5 Tips to Increase Your Score and Bowl More Strikes

Every bowler's dream is to be able to bowl strikes over and over. If you are truly serious about learning how to bowl strike after strike and average over 220 every game you play, then read on.

Use Bowling Tape

If your thumb feels loose in the bowling ball, use bowling tape inside the thumb hole of your bowling ball. Avoid squeezing since squeezing with the thumb or fingers can cause discomfort as well as result in inconsistent shot making. Bowler's tape will help you get a solid release of the ball. Bowling tape can be found anywhere bowling equipment is sold.

Finish Close to the Foul Line
When you release the ball, you should be about 6 inches from the foul line. The gall should hit the ground just before the foul line. If after you throw the ball your feet are too far away from the line, refine your throw so that you end up closer.

Keep Your Hands Relaxed
The best way to deliver an accurate roll in bowling is to keep your hand relaxed inside the ball. If your fingers are hurting from gripping the ball, you are squeezing it too tight. Your hand should be relaxed so you can let the ball go smoothly.

Keep Your Eyes on the Target
Don't look at the ball when you are letting it go. Keep your eyes on the pins, focusing on the precise spot where you want the ball to hit. By keeping your eyes on the target, it will reduce inconsistency in your game and allow you to concentrate much better during a match.

Work on Your Tempo
One of the most useful tools you have at your disposal when bowling is adjusting your tempo, but many inexperienced players don't realize this. Your tempo refers to the speed at which you approach the foul line to make your shot. You should approach taking four steps towards the line, bringing the ball up to your chest with the first step, and then lowering it until it is in the release position with your fourth stride.

Most beginning bowlers approach at the same tempo every time -- usually quite slow, and don't make any adjustments to their tempo for the kind of shot they are trying to make. If you watch professional bowlers, you'll notice they adjust their tempo throughout the game. This is because your tempo helps control how fast your ball moves. Change your tempo depending on the shot you are trying to make...a fast tempo works fine when aiming to bowl a strike but a slower tempo is best when trying to pick up spares.