[header] How to bowl a strike [title] Determine whether you will be using a " house ball " or will be buying your own. [step] Most people start with a " house ball " and " house shoes " as this is the cheapest option. There are normally many " house balls " to choose from and these are supplied, free-of-charge, by the bowling alley. 
Shoes may be rented for one price which covers your entire bowling session. [substeps] The other option is get your own ball and have it custom-fitted to your hand for your individual swing and release.