How high should my backswing be in bowling?

It is important to have enough height in the backswing so that you are in the proper timing zone in the downswing entering your last step. For most, this is somewhere between belt to shoulder high, depending on a bowler’s release (higher for high rev players and lower for strokers).

How far does the arm swing when bowling?

Your bowling finders should be directly in front of the outside edge of your bowling shoulder. Your bowling arm should now be extended fully at shoulder level or higher and the angle created between your shoulders and your arm is about 100 degrees.

How do I lower my backswing bowling?

Re: Lowering backswing Start with the ball in a lower starting position, i.e. if you hold the ball at chest level to start now, start with it at waist level or below. This can help reduce your backswing since the ball will have momentum in the drop.

How do you slow down your feet in bowling?

Try to slow your steps by visualizing ankle weights attached to your feet causing you to slow your pace of steps with a slight bit of hesitation between steps. Slow steps with late timing help organize your swing in relation to your feet, but invites slow ball speed problems.

What type of arm swing do you use for bowling?

When you have a free, loose arm swing, your arm works like a pendulum. The bowling ball creates all of the force while your elbow stays pointed towards your body throughout the entire swing and release. Notice how the swing trainer bends at the top of the backswing as Triske pulls down with his shoulder.

Why do I keep pulling the bowling ball?

PULLING THE BALL inside your target could be caused by one of the following: Grip. If your span is too short, thumbhole too small, or if it is pitched at an angle that won’t allow you to release the ball cleanly, you’ll tug your shot.

How do bowling alleys measure ball speed?

Helpfully, most bowling alleys include your ball speed on the monitor screen. The ball speed is usually calculated at the pins, or more specifically, a little bit in front of them. So going back to our general guidelines, that will mean that the 17 mph speed is considered to be optimal.