| The Stance |
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- Hold the ball in line with the right shoulder.
- The shoulder is in line with your imaginary line with the
shoulder, target spot and pins.
- The bowling elbow should be held close to the hip.
- The body weight should be kept on the foot away from the
ball.
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| The Push Away (1) |
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- Push the ball forward a moderate distance.
- Then move the right foot forward. (Left foot if left handed.)
- Ball speed can be changed by varying the height of the push
away and the backswing.
- Decrease speed by using a lower push away and shortening or
reducing the height of the backswing.
- This will help bowlers control the ball and hit the
"spot"/target area.
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| The Downswing (2) |
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- The weight of the ball will cause the elbow to straighten as
the left arm is extended for balance.
- During the pendulum like swing move your left foot forward.
(Right foot if left handed.)
- Keep your shoulders level.
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| The Backswing (3) |
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- Allow the ball's weight and momentum to determine the height
of the back swing.
- Allow the ball to swing naturally without any extra effort.
- Forcing the ball back or higher, or bringing it back farther
may cause inconsistency.
- Keep your arm straight and in line with your imaginary line
with the shoulder, target spot and pins.
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| The Release (4) |
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- Allow the ball to swing naturally without any extra effort.
- Forcing the ball back or higher, or bringing it back farther
may cause inconsistency.
- Keep your arm straight and in line with your imaginary line
with the shoulder, target spot and pins.
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| The
Follow Through |
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- The follow through should be in line with your target.
- The bowling arm should come up higher than your shoulder, from
the waist.
- This motion should be consistent in speed and height so every
ball is the same.
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| NOTE: These
instructions are for a Right handed bowler, if you are left handed
please reverse the instructions. |
