How Can I Stop Losing Balance When Delivering My Ball?

bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 4/4/2015; Updated: 3/5/2024

If you are losing balance at the moment you release your ball, there are several reasons why this happens. One or more of these reasons may apply to your game.

Let’s fire out a few tips without explanations before offering ideas to help.

Once you read these tips, pick one or more you think might help your game and then go out and practice.

Here are some probable causes you should consider if you are suffering from a loss of balance at the foul line and when you deliver your bowling ball:

*Your sliding step may be sliding away from the center of your body and you are losing support when trying to make a precise shot.

*You may simply be trying to deliver your ball with too much speed.

*You may be losing your posture, your spine angle, and raising your head while letting the ball go off of your hand.

*You might be forcing your forward swing by trying to apply more power to your shot.

*Your steps may be too fast for your swing pace.

*You may be overly tense trying to make critical shots.
If any of these possible causes relates to your game, then try the following:

*During competition, the first thing to try is to back off your power and try not to force your swing to generate speed or revs.

*Steady your head and shoulders while releasing the ball by maintaining your athletic posture pre-set in your stance position before walking to the line.

*Slide toward the center of your body so your sliding step supports your body weight when releasing your ball.



*Reduce muscle tension in your entire body before walking to the line by exhaling and hold just a bit of wind in your lungs until your ball is gone from your hand.

*Keep a sharp eye on your spot on the lane and follow through in the direction you need to deliver your ball on your intended ball path.

There are numerous reasons why you can be losing balance when delivering your ball. These tips can help steer you toward a cure.

Work on your game in practice so you can trust your technique in competition.