 Fundamental Skills
Hit the mark with a straight arm swing
The most common cause of a poor shot is a poor arm swing. The bowler should have a straight swing that stays in line with the target on the lane throughout the delivery.
In the starting stance, position the ball to the side not in front of the body. Part of the ball should be visible to someone standing behind the bowlers shoulder.
On the forward swing, the forearm should point like an arrow to the target. As the ball is pushed out, the ball should be in a groove or track that is in line with the bowlers body and target. Pushing the ball away from or pulling it in toward the body can cause the ball to swing in the opposite direction and off the target.
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