Technique LIFESTYLE AND BOWLING TECHNIQUES TO MAKE YOU A BETTER BOWLER /// WINTER 2010-11 Slideways


YOUR SLIDE at the end of your throw is something many bowl- ers don’t consider much, but it has a lot more to do with how you perform than you may real- ize. If you want to achieve that perfect form and balance with every throw, you’ll definitely want to pay more attention to your slide foot. Here are some tips to keep in mind when practicing:


Check Your Momentum: Are you moving cleanly into your slide and shifting your weight into your slide leg as you come down with the ball? Focus on that a few times in practice to see how much you are truly slid- ing and how much slide actually helps you with your throw. Clean Shoes: You’ll want to make sure the slide pad on your shoes is completely clean, mean- ing no dirt, liquid or especially sticky stuff like gum or dried soda pop. Purchase a pair of bowling shoe covers to slip on when you have to leave the bowl- ing area and go somewhere else like the bar area or the restroom. That will help keep them clean. Check Slide Pad: Still not slid- ing exactly right? Spend some time brushing your slide pad to get any microscopic dirt or other substance off. Also, be sure to check your slide pad regu- larly for wear. It may be time to change the pad. On the Approach: Beware of any foreign substances on the approach that you could step in and ruin your slide. Some approaches are just a little sticky, especially synthetic approaches.


ELECTRIC SLIDE: Top bowlers like Team USA and PBA star Rhino Page always have a smooth slide near the end of their deliver- ies. It not only helps with balance and aim, it provides extra momentum in sending the ball down the lane.


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