Second Step

9 Let your arms fall freely, taking the ball into a swing like a pendulum (pendulum
swing)
9 The downward movement of the ball is by its own weight, not due to a musclepowered push of your arms.
9 Do not try to watch the movement of the ball; it will make you turn your head,
and you need to keep your body upright
9 To keep your shoulders squared
o Extend non-bowling balance arm out to the side for balance to a position
out and down and back, perpendicular to the plane of swing
o This arm should be even with the body and positioned like the wing of an
airplane
9 Try and maintain the ball approximately 6 to 8 inches behind the lowest plane of
downswing
9 It should be at the same speed as the downswing
9 The slide heel, should now come in contact with the approach
9 Simultaneously the ball should be at the lowest point of the backswing
9 Get ready to bend your swingside knee for the third step
Third Step or the Power Step
The third step is the most important step of the four step approach. In this step you will
have to simulate a sitting position to acquire a knee bend. This step precedes the slide.
In the second step you begin bending the knee; in the third step continue downward, to a
near sitting position
This step precedes the last slide step, and is very important to help you execute a flawless
delivery. This is the step which will achieve the momentum for the ball and enable your
hand delivers it with the right amount of force
This step also propels you into a position in which you will wait for the ball; in this way
you will successfully avoid a premature swing which releases the ball, further beyond the
slide step
In this step it is also essential for you to maintain a balanced stance, which will help you
avoid

Pulling the ball

Releasing the ball from a high position
Falling off the shot
Rearing up
- 21 2004, HowToBowlStrikes.com