Bowling for Real

We're so used to bowling on the Wii Sports or Wii Sports Resort; but we rarely do the real thing. Sometimes, though, it's nice to get the whole family out of the house.

Being Ben's first time and Hannah's second, We had to teach them the basics. After strapping on those stylin' shoes, you have to find the right ball. Unfortunately, Ben tried to grab Stacey's heavier ball for the last frame and pinched is finger between the ball and the rail.


Then you have to get your fingers into the holes and hold it with both hands keeping the holes underneath.


Then you run up and roll it (or throw it) forward (not up).


So much for rolling it underhand...


The next step is watching and concentrating, willing the ball to go where you want it to. Talking, hand gestures, and moving your own body left or right helps, too.


Finally, the celebration!


Everyone had fun, although we're definitely better at the Wii version... much better.