How To Throw More Strikes in Bowling. One Easy Tip For Higher Scores.

[@squidaker]

I just want to look like less of an idiot in front of my friends.

[@nerdysocks8061]

At least you have friends

[@King_Wombleliciouse]

@@nerdysocks8061 this is the best comment i’ve seen in 2 years

[@dj_let_me_be_great594]

Don't worry. I started off not good at all. Now im the most improved bowler in my league. Keep at it.

[@squidaker]

@@nerdysocks8061 Lol

[@Katrinagift16]

Same

[@yannycandelario7606]

I went bowling with a couple of friends and we all suck at bowling. We weren't battling for 1st place. All of our goals were to not get last place. Now with the help with this video, hopefully it helps keep me away from last place.

[@jamessu5252]

Btw just asking did it help

[@David_cruz-r4d]

No one asked🤣

[@jamessu5252]

@@David_cruz-r4d I did wdym

[@aceof8S]

@@David_cruz-r4d they did ask + we do care + ratio

[@christ9359]

If you're no good at bowling, this isn't really a good tip for you. This tip is more for people who are able to line up and hit the pocket consistently. You should have a basic set of fundamentals in place before trying to adjust hand position between shots.

[@Incognito-yf1ou]

Lost to my girlfriend yesterday it’s time to get serious.

[@jameskroesen3129]

You too?! That’s why I’m here

[@mikeyates7931]

If it makes you feel any better , my brother loses to his girlfriend all the time 😂

[@jeremiahalexander7550]

Same as well

[@dennisrodas2480]

Same 😤

[@theodoresurtee1178]

Same here, she had me by 44 points, 98-54. It’s time to lock in 😤

[@christopherkeller6367]

For my fellow novice/recreational bowlers: What I do is grab the lightest ball with the smallest holes that the place has. Barely put your finger tips in the holes, and leave your thumb out. Line up to release as close to the right side of the lane as possible (or left if you’re a lefty). Curl your wrist, and release the ball as hard as you can- while you release flip your hand to create spin, to where it curves right into the pocket. Try to release as close to the floor as possible. Sounds stupid, but with a little practice it’s a solid technique.

[@GregNaves]

Same here

[@Little-Hollow-]

Actually going opposite to which hand you use is better for hooking

[@pikachica]

I just tried this twice and got a strike on the second time! Thanks~

[@johnbannon2812]

I've had good success with a half step forward. Sometimes you roll a great shot everything is perfect then bam solid 10. With the half step forward I've noticed the 6 will kick out the ten pin. I've also heard taking a half step back from your starting position is good also. Give both a try see what works u. Peace

[@ginaj_2885]

This is how I bowl medium ball I don’t put my thumb in ever and I throw it down while twisting my wrist as hard as I can and it’s pretty solid

[@anonymousbeing6379]

Who is watching this just before bowling to beat your friends

[@chelseahumphrey5885]

Me

[@tiffanyrobertson9974]

This😂😂😂😂

[@iniixi-562]

I just had reconstructive surgery on my left shoulder on the 3rd of June. Last weekend I went bowling and had 9 strikes in a row and was super surprised. Still learning the curve more to be more consistent

[@Urmom_com_my_place]

Wow that’s amazing. I’ve never had surgery on any of my shoulders, and I went bowling 2 days ago and didn’t get any strikes. I did get 101 points though. (That’s good for me)

[@joyfuljay6829]

@@Urmom_com_my_place try getting reconstructive surgery on your left shoulder, I think that might help!

[@whitehh15]

Doctor was unwilling to do reconstructive surgery to improve my bowling average. Glad it worked for you, but this tip did not help me

[@ezz3478]

Pov: your at a bowling alley and searched how to get food at bowling

[@bencepinkal8480]

Nope, at home, about to go bowling and I want to beat my family

[@fernandobarajas6989]

just buy it lmao

[@virgomoon6091]

@@bencepinkal8480 same but with my friends 💀🤣

[@tae5216]

@@bencepinkal8480 did it work

[@alexplays8915]

ask the waiter

[@markdeering5129]

To the people stating the two shots were on different parts of the lane. Yes, that is true. However, the point of the video is that changing the hand position at the release point creates a different angle to the pocket. If your carry isn't where you want it to be, try changing the hand position. Great video!

