Bowling Zip-Tip

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 1/8/17; Updated: 12/6/2021

If you are struggling with your game, there is one bowling zip-tip to help you quickly restore your tempo.

Count cadence. When walking to the foul line, make sure your steps are not too fast nor too slow compared to when you are at the top of your game by simply counting cadence.

Count to yourself at a tempo you wish your feet and swing to move while you bowl.

Counting cadence can quickly organize the movement of your feet with your swing.

So much of bowling poorly comes from “choppy” or forced movements including your tempo of your steps as well as the swing.

With a tension accompanying anxiety in knowing your game is not up to par you may find yourself forcing your swing or your release.

Of course there are numerous tips for you to help you rid yourself of these bowling ailments but they all revolve around a smooth timing and tempo with each of your movements.

By counting cadence, you set a tempo and this tempo helps you to repeat making consistent shots.

Once you establish good tempo, you will find you also free your swing of muscle tension in your arm, shoulders, and neck as possible. Your body will relax as you re-establish good timing.

Good swing tempo helps you complete an effective, full follow-through motion without cutting your swing short and forcing your delivery.

Good bowling tempo also allows you to avoid applying too much “grab” on your bowling ball while walking and swinging the ball.

Tempo promotes consistent body balance while walking and swinging your bowling ball. Retaining a constant spine angle throughout your approach and keeping your head as motionless as you can stabilizes your body and promotes good shotmaking.

Finally, with good timing, good bowling tempo, you become increasingly able to focus on your sight target on the lane which improves your swing path accuracy.

All these wonderful results are by-products of good bowling tempo.

Next time you feel your game slipping, use this simple bowling zip-tip and count cadence for a few shots to synchronize your steps and swing pace to restore your best bowling motion.

Another advantage of bowling with good tempo is controlling your bowling ball speed. By controlling ball speed, you benefit from a consistent ball reaction. Adjustments are made easier when you are making consistent shots. Regulating your ball speed allows you to repeat a good swing tempo and to read the lanes effectively.

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