Bowling Questions
1)
Explain how over exaggeration can help overcome old muscle memory?
Explain how what you think and do are often two different things according to the author?
In practicing, explain why it is important to take one thing at a time.
2)
Where does the key to developing consistency and accuracy lie? Explain
What type of grip pressure should be applied throughout the swing?
What is the purpose of bowler’s tape?
List and explain each of the three aspects to ball fit.
Explain how ball fit change with age.
3)
What are the two factors that must be considered when determining where to stand?
How do you establish your stance?
What is one of the most important keys to creating a consistent approach and delivery?
According to the author, what is a simple test to see whether you’re relaxed in the stance?
4)
Explain each step of the four-step approach.
What step is the key step in the five-step approach?
Where should the ball be positioned when you enter the slide?
What is the heartbeat of the approach?
5)
Explain how you should walk to the foul line?
Why are the soles leather and the heels generally rubber in bowling performance shoes?
In making change, how can you learn to walk naturally?
What is meant by the drift? How can you correct it?
Explain the two-part drill to learn the slide on the last step?
6)
Explain the push-away.
How is the pendulum effect created?
What is the position of your arm with the follow-through?
What are some keys in developing a straight arm swing?
How high should your backswing be?
How is arm swing and ball speed related?
7)
How can you establish a strong, leveraged body position at the finish?
List the three ways that trail leg functions. Explain each.
What statement was given regarding proper timing at the finish?
What is the cause of lack of balance with the arm swing and balance? How can you work on your balance?
8)
When you roll a straight ball vs a hook, what is the difference in your target?
What is the key to raising your score so that you leave spares you can get?
What are the two basic components to the hook release?
Explain the side roll.
What are three suggestions when making changes to correct turning the ball too much?