Author Topic: What makes a great bowler... (Read 4807 times)

Zanatos1914 · « **on:** March 24, 2011, 05:08:08 AM »

What do you think makes a great bowler...

I see these dudes carrying all these new balls and top line equpiment and wonder if that is what makes you a good bowler.. I practice allot on the weekends and when league comes sometimes I get good scores and other nights just okay scores...

What makes a person a good bowler and how do you get there.

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mainzer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:00:10 PM »

Practice makes a good bowler great, good spare shooting, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adjust.

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ToiletLogCore · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:14:24 PM »

How about using your thumb and actually bowling something other than league.

You've just been handed a little TLC

lsf_21 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:49:30 PM »

When does how you deliver a ball matter as long as it knocks the pins down?

I have seen 2 hands work just as good as 1 hand. There is a guy where I bowl that is missing part of his fingers, he uses his pinky and ring finger and bowls pretty well doing so.

There is no "one way" to do this.

ToiletLogCore wrote on 3/24/2011 2:14 PM:How about using your thumb and actually bowling something other than league.

You've just been handed a little TLC

al_g · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:57:03 PM »

In my opinion it starts with the ability to repeat shots.

Once you master that it allows you to make adjustments or ball changes due to what you're seeing on the lanes. You know the ball didn't go high because you pulled it or you washed out because you missed out, etc.You're not making bad adjustments off of bad shots - most of the time. I also think the ability to repeat shots breeds confidence which is also necessary to be a great bowler. You can't have any self doubt.

How do you get there? Let me know when you find out

Seriously though, I think it starts with what Mainzer said - practice, spare shooting, work ethic, coaching and desire. I'll also add being in good physical shape helps or makes it easier, but it may not be a requirement. I know a couple of great bowlers in my area and while they had good natural ability to start with, they became great by practicing, having a great work ethic, getting more coaching/advice from top coaches/players and having more desire than the next guy did.

If you think you're stuck, seek out a good coach in your area. All the practice in the world doesn't matter if you're not working on the right things when doing it. Besides working on physical parts of the game, a good coach can also tell you what to look for in ball reaction. Just because you're getting to the pocket doesn't mean the ball is rolling how it should to carry.

glssmn2001 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:41:51 PM »

Repeatability and versatility on a wide variety of lanes conditions, not just a THS. I am not saying you have to light it up on harder shots, but at least be able to hold your own against your peers. Aside from the shot making part of it having a little sportsmanship, or class, also mixes in a little. On top of all that, you have to be a gamer, someone who rises to the occasion time and time again. What about instincts and leadership, gotta have some of that too, don't ya think....

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Rileybowler · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:58:29 PM »

If you cannot pick up spares you can never be a good bowler

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kidlost2000 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2011, 06:10:18 PM »

Great spare shooter first and foremost.

The ability to consistently repeat shots.

The ability to adjust to the condition and consistently repeat shots.

No matter how good you are your going to have some weeks better then others. That makes your average.

Be good, or be good at it.

atltnpnr · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2011, 08:39:15 PM »

What makes a great bowler? Someone that causes many to fear them whenever you compete against them, be it team,doubles or singles.

Bowling is like life. Sometimes you are the ball. Other times you are the pins.

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:54:37 AM »

A good player needs IMHO a sound game - which includes good timing, consistency and the ability to adjust (planfully) and be able to have more than just an A game of preferred line in store.

A good player should be able to make an educated guess for a B plan at any time.

Good spare shooting is a must. Fill frames, and you can consistently score 190+. But that's IMHO basics. Knowing how to avoid splits and ugly spares thorugh adjustments is also helpful.

A good player also needs motivation (maybe sportsmanship? At least you need a competitive spirit), concentration and dedication.

A good player needs lane and equipment intelligence: reading the lane, knowing the equipment (and when, where and how to use it), and keeping a keen eye on his/her own balls' reaction as well as the competitions'. This knowledge and the ability to read minute signals from the lanes keeps a good player ahead of trouble (and competitors), and successful in the long run. Doing one good game is not enough - you need to know how to keep the scores up.

It is IMHO not wrong to haul around tons of balls - as long as the user actually is able to use them, and they actually fulfill complementary tasks, condition- and reaction-wise.

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Zanatos1914 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2011, 10:09:11 AM »

Thanks for your responses...

I have come 2 terms that reguardless of how hard I practice fame in this sport want be mines... Yes, I will have some success but my name will never strike fear as being one of the elite bowlers but just as good local bowler that bowls with 2 fingers.. I receive more satisfication attempting to help others learn the sport and help them get on the path to success.

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