How to throw a bowling ball in an arc

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Part 2 of 3: Practice Throwing
Part 3 of 3: Matching the Correct Ball
Tips
Warnings
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1 Start with the correct stance and grip. You should be within a few centimeters of the foul line, preferably after at least 4 strides of run. Some people need more, but ideally there should be 4 steps. Align your feet with the arrow on the lane you are aiming at (depending on how steep you want the arc to be).

If you have your own balloon, you probably know how to hold it. But when working with a public ball, you may need to adjust your grip style. These balls usually have holes for the fist to grip, but you want your fingers to slide easily out of the holes, so do not run them deep into them. Hold the ball so that it is lined up with the line of your wrist. We will briefly describe the position of the hand, as it is more important in the swing than usual.

2 Focus on the target size. Visualize your swing and the impact of the ball on the pin before you throw it. Concentrate on how the ball should go along the lane and where it should hit the pin.

3 Take the run as usual with a straight throw. The takeoff run is the same as the standard one, the change concerns your actions, mainly the movement of the hand. Move the ball back for a swing, with your palm behind the ball as usual.

Take care of your wrist. If you put extra weight on it or allow it to twist forward or backward, you can be injured or exhausted before all the frames are closed.

4 Release the ball at the bottom of your swing, pulling out your thumb before the rest. The idea is that at the very end, only the other fingers have to hold the ball and spin it when throwing, so you need to remove your thumb so that it does not get in the way. Here are several options for the position of the hand:

In a standard ball grip, the thumb and two fingers are placed in their respective holes as usual. In other words, nothing changes.
Some people choose not to insert their thumb into the hole at all, supporting the ball on the palm and wrist as they throw and then release.
And very few people prefer to insert only one (index) finger into the hole, grasping the ball with their palm and rotating it when released.

5 Roll your fingers up the surface of the ball to direct the rotation. Continue swinging your arm to direct the ball down the lane, ending the swing in a handshake position. Ideally, you should go from the 7 o'clock hand to the 4 o'clock hand.

Try not to subconsciously slow down your punch in an attempt to concentrate on it, you need normal throwing power. If you do, take into account the difference, when returning to a normal throw, it can be significant.

6 Learn to control the arc by varying the position of the ball and the timing of its release. Release your fingers faster from the ball to increase the arc. The counterclockwise swing of your hand can also be more or less sharp.

If you can't, isolate all the innovations and experiment with each one individually. Try starting from a different starting point. Try changing your footwork. Finally, experiment with different balls. There is a chance that the position of your wrist and arm is correct, and some other elements interfere with the throw.

Part 2 of 3: Practice Throwing

1 Use a tennis ball for practice. A great way to practice throwing without embarrassing bowling practice is to use a tennis ball. At the time of the throw, it will fly straight, but when it hits the floor, it should bounce to the side if you are doing everything right!
- Another option is to use a billiard ball, but the likelihood of causing damage to surrounding objects is more significant.
2 During your workouts, use a bowling ball a few pounds lighter than you would normally use. A lighter ball will allow you to focus on learning the correct throwing technique. At the same time, you should strive to quickly switch to using your regular ball, a light ball will only help you better concentrate on how your hands should work, do not get used to it.
3 Think of it like an upside-down soccer ball in American football. If you have experience with American football, the general principle is the same. Only the ball goes out of hand! The fingers slide over the ball in a very similar way. Begins by supporting the ball with the palm of your hand, and the last contact is with your fingertips while twisting.

Part 3 of 3: Matching the Correct Ball

1 When using public bowling balls, the task can be difficult. They are usually designed for straight throws, and twisting them may require a sharper methodology to achieve the desired result. Therefore, if you do not have your own ball, do not overexert yourself! But it is better, of course, to use your equipment.
- A general rule of thumb is to choose a ball that weighs 10% of your weight. If you weigh 72 kg, select the 16th ball (16 lbs). This is assuming normal health and no reason to use a lighter ball.
2 Grasp the ball with your fingertips. Some balls (most of the public balls) come with fist holes where the fingers should go down the second phalanx. But the fingertip grip is more effective when throwing the ball in an arc, as the fingers release more easily and smoothly.
3 Buy your own urethane or epoxy coated ball. The urethane coating will make it much easier to arc the ball, it does not absorb oil from the lane and creates more friction than a regular plastic (public) ball. The combination of urethane and epoxy will doom your twist to success.
- The epoxy coating can, in effect, bite into the oil in the lane, increasing the chances of the ball hitting the target point accurately. But such balls are quite expensive and only necessary for the most serious bowling players.
4 If you are considering buying your own ball, ask around for RG and coverage. A ball with a high RG will make a very steep arc. However, it is possible to take the ball with a small RG if it has a matte finish to combat oil on the lane. If you are playing on a dry (home) track, consider a hard or pearlescent ball finish.
- There are many options! If in doubt, explain the situation to a consultant. If you tell them everything in detail about what you need, then they can find the perfect ball for you.
- Do not choose a ball with holes drilled for your fingers and for your axis of rotation until you have learned the twist. As the skill improves, the work of the brush changes. Wait for this moment. You will need a ball exactly under you when you reach the top of the skill.

Tips

Consider using a wrist strap to support your wrist. It will help keep your wrist strong and level for the perfect throw.
The condition of the lane can affect the final result of the arc shot. On very smeared paths, the arc is usually less steep. Some bowling alleys use more grease and oil, and use them more often than others. Even in the same bowling alley on different lanes, completely different conditions can be created by means of different lubrication applications (with different application patterns) by computerized machines. A few sighting throws will help you determine how to spin the ball on a particular lane.
After mastering the light ball spinning technique, move to the normal ball for best results.