In the box next to the smaller one where you recorded the first attempt, write down the number of pins that fell on the second try. 4. Add the two numbers together and place the result (total) in the larger space at the bottom of the box. 5. If a strike was made on the first attempt, mark it with an 'X' in the small box. I first learned true mechanics of bowling when I was in college. I had bowled before then. But, I never really learned how to bowl. I remember being frustrated because I was able to run a fantastic hook shot one day but not the next. I remember wondering how my bowling skills could fluctuate so much on a day to day basis. Strikes that are made on three successive attempts are called a turkey and they are scored as triple. The score of the initial strike is 30. The maximum score that a player can get is 300. To do this, he needs to make 12 strikes consecutively. There is also a spare, which is scored when the pins that were left standing after the first delivery were knocked down on the second delivery. You can practice your approach without throwing a single ball. Keep your shoulders square to the front, your head up, arm swing smooth, and your pace consistent and even. Bowling Tip #4: Let em roll Spend time rolling the ball. A bowling ball should never be thrown. How do you tell the difference? A thrown ball will land with a loud clunk and then slide a few feet before beginning to roll. Warming Up to the Game - Some Exercises Before Bowling Although not an overly physical game, bowling still requires your body to move in ways that are not considered normal. The very nature of swinging the arm with a weight of the ball at the end and the sliding motion as you move towards the alley puts a considerable amount of stress on your muscles and joints. Before taking the plunge and buying a bowling ball, it's not a bad idea to play with several different weights to see what feels the best. The results on the lane are the most important consideration here, even above the standard rule of thumb. Color, style. The appearance of the ball might not be the most important consideration for game play, but it can be for morale.