Only 15 percent of bowlers are left-handed, according to Being Left Handed. For left-handed people new to bowling, it may be difficult to pick up tips and tricks from right-handed bowlers. Get into a groove of your own and make use of a few commonsense pieces of equipment to make the best of your game.
Differences for Left-Handed Bowling
There are no real differences between left-handed and right-handed bowlers as far as ability is concerned. While the approach to the foul line is different, left- and right-handed bowlers have the same capabilities. They can play on the same teams and don't need special handicaps.
Invest in Lefty Shoes
Buy a pair of left-handed bowling shoes. As a lefty bowler, you're bound to have a difficult time finding lefty shoes to rent at a bowling alley. Help With Bowling recommends special shoes as a way of making up for the slight disadvantage that being left-handed brings to bowling. The bottoms of these shoes are specially designed to complement left-handed bowlers. On traditional bowling shoes, the right sole is designed for sliding and the rest for traction. Left-handed bowling shoes are the opposite, with the right side designed for traction and the left for sliding.
Get a Lefty Ball
Left-handed bowlers may also want to invest in a lefty bowling ball. Like lefty shoes, lefty bowling balls are made in the mirror image of traditional balls. The center weight is different, as are the finger and thumb placements. While a lefty bowler could possibly go without special shoes, left-handed bowling balls are critical.
Being a Lefty Bowler
Being a left-handed bowler doesn't have to be a disadvantage. Being Left Handed says even though only 15 percent of professional bowlers are left-handed, this group also collects more than 60 percent of the earnings in the sport, as of 2010. With practice and the right equipment, left-handed bowlers can succeed at any level.
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