Went bowling tonight after watching this video. Just on a house shot, but bowled 256, 198, 165 & 219.. This video really helped me not think about the useless things and just focus on the next shot
I just did my first 144 back to back. Been watching your videos and just using house balls and working on form, not worrying about my score and comparing myself (that was the biggest thing, nerves). Been practicing my technique with a 12lb and just moved to a 14lb and now I'm actually doing well now! Improvement!
Very nice. If you go bowling a lot I would recommend saving up for a ball. I know their not cheap and I have no idea what financial situation your in. But having the same ball each time and having it fit perfectly will help you improve a lot. If you can throw a house ball at 14 pounds I would recommend getting a 15 pound ball. I bowl with 15 pound balls and if I ever have to use a house ball for some reason I can’t do more than 12. Also I would recommend talking to someone at a pro shop. I’ve been bowling for at least 9 years at this point and every time I think X ball will help me out more. Pro shop recommends Y ball and I end up getting Y ball. And I fall in love with it and happy I didn’t get X ball. Also if you don’t want to get a ball just yet. At least get a good pair of bowling shoes. They are much better than lane rental shoes and you will save money in the long run from not having to rent the shoes.
@@ninjacats200 Thankfully the shoes are included at my local place, $25/hr. I have a buddy who gets good deals on balls, but yeah, I don't know which ball to get. I don't want to think an expensive ball is good but not know how to throw it.
@@austinclingan3764 Just got a Strike Tropical Surge today and drilled two holes (I don't use thumb). Feels way better over the house balls. But the house balls are far easier to hit corner singles with.
If you're chucking a house ball... Odds are good, that you'd benefit from getting your own bowling ball fitted by a pro shop. You do NOT need to go out and blow $200-$300 USD, for a high end ball. You can walk in that pro shop, and pick the cheapest plastic ball they've got, a bag, and a pair of shoes, and be GOOD. To this day, and I've been bowling for in excess of 40 years, I'll tell you, that the MOST valuable ball in my bag, TO ME, is NOT the high-dollar reactive ball. To me, the most valuable ball I have in my bag, is the cheapest polyester (plastic) ball I bought. The reason is... THAT is my spare ball! Whether you're bowling 220s on the regular... or you're trying to break 100 for the first time... there's a saying in bowling that will ALWAYS be true. "If you take care of your spares... the strikes will take care of themselves." Open frames are absolute KRYPTONITE... They RUIN good games in a hurry. If I go bowling, and I play just ONE game, and do NOTHING ELSE, but bowl 9 and a spare, all the way through to the final ball, which is a 9 count... I end up with a score of 190. Think about that. Just making all my spares, gives me a score that is much higher than your typical recreational bowler usually gets... and it's higher than a majority of league bowlers get. So that spare ball is the FOUNDATION of a good game... and cheap polyester balls make wonderful spare balls. Amazingly enough... I carry two balls to league. My spare ball, and my reactive. If, for some reason, I can't seem to get my reactive to do what I need it to do to get into and stay in the pocket... I can put that sucker right back in my back and break out my spare ball. I guarantee, when I pick up my spare ball, and use it for my first shot in the frame, that it's going to hit the pocket. I'll either strike, or I'll leave some kind of an easy spare, most of the time. (Yes, I can screw up my shot and end up with a split, or miss the pocket entirely and leave a big mess of pins standing, just like anyone else can, of course.) The point is... you don't need to blow $500 USD, for your kit, at this stage. Just get a good plastic ball fitted to you. If you like the idea of the silicon finger grips, or multiple-fitted thumb hole option so you can adjust how tight the thumb hole is by switching out inserts... go ahead and spend for those, sure. (Your pro shop operator can work with you on those matters.) Having your own ball and shoes and a bag to carry them in, is money well spent if you like the game well enough... and it's worth spending a little extra money to get an hour with a bowling coach/instructor, so you can learn to make the most of your new ball. Throwing a custom fitted ball, is WAY different than throwing a house ball. The custom fitted ball? You won't have to 'squeeze it' in your hand to hold onto it during delivery, the way you have to squeeze it for a house ball. You'll learn a new way to release it, so that it just 'comes off' your thumb, and then your fingers, at the end of your swing. It's awkward at first, but once you've got THAT down... you'll love it, because your arm won't get nearly as tired, and you'll have MUCH better accuracy, shot after shot! That takes some getting used to, and a good coach (or even the pro shop director themselves) can help you. Good luck!!!
I shot 268 for the second time in league on monday, missed a mark in the second frame with 2 bad shots, and I agree with everything Darren said. If you focus on shooting 300, you'll make a mistake. You have to focus on throwing the best shot you can everytime you get up and a little luck never hurts
As someone who's bowled an 800, but has yet to bowl a 300, these videos still help me alot. I always have to go back and keep reinforcing these mental sayings to ensure that I focus on the shot vs the score. Thanks Darren for the great content! Would love to see a video on just attacking League Night/Tournaments from the mental aspect and how you handle different scenarios.
the mental game stuff hits home. I shot a lot of 200s with an open 10th, where I was just happy to have locked up 200 and didnt lock in on the shot (usually the spare) at hand. so many 200s that could have been 210s and 220s
The 200 video has helped me a LOT .. now I concentrate a LOT more about keeping my game clean (getting ALL of my spares) and as long as I throw in a couple of strikes .. BAM! .. 200 baby! .. easy peasy! ... but now, 225 .. requires a little bit more concentration and keeping CONSISTENT !!!!
