The 4 Keys To Perfect Bowling
There is nothing finer in bowling than to make a perfect
delivery of the bowling ball that leads to the perfect strike.
There are 4 basic principles that must be achieved for each
roll of the ball to get that strike.
Principle #1 - The approach must be smooth and in
perfect timing
To bowl well, it starts with a smooth, rhythmic approach.
The steps to the foul line will lead the bowler in perfect
motion and timing for the ball to pass the ankle and finally
release the ball. Regardless of how many steps you take to
the foul line, it should be with balance and in exact timing
with the rest of your body.
Principle #2 - The body must be in line with your
target not the lane
Keep your body square with your intended target. So if you
are aiming at the 7 pin, then your body should be facing that
pin. It will hinder and possibly throw off your shot if your
body is in line with the lane and not the pin.
Principle #3 - The release must have spin (hooking
ball)
This is probably the most difficult part of the ball delivery
because it takes place in a fraction of a second and must
be done exactly when the ball is being released. Right at
the precise moment when the ball passes the ankle, the thumb
must exit the ball first. Then a fraction of a second later,
the fingers must impart lift on the ball as they come out
of the finger holes to execute the proper spin on the ball
so it will hit strong on the pins.
Principle #4 - Keep your eyes on the target
It is essential to keep looking at the intended target through
the ball delivery. It is even recommended to keep looking
at the target until the ball is halfway down the lane to ensure
an accurate release. If you look up to soon, the body will
naturally follow where your eyes go.
These 4 principles are necessary in every shot. While there
are other factors that will have a bearing in your bowling,
these principles are at the foundation of every ball delivery.
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