Q&A for How to Bowl Your Best Game Ever

When you are about to release the ball, curb your hand to be more in the position of a handshake and twist your hand and fingers slightly.

Yes. Just practice then you should get use to your throw. Later you will pick up speed.

The harder the throw, the more on-course the ball will go. Heading for the pocket, the space between the front pin and the pin next to it will increase your possibility of getting a strike. It is important to note that straight shots will not get you as many strikes. Go for a curved shot and you will most likely get a strike, if not a high score.

It depends on what age you are, and how strong you are. If you have a strong arm and a heavy ball, typically 12 lbs. (5.44311 kg.), you have a higher probability of knocking over pins.

The more oily the surface, the straighter the shot. Less friction between the ball and the boards means a straighter shot.

Don’t bowl straight down the middle at the center pin. Go for the pocket.

Finding the right ball is a matter of trial and error. Use a variety of balls when you bowl, and figure out which weight feels best to you.

Unfortunately, it does not count as a strike.

Try to throw the ball so that it hits the pocket, or space right in between the 1 and 2 pins.

Yes, but only if at least one pin splits apart when the ball is thrown and all 10 pins are knocked down.

No, because you can get multiple strikes/spares in the 10th frame because of the bonus shots. Therefore, if you get a spare then a strike, a strike then a spare, or two or three strikes in the 10th frame, then the total will be greater than 10.

It might if you are able to throw the ball in one smooth motion. Then again, you may have issues with your balance and accuracy.

Right shoulder drop is the correct position at release. Based on your question, I suspect that the timing of your release is the problem here, where you release the ball too early; i.e. before the ball has reached your left ankle.

If you are right handed, try stepping your right foot in front of the left to create space for your ball to swing. This works best with a 5 step approach where the right foot steps in front of the left twice. You will need to adjust your starting position to compensate, because this approach will cause you to move farther left as you take your steps.

Start with your palm facing upward. Just before you release the ball, quickly turn your hand so your thumb is straight up and "shake hands with the head pin". You will need to adjust your starting position to "hit the pocket" based on lane conditions. Always pay attention as to where your ball ends up after you throw it. Then make adjustments to cause it to end up where you want it to go.