let's take the slide and release again the forward swing and slide start together as the foot stops and the hands start the upswing the thumb and then the fingers slip out of the ball watch that again the ball is not thrown at the hand simply let it slide away as the arm swings up look at that follow through a good follow through is neglected by far too many bowlers yet the effective value of an excellent approach can be cancelled by a poor follow through when you follow through let your arms swing up until it's reaching for the target be sure your arm is reaching for the target when your follow through and here is the follow through again arm reaching for the target eyes aiming steadily all helping to direct the ball now let's take a close look at our target ten big fat pins just asking for it the numbers on these pins designate the pin spot ordinarily the spot number does not appear on the pin for right handed bowlers the strike target is the one three pocket the bowlers primary aim is to fit the ball neatly into the strike pocket the straight ball and the hook ball are the two types most commonly board the straight ball is easier to handle and guide until a bit more experience and control are acquired it held with  on top aiming at the target and released with no twist nor lift the straight ball is pulled from almost the corner of the lane on a straight line to the target this is the straight ball path the hook ball starts closer to mid lane travels almost straight until it nears the pins then hoax then to the target after you master the street ball you can develop your hook ball most experts prefer it the hook ball is bowled with a v formed by the thumb and forefinger in line with the right shoulder and aiming at the target this hand position helps put a natural english on the ball when it's released causing it to hook let's watch the hook ball release in slow motion lifting action of the up swinging fingertips leaving the side of the ball impart the english or a hook action the ball enters the packet from a wider angle causing last ball deflection and mower mixing action in the pins are two popular aiming methods pin bowling and for bowling in pin bowling you keep your eyes fixed on the pins and aimed directly at them pin bowling is best for beginners it's natural to look and at the object once trying to hit a spot bowling presumes that a closer target is easier to hit we'll use this one to demonstrate but bowling also assumes you have mastered a uniform approach your footwork has to start and stop at the same point each time you pick a spot where you know if you bowl exactly over it you'll hit the the exact location of the spot varies with the ball or with practice and experience you simply pick out a spot that works best for you whether you pinball or spot thought it was a great ball ball the main thing is to fit that ball needs lee into the strike pocket of course every ball or even a star faces a lot of spare consistent spare shooting is what builds the bowlers average making or missing a spare or two can win or lose a match concentrate as hard on a spare as you do on a strike partner maybe the stars have a motto make sure you get your spares the strikes will take care of themselves spares are shot from three basic angles one is the five pin angle it's pulled from almost center lane just about like a strike use this five center angle your body to face the spare shoulders square with it walk straight toward it full cross alley and follow through on the same line that is the way to do it a left side spare this time start from the opposite corner facing this pair cross alley shoulders square with it what directly at it and follow through on the same  pulling is easy when you apply a few simple fundamentals that anybody can master after you've learned the fundamentals further improvement comes only with consistent practice on a regular schedule nothing can take the place of practice for increasing your bowling s bowler should get at least twice a week practice between league sessions if he wants to appears average about two and a half million of america's bowlers are small pin enthusiastic the pin bowling is the most popular of the small ball small pin varieties of the game most of the fundamentals are the same in all varieties of bowling in the small ball games you use the same basic approach of course the small ball requires a different grip and release the ball is held the same that true way you pick it up off the rack you grip it with the fingers and thumb it does not rest in the palm of the hand it is held equally balanced in by old hands slow motion now watch the release of the ball it rolls off the fingertips with no twist of the wrist many duck pin experts bowl a break ball its roll down the middle of the lame the break balls affective but it's not for beginners to tricky be sure your profession with a cross alley straight ball before you try to ball the break ball when you've mastered the fundamentals increasing your duck pin average is strictly a matter of regular frequent practice and more practice to get the most possible enjoyment out of your bowling by all means join a team and bowl in a league see the desk man for information about this nothing can top the excitement and satisfaction of being a regular competing in team play there are certain points of etiquette you should observe simple courtesies of the game toward your fellow board arrive early and be prepared to start on time and throughout the game be ready to bowl whenever it's your turn never interfere in any way with another ball or especially the one on the lane to your right if he's taken his stance don't do anything that might distract him let him go before you proceed everyone can enjoy the rip satisfactions but bowling offer it's a friendly family sport that anybody can fit into it's a daytime night time year round participating sport that offers more steady wholesome recreation to more people than any other twenty million regular bowlers confirm that pulling gives you all the benefits of consistent healthful  without strain so you can enjoy it all the years of your life