Semi-controlled Armswing
Semi-controlled Armswing
Though the free armswing is best recommended for beginners, it is worthwhile knowing the other variations of the armswing.
The semi-controlled swing is executed with minimum muscle application. It is a movement that is begun downwards or slightly upward, controlled by the forearm muscles. Again a slight use of the muscles pulls the ball into the backswing. Most bowlers who adopt the semi-controlled method take up their stance in a lower or crouched position
Beyond this point, all muscles are relaxed and disengaged, and the ball moves due to gravity and its own weight.
There are a number of bowlers who have achieved remarkable success while adopting the semi-controlled movement, Earl Anthon Y and Don Carter being two of them.
However, as a learner of the game, it is preferable you adopt the free arm swing strategy as it can be well coordinated into the second step of the five step approach or the first step of the four step approach.
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Though the free armswing is best recommended for beginners, it is worthwhile knowing the other variations of the armswing.
The semi-controlled swing is executed with minimum muscle application. It is a movement that is begun downwards or slightly upward, controlled by the forearm muscles. Again a slight use of the muscles pulls the ball into the backswing. Most bowlers who adopt the semi-controlled method take up their stance in a lower or crouched position
Beyond this point, all muscles are relaxed and disengaged, and the ball moves due to gravity and its own weight.
There are a number of bowlers who have achieved remarkable success while adopting the semi-controlled movement, Earl Anthon Y and Don Carter being two of them.
However, as a learner of the game, it is preferable you adopt the free arm swing strategy as it can be well coordinated into the second step of the five step approach or the first step of the four step approach.
Happy Bowling!
COPY RIGHT 2011 JEDDAH BOWLERS