Good Bowling Form In Competition

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 6/1/16; Updated: 3/20/2022

Try to retain good bowling form in competition. When bowling where scores matter, it is human nature to want to press the action and try as hard as possible to bowl your best, to win.

It is possible to try too hard and not attain the level of performance you seek just as it is possible to not try hard enough to bowl well and fall short in performance.

The proven and time-tested methods of bowling well in competition all begin with having good balance and by holding your form when releasing your ball.

Using your natural walking pace and swing tempo regardless of how nervous you may feel or how bored you become will help you retain balance and hold your posture and form as you slide and release your bowling ball.

Avoid rushing your steps and swing in anticipation of making an important shot.

Train yourself to trust your game, to trust your swing, and stay under control by maintaining your balance and good form throughout your approach and delivery.

Strive to retain an athletic posture when making critical shots.

Wait on your swing.

Avoid rushing your delivery by forcing your swing.

It is also very important to keep your head steady with your eyes focused keenly on your target.

Get into a habit of holding your form for a second or two when your bowling ball exits your hand and travels toward your sight target.

Reduce wasted body motion



A proven practice drill is to hold your form and remain motionless at the foul line after releasing your ball until it contacts the pins.

If you are able to do this for several consecutive deliveries without losing balance, then it will become quite easy to retain good bowling form in competition.

Improve your chances of winning by building a well balanced approach and an establish tempo with your steps and swing.