28. "RE: what does bowling coaching entail?" In response to In response to 14
>i've bowled a lot of my life (6-13 then 22-now 25) but i've >essentially retaught myself how to bowl the last 8 months with >a hook and once i warm up 180 is about my low end with around >240 being my top end. > >im sure my form and fundamentals are not the correct way as >the league bowlers are always trying to give me tips about >using the arrows and the angles and stuff (i do appreciate the >effort) until they see that i've beaten them. > >i mainly trust my eyes and then my arm to get it where i need >it to go. > >edit: i ask because other people have asked me to coach their >kids and i feel like i wouldn't have a good/proper idea of >what to teach them.
Basics...like many sports, a free swing instead of muscling the ball... timing and footwork...reading ball reactions (especially for those that hook the ball)..."proper" hand release points (trying to encourage stronger releases - staying behind the ball instead of coming around it)....learning how to make adjustments with your feet more than changing your armswing or hand positions (though those can be used too, but to start, better to solidify the hand/arm than to add more variables than necessary).
I strongly recommend targeting with the arrows as opposed to the pins for one simple reason...it's easier to hit a target 15 feet away than it is to hit one 60 feet away. Once you trust your release and armswing, creating higher scores is easier with a closer target.
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