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Many a time I have gone what seemed to be endless frames without a strike, just converting each spare as it popped up, and then suddenly found myself right up in the running as the strikes began to appear.

You ll also get more strikes this way.

Throw from the side and not down the middle.

5 easy bowling tips to convert more spares Tip #1: Leave single-pin spares It s simple, you must hit the head pin more often.

Throw a straighter ball at spares…easily accomplished by throwing the ball a little bit harder down the lane.

The same advice could apply to you: picking up those spares could be the difference between your team winning or losing on league night.

His point is clear: by keeping himself in the running by making the spares, he avoided those really bad low games that can cost the difference between winning a tournament and finishing twentieth.

Wilman continues, I know from personal experience that spares can make or break you, especially when your strike ball is not clicking as it should.

Tip #3: Go after those tougher spares You ll want to do your best to not leave yourself with the challenging spares.

More often than the simple spares, you won t always be able to pick these up.

Tip #2: Pick up your single-pin spares Continue practicing your spares, especially the 10-pin.

To increase your odds, be smart, and throw a good straight....

Shoot across the alley at the pins on the sides.

Do not throw a huge macho hook, a smaller hook is more easily controlled.

The average bowler never really takes the time to stop and consider the importance of the spare shot, and consequently he never practices shooting at spares.