Bowling Weight Control

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 2/11/16; Updated: 5/10/2024

Bowling weight control is not referencing health matters or food diets but rather body balance when delivering your bowling ball.

If you are concerned about your balance at the foul line when making your release motion, a couple of simple tips can help your shotmaking?

Falling off of your shot is generally the culprit of bad balance when sliding and releasing your bowling ball.

Losing balance while sliding into the foul line and having to step across your body with your trail leg to keep from falling is not a recipe for success.

Here are some easy fixes to select from:

*Improve your slide step direction. Slide under your chin (the center of your body) for good balance and to establish a stable platform when delivering your bowling ball.

*Creating maximum leverage and release accuracy is developed by having your forward swing moving very close to your body with your bowling ball narrowly missing your sliding ankle as the ball passes your sliding step.



*Avoid walking stiff-legged with no knee flex during your approach.

*Avoid any sudden upper body thrusting movement as you enter your slide step.

*Allow your trailing leg to sweep smoothly to the opposite side of your body with your shoe remaining in contact with the floor. This technique provides counter support for your body weight as you slide into the foul line.

These simple fixes will help you improve your balance and stop falling off your shot.