We've all been there . . if anyone on this site tries to say different, they're lying lol.  The quicker you learn that, the better.  Don't do something because it worked last time, don't do something because you want to do it, find out what the lanes want, and accommodate. 

Learning to read lanes and adjust is a combination art and science.  I have been doing this 50 years and I still do some things that make no sense in hindsight. 

We are all perpetual students in life, so you are already on the right path.

Hello,

Three idea's that have helped me. I'm not an expert but these have helped me not "fight" the lanes and game.

1-One ball at a time, one frame at a time, and ignore the score until it's necessary to look-then focus on the frame.

2-take advantage of what the lane gives you, don't try and make the lane do what YOU want it too.

3-Don't be afraid to make adjustments on the lane. I believe one of the dumbest idea's out there is to create an arsenal where you stand in one place. I'd imagine you'd need to buy everything in a pro shop to have this work, even then, you're going to run into situations where you have to move. To cover spares you have to move, why is it so horrible to move on the strike ball?

Just my thoughts. Again I'm not an expert but I have to work awful hard to be a decent bowler, these idea's have helped me immensely.

Bob