How Can I Get Good Bowling Form?

bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 4/21/2015; Updated: 2/27/2024

How can I get good bowling form, you ask? That is a question worth addressing.

If you are struggling with keeping balance when you bowl, then it is important to examine your overall form when you bowl before you can make any adjustments to your game in hopes of improving your balance.

Having good form and the balance that accompanies it help you become an accurate bowler.

Let’s face it, regardless of your bowling average or experience level, bowling in competition under pressure can cause hurried steps, and a forced swing and release.

If you build a game with good balance, your form will shape up.

Your objective should be to keep good balance when walking to the line and while releasing your bowling ball.

Good form entails good posture first and foremost during your approach and delivery motion.

Keeping your head and upper body as still as possible during your approach is another key to good balance.

Maintain a constant spine angle as in your stance position so your upper body remains as motionless as possible while walking and swinging your bowling ball.

If you do not force your swing and release, it is possible to hold your form at the foul line while deliver your bowling ball.

With good form, you will find it easy to keep a sharp eye on your spot on the lane.

With good form, it is a fairly easy process to release your ball along your intended delivery path.

Use a reasonable amount of knee flex that your body permits so you do not bounce up and down as you walk.

Set up with an athletic posture in your stance and then maintain this posture while walking to the line.



Hold your form until the ball contacts the pins, or at the very least, until your ball reaches your sighting target on the lane.

If you can hold your form in balance for only one second after releasing your ball, you will have good balance and see your spot on the lane and can watch your ball head to that mark.

Maintaining balance and holding your posture while walking to the line are the key components of good bowling form.