[@AthleticBowling]

Good Video on the drill, allow me to add more important info about this. If you want to throw more strikes, it is NOT just about creating more AXIS rotation, this will not guarantee you to get more strikes. This is because some bowlers already have too much axis rotation, especially those with a heavy hand and a lot of revs, like two-handed bowlers. Moreover, you can get a lot of strikes with a low track like Shannon showed in this video when she left the 10 pin, all you have to do is to adjust your feet or maybe make a ball change, or a speed change. The KEY to ALWAYS keep in mind is to try to get the ball to consistently go through the pins at an angle that will allow it the ball to die in the middle. In other words, you want to see a "flush" strike reaction when your ball hit the pins. PLUS, you also have to keep in mind what bowling ball you are using and what oil pattern you are bowling on. There are just so many variables that you have to keep in mind and learn to watch and control if you really want to get better and start throwing more strikes. Questions? I'm happy to answer here :)

[@onemoremisfit]

(I also replied this first paragraph elsewhere). 22 years ago I shot my personal high game 270 in a situation where I had to take my hand out of it as much as possible. It was on very dry wood lanes. I don't have trouble making the ball crank, but my speed was not up where it should be, and on a dry lane I had no shot. I used my storm spare ball for a strike ball and rolled it with as little hook as possible and my shot hooked less than Shannon's first ball in the video. It was actually a no tap tournament, but my 270 was natural because I left no 10 pins. And I didn't finish in the money because other better bowlers benefited from a few free 10 pins. I never bowled that way again though, it was just an emergency measure. Trying to deliberately make less than 10 boards of hook takes all the fun out of it for me. I never got within 20 pins of 270 again either ... I'll have to fix that. I haven't bowled since 2003. I got tired of fighting dry lanes, and houses that catered to bowlers that complained if there was any oil, because they can't crank it and want to hook like they can. I was in a league where suddenly there was real oil out there one week, and I was loving it while the rest of them grumbled. There was real oil the next week too, and I overheard guys grumbling that they suspected the house was catering to me. Then the next week after that it was dry again. I talked to the owner and he told me he mistakenly set his machine to apply oil in both directions, causing the machine to apply double oil, and it took him 2 weeks to notice the mistake. Anyway I'm retired now, the game has changed, and I want to start again. I'm going to look for a pro shop that can help me locate my PAP and explore what the latest ball technology has to offer, and see if there's a house around me that will apply some oil.

[@DaveStecker]

For league bowlers that don’t have a big arsenal this is huge. Last night at league I started out ringing ten pins and left a 9 pin. I needed to take a little bit out of my wrist and I started having much better pin carry and finished the night with a 747. If I don’t make that adjustment I’m frustrated all night. Great tip guys!!

[@insidebowling]

Great job on the lanes! Thanks for watching! Keep up the great work.

[@onemoremisfit]

22 years ago I shot my personal high game 270 in a situation where I had to take my hand out of it as much as possible. It was on very dry wood lanes. I don't have trouble making the ball crank, but my speed was not up where it should be, and on a dry lane I had no shot. I used my storm spare ball for a strike ball and rolled it with as little hook as possible and my shot hooked less than Shannon's first ball in the video. It was actually a no tap tournament, but my 270 was natural because I left no 10 pins. And I didn't finish in the money because other better bowlers benefited from a few free 10 pins. I never bowled that way again though, it was just an emergency measure. Trying to deliberately make less than 10 boards of hook takes all the fun out of it for me. I never got within 20 pins of 270 again either ... I'll have to fix that.

[@devingaines4709]

This old guy in my league, told me about oil patterns. The only sport/game where you’ll get pointers from openents. I ended up throwing 5 strikes in a row. After that he said he should t have said anything😂😂

[@bthivierge]

Shannon is a great coach and you can tell it KILLS her not to speak in these videos! 😂

[@joshuawhite4850]

🤣

[@jimwilliams4088]

She does bowling tips in Tuesday. They are short vids, 2-3 minutes long

[@Yourmom-cw7zc]

Junior in high school and this is my second year bowling and my first year I got a 223 and yesterday I bowled a 268. Today I hope to beat it again! I would love to make it to state this year with the girls team

[@insidebowling]

Great game yesterday!!! Thanks for watching our videos and good luck on the lanes, we'll be rooting for you to make it to states!!

