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Health Benefits of Bowling Among the large number of sports that humans created and played,
Health Benefits of BowlingAmong the large number of sports that humans have created and played, bowling is quite probably the most popular to play and longest lived. The sport has more than 50 million people in U.S. alone. It is definitely a sport that is much more popular to be played than most others. While football, baseball, and basketball are extremely popular to watch, the truth of the matter is once we are out of college, most of us are not playing these sports. However, bowling is played by kids and senior citizens alike. The best part about bowling is that it offers health benefits to those who play regularly. The health benefits of bowling can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Among the large number of reasons for its popularity is that bowling is a very flexible sport. It lets players use easy adjustment methods and this is one of the main reasons why a lot of adults as well as children are able to and enjoy taking part in this wonderful test of skill. Bowling is also considered to be a very good form of relaxation, can help you to socialize, help get rid of stress, and act as a stimulus for your competitive nature as a sportsman.
A large contributing factor to the simplicity of this game is the immense adaptability that it offers. The rules of the game are very easy to understand and learn, and the automatic scoring systems take care of all the scoring for you. There are a large number of people in this world that are being amazed by this sport and becoming a part of its large network. They start playing this sport not because they like the competition that comes with it but because of the fun they have and the ease with which they are able to pass the time with their family and friends. The ones that take it serious can actually make money in amateur bowling tournaments. Everyone that plays though gets to reap the health benefits of bowling!
Among the large number of reasons for its popularity is that bowling is a very flexible sport. It lets players use easy adjustment methods and this is one of the main reasons why a lot of adults as well as children are able to and enjoy taking part in this wonderful test of skill. Bowling is also considered to be a very good form of relaxation, can help you to socialize, help get rid of stress, and act as a stimulus for your competitive nature as a sportsman.
A large contributing factor to the simplicity of this game is the immense adaptability that it offers. The rules of the game are very easy to understand and learn, and the automatic scoring systems take care of all the scoring for you. There are a large number of people in this world that are being amazed by this sport and becoming a part of its large network. They start playing this sport not because they like the competition that comes with it but because of the fun they have and the ease with which they are able to pass the time with their family and friends. The ones that take it serious can actually make money in amateur bowling tournaments. Everyone that plays though gets to reap the health benefits of bowling!
Bowling TechniquesThese bowling techniques will come with practice and should be repeated until you have them down pat. Sometimes having a friend or bowling mate observe your form and swing can help you assess your weakness in your stance or swing. Some bowlers even use an empty lane and a heavier “practice ball” to sharpen their techniques. The main part of your personal technique should be mostly mental and form.
Here are the 10 basic steps for a perfect release:
_______________________________________________________ The Rotation of BallThe rotation of your ball comes into play at the precise time that the ball is released. Rotate your fingers a little just as you release the ball. This should produce a hook shot as the ball crashes into the pins. When you finish, your arm should be pointing up, as this is good form. Mainly if you finish in this form you will have a powerful swing and your revolutions will be high. Again, mastering these techniques will greatly improve your game.
All serious bowlers usually have two main balls that they use. These balls and grips have been custom fitted for the bowler specifically. The reason for two balls is that a heavy ball and a lighter ball have different uses. A heavy ball should be used on the first shot and the lighter ball for spares. Your strike ball (the heavier ball) should be used for the first shot in hopes that it will be a strike. To bowl a strike, start at the center dot. When you are in position, aim for the second arrow from the right side and rotate when you release the ball to create a hook shot right into the pins head on. _______________________________________________________ Bowling SecretsBowling Secrets: Hooking the bowling ball is the key to consistent strikes.
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The ARM Swing MovementThe Arm Swing
•The first movement in the arm swing is called the "push away". It pushes the ball away from the body to begin the swing of the ball • Once the push away is done, keep the arm straight to begin the pendulum swing, which will take the ball behind your body. • When the ball starts its backward movement it is called the backswing. • Once the backswing reaches its extent and the ball begins the forward movement it is called the swing. • In the final step of bowling the ball is released and your arm continues to move in the upward direction. This movement is called the follow through. For bowling straight the arm swing is easy. The hand maintains the same position throughout the swing For the hooked ball, you need to change the hand position in the following manner The thumb in the ball will change from the 12 o’clock position to the 9 o’clock position, just when you are about to release the ball This 90 degree rotation will help generate the curved angle delivery or the hook _______________________________________________________ Picking Up Bowling spare to increase you score...Pick up Bowling Spares to Increase Your Score
Picking up a bowling spare will help you score higher.The main secret to increasing your bowling score and raising your bowling average is to pick up spares. If you are a professional bowler your main goal is to bowl strikes. For those of us who are not pro or would like to be pro we must first master this part of the game. Many people tend to overlook this part of bowling and scoring, and focus more on strikes than picking up spares. Until you reach pro status you can really help your score greatly by picking up spares. First you must change the way you play the game slightly. How to leave a single pin spare You must aim and hit the head pin more regularly. Throwing the ball from the side of the lane with just a little curve to the ball will produce more strikes. Aiming for the middle with a big curve on the ball will leave a split. Less curve on a ball is easier to control than a big hard curve that crashes into the pins. Picking up a single pin spare Practice is the key when trying to pick up spares. You should throw a hook across the lane at the side pins. If you leave the head pin on most of your throws, you may want to buy a ball that is heavier just for picking up this type of spare. You can throw a heavier ball straighter at this pin. Picking up the harder spares The harder spares will become impossible to get in some cases and you just count on luck and skill level. Shooting across the lane with a straight ball at the 3-10 is usually the best bet. If you run in to a 7-10 split, just try to hit one pin and cross your fingers that the ball or pin hits the other pin. Your previous throw was probably to blame for leaving a split like this to begin with and you may want to work on that before your hard spares. Your approach Most serious or pro bowlers use a five step approach that gives the bowler a graceful and smooth beginning. A four step approach seems too jumpy and unorganized, but most beginners seem to find the four step easier. Your releaseIf you throw your ball too hard it can slide down the alley and not roll smoothly. Rolling the ball is very important to your game. If you have trouble with this you may want to adjust your ball weight or material it is made from. Practice makes perfect Some bowling alley owners or managers will give you a discount pass for practicing. Bowling in more than one league for fun and practice is a good way to sharpen all of your bowling skills. The only way you will improve any aspect of your game is to practice. If you are bowling and leaving 3 or more _______________________________________________________ The Faulty Armswing
The Faulty Armswing
There are four things, which can go wrong during the action of armswing • Squeezing the ball: This creates undue and unnecessary tension in the muscles of your wrist. It will impede free movement, reduce chances of a good release and affect the accuracy of the shot. • Failure to transfer the weight of the ball to the non-bowling hand: Naturally, the weight of the ball will take its toll of the muscles of your bowling arm as you• strive to keep it from falling. Once your muscles are tense, it is difficult to relax them soon enough for the armswing and release. • Bowling hand takes on the ball weight: The drop of the ball is the first foot of travel of the ball after the pushaway. If your bowling hand is in charge of all its weight, you will be retarding the swing of the ball, which should fall only due to the pull of gravity. • Interrupting the backswing: When a player does not allow the ball to reach its full extent of the backswing, he will interrupt the natural swing of the ball. Do not assume that the ball has to be "thrown" forward. Let gravity do it with a pendulum swing All these four faults, which hinder a player's efficiency, are caused by not adjusting the stance and release of ball in accordance with acceleration due to gravity. The same force that helps us stay on the ground can help you bowl well and consistently. So ... relax those forearm muscles and get ready to master the free arms wing. The principle of simple harmonic motion will do the rest. |