The average commercial bowling centers contain only about twenty five to thirty lanes. There are already 11,000 bowling centers in the whole world. Bowling consisted of four parts: the lane, the approach, the pit, and the pin deck. The approach is where players take several strides to get the maximum adrenaline they need to release the ball and knock down the pins. To be able to perform well, one should be familiar with the different movements and techniques in bowling. Bowling has been a sport for many centuries. As the years passed changes evolved and modern bowlers are now able to execute different techniques and strategies. They have started making movements that create sharp angles to the pocket that are able to hit the pins with maximum energy. It will be helpful to do the flare in front of a mirror to get used to the way the body is maneuvered during the approach. 8. Always aim at the head pin. Look at the balls closely and concentrate on hitting the target. Never take the eyes away from the head pin during the first or second ball. Professionals say that balls really do follow the player's eyes. As a result the ball glides practically in a straight line down the lane. Experts contend, however, that this kind of shot is not very successful in that it does not attempt to take full advantage of the dragging the power of the bowler. 2. Stroker With this kind of technique, the bowler relies more on precision than strength. This type of ball is generally the most expensive. Weight. This is another very important consideration. The standard rule of thumb is to find a ball that is roughly about 10 percent of a person's own body weight. Some people might feel more comfortable with a ball that is slightly lighter or heavier, however. Sorting Out Strikes and Spares - Scoring a Bowling Game Believe it or not, the average recreational bowler, though capable of performing well on the bowling alley, may be at a total loss when it comes to being able to keeping score. Many bowling alleys now have an automatic scoring system that does all the figuring of the scores for them.