I started averaging 200 after that video. I haven’t bowled under 600 in 6 weeks. Shot 667 at Suncoast last Wed. First league after about 11 years of not bowling at all. These videos help a lot with the mental game.
You can hit 200 with one or two open frames. Spares really do matter. That’s what keeps you up by a little. 5 or 6 strikes and all made spares and you can forsure hit 200 no problem.
@@goobytron2888 - that is awesome! .. you are doing better than I am, I still have a lot of work to do, only been bowling less than 2yrs (and I'm getting old .. 🙂). But, I have been able to break 200 more often now, and even throw in a 600 series now and then. So, getting better anyway. I find that focusing on making my spares and not leaving any open frames has really helped me a lot, even helps me to make more strikes (accidently .. LOL).
The very biggest key to all of this .. PICK UP YOUR SPARES !!!! .. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR SPARES!!! .. it makes getting over 200 so much easier! .. miss a spare, and it gets a whole lot more difficult really really fast!
I just bowled my first three 225+ games in the past two weeks. I used to bowl around an average of 130 a month or two ago. My average has gone up to around 175-180. Most of it I can account to Darren Tang's tips, thank you man!
Darren I appreciate the videos like this. Grounds you and makes me think it's that much more attainable. My highest is a 279 and I want to get there again, but this season has been tough. I went to a NU from my Purple Hammer and did ok, but very inconsistent. I went back to my Purple last week and finally threw a 243 which for this season is 80+ over my avg. Mental things do matter. Thanks a lot.
I just realized I watched this a few days ago and have been shooting 225 more just off understanding to shoot a double three times or a a double and turkey!
Thanks for the great tips my high scratch is a 248 in which I just bowled last week. The best suggestion that I have ever been giving is when you step up on approach take a deep breath exhale and breath in 1 more and begin your shot this really does work try it! I always look forward to another very useful and valuable vlog !
The mental game breakdown is absolutely beautiful. Was one of the biggest fights i had with myself playing baseball when batting. Mental is the hardest opponent you'll ever go against.
Started bowling last year, but quit after 6 months. Started again the past Christmas. Bowled my first time ever in a league last week. Bowled 172, 280 and 177. My best score before that was 230. Your videos have helped.
Just getting back into bowling and bowled my first 217 since i have been back. I had 8 strikes 3 spares but i opened in the first frame. I was stoked but also defeated lol
Hey Darren, loved this video. I have league tomorrow. My biggest issue is my spare game. I give away 20-40 pins a game because I over think my spares and have no confidence in my spare game anymore. Got to get out during summer and practice.
Recently I started thinking about my arsenal and more of what my balls can do. Made me realize all the ones I have were very similar. So I went to the pro shop and talked to them and explained my problem. They recommended the Storm Revenant. Normally I would use one ball for strike and have a spare ball for certain spares but that was really it. But now I will switch the strike ball depending on what the current ball I’m using is doing. Last week I was bowling a game and half way through my dark legend started to hook a ton more. So I switched to my Revenant and I was able to stay throwing the same line and strike out the rest of the game ending in 231. My current avg is about 180. Slowly getting it up to the 200s. Trying to find a USBC certified league for the summer.
That is really great reminder. I always think about the results and forget what is happening in the moment. I need to keep saying that to myself. Best shot possible everytime and not the score
I have been bowling consistently for 4 weeks now, bowling three days a week and my PR is a 218, however my best repeatable score has been in the 160's. I love the big scores, but consistency is my goal. I am figuring out though in small town Oklahoma, lane consistency very rarely exists. Haha. Thanks for the vids!
I'm a historical 190 average bowler who is currently averaging 200 and just got my first 700 series. My advice is to take the bad with the good and don't get too down when you get a bad break. For every pocket 10 pin (or 7 pin, or 9 pin), you probably had a kick 10 or a light mixer that could have gone either way. Same goes for splits. High flush 4-9s will happen, but you'll also sometimes go through the head and get a bulldozer strike. Everything evens out, you have to do the same with your temperament. Don't get too high or too low and the results will come.
You know the biggest take away from this, is this is only possible if you're consistent. Little adjustments, understanding lane state etc only matters if you can bowl the exact same every time.
Hey, love the videos, just wanted to say thank you for the tips. I’ve improved on my game and I’m working on consistency and transition of the lanes at the moment. Please keep making league night videos. The charisma between you, Lance and Jessie is pure gold.
