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	Clyde Higa BellaOnline's Bowling Editor

A Simple Sparing System
The simplest and most commonly taught sparing methodology for beginners is "The 3-6-9 Rule." It is an easy way to determine where and at what angle you need to throw the ball to pick up spares. The important thing is that you will have a foundation upon which to build your spare shooting.

Adjusting For Your Bowling Center
Most bowling centers have settled on a certain way they set their lane dressing machines and will not vary from it. The variances in conditions from lane-to-lane, from one side of the house to the other, and from one time of day to the next, are caused by many factors that people tend to overlook.

Adjusting Quicker
You cannot, and should not, stand in one spot and throw to the same mark game-after-game. People are always asking me, "how can I learn to read the lanes?" or, "how do I know how much I should adjust?" The answer is, "you don't" to both, and something similar to other questions of the same ilk.

Adjustments Have To Be Made
It never ceases to amaze me that people will continually moan and complain about the conditions we are bowling on without trying something different. The saying goes, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over; but, expecting a different result."

Be Yourself When Bowling
Concentrate on getting your balance, timing, and leverage sharpened to the highest level possible. Be comfortable in your own uniqueness and you'll be more successful than if you try to copy someone else's form.

Bowling Ball, Angle, Release, Speed
No matter how much oil is placed on the lanes or the pattern that's laid down, you will have to make adjustments every time you bowl. There are more options in this day of high-tech balls then there were 40 years ago, but you still have to learn how to adjust comfortably with these options.

Concentrate On One Thing At A Time
Do you have a tendency to try to concentrate on "everything" at once in order to bowl good? If you are attempting to do this when you bowl, it is a pretty sure bet that you are having trouble with your game. How can anyone improve if they are trying to concentrate on so many things at once?

Developing Solid Foundatiions
Regardless of your style of bowling, there are some fundamental techniques that must be fine-tuned in order to establish a solid foundation for your bowling game. Once this has been set, you will be able to effectively develop your timing, accuracy, and consistency.

Don't Overthink Your Bowling
It is important to point out that competition is not the time to straighten out your game. If you find yourself worrying about all the little things when you are bowling in a league or tournament, you may find yourself scoring worse than if you just threw the ball down the lane without thinking.

Effective League Practice Time
Taking a hint from that example, articles that I've researched, and bowling lessons I've taken, here's a simple "Choc-list" for your league or tournament practice session:

Hand And Wrist Positions
In fact, if you look at just about any competitive sport, the best players are the ones who can overcome the different conditions placed before them. They've learned how to choose the right equipment and make adjustments for any obstacle placed in their way.

Hints For Sparing
It is when multiple pins or splits are left that many beginner bowlers tend to have problems deciding where to aim and throw for the spare combination. Here, then are the general guidelines that will make it easy for you line up quicker and have more confidence with which to pick up your spares.

House Balls and Rented Shoes
I'd like to give some tips to those of you who will continue to use bowling balls and rental shoes provided by the center that you patronize. Whatever your reasons are, no explanations are needed because I realize "that's just the way it is."

How To Grip The Ball
"Get a grip." Are they talking about bowling? I like to think so because there are three basic types in bowling - the "conventional, "semi-fingertip," and the "full fingertip." As you progress through your game, you will eventually settle on the one that feels best for you.

Practice With A Purpose
"Practice, practice, practice" and "Practice makes perfect." We've all heard it, but, how many of us do it?

Practicing At Home
At the very first coaching session, I always give my students a list of things ("exercises") they can do at home to sharpen and keep their bowling senses sharpened. These exercises are not physically demanding and don't take a lot of time away from whatever it is you are doing.

Releasing The Bowling Ball
There are several ways of releasing your bowling ball. Each one can, and will at times, perform better on the lanes than the other releases. I will describe them in this article and you can decide which may be the best for you.

Scorekeeping
Keeping track to make sure that the computer is keeping your bowling score accurately is your responsibility.

Select & Fit A Bowling Ball
Today, then, I go back to the beginning and give some hints about how to select a bowling ball. If you are already an experienced bowler, I think these tips will help you the next time you coach someone who is just getting interested in our sport of bowling.

Six For Success Begins
Does it seem as if your bowling is not improving in spite of all your practice? Do you have your goals and priorities in line but feel as if something is blocking your path to success? Do you often think that you are not doing the things that you know you should be doing?

Six For Success Ends
"Six For Success Ends" contains the last three problems and solutions of my "Choc-list" begun in "Six For Success Begins." Please go back and read the first three. Thank you.

Solid Practice Routines
We all have to practice to become better bowlers. Are you the type that only cares about how high your practice score is or are you the type that ignores the score and works on improving the fundamentals of your game? If you are the latter, than this article should be of interest to you.

Some Basic Bowling Terminology
Not surprisingly, a large majority of people already know that bowling is where you roll a ball down a lane, knock down some pins, and score points.

The 10 Pin Tap
Nothing bothers and frustrates people more than to hit the solid 1-3 pocket and leave what is known as a "tap," "a ringing ten," or other various names, some of them not being repeatable in public.

The Bowling Steps And Delivery
The 4-step and 5-step approaches are the more commonly used deliveries in the sport of bowling. On your next trip to the bowling center, experiment with the different steps and see which will be most advantageous and easy for you

Tips For The Recreational Bowler
The term "recreational bowler" refers to a person who goes bowling once-in-a-while with family, friends, the company, or some other special occasion. This person's main interest lies not in the score of the game but in socializing and having a good time.

Your Basic Bowling Approach
This article talks about an "approach" from the beginner's point of view. Its main purposes are to help determine how many steps are taken as well as how far back from the foul line to start.