Bowling Tips

Bowling Basics

Bowling is a game that everyone can enjoy.  But everyone, especially a new bowler, enjoys it that much more when they learn a little about it.  And the better you get, the more there is to learn.

These four instructional videos will help prepare you for fun and success at the lanes. Each video is short, about 5 minutes apiece.

Resources for League Bowlers

What is the Answer? Book (PDF)

A series of rule interpretations most commonly anwered by the USBC Rules Department.

Bowl.com (External Site)

Visit Bowl.com for more information about bowling and United States Bowling Congress.



Let's Bowl at AMF


In this first video, learn about the popular game of modern bowling, bowling terms and what you'll see inside an AMF Bowling Center. Need fun? Come bowl with us.


Let's Get Started


In the second video, learn some of the basics of how to bowl. Why do you use a special bowling shoe? What's the right ball for you. This video will get you ready to bowl.


How to Bowl: The Basics


In the third video, we'll show you some of the important bowling basics such as where to stand on the lane, the 4-step approach and tips on arm swing. And more.


Getting Better: How to Improve & Have Fun


We'll show you some extra tips such as how to hold the ball and how to pick up spares. These tips will make bowling even more fun -- watch the pins fall and your score go up!