Got my first ball (finger tip) after only ever bowling house balls and in a week and a half bowled 233 starting with a 6 bagger. Didn’t know how much equipment matters in bowling, but my eyes are now opened 😂
best game 279, best series 775, 200 avg. but if i am having a bad game i get very frustrated, staying more focused on the task at hand could definitely help me, i would love to finally bowl a 300. gotta call the nerves sometimes too. watching your videos help a lot, love all the great advice!😁
I quit bowling for about 7 years ago , I'm 60 years old now, run-in into some of your Video's and somewhat inspired me to go back to it . November i went back practicing , end up joining a team with a missing bowler last March , from there We seated in first place for 8. weeks .we lost into the finals . But I cant believe that I am bowling better now than i was in my 40's .Keep up the good works and hopefully some day I go bowling with you .
Random question but what weight of a ball are you using? I'm only 42 and already my 16 pounder is giving me serious finger, wrist, and knee pain from all the torque.
I keep watching various videos to help my overall technical game. I am a no thumb bowler. What I have started trying to ensure I do during a release, I to keep my pointer finger pointed down lane at my targets all the way from set up, swing, then through my release.
I was interrupted in the 10th frame 2xweeks ago by a hater in the lane next to me. It was enough to throw off the groove that I found with my targeting and release for the previous 9 frames. This was the second time I've come this close to a 300. I was left with a 260+ game. League bowling is a disrespectful but often times rewarding activity. My gear was a 2 yr old MOTIV FORGE FLARE that freshly resurfaced back to out of box surface.
im 17, been bowling about a year now 7-9ish months of that have been two handed bowling ive been bowling leagues now for about 4ish months and today is my first ever tournament. This helped a lot. Thank you!
Spares are a big one but for me it’s my mind cause it races and thinks too much. When I have a string going it’s already thinking about the future. I have to tell myself to forget it and just focus on repeating your shot. Also once I throw a bad shot or I felt like it was the right move and didn’t do anything, it starts to race again with a ball change after one shot. Give it a few adjustments before changing is what I’ve told myself
Hi Darren! Kudos to your videos. I am a newbie at 60 yrs of age and basically throw straight. I'm still working on my hooks but the issue is that I have a problem on my left knee when i lunge so instead i use now my right leg with my right throwing hand. It's kinda unorthodox but gets the job done though.
Hey Darren, I know you might not see this comment but I wanted to thank you for your videos, they have brought me joy and have helped me learn a lot about bowling, this weekend was my state tournament and I placed first for all events and I have placed first in my division, keep up the good work!
started bowling about 2 months ago, and last week i bowled my high score of 278. i kept repeating in my head "task at hand" and really tried not to overthink it. darren, your tips work very well.
Watch this video last week went bowling to night put score out of my head just focused on making my best shot as possible and I ended up with a 200 hundred even and second game was a little bit better with 212 so definitely helped out thanks keep bringing these videos love them
1:08 - is very good tip I'm going to take in. I've gotten in situations where I get a turkey and thinking about getting that 4th strike instead of throwing my best shot.. I definitely need to work on that lol.
Unfortunately I was never really taught in depth about bowling, even having bowled around 10 years in my youth. I just recently picked it back up. But that being said, I think my highest game was a 230 back in league and I was pretty young, I think I stopped around 22-25 years of age if not earlier. I casually bowled after kind of getting tired of league because I was bowling with people older than me, didn't much enjoy it after my teen years in league. Anyway I went back on a weekend with all of the disco lights, and not having bowled for awhile and bowled a 254. My highest yet, and having not bowled in over a decade if not longer, I went for a few days and got back up to 235, only took me a few days of casual bowling. Now I'm looking more in depth in regards to the mechanics of bowling, lane conditions, accessories and overall just improve my game. I may be looking at getting a high end bowling ball although I'm not sure if it's appropriate for a house shot. But what the hey, I'll adapt with the ball if need be. Thinking attention star, phase 2, magic gem. In that ball park.
The 11th ball is the most nerve-wracking for me because it's the difference of 280 and perfection. 12th ball, missed in just a hair, hit the head pin high, pushed the 3 pin off the 6 and landed in the gutter, 6 went back and took out the 9. Went 299 tonight... 😢
@7:58 "as many pins as you can, unless it's low ball" man, i know how those feel lol each year at the end of the bowling league we do one game of low ball...and of course that's the only time i'll get spares and strikes (not on purpose lol)
Total amateur here. Best I've bowled was a 261. I printed the score because I was so proud. (and a little disappointed too) I found the groove and just kept the repetition. Frames were X.X.X.X.8(0).X.X.X.X.XX7 Whiffing the spare in the 5th crushed my spirits so badly, but it did make botching the last strike not feel as bad.
I was lucky enough on a random night with friends to have my pr go from 169 before the night to 177 to 234 in a night out with friends about a year ago. I have no idea how this happened as the second game I was picking up spares with a 7 pound two hand style
Highest personal record I still have after about 11 years is 232 and haven't played much since I hit that record and league ending, tbh I'm surprised I got decent at it since I'm a left hander and it took me awhile to click on what worked for me
I just started bowling and found your Chanel to better learn how to bowl. One thing I was curious about was, do you use conventional grip or fingertip? And for someone who has only gone bowling less than a handful amount of times that wants to get better would you recommend I learn with one or the other?
