Simple Bowling Swing Tip Reminders

Written By: bowlingball.com | Written On: Thursday, June 27, 2013 | Updated On: Friday, May 20, 2016


By: bowlingball.com, 6/27/16
As an advanced player, you may feel a need on occasion to tune your swing.
Here are a few simple bowling swing tips reminders for any bowler to get that swing back into winning form:
*Make a swift and loose backswing - setting the tempo of your swing from the beginning of your “pushaway” movement will establish the freedom needed to maintain an aggressive, free swing pace and enable you to key your moment of release consistently.
*Muscle tension slows your swing - adding unneeded tension to your swing is developed from the fear of getting a poor ball reaction. Fear nothing - key your release at the same point relative to the bottom of your swing cycle and let it go.
*Maintain consistent gripping pressure on your bowling ball throughout the swing - this little but seldom used bowling swing tip is an excellent way to groove your swing for accuracy purposes by reducing muscle tension and establishing continuity in elapsed time of each swing cycle.
*Avoid forcing your forward swing and hurrying your release - forcing your forward swing tends to cause you to grab at the ball before it exits your hand and can cause errant shots.
*Finish each swing - continue your swing upward to a full follow through motion directed at your sight target.
*The bottom of your elbow should reach shoulder level at the completion of your follow through motion which can assist you in completing each swing and avoid cutting shots short.
*Deliver each shot at the same ball speed - regardless if you choose a faster than usual speed or a slightly slower than usual ball speed, do it the same each shot to help you gain a reliable ball reaction.
These are quick and simple bowling swing tip reminders you may practice to help you tune your bowling swing and get ready for competition.
Work on your swing technique. Your swing is the lifeblood of your ability to excel as a player. Work means practice time. Avoid shying away from spending the time you need to get your swing back in the groove.