Did you hear the exciting news? A new Wilsonville bowling alley has opened up. How do we know this? Because it\u2019s here at Bullwinkle\u2019s! Have you visited us yet? If the answer to that is no, well, why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are committed to family fun, and that\u2019s why we have opened this bowling alley\u2014for you and your family to enjoy. Think about your own childhood. Do you have memories of going bowling with your family? We want you to be able to give those same memories to your children. At our new bowling alley, you\u2019ll be able to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regardless of whether or not you have already visited our bowling alley, we want to help you improve your game. Don\u2019t you want to impress your children or your friends or your significant other? We sure want you to! Here are five ways to improve your game before you visit our new Wilsonville bowling alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn the Correct Walk<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may think that all you need to do is walk up to the lane, but there\u2019s a specific way in which you should be walking that can help your bowling game. Professional bowlers use a five-step approach. Though we hope that you one day reach this level, you shouldn\u2019t start off doing this (unless of course you already are a bowling professional!). Instead, as a beginner, you should use a four-step approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s the beauty of this? You can practice this without even having to throw the ball or be at a bowling alley. To properly practice this four-step approach, keep your shoulders square to the front. Then make sure that your arm swing is smooth and that your pace is both even and consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn the Correct Roll<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That is right, we said roll, not throw. You should not be \u201cthrowing\u201d the bowling ball. You should be rolling it instead. One way to practice and to improve your bowling game is to spend time rolling the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We understand if you may be confused by the difference between rolling or throwing. Does the ball make a loud sound when you let go of it? This tends to mean that you are throwing rather than rolling. Bowling balls that are rolled do not make a noise. Additionally, they\u2019ll more quickly roll down the lane. If you have realized that you actually do throw the ball, all you really need to do is slow down a bit. One good trick is to take a deep breath before bowling. By rolling the ball rather than throwing it, you\u2019ll likely hit more pins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spend Time Daydreaming<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This may seem silly, but it works! Picture and fully visualize your shots. But also, go beyond this. Visualize your movements prior to rolling the ball as well. Take a moment and imagine yourself rolling that perfect strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you are partaking in this daydreaming, think about your past bowling. Does your ball usually tend to lean to one side over the other? If your ball usually goes too far left, picture yourself leaning a little further right. You\u2019ll be able to visualize the difference. Then once you get to the alley, make this a reality and try it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practice Even Outside of an Alley<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut how can I do this?\u201d Well, any smooth surface will do, as long as it\u2019s a long, unobstructed distance. Now, we are not recommending rolling heavy bowling balls in your backyard and ruining your grass (or potentially damaging any property). What we are recommending you do is practice your approach. As we mentioned above, you have already visualized your approach. Now act it out. Practice your walk. Practice your release. Practice rolling rather than throwing. All of these movements can be made without actually being at a bowling alley. They say practice makes perfect, right? And by practicing this even outside of a bowling alley, you are working towards this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One way to practice the swing of your arm is to use a bucket of water with a small hole at the bottom. Why with a hole? Well, because you want some of the water to drip out! These water drops that have fallen to the ground will actually show you the path of your arm, in turn showing you the direction that the bowling ball would be going if you were actually rolling one. Of course, please make sure you are not practicing this on a floor that can easily be damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n