Mental game is big…this past tuesday in league i was going for my first 800…had the front 6 in the 3rd game but left the washout in the 7th….over thought it and threw the ball too slow and chopped the 2-4 and left the 5-8. Struck the 8-9 frames and then went XX9 in the tenth to finish with a 264. Bowled a 791. If only i stuck to the process in the 7th frame i wouldve had my 1st 800. SMH😢
I wish bowling centers told you the highest possible score after every shot like on TV it would help you focus on the highest possibility not a number like 200 or 225
So don’t what I did on Monday and get 2 turkeys with one of them going into the 10 and leave a 2-7 split that I didn’t pick up and finish with a 223? 😅
hi Tang... i am trying to learn bowling... in the balance position some other proressional bowllers say that our right feet in the last step must be on the lane while moving on the left rather than up and down 0.40 0.41 what do you think?
🤨 Not over thinking things.. Watching PBA, there is a mountain of over thinking. Great advice ... I don't know how many times I've had a double, Turkey...then it all went to Krap
Not enough info. For house or sport pattern? Heavy or light oil? Do you prefer inside line, track, or outside line? Heck, even with all that info, nobody’s going to be able to give you a solid answer. You should try watching some review videos to see if you like how specific balls roll. Also, 2-handed vs 1-handed isn’t relevant here; just consider your rev rate and ball rotation.
Anything can happen in bowling. I bowled 723 one series in league with a 290 and 289 in my last 2 games. Do the math to see what my first one was. Just gotta stay consistent and be true to yourself
I have my 300 and i have my 800, 814 to be exact. my mental game is not there. I'm only 31 surely i should still be avging 220 but i cant get around that corner. i can strike but sometimes that 10 gets in my way. if i can consistently make my right side spares i can get there. but i avg 195 now and i only bowl 3 games a week. when i was bowling 5 days a week I could Avg 215-220 easy. some nights I'm on and some night my mind wanders. so it's just pretty much all on my mental game.
Great tips! My moto to myself is keep it simple A-Hole. LOL. The less I think the better I bowl. I'm by no means a great bowler but I have a couple 800's and 300's. The brain can be your own worst enemy!
watched this a couple weeks ago and thought yeah impossible. went to the lanes on thursday and tried some new things. I have my way I hook the ball and was trying to do it the right way. bowled the worst ever. didn't pass the 90s both games. came home watched more videos. Went back Friday and first 4 frames were strikes 5th frame was 9/. Picked up all but 2 spares. Went on to roll a 202 my highest ever. House ball, house shoes, house pattern. Need a ball and shoes I think I can roll a 300 now. lol
I feel like when I was younger an would string 6-7 in a row, I’d subconsciously mess up the next frame to get the pressure relief. Didn’t have the mindset to handle it. Talking like when I was 15-16 years old
225 squat, check. 225 deadlift, check. 225 bench, almost. 225 bowling, nowhere close yet... Is there a reason why 225 the chosen breakpoint in bowling? because in lifting 225lb is 2 plates each side.
Went bowling tonight after watching this video. Just on a house shot, but bowled 256, 198, 165 & 219.. This video really helped me not think about the useless things and just focus on the next shot
I just did my first 144 back to back. Been watching your videos and just using house balls and working on form, not worrying about my score and comparing myself (that was the biggest thing, nerves). Been practicing my technique with a 12lb and just moved to a 14lb and now I'm actually doing well now! Improvement!
Very nice. If you go bowling a lot I would recommend saving up for a ball. I know their not cheap and I have no idea what financial situation your in. But having the same ball each time and having it fit perfectly will help you improve a lot. If you can throw a house ball at 14 pounds I would recommend getting a 15 pound ball. I bowl with 15 pound balls and if I ever have to use a house ball for some reason I can’t do more than 12. Also I would recommend talking to someone at a pro shop. I’ve been bowling for at least 9 years at this point and every time I think X ball will help me out more. Pro shop recommends Y ball and I end up getting Y ball. And I fall in love with it and happy I didn’t get X ball. Also if you don’t want to get a ball just yet. At least get a good pair of bowling shoes. They are much better than lane rental shoes and you will save money in the long run from not having to rent the shoes.
@@ninjacats200 Thankfully the shoes are included at my local place, $25/hr. I have a buddy who gets good deals on balls, but yeah, I don't know which ball to get. I don't want to think an expensive ball is good but not know how to throw it.
@@FinnishArmyyou could get a fairly cheap spare ball which won’t hook a lot but having the finger holes fit can help a lot on improving form
@@austinclingan3764 Just got a Strike Tropical Surge today and drilled two holes (I don't use thumb). Feels way better over the house balls. But the house balls are far easier to hit corner singles with.
If you're chucking a house ball...
Odds are good, that you'd benefit from getting your own bowling ball fitted by a pro shop.
You do NOT need to go out and blow $200-$300 USD, for a high end ball.
You can walk in that pro shop, and pick the cheapest plastic ball they've got, a bag, and a pair of shoes, and be GOOD.
To this day, and I've been bowling for in excess of 40 years, I'll tell you, that the MOST valuable ball in my bag, TO ME, is NOT the high-dollar reactive ball.