[@patricksilva3629]

Did you make it to state

[@jonfelie1899]

That is what she e-mailed me too do and my game is great now. Tks Shannon! Jon

[@ejval48]

Thanks for the tip guys, you really make things seem so simple, now to hit the lanes and try this about 1,000 times lol. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your day. ❤✌

[@insidebowling]

Thanks for the kind words! Stay safe and healthy!

[@drwisdom1]

Mrs. O'Keefe's first shot was inside (for her shot and ball) and went over the third arrow where it didn't get enough hook so was going too straight. While the second shot went over the 12 board and was further right where it hooks more. That probably had more effect than changing the axis tilt.

[@MrDrivingFaster]

I was thinking the same thing. This lesson should have mentioned that with more axis tilt, the bowler needs to adjust their arrows. This would really help the occasional bowler, everyone else would know that already

[@40beretta1]

Our daughter is getting into bowling....Beginner all the way...she is a highly skilled Volleyball player...strong as an ox at 14... She's learning, this will help her and me get more rotation

[@williemorrison5006]

WONDERFUL SHANNON

[@elijahglasser1421]

Fascinating bowling

[@levistasko7211]

At 2:40 he was so awkward about what he should do with his hands it’s funny 💀

[@foxxy99]

Omg i was at the bowling and got 0 points and i was looking how to get strike and it was my turn and i got strike!!!!!! Thx!

[@funasylumstudio]

My tip for striking more: limit the amount of time the ball is touching the ground LOL

[@darthmaul0851]

Just wondering why the foul line drill and one step was done without the brace but the full approach the brace was being used. Thank you.

[@PlasticAssasin8]

exactly, bit of a crock going on there, and still left the pin

[@bot_b_t_w4156]

I’m going bowling tomorrow and I’ve never played it so yeah

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

I'm back! The reason you see a lot of nine-pins on high flush hits by right handlers is not that the ball hooks past the nine-pin. It is because the sharp entry angle of resin balls makes the 1-3 pocket wider. If you don't believe me look at the pocket on the lane just to your left. The pocket looks wider than the one on your lane. This is approximately what a sharp hooking ball sees when it hits the pocket. The nine-pin stays up because the ball deflects to the left off the right side of the three-pin, not because it continues to hook left. The key to carrying the nine-pin on a high flush hit is to have less entry angle, so the ball does not deflect to the left after hitting the three-pin.

[@benjamindingman5201]

Just bowled a strike, best coach ever

[@sahilshaik2223]

got a strike with this, thanks ❤❤❤ GOATED 🎉🎉

[@joyfuljay6829]

I got invited by some friends for bowling next week and I’ve never played so I’m here now lmao

[@88Mickyfan]

Great tips, guys. I need to practice the no step and one step drills more often. I tend to leave a lot of corner pins.

[@JuniorGaming716]

🙄

[@luisviveros2278]

Watched during a game of bowling and instantly changed my life.

[@Fejix87]

Two questions. At what point do you start rotating around the ball, and when does adding more axis rotation prevent playing the inside part of the bowling ball?

[@insidebowling]

Great question! The point at which you start rotating your hand around the ball depends on how much axis rotation you are trying to achieve. More axis rotation = turning your hand around the ball earlier as it will take more time to accomplish that. Less axis rotation = turn your hand later. And in regards to your question about playing the inside part of the ball, remember the wrist and the elbow are two totally separate parts of the arm that work independently. You can rotate your wrist around the ball without rotating your elbow and "chicken winging" it as most people say. Focus solely on rotating your wrist while keeping your elbow on the inside of the ball and you will achieve a nice, solid release.

[@Fejix87]

@@insidebowling Thank you very much for your nice and expedient reply!

[@lcaceci43]

Just at the point of release when the ball is over the foul line!

[@williamgriffin6256]

@@insidebowling I prefer to release behind the ball but have been working on getting more axis rotation. When I feel like I really "hit" it hard, I go through my aiming point at the arrows but go WAY further right of my intended break point. At that point there is zero chance of the ball making it back to the pocket. I haven't figured out what is causing this big "skid" stage yet? I don't feel I am pushing it. Frustrating...

[@coachstephsell]

This is so awesome for pre bowling practice!

[@blaineboswell4401]

Went bowling for the first time yesterday scroed 55... I should've watched this yesterday😅

[@robinware2883]

What type of ball responds best to this technique? Weight? Polyurethane? Core vs No Core?

[@geoffdevore3944]

How many reps do you usually do on each drill?

