positioning on approach

QuestionHas been brought to our attention that allot of league bowlers are standing at the very end of the approach with there feet hanging off the back th

thumb position at release

QuestionIm righthanded bowler, hand positioned under ball at starting point.  right now, as i swing my hand forward at release, i try to keep my thumb

Buying a ball

QuestionNew bowler i want to buy a ball i bowl a straight ball no curves where do i start AnswerMike, You can invest in a basic polyester ball. But, your

new ball drilling

QuestionI purchased a brunswick wicked seige 15lb ball. I had a pro center drill it using specs off my old ball. When i bowled league bowling with it my fr

Bowling Pain

QuestionQUESTION: Hello I am a young (20 years old) bowler I bowl left handed while using a glove and a brunswick thumb saver I use a DV8 Misfit with finge

bowling ball

Questionwhat is the best bowling ball for a person who is left handed and throws a fuller roller Answer www.TrueBowlerAdjustme   Hello Jerry, The bes

Team Sponsor

QuestionWarren, we have just finished the 17th week which is midway for our league. The house has advised my team that we have to pay $50. for sponsor fees

Bowling ball issues

QuestionHi, I just started competitively bowling with my school and the one girl on my team gave me one of her old balls which is a Hammer ball and its cal

ball movement

QuestionQUESTION: Good evening Mr. Friedl. How have you been? My question. I coach a ladies NCAA collegiate team. Besides the fact that a couple are non re

Differences in league concerning ball and pin action?

QuestionIn league 10 pin was hit to spare, opposing team member said it hit the gutter then bounced back and hit the pin. Bowler insisted that it was good,

Spinner Drilling

QuestionI am spinner that had a stroke two years ago. I am partially paralyzed on my left side. I used to bowl in leagues and tournaments. My average was a

Release

QuestionQUESTION: My release seems to be my Achilles heal. I hit the pocket ball after ball and yet leave a variety of single pins. This frustrates me to t

Thumb problems

QuestionQUESTION: I am returning to bowling after 40+ years off and purchased a ball and had it fitted for a fingertip grip.  Problem is a painful thu

Pin and Center of Gravity Location

QuestionDear Mr. Oatis, I have been bowling for quite some time now (well only a few years) and I have used a single ball that was drilled to specify a sm

Ball pin/top end? need help

QuestionQUESTION: I am looking to buy a Storm Sync and a Raptor Talon, i Curently have a raptor P7, Hammer Raw Anger, and  dark Grey Zone With a red d

split ball

QuestionI have a Nu-Line, Gauntlet, bowling ball and loved it.  I have always stored it in my heated garage or in the house. I went to take it out to

follow through

QuestionIM HAVING A PROBLEM FOLLOWING THROUGH IN MY DELIVERY. INSTEAD OF REACHING FOR THE SKY. ILL SHORT ARM MY DELIVERY OR COME ACROSS MY BODY. WHAT CAN I

Ball release and Positioning

QuestionQUESTION: Dear Mr. Friedl, Its Nate here again to hound you with a few more questions. I have been to the alley lately and rolled a few handfuls o

Foul rule question no one can answer

QuestionYesterday, during a tournament, we got 10 different answers from 10 experts.  The question is, Is this a foul? A bowler has a 4-step delivery

Hand Change

QuestionI quit bowling for about 25 years.  When I started back my grip had shorten by about 1/4. I have been having trouble when bowling in league th