You've probably heard these before, and you will without a doubt hear them again as much as we bowlers like giving advice.
Any one of these alone is pretty simple, performing all of them at the same time is another story.
The idea is for all of these to become automatic so that you don't have to think about any of them when you start your approach.
This requires lots of practice (see tip #9). As with any advice, use what you need and discard the rest.
- Only one person should be on the approaches of any pair of lanes. Be patient; the idea is not to distract other bowlers.
- Be ready to bowl when the pins are set. Do not bowl until the pin setting machine has completed its cycle and the sweeper is raised, otherwise you may damage the ball or machine.
- Do not touch another player's balls or equipment without their permission. It may sound funny, but seriously, people do get frustrated and distracted.
- Stay on your own approach while delivering the ball. Return to the seating area after making each delivery.
- Observe one lane courtesy. Don't go up onto the approach if a bowler is aiming or taking his shot on adjacent lane. The bowler on the right should bowl if both reach the approach at the same time. Stay off the approach while you wait.