[@richardbell8752]

I would like to know how the new wrist brace rule is going to effect your game since you use one?

[@insidebowling]

The new wrist brace rule actually won't affect Shannon to much as she usually doesn't bowl PBA National Tour events. The new rule does not affect the PWBA, PBA50 or PBA regional events. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching our videos, we appreciate it!

[@lanceoa]

Watching before my work holiday shindig!!!! 🎉

[@thewraith5471]

Definitely watching before playing tomorrow lol

[@glasswinder]

I'm happy I found this channel. I have the exact issue.🎉

[@siyabongathembinkosimngome8869]

So for a Novice like who's never wielded on rotation but just hit the balls straight and gets strikes, what would the difference be and how can rotation better my bowling

[@johnbannon2812]

Ive noticed taking a half step foward from your starting position helps especially for the solid ten pin. What happens is the 6 will kick out the ten.

[@Yourmom-cw7zc]

I’m bowling a state tournament on March 4… I’m so nervous and I hope to make top 10

[@insidebowling]

Thanks for watching our video and good luck in your tournament, we'll be rooting for you!!!

[@ItachiUchi941]

How do you do this if you bowl two handed?

[@ashleycox3012]

I should try that lmao

[@rayr536]

Wtf?

[@Ben.m17]

🔥🔥I watched the first 30seconds and bowled a strike.🔥🔥

[@marymoreno8611]

How do you know what bowling ball too use??

[@patrickwall8517]

Good to see Flannigan again. We miss him at Crest.

[@frankformella6834]

Thanks for another tip can’t wait til Friday league nite to use it.

[@adriennesadlo9569]

Another great video. This and increasing my axis tilt are my two priorities to practice once my state (Washington) opens the lanes back up. I used to have a side biscuit throw with high tilt, high rotation, and slower speed. Found out I had a weak wrist and went to a wrist brace which stabilizes my hand but causes me to throw more up the back up the ball.

[@jimwilliams4088]

Try not to get used to the brace, because it makes you dependant on it

[@tracywilliams4311]

It would be great to see this in slow motion and without the box in front of the video during the releases.

[@drxpjj4908]

Thanks for the win gang! I won many games with this strategy I appreciate it boss/

[@Wizonstickssss]

I’m going bowling toomorw thank you so much love you guys

[@caspertv649]

Great minds think alike, I know why y’all here 😏

[@ns_railfanner7299]

Does it depend on the ball

[@insidebowling]

This particular tip does not depend on the ball. This tip is more about hand position and creating an effective ball roll. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching!!

[@bluescoins1199]

Wait, What she throw two lines first was going over the 15 to the 9 and the second going over the 10 to the 5, , ball got in the dry and moved stronger to the pockets.

[@harryhogstew]

Im watching this while waiting for my turn at the alley 🤣

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome video and thank you for sharing your skills

[@jode5586]

Hello! Thank you for your different tips. Can you lake the sale tips for players with gloves?take care. Bye!

[@donaldmiller3356]

What type of wrist brace does shanon use?

[@insidebowling]

Shannon uses a Vise wrist brace. You can check them out here: www.viseinserts.com/

[@noob_art2397]

Am watching this while bowling

[@mialyntottori2280]

This video worked wonders now I get gutters every round😀

[@joshuawhite4850]

I was concerned because I was asked to sub on a team tonight. I have been in a slump over the last month (was at a 200 average, now 196). However, I struck a lot more today and finally rolled a 600 series because of this tip.

[@insidebowling]

Glad to hear it!

[@CesarRomero-213]

Company is going bowling this upcoming weekend so here I am 😅😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@criscalvario9669]

Who else is watching this during bowling ?

[@Glaucidium810]

Shannon is great to watch and learn from.

[@AimarVega-lu3lm]

Who else is watching this before a bowling date?

[@joepic85]

Rev rate and speed

[@raymondleicht9691]

Also, look down the lane further to improve angle to the pocket.

[@makailawson8826]

Helped me soo much

[@bowlingchannel6343]

I’m watching this before my competition today

[@MultitaskingGuy]

2:15 what’s with the tape?

[@maengvlogs6931]

Thanks thumbs up done

[@beanboy8243]

Who else is watching this because they clicked on the video

[@joecameron4817]

My bowled my new ball today. The beast

[@biLLythEkiD1023]

Who else is watching after bowling?