To me, the most valuable ball I have in my bag, is the cheapest polyester (plastic) ball I bought.
The reason is... THAT is my spare ball!
Whether you're bowling 220s on the regular... or you're trying to break 100 for the first time... there's a saying in bowling that will ALWAYS be true.
"If you take care of your spares... the strikes will take care of themselves."
Open frames are absolute KRYPTONITE... They RUIN good games in a hurry.
If I go bowling, and I play just ONE game, and do NOTHING ELSE, but bowl 9 and a spare, all the way through to the final ball, which is a 9 count... I end up with a score of 190.
Think about that.
Just making all my spares, gives me a score that is much higher than your typical recreational bowler usually gets... and it's higher than a majority of league bowlers get.
So that spare ball is the FOUNDATION of a good game... and cheap polyester balls make wonderful spare balls.
Amazingly enough... I carry two balls to league. My spare ball, and my reactive.
If, for some reason, I can't seem to get my reactive to do what I need it to do to get into and stay in the pocket... I can put that sucker right back in my back and break out my spare ball.
I guarantee, when I pick up my spare ball, and use it for my first shot in the frame, that it's going to hit the pocket. I'll either strike, or I'll leave some kind of an easy spare, most of the time.
(Yes, I can screw up my shot and end up with a split, or miss the pocket entirely and leave a big mess of pins standing, just like anyone else can, of course.)
The point is... you don't need to blow $500 USD, for your kit, at this stage.
Just get a good plastic ball fitted to you. If you like the idea of the silicon finger grips, or multiple-fitted thumb hole option so you can adjust how tight the thumb hole is by switching out inserts... go ahead and spend for those, sure. (Your pro shop operator can work with you on those matters.)
Having your own ball and shoes and a bag to carry them in, is money well spent if you like the game well enough... and it's worth spending a little extra money to get an hour with a bowling coach/instructor, so you can learn to make the most of your new ball.
Throwing a custom fitted ball, is WAY different than throwing a house ball.
The custom fitted ball?
You won't have to 'squeeze it' in your hand to hold onto it during delivery, the way you have to squeeze it for a house ball. You'll learn a new way to release it, so that it just 'comes off' your thumb, and then your fingers, at the end of your swing. It's awkward at first, but once you've got THAT down... you'll love it, because your arm won't get nearly as tired, and you'll have MUCH better accuracy, shot after shot!
That takes some getting used to, and a good coach (or even the pro shop director themselves) can help you.
Good luck!!!
I shot 268 for the second time in league on monday, missed a mark in the second frame with 2 bad shots, and I agree with everything Darren said. If you focus on shooting 300, you'll make a mistake. You have to focus on throwing the best shot you can everytime you get up and a little luck never hurts
As someone who's bowled an 800, but has yet to bowl a 300, these videos still help me alot. I always have to go back and keep reinforcing these mental sayings to ensure that I focus on the shot vs the score. Thanks Darren for the great content! Would love to see a video on just attacking League Night/Tournaments from the mental aspect and how you handle different scenarios.
I have 2 800s but no sanctioned 300
742 never even seen a 300 in real life. 298 is my personal best.
@@quinnbostic its actually very impressive to get an 800 before a 300
I got my first 300 and 800 in back to back weeks
@jaredrogers7863 I got a practice 300 before 800, but still trying for the sanctioned 300
the mental game stuff hits home. I shot a lot of 200s with an open 10th, where I was just happy to have locked up 200 and didnt lock in on the shot (usually the spare) at hand. so many 200s that could have been 210s and 220s
The 200 video has helped me a LOT .. now I concentrate a LOT more about keeping my game clean (getting ALL of my spares) and as long as I throw in a couple of strikes .. BAM! .. 200 baby! .. easy peasy! ... but now, 225 .. requires a little bit more concentration and keeping CONSISTENT !!!!
I started averaging 200 after that video. I haven’t bowled under 600 in 6 weeks. Shot 667 at Suncoast last Wed. First league after about 11 years of not bowling at all.
These videos help a lot with the mental game.
You can hit 200 with one or two open frames. Spares really do matter. That’s what keeps you up by a little. 5 or 6 strikes and all made spares and you can forsure hit 200 no problem.
@@goobytron2888 - that is awesome! .. you are doing better than I am, I still have a lot of work to do, only been bowling less than 2yrs (and I'm getting old .. 🙂). But, I have been able to break 200 more often now, and even throw in a 600 series now and then. So, getting better anyway. I find that focusing on making my spares and not leaving any open frames has really helped me a lot, even helps me to make more strikes (accidently .. LOL).
@@johnm.9982 a double and stay clean gets you 200.
@@squidly2112 I’m getting a bit older myself, definitely not as flexible as I used to be. I worry I’m running out of time.
The very biggest key to all of this .. PICK UP YOUR SPARES !!!! .. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR SPARES!!! .. it makes getting over 200 so much easier! .. miss a spare, and it gets a whole lot more difficult really really fast!
I just bowled my first three 225+ games in the past two weeks. I used to bowl around an average of 130 a month or two ago. My average has gone up to around 175-180. Most of it I can account to Darren Tang's tips, thank you man!
