Post #2 Game Winning Stance

Many people would never have thought about their stance to improve their bowling. As you find out, it can play a big difference in the way you score. First lets go through the "stance checklist". It involves proper distance from the foul line, proper alignment with target, knees flexed, spine inclined forward, match ball height to tempo, and last match hand/wrist position to style. Most bowlers take either 4 steps to the foul line or 5 (I take 5). Bowlers that take 4 steps are usually closer to the foul line then thoughs who take 5. The knees should be flexed at about a 15 degree angle just covering the toes. Right hand bowlers should have their left foot forward and the top of their right foot placed in the middle of their left side by side (vise versa for lefty's). Ball position is very important to get your timing down right. Slow bowlers should hold the ball about chest high, medium waist high, and fast thigh high. The 5 positions are slow, medium slow, medium, medium fast, and fast. That's all for now, next time we will talk about hand position or maybe the arm swing. Until then grab a ball and let it roll. thanks, Tate