[@tarletonwatson4186]

It would be of better use if the "Tips" banner were not placed directly over the person's hand so that you could see clearly her hand at the time of release on the slow motion shots!

[@TonysMusic1974]

They could at least edit this so she gets a strike at 3:05 when she's showing how it all goes together.

[@zulanova1209]

I agree, yet I think this shows her actual gameplay without making it look like a bowling God throwing strikes left and right, was a good decision, it shows that they're being honest when making this video

[@GamerEpic27]

Been working at a bowling alley for the past couple months so i feel im required to score higher than all my friends so this video is a god sent lol

[@ebogar42]

I can throw strikes but my ball doesn't spin too much. Is the wrist rotation for every shot?

[@DivineWhite]

I'm doin it while playing Holy shit there active this video was made 1 year ago and i got a heart :)

[@KneelWheelz]

I just rolled a strike with this technique after watching this let’s go!!😄

[@IS34PreteristForce]

I love your bowling videos!!

[@Shahidoffcial786]

First gonna go with family for bowling so need some tips

[@jamestropicals8262]

I think there’s a weight on the bottom of each pin so that they don’t just fall over too easily, if they were very light and didn’t weigh very much it would be super easy for them to all fall down

[@jesuis8962]

Just drink as much as you can and don't stop drinking during the bowling session. That works.

[@tsw686]

Watching this during bowling less go

[@adamjonkie5601]

Who else is watching this WHILE bowling? 🎉

[@darkrogue8925]

I am seeing is regular thumb release i am a one hand no thumb release and a left hander and there is no videos to help improve my game

[@samanthamitchell269]

I'm in a bowling league on Monday nights and I can't seem to throw the bowling ball right.

[@supersentallupinurmouf]

Throw it left then ;)

[@tleav61]

Keep practicing and watching tips on KZbin. You’ll get there.

[@samanthamitchell269]

@@tleav61 thanks

[@samanthamitchell269]

@@supersentallupinurmouf lol

[@ResinInstall]

Best bowler in the world she can’t even get a strike 😂😂😂😂

[@christiandenapoli2113]

I’d love to see you do better

[@rehmankhan1229]

Ohhh

[@WarriorAjk]

Even with the right technique, it is very hard to guarantee a strike in bowling.

[@drwisdom1]

If you got a strike every shot it wouldn't be any fun.

[@scootamayne610]

I haven't bowled since I was a kid what weight size ball would you recommend?

[@captaincluck838]

10 percent of your weight

[@2eganja1]

Does Shannon do 1 on 1 personal training? Asking for a friend that suck at bowling😉

[@jaypulu]

I’ve watched this after just came back from bowling, I wished watched it earlier

[@samuelpancake4084]

So made yesterday that I had a perfect game till the 10th and I left a ten pin and then I didn't pick it up and there went my 2nd 300

[@sedeh9235]

pov i’m in a bowling alley parking lot waiting for my friends to get here

[@kiznear]

Thabks

[@lcaceci43]

Shannon is an excellent bowler. I bowled with her at a pro-am in New Jersey. I know I have to work on my approach and release, however, with this covid deal, it's hard to get into the alleys! Also, today's bowling alleys cater to families and it's hard to practice with little kids running up to the approach and into your lane. There is very little quiet time at the lanes. Perhaps after the covid dies down, and the kids are really back to school, I might find the time to practice.

[@insidebowling]

Hope you get back on the lanes soon when it is safe to do so!

[@davartjones]

Yep, They are creating Fun Centers now days

[@Some-kid-called-David]

Is she a selective mute IRL?

[@TheHighPriestessss]

watching this after bowling. lol its so hard

[@dezt4903]

They said “turn on the bumpers” should bowl a perfect game every time 😂

[@seanharada6036]

This helped me alot

[@BeatsBrowne]

Who else is watching this while they're bowling because they're losing

[@lordghoul6151]

bruh the energy in this video has no right being so wholesome edit: they got fucking SHANNON are you kidding me

[@kvdgadj]

Will this work on a house ball or not to expense bowling ball?

[@felixpleines5878]

No this wont work with a normal house ball, you cant really hook/curve those. The advice is just relevant for advanced players who have their own bowling-balls. Beginners who dont have their own balls are better off just bowling straight without trying to curve the ball All those videos are very misleading in the way that they advice you to hook or curve, stand in a certain way etc. because casual players dont have their own bowling balls and they need to throw straight