Want good form

[Queenie]

LuvThatWhiteDot wrote this in another thread: "There are at least half a dozen women I bowl with on two different leagues who release the shot at the foul line with the slide knee LOCKED (so they look like they're delivering the shot with a pool cue up their butts)."

I'm a beginner, and my style is similar. I feel comfortable the first three steps (right hander), and then everything falls apart as I get ready to release the ball. I can't get my weight properly on the left foot, can't slide, and I usually end up with my left leg bent and my left hand clamped on my left knee.

Somebody walk me through it in a logical way?

[gbushman]

CHECK out THIS site for some TIPS/DRILLS:

http://www.rollrite.co.uk/coaching.php?id=1


BUT, the BEST thing to do IS to see a COACH.
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TOO many IDIOTS, so LITTLE time.

[Girlscout]

Queenie,
    I would also suggest the site bushman2000 has given you.

   Also get out your VCR and tape the PBA pros, Mike Machuga for example
 has a good classic approach.Brian Voss, Rick Steelsmith, Parker Bohn are other examples. Play the tape back and stop the action ,play back frame by frame,
watch where the ball is in relation to their feet. Start with the finishing position. Get yourself in that position. You need to have a ball that you keep at home. Use your hall way and mirrors. It takes time and a lot of practice.Pay
attention to where the ball is on the second step of a 4 step approach.It has
to be down and behind your hip. Notice when you get into that correct finish position how free the ball swings under your shoulder.
 Stay away from those old 1950 instruction books.Bowling has changed from that era. Enjoy the process of learning and getting better.There is a lot of good
instruction on the internet. If lucky enough to find a good coach, then that is of course the best.

[gbushman]

WHAT shoes do you USE?  It is DIFFICULT to get a GOOD slide with some shoes.  And MORE difficult on SYNTHETIC approaches than WOOD.  TRY the BALANCE LINE drill.
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TOO many IDIOTS, so LITTLE time.

[Queenie]

You all rock! Thanks for the advice. Off to a coach.

Queenie

[Queenie]

Bushman2000:

I have a pair of Circle brand shoes.

Queenie