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3 Tips for Understanding (and Tackling) the Mental Game of Bowling
There’s a lot more to being good at bowling than just hand-eye coordination, technique, or skill. The best bowlers also excel at the mental aspect of the game! If you’re looking for ways to improve your bowling game, check out these mental tips and tricks from the pros here at Richmond’s best bowling alley, Richmond […]
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When Is It Time to Replace a Bowling Ball?
Whether you bowl competitively or just enjoy bowling socially, having your own bowling ball is a great idea. By having your own ball that fits your hand perfectly, you can improve your game and decrease the likelihood of injury when throwing the ball. But like anything that undergoes wear and tear, eventually you’ll need to […]
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So You Think You Can Bowl: 5 Tips for Bowling Strikes
So, you think you can bowl. You’ve gotten pretty comfortable on the lanes and you’re confident in hitting those pins without ending up in the gutter. But are you ready to up your game? If so, check out our tips for bowling more strikes at Richmond 40 Bowl (or at any bowling alley)! Aim for […]
Continue readingJoin Us for a Summer of Fun at Richmond 40 Bowl!
Summer has a well-earned reputation as the season of fun. School’s out, vacations are planned, and everyone is generally embracing a slower, more relaxed pace. Here at Richmond 40 Bowl, we have a calendar full of fun events to keep you entertained all summer long! Check out our upcoming events and be sure to share […]
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How to Teach Your Children to Bowl
Summer is almost here, and that means you’ll have even more time to spend with your kids. Bowling makes for a great summer family activity, and even young children can learn how to bowl with a little help from you. Here are a few tips to teach children how to bowl: Keep it Low Pressure […]
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Did You Know These Fun Facts About Bowling Alleys?
Do you think you know bowling? Well, we bet you probably don’t know all of these bits of bowling trivia. How Old is Bowling? According to one anthropologist, bowling may date all the way back to 3200 BC! Sir Flinders Petrie discovered objects in an Egyptian grave that are believed to be used for an […]
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Why You Deserve a Night of Fun!
You know you work hard, and that’s why you deserve a night out. We probably don’t need to tell you that, but just in case here are some reason why you deserve a fun night out: Because Kids are Hard Work! No matter whether you are a parent, teacher, coach, grandparent, aunt, or uncle, taking […]
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Talk the Talk: Bowling Lingo
If you want to be a better bowler, then you’ve got to talk like one! Here are a few key pieces of bowling lingo to get you started: Action – Action refers to both the spin put on the ball and the pin movement caused by the spin. Most of the time, a slow ball […]
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Better Bowling Tips: Mistakes to Avoid
Practice makes perfect, but first you need to know what to work on. Check out these common bowling mistakes and bowling tips to fix them. Common Bowling Mistakes One of the biggest mistakes novice bowlers make is the chicken wing. This is a bad bowling posture where the bowler’s arm and hand curve inward at […]
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Pins and Puns: Fun Names for Bowling Teams
What’s in a name? There’s a reason people agonize over baby names, but don’t worry – choosing a name for your bowling league team isn’t quite so serious. If you’re looking for a funny name for your bowling league team, try some of these on for size. Even if you don’t see “The One,” we […]
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