When practicing, I often see others focusing on scores. Granted, scores depict how well you are bowling, but have you truly learned anything from your practice session? Anyone can look at your score(s) and say 'Great Shooting', but just how many of those strikes were 'crossovers', 'poorly thrown balls that resulted in a strike', or simply due to the 'large area' created on the lane (a.k.a. bumper bowling), everything carried?
Why not use the extra time (after a couple games) to focus on other elements? Such as moving from your 'comfort zone'? Change laneplay strategies. Use another ball and practice different line. Or challenge yourself and try to throw a game with the lowest score without any gutterballs!!! Why not work on spare shooting? Shoot (if you're righty) the 10 pin on a full rack. Then shoot the 7.
As far as your physical game, you should consider videotaping yourself. Amazing what you will see and learn, as you will notice some things you're doing which you thought you weren't!
Consistency is key. Only through repetition do we achieve this. THS (Typical House Shots) mask errant shots made and provide recovery due to the area of play given. When you can strike yet miss your mark by 10+ boards, there's truly nothing gained. Bad habits are extremely difficult to break. Learning good habits take time, effort and patience.
Try these things and broaden your ability to play in different conditions. No matter what anyone says, no lanes play exactly alike!!!
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