Fundamental Skills

Checklist for the new season

• Check your grip. Our hands sometimes change enough that we must adjust the fit of the bowling ball. If you have to worry about getting your hand in the ball or holding onto it, you cant bowl your best.
• Replace your finger inserts. If you use inserts, get them changed. They wear out and get brittle over time.
• Clean the ball with rubbing alcohol or a cleaner designed for bowling balls. If you polish your ball, this is a good time for that, as well.
• Get your ball resurfaced. If your ball is scratched or dinged up, a resurfacing will make the ball perform a bit better and it will look much better sitting on the ball return.
• Dont forget your towel. If you adhere to the superstition of not washing your bowling towel during the season, then wash it now! Hand wash your towel with a dishwashing detergent that fights grease then throw the towel in with the rest of your laundry.
• Check the soles and insides of your shoes.
• And one more thing Do yourself a favor and practice a few games before the season. Your teammates will appreciate it!

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