3. Roll, Don’t Chuck
Since your goal is to knock things down, you might think your best bet is to Nolan Ryan the ball down the lane. Thing is, according to Bohn, relying on finesse and control can work even better. “You can be a power player and not have the success of someone who strokes the ball down the lane with perfect form, nice and easy,” he says.
4. Add A Hook
Adding a hook (or curve) to your ball will do two things: A) make you look like you know what you’re doing, and B) give you better odds of nailing a strike. Why? Because the curve allows the ball to travel through more of the pins, wreaking havoc. To practice a hook, rotate your hand 90 degrees inward, toward your body, at the point of release. (Your hand should go from being palm-up underneath the ball to a vertical “handshake” gesture upon your release.) Your elbow and upper arm should not move at all; the whole rotation is done in the wrist.
