The context of the following conversation is Carson had trouble lifting the bowling ball to throw, but eventually got the ball rolling down the lane toward the pins.:
Carson says This bowling thing isn't fun..
The friend responds You haven't given it a chance..
Carson responds I have trouble lifting the bowling ball to throw..
The friend responds You don't throw it, you roll it..
Carson responds That finally dawned on me when I eventually got the ball rolling down the lane toward the pins..
The friend responds it's not good to use in basketball, either..