Darren I appreciate the videos like this. Grounds you and makes me think it's that much more attainable. My highest is a 279 and I want to get there again, but this season has been tough. I went to a NU from my Purple Hammer and did ok, but very inconsistent. I went back to my Purple last week and finally threw a 243 which for this season is 80+ over my avg. Mental things do matter.
Thanks a lot.
I am 13 and i shot a 227 game in league. These video really help.
I just realized I watched this a few days ago and have been shooting 225 more just off understanding to shoot a double three times or a a double and turkey!
Thanks for the great tips my high scratch is a 248 in which I just bowled last week. The best suggestion that I have ever been giving is when you step up on approach take a deep breath exhale and breath in 1 more and begin your shot this really does work try it! I always look forward to another very useful and valuable vlog !
The mental game breakdown is absolutely beautiful. Was one of the biggest fights i had with myself playing baseball when batting. Mental is the hardest opponent you'll ever go against.
Started bowling last year, but quit after 6 months. Started again the past Christmas. Bowled my first time ever in a league last week. Bowled 172, 280 and 177. My best score before that was 230. Your videos have helped.
Just getting back into bowling and bowled my first 217 since i have been back. I had 8 strikes 3 spares but i opened in the first frame. I was stoked but also defeated lol
Hey Darren, loved this video. I have league tomorrow. My biggest issue is my spare game. I give away 20-40 pins a game because I over think my spares and have no confidence in my spare game anymore. Got to get out during summer and practice.
Recently I started thinking about my arsenal and more of what my balls can do. Made me realize all the ones I have were very similar. So I went to the pro shop and talked to them and explained my problem. They recommended the Storm Revenant. Normally I would use one ball for strike and have a spare ball for certain spares but that was really it. But now I will switch the strike ball depending on what the current ball I’m using is doing. Last week I was bowling a game and half way through my dark legend started to hook a ton more. So I switched to my Revenant and I was able to stay throwing the same line and strike out the rest of the game ending in 231. My current avg is about 180. Slowly getting it up to the 200s. Trying to find a USBC certified league for the summer.
I never paid attention that the math was that simple. But it make sense seeing as a a dutch 200 is just alternating strike and spare.
That is really great reminder. I always think about the results and forget what is happening in the moment. I need to keep saying that to myself. Best shot possible everytime and not the score
I have been bowling consistently for 4 weeks now, bowling three days a week and my PR is a 218, however my best repeatable score has been in the 160's. I love the big scores, but consistency is my goal. I am figuring out though in small town Oklahoma, lane consistency very rarely exists. Haha. Thanks for the vids!
Good mental game tips, which would probanly apply to life in general a lot of times
I'm a historical 190 average bowler who is currently averaging 200 and just got my first 700 series. My advice is to take the bad with the good and don't get too down when you get a bad break. For every pocket 10 pin (or 7 pin, or 9 pin), you probably had a kick 10 or a light mixer that could have gone either way. Same goes for splits. High flush 4-9s will happen, but you'll also sometimes go through the head and get a bulldozer strike. Everything evens out, you have to do the same with your temperament. Don't get too high or too low and the results will come.
You know the biggest take away from this, is this is only possible if you're consistent. Little adjustments, understanding lane state etc only matters if you can bowl the exact same every time.
Hey, love the videos, just wanted to say thank you for the tips. I’ve improved on my game and I’m working on consistency and transition of the lanes at the moment. Please keep making league night videos. The charisma between you, Lance and Jessie is pure gold.
hi Darren nice tips but do you have tips or videos for workout for this kind of sports, thanks.
Got my first ball (finger tip) after only ever bowling house balls and in a week and a half bowled 233 starting with a 6 bagger. Didn’t know how much equipment matters in bowling, but my eyes are now opened 😂
best game 279, best series 775, 200 avg. but if i am having a bad game i get very frustrated, staying more focused on the task at hand could definitely help me, i would love to finally bowl a 300. gotta call the nerves sometimes too. watching your videos help a lot, love all the great advice!😁
I quit bowling for about 7 years ago , I'm 60 years old now, run-in into some of your Video's and somewhat inspired me to go back to it . November i went back practicing , end up joining a team with a missing bowler last March , from there We seated in first place for 8. weeks .we lost into the finals . But I cant believe that I am bowling better now than i was in my 40's .Keep up the good works and hopefully some day I go bowling with you .
Random question but what weight of a ball are you using? I'm only 42 and already my 16 pounder is giving me serious finger, wrist, and knee pain from all the torque.
great vid on the mental strategies, last night I started off with a turkey and lost concentration and ended up finishing with 160 lol
234 on Sunday, thank you for your tips!
I keep watching various videos to help my overall technical game. I am a no thumb bowler. What I have started trying to ensure I do during a release, I to keep my pointer finger pointed down lane at my targets all the way from set up, swing, then through my release.
I was interrupted in the 10th frame 2xweeks ago by a hater in the lane next to me. It was enough to throw off the groove that I found with my targeting and release for the previous 9 frames. This was the second time I've come this close to a 300. I was left with a 260+ game. League bowling is a disrespectful but often times rewarding activity. My gear was a 2 yr old MOTIV FORGE FLARE that freshly resurfaced back to out of box surface.
