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inbumsuh
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Proper swing

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Hello!

This is my first post here. In fact, this is my first post about bowling ever. I need some help regarding my swing. In my back swing I tend to go too much behind my back, and at my down swing my arm is too far from my body which cause problems with my release. I try to have a relaxed muscle free swing but when I do, the problem arises. When I try to straighten my swing it feels awkward and I have to use my muscles more and the shot is a total failure, but on camera the latter swing looks better. (I hope you understand my writing, english is not my primary language.)
I am a beginner and I try different type of styles to see what fits me. Maybe I should do this straighter swing and then try to have my arm so close to my body as possible on the down swing, like a figure eight. I almost never bowl outside of the lane, more likely to the inside with a hook.

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Re: Proper swing

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Hi there. By the way, please consider adding your first name to your signature.
Welcome to the forum.

For most human beings, good footwork facilitates a good arm swing.
Ball position in the stance, ball placement into the swing will help or hinder you.
Post a video of yourself using Jim's guidelines at
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... e_Coaching" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A video will eliminate guesswork and identify areas of concern and possible remedies.
Seeing the whole picture is a big help
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_men_and_an_elephant" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I say most, because there are always exceptions. But having good foot work is not a bad thing.
This post by Jim Merrell has a graphic on a five step, you can adapt this to a four step if that is what you do.
Rear view bench marks of a bowlers approach involve the placement of the steps.
Mark Baker uses the term "foot works and swing are intricately related".

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5639&p=44966&hilit=kentucky#p44966" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Be sure to check out the forum wiki. look for the wiki button at the top right hand side of the forum window.

Somem references from the wiki

Note that no bowler can out bowl a bad grip and no coach can out coach a bad grip.
http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... p_Pressure" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... im_Merrell" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index. ... on_Johnson" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Proper swing

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Richard,
I think you will find this video helpful.
Be sure to comment and also thank the person that created this.
Take care.

[youtube]https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=DvfNuoIQcIk[/youtube]
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