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Alcor
Hi,
I'm new here and new to the sport, sort of.
I bowled for school sport quite a bit, as well as the normal friends and family bowling outings.
I guess I can't really say that I have a style. I bowl straight. I try to always bowl the same way, i.e. always start from the same spot and do the same thing, but it is not very technical. I've never taken a lesson or even had anyone show me what to do. I average around 120, for example the other night, 117, 132, 109. Top score ever 170 (I think the only time I saw a Four Bagger). I've had some problems with my right wrist, I'm right handed, so even though I'm a guy, I feel most comfortable with a 10-11lb ball, any heavier and I start to feel the strain.
I'd like to get a little better. My first big gripe is the ball. Basically the 10-11lb house balls never have big enough holes for my fingers, so I end up bowling with a heavier ball than I would like. I want my own ball! Then I guess I should get some bowling lessons and try to develop a technique. Finally, if I show any aptitude, then maybe join a league...
Here are my questions:
How would I go about obtaining an inexpensive ball to start off with? I'm a student and have very little money, so even a second hand ball would do. What would be a good beginners ball? How much would it cost? How much does it cost to have the holes drilled? I saw some second hand balls with the holes plugged, what's the deal with those?
How would I go about finding a coach (Sydney)? How much should I expect to pay for coaching?
Finally, what's a decent average for someone that's more an amateur than a pro?
Sorry about the barrage of questions.
Thanks.
I'm new here and new to the sport, sort of.
I bowled for school sport quite a bit, as well as the normal friends and family bowling outings.
I guess I can't really say that I have a style. I bowl straight. I try to always bowl the same way, i.e. always start from the same spot and do the same thing, but it is not very technical. I've never taken a lesson or even had anyone show me what to do. I average around 120, for example the other night, 117, 132, 109. Top score ever 170 (I think the only time I saw a Four Bagger). I've had some problems with my right wrist, I'm right handed, so even though I'm a guy, I feel most comfortable with a 10-11lb ball, any heavier and I start to feel the strain.
I'd like to get a little better. My first big gripe is the ball. Basically the 10-11lb house balls never have big enough holes for my fingers, so I end up bowling with a heavier ball than I would like. I want my own ball! Then I guess I should get some bowling lessons and try to develop a technique. Finally, if I show any aptitude, then maybe join a league...
Here are my questions:
How would I go about obtaining an inexpensive ball to start off with? I'm a student and have very little money, so even a second hand ball would do. What would be a good beginners ball? How much would it cost? How much does it cost to have the holes drilled? I saw some second hand balls with the holes plugged, what's the deal with those?
How would I go about finding a coach (Sydney)? How much should I expect to pay for coaching?
Finally, what's a decent average for someone that's more an amateur than a pro?
Sorry about the barrage of questions.
Thanks.