Do you want to take your kids bowling in Minneapolis for the first time? There are still some tips that you can use to make the experience a little easier for your first-time bowlers.
First, you will want to make sure that your kids are wearing the right bowling shoes. Bowling shoes are always required for anyone who bowls, but kids don’t always understand why they need to wear special footwear. Make it clear that they need to keep their bowling shoes on while they bowl for their own safety. It’s unlikely that they will be able to use proper form and execute a perfect slide right away, but it will enforce some good habits if they decide they want to go bowling again sometime.
Next, make sure they have a good bowling ball. Most adults use balls that weigh between 12 and 16 pounds, but younger children will need something lighter, probably between 8 and 10 pounds. Make sure that the holes aren’t too big or too tight and teach them to hold the ball with two hands when they pick it up.
You can teach older children the proper technique when they throw the ball, but don’t be too hard on younger kids who don’t have it down quite yet. If your kids want to walk the ball right up to the foul line and push it down the lane with two hands, let them. They might not be comfortable bowling the “right” way yet. If they’re bowling two-handed because their ball is too heavy, find something lighter.
Finally, make sure that you remind your kids of the rules when they go bowling. Let them know that there should only be one-person bowling on a lane at once, always make sure they’re wearing bowling shoes, and tell them to always stay behind the foul line. Taking your kids bowling can be a lot of fun. Visit us at GameWorks to enjoy some fun. You can also visit our website at GameWorks.com for more information.