Great tips! I like how you show how to get incrementally better scores through using math and throwing better shots. 👍
im 17, been bowling about a year now 7-9ish months of that have been two handed bowling ive been bowling leagues now for about 4ish months and today is my first ever tournament. This helped a lot. Thank you!
I just bowled a 236 in league my highest btw thank you for the help
it's always the mental game for me. I love these tips. I think they would be helpful for me in the future
I'm watching you from Paris and after your video I made my first 227 merci 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Spares are a big one but for me it’s my mind cause it races and thinks too much. When I have a string going it’s already thinking about the future. I have to tell myself to forget it and just focus on repeating your shot.
Also once I throw a bad shot or I felt like it was the right move and didn’t do anything, it starts to race again with a ball change after one shot. Give it a few adjustments before changing is what I’ve told myself
Hi Darren! Kudos to your videos. I am a newbie at 60 yrs of age and basically throw straight. I'm still working on my hooks but the issue is that I have a problem on my left knee when i lunge so instead i use now my right leg with my right throwing hand. It's kinda unorthodox but gets the job done though.
You are very helpful. I have Pepsi in a few days so this will help me a lot. Thanks
Hey Darren, I know you might not see this comment but I wanted to thank you for your videos, they have brought me joy and have helped me learn a lot about bowling, this weekend was my state tournament and I placed first for all events and I have placed first in my division, keep up the good work!
gr8 tip! easy to understand. i'll try.
I can’t wait for this series to progress and we all get to learn how to shoot our first 900 series.
900 series ,,, Are you crazy?
started bowling about 2 months ago, and last week i bowled my high score of 278. i kept repeating in my head "task at hand" and really tried not to overthink it. darren, your tips work very well.
Watch this video last week went bowling to night put score out of my head just focused on making my best shot as possible and I ended up with a 200 hundred even and second game was a little bit better with 212 so definitely helped out thanks keep bringing these videos love them
One shot, one frame, one game at a time that's my motto
We want to see the full video of lance’s 300!
I'm going in to a tournament and this will help a lot thanks.
2 days until the tournament and I got a 190 I was so happy
Watched this video yesterday, got a 222 today for the first time! Thank you for all your advice, hopefully Ill get that 225 soon!
This was a very good video thanks Darren you know your stuff and are motivating
Did you leave the reacta gloss on the VEBO or did you hit it with some surface?
Cool video talk tech bowling open bowling Darren tang
This video helped me so much. Today I just bowled 236
Wow! Congrats.
I love the 200 video that helped me finally cross 200. Thank you for an updated one now.
Note to the editor; Please keep Darrin's release and follow through in the same cut. Cutting where you did makes it difficult to see his release.
Stop complaining
@@LethimcookGillespieIf the whole point of a video is to teach then they should be doing it correctly
@@SheevyG aren’t u like in your mid 30s
That’s the point you can’t have all the secrets now
Great video man.
let's be real that dtang bicep is popping
1:08 - is very good tip I'm going to take in. I've gotten in situations where I get a turkey and thinking about getting that 4th strike instead of throwing my best shot.. I definitely need to work on that lol.
Unfortunately I was never really taught in depth about bowling, even having bowled around 10 years in my youth. I just recently picked it back up. But that being said, I think my highest game was a 230 back in league and I was pretty young, I think I stopped around 22-25 years of age if not earlier. I casually bowled after kind of getting tired of league because I was bowling with people older than me, didn't much enjoy it after my teen years in league. Anyway I went back on a weekend with all of the disco lights, and not having bowled for awhile and bowled a 254. My highest yet, and having not bowled in over a decade if not longer, I went for a few days and got back up to 235, only took me a few days of casual bowling. Now I'm looking more in depth in regards to the mechanics of bowling, lane conditions, accessories and overall just improve my game. I may be looking at getting a high end bowling ball although I'm not sure if it's appropriate for a house shot. But what the hey, I'll adapt with the ball if need be. Thinking attention star, phase 2, magic gem. In that ball park.
The 11th ball is the most nerve-wracking for me because it's the difference of 280 and perfection. 12th ball, missed in just a hair, hit the head pin high, pushed the 3 pin off the 6 and landed in the gutter, 6 went back and took out the 9. Went 299 tonight... 😢
@7:58 "as many pins as you can, unless it's low ball"
man, i know how those feel lol
each year at the end of the bowling league
we do one game of low ball...and of course that's the only time i'll get spares and strikes (not on purpose lol)
first week bowling and I bowled 206. Felt amazing
I was aiming for a 205, ended up shooting 248.
Craziest experience ever.
I still don't know how I managed to do it. I had 9 strikes that game.
You are correct. The more I think and try the more I screw up. I over think and mess it up.
You suggested to my son that his next ball to get is a Virtual Energy. He’s been using this ball for about the months now and bowled his first 277
Hi Darren, what is that piece you interchanged for the thumb is called?? The thumb hole was drilled to big and I think that might help thanks !
