Continue ReadingTargeting Methods Used in Bowling
Posted Oct 23, 2015 In: Bowling Terms
Pin Bowling: This method is used by a lot of beginners, as they find it easier to aim at a bigger target. Accuracy sometimes is compromised, because the pins are 60 feet away...
Bowling Etiquette
Posted Dec 24, 2014 In: Bowling News | Bowling Technology | Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | PBA Bowling | Special Note | Tips
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Random Facts About The Game of Bowling
Posted Dec 10, 2014 In: Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | TipsDid 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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