Six-time Estonian champion Kert Truus shares tips for a better bowling delivery

Six-time Estonian bowling champion Kert Truus offers advice on how to improve your throwing technique. According to the expert, it is the small technical details that make the game smoother and more accurate. The tips are suitable for both beginners and recreational players.

Bowling is often seen as a simple form of entertainment, pick up a ball, walk onto the lane and roll it towards the pins. However, six-time Estonian champion Kert Truus confirms that it is the small details in technique that set the truly skilled player apart from the average enthusiast.

According to Truus, every beginner should first focus on hand grip and the approach to the delivery. Gripping the ball incorrectly is one of the most common mistakes, affecting both direction and force transfer. Proper finger placement and wrist stability clearly produce better results in the throw.

The champion also emphasises the importance of the approach steps. Most professionals use a four-step approach, which allows you to keep your centre of gravity low and ensures a smoother pendulum motion. When practising, keep the tempo consistent, as rushing leads to inaccuracy.

Finally, aiming technique plays a role. Truus recommends that recreational players aim along the arrows marked on the lane rather than looking directly at the pins, this shortens the distance and makes the target point clearer. A small change in focus can significantly improve the accuracy of your throws.