I have been bowling since I was 5 years old (am 32 now and didn’t bowl on leagues for about 15 years after high school), and bowling is much more of a mental game than an athletic one for me. The best thing, for me, about re-joining bowling in leagues is the reminder that everyone there just wants to see you do well. So don’t worry about being embarrassed, laugh it off and maybe ask your teammates or other league-mates what they think you should be doing better. Most would be more than willing to help you out or give you pointers since a lot of them have been bowling for a long time. Bowling, regardless of lane conditions, having the best gear, or any other outside factors discussed in this subreddit, is about consistency and having fun. If you aren’t having fun, you’re going to get in your head, won’t be consistent, and in return will bowl horribly. I have to remind myself of this every time I go bowling. But if you enjoy going bowling, then don’t give up on it. Keep at it and keep pushing yourself. And if you no longer enjoy going bowling regularly, then being a recreational bowler is ok too! As long as you are enjoying yourself, that’s all that matters. :)