The square is then marked with the letter x on the upper right corner of the box. The score is then made by counting 10 for the strike and adding it to the number of pins knocked down on the next two deliveries. Two strikes made consecutively are scored as a double . The score for the first strike is then 20 and the number of pins knocked down on the first delivery before the second strike. The point here is that when your body has been warmed up, it will no longer release more heat when it is already doing in very strenuous activity during the game. 3. Stretch those arms The player's flexers and extenders should be properly warmed up before playing the game. This will enable the player's arms to be properly toned so that it can handle the weight and strain of the bowling ball. Right-handed players should use balls which are made for the right-handed and left-handed players should use balls for the lefties. There's a slight difference in the distances of the finger holes between the two balls. -As a general rule, people can use balls which weight up to 10% of their total body weight. Hold this for about 8 counts then reverse the direction, tilting your head back. Do this for the left and right side of your neck as well. Shoulders Place your right arm across your chest, slightly bending it at the elbow, which should be turned away from your body. You should be able to feel the pull at the shoulder joint and sustain it for eight counts. This technique promotes less friction between the ball and the lane, not considering the "oiling pattern" of that lane. As a result the ball glides practically in a straight line down the lane. Experts contend, however, that this kind of shot is not very successful in that it does not attempt to take full advantage of the dragging the power of the bowler. The player needs to focus on the lane and concentrate where he wants it to cross. He can make use of the arrow markings of the lane to help him visualize where he would like the ball to roll. 4. Perfect timing for the release is needed. He can take four steps making the third step a half step. This will insure that he gets the right position.