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Do you feel that you can’t repeat shots even when you have tried nearly everything? Perhaps, you’re drifting on the approach! Here are a few things that you should consider if you are, indeed, driftin…

The house oil pattern refers to the standard oil pattern found in bowling centers. While the oil pattern will slightly differ between Red Rock and Main Event, for example, these have a common pattern:…

Many bowling alleys, such as Red Rock, welcomes kids as young as three years old to play the game. Parents, especially those who are into bowling themselves, encourage their children to become active …

Beginners and veterans in bowling can be guilty of the same sin: Overlooking two or more aspects of their throw, whether due to ignorance or complacency. Such sin of omission or commission depending o…

Most bowling alleys, such as Brunswick, have markings on the lane known as range finders and arrows. These markings aren’t there for decorative purposes only – these are used to zero in on your target…

Beginner bowlers should master the hook shot, a technique where the ball curves in its path down the lane instead of rolling down in a straight path (i.e., a straight shot). The hook shot, after all, …

Bowling may not look like a physically strenuous game – it’s often seen as a game for the oldies – but looks can be deceiving. The repeated lifting, handling and releasing of a 15-pound ball during th…

Bowling has undergone several changes in technique and technology since its introduction, from the type of material used in the ball (i.e., from wood to reactive materials) to the way of holding it (i…

Now that you know the basics of the grip, stance and address as well as the steps, you should also know the basics of the release and follow-through. You will find that at these stages, you have incre…

Bowling isn’t just about throwing the ball and hitting the pins. If it were so, then we’d all be professional bowlers! The best bowlers know that it’s important to get the grip, stance and address per…