Fall leagues and high school bowling seasons are approaching. Many bowlers are eager to sharpen their skills. That doesn’t mean you need to overhaul your entire game. Most bowlers only need to refine their habits. Focus on spare shooting, observing ball motion, and making smarter decisions as the lane changes. Here are three crucial scoring habits to work on before competition begins. 1. Practice Spares Like They Matter Many bowlers claim spares are important. Yet, they don’t practice them...

High school bowling season is coming fast! One week bowlers are getting ready for tryouts. The next week they are practicing with the team, bowling matches, and trying to perform when the score actually counts. Bowling more games can help, but games alone don't always prepare a bowler for competition. A bowler can bowl a lot and still struggle with the same things once matches begin: missed spares, late moves, poor decisions, rushing shots, or letting one bad frame turn into two. High school...

By John Filutze USBC Gold Coach Candidate Every bowler wants more strikes. That's part of the game. But if you've bowled long enough, you know the truth: strikes don't save every game. Some nights, the lanes are tighter. Some pairs transition faster. Some shots hit the pocket and don't carry. Some games turn into a grind. That is when clean frames matter. A spare may not feel exciting, but it keeps you in the game. It protects the work you've already done. It gives you a chance to stay close...