This week’s lesson will teach you about the mechanics of the
bowling swing! Everyone has a unique swing that is their own, but there is a
lot of fundamentals that can help for any style. As I mentioned in previous
weeks, remembering where you place your feet and looking at targets down the
lane with go hand in hand with helping obtain better form.
First, most people take a 4-5 step approach, and this starts when the bowling ball is on its downward assent, into the back swing and all the way to the release of the ball. It is good practice to stand at a comfortable distance away from the foul line, depending on height and how long your strides are. All of this will be able to help your swing be smooth and comfortable. If you are too close and hurry your steps, it will in turn rush your swing and have a good chance of pulling the ball, which is missing the target to the left for right handed people and right for left handed people. Standing too far away from the foul line can create abnormal steps and hurt your swing and your approach.
Another big mistake some bowlers make is they do not push the ball out in front of them when they take their first step. This will put the bowling ball in a comfortable motion into your swing, instead of dropping the ball straight down and having to muscle it. It is always a great idea when pushing the bowling ball out on the first step, to aim the push to the target on the lanes that you are aiming at. Then, upon release of the bowling ball, have your follow through also aim at that spot. All of this will help bowlers hit the same target on the lane more consistently, and the biggest factor in bowling is consistency!
One final thought, is when releasing the ball off of you hand, make sure to not grip the bowling ball to hard. You can tell if that is the case, by your hand position upon release. If you hand is more closed, then it was most likely gripped to firmly and will miss the target. A perfect release is an open hand, palm facing east or west like you are going in for a hand shake!
There is a lot more to know about the perfect bowling swing, but this is a start. Be sure to visit our page next week to hear more! Also, there are some videos on here to help visualize the swing you want! The videos are from the USBC (United States Bowling Congress.)
First, most people take a 4-5 step approach, and this starts when the bowling ball is on its downward assent, into the back swing and all the way to the release of the ball. It is good practice to stand at a comfortable distance away from the foul line, depending on height and how long your strides are. All of this will be able to help your swing be smooth and comfortable. If you are too close and hurry your steps, it will in turn rush your swing and have a good chance of pulling the ball, which is missing the target to the left for right handed people and right for left handed people. Standing too far away from the foul line can create abnormal steps and hurt your swing and your approach.
Another big mistake some bowlers make is they do not push the ball out in front of them when they take their first step. This will put the bowling ball in a comfortable motion into your swing, instead of dropping the ball straight down and having to muscle it. It is always a great idea when pushing the bowling ball out on the first step, to aim the push to the target on the lanes that you are aiming at. Then, upon release of the bowling ball, have your follow through also aim at that spot. All of this will help bowlers hit the same target on the lane more consistently, and the biggest factor in bowling is consistency!
One final thought, is when releasing the ball off of you hand, make sure to not grip the bowling ball to hard. You can tell if that is the case, by your hand position upon release. If you hand is more closed, then it was most likely gripped to firmly and will miss the target. A perfect release is an open hand, palm facing east or west like you are going in for a hand shake!
There is a lot more to know about the perfect bowling swing, but this is a start. Be sure to visit our page next week to hear more! Also, there are some videos on here to help visualize the swing you want! The videos are from the USBC (United States Bowling Congress.)
Interesting points!
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