225 my bench warm up
Total amateur here. Best I've bowled was a 261. I printed the score because I was so proud. (and a little disappointed too) I found the groove and just kept the repetition.
Frames were X.X.X.X.8(0).X.X.X.X.XX7
Whiffing the spare in the 5th crushed my spirits so badly, but it did make botching the last strike not feel as bad.
So the bowling tape you have on your bowling arm, does that help with arm pain when you bowl?
I was lucky enough on a random night with friends to have my pr go from 169 before the night to 177 to 234 in a night out with friends about a year ago. I have no idea how this happened as the second game I was picking up spares with a 7 pound two hand style
Highest personal record I still have after about 11 years is 232 and haven't played much since I hit that record and league ending, tbh I'm surprised I got decent at it since I'm a left hander and it took me awhile to click on what worked for me
I just started bowling and found your Chanel to better learn how to bowl. One thing I was curious about was, do you use conventional grip or fingertip? And for someone who has only gone bowling less than a handful amount of times that wants to get better would you recommend I learn with one or the other?
What do you do on the nights where the ball just just not go where you're looking?
I tried this and bowled exactly 225
Now change ur name
I usually avg 180 or so but I don’t even have my own ball I use a house ball and I also throw straight I really need to learn to hook
Have you bought the Black widow 3.0 yet? If so where is the video.?
Mental game is big…this past tuesday in league i was going for my first 800…had the front 6 in the 3rd game but left the washout in the 7th….over thought it and threw the ball too slow and chopped the 2-4 and left the 5-8. Struck the 8-9 frames and then went XX9 in the tenth to finish with a 264. Bowled a 791. If only i stuck to the process in the 7th frame i wouldve had my 1st 800. SMH😢
I wish bowling centers told you the highest possible score after every shot like on TV it would help you focus on the highest possibility not a number like 200 or 225
Bag update video 🤔 ?!?
in just bowled a 229 im so happy
So don’t what I did on Monday and get 2 turkeys with one of them going into the 10 and leave a 2-7 split that I didn’t pick up and finish with a 223? 😅
hi Tang... i am trying to learn bowling... in the balance position some other proressional bowllers say that our right feet in the last step must be on the lane while moving on the left rather than up and down 0.40 0.41 what do you think?
How do you make the ball hook? Thanks. I have a storm.
🤨 Not over thinking things.. Watching PBA, there is a mountain of over thinking. Great advice ... I don't know how many times I've had a double, Turkey...then it all went to Krap
Very good advice thank tou
I just started bowling yesterday, 9/26/24. How did you make your ball curve?
Is assym pearl good for 2hander
Not enough info. For house or sport pattern? Heavy or light oil? Do you prefer inside line, track, or outside line?
Heck, even with all that info, nobody’s going to be able to give you a solid answer. You should try watching some review videos to see if you like how specific balls roll. Also, 2-handed vs 1-handed isn’t relevant here; just consider your rev rate and ball rotation.
8-bagger's work really well for getting 225+.
Anything can happen in bowling. I bowled 723 one series in league with a 290 and 289 in my last 2 games. Do the math to see what my first one was. Just gotta stay consistent and be true to yourself
Yikes that’s rough. I thought I had it bad on Friday going 157, 279, 238 for 674.
I have my 300 and i have my 800, 814 to be exact. my mental game is not there. I'm only 31 surely i should still be avging 220 but i cant get around that corner. i can strike but sometimes that 10 gets in my way. if i can consistently make my right side spares i can get there. but i avg 195 now and i only bowl 3 games a week. when i was bowling 5 days a week I could Avg 215-220 easy. some nights I'm on and some night my mind wanders. so it's just pretty much all on my mental game.
my high game is 191. I get a lot of spares but not enough strikes.
Great tips! My moto to myself is keep it simple A-Hole. LOL. The less I think the better I bowl. I'm by no means a great bowler but I have a couple 800's and 300's. The brain can be your own worst enemy!
ya i can bowl 200s pretty consistently but i need to break my PR of 236, any tips?
What weight is the ball you’re using ?
watched this a couple weeks ago and thought yeah impossible. went to the lanes on thursday and tried some new things. I have my way I hook the ball and was trying to do it the right way. bowled the worst ever. didn't pass the 90s both games. came home watched more videos. Went back Friday and first 4 frames were strikes 5th frame was 9/. Picked up all but 2 spares. Went on to roll a 202 my highest ever. House ball, house shoes, house pattern. Need a ball and shoes I think I can roll a 300 now. lol
What does the tape on your arm do?
I bowled a PR of 198 yesterday and it killed me inside when I missed 200 by 2 points
I’m still trying to achieve 200 with house ball. My pb was 192 with house ball.
I feel like when I was younger an would string 6-7 in a row, I’d subconsciously mess up the next frame to get the pressure relief. Didn’t have the mindset to handle it. Talking like when I was 15-16 years old
225 squat, check. 225 deadlift, check. 225 bench, almost. 225 bowling, nowhere close yet... Is there a reason why 225 the chosen breakpoint in bowling? because in lifting 225lb is 2 plates each side.