Great video! Very helpful and informative! I can't wait to get back on the lanes and put this to practice. Thank you for posting these videos for everyone!
There is a lot with the footwork. To help get them open hips and help with the am swing. Stepping and moving hips and upper body etc. Of that makes sense. Like dropping the ball or pushing the ball into the swing your feet and body have do the right things. Thats what I'm understanding all the sudden. Wondering why I can't seem to be open and tend to roll my ball left, closed my footwork and upper body are working against each other
Agreed - this is great info. I typically play down and in, and I started noticing that after I got warmed up, I would gradually throw the ball out to the right more and my ball speed would creep up. It never dawned on me that I was bowling with my off arm out to the side at first and opened up my shoulders more as the game went on. Last night in league I made a conscious effort to keep my off arm to the side the whole night and not let my shoulders open, and my shot consistency increased dramatically.
I see two main releases in everyday bowling - 1) body bent far forward (like Steven) and 2) the ball is released a foot above the lane and lands with a thud. Would absolutely proper form mean an upright body where you bend your leg almost to a 90 degree angle to release the ball smoothly onto the lane as Shannon does? Are so many bending over or thudding the ball because they're too weak or too lazy to bend their leg to bring the body and ball down for a smooth release onto the lane?
I’ve been bowling for a little while now, and have a few things down. But I do not have my own ball, I ordered one and was wondering if the new ball would give me better scores, Thanks.
So is the foot plant becoming more excepted? I usta slide but got tired of sticking approaches and went to a plant. I just had to shorten up my approach and speed up my feet but that was about it.
my foot doesn't slide as much anymore but my toes twist to the left (lefty) after i release it. I wish I could fix it...i over extend my trail leg and can't relax it enough like Shannon does. Maybe it's a core weakness.
I am a power player and i got away from the swim and i started pulling the hell out of the ball anytime i moved deep and i was getting so frustrated. Thanks for the video. Now for a question. If you are a power player playing up the boards should i try to swim less?
Hi,Based off the scenario of a power player with a lot of opposite shoulder motion, YES, it would be beneficial for have less motion playing straighter up the lane. As a general rule you should look to have a “quite” shoulder rotation regardless of where you’re playing so we would recommend working to quiet the shoulder overall.Thanks for continuing with the Bowling Academy,Stephen Padilla
So weird seeing these newer bowlers coming up that don't even utilize a proper slide. The guy in this video basically just planting that left leg and it's hard for me to watch. I've always been a fan of using more finesse when it comes to my approach/release and even having a long smooth slide. Something that was the norm for the longest time but in the last 10-15 years I'm seeing so many different new styles of bowlers.
I bowl at St. Clair, too. I'm in the Friday Nite Early Birds...the first time I've ever been in a prize-money league. The first 1/2 of the season the team I'm on ended up in 6th place but this half we're in 1st with like 6 wks to go. I need some more lessons though - took a handful a few months ago but I only work part time so finances come into the picture. Too inconsistent. I've bowled (officially) from about 30 under average to 99 above (265 - lifetime best)
The first 2:15 of this has no meaning to me. The camera work, slow-mo, reverse, is excellent. It would have been helpful to freeze frame, then use arrows to indicate exactly what is being discussed. I can only guess as to what "shoulder rotation" actually means. I'll watch this a few more time, with the volume off .
Wrapping around the body is a symptom of a larger issue. Shoulder rotation should happen regardless if your male or female. "fixing" the shoulders closed is fighting the ball and puts a lot of pressure on the shoulders. Liz Johnson rotates as well. You don't need a lot, but the shoulders should move some. Look at a modern woman bowler like Diana Zavjalova and you'll see a woman bowler that is exceptional with shoulder rotation whom can generate power. Putting all woman in the roll of Norm Duke is a disservice.
Hi, The two-handed bowler shoulder rotation is slightly different in that as the opposite hand stays in contact with the ball throughout the swing the shoulders rotate to follow the back swing then as the ball comes forward the shoulders rotate to complete the ball path. There are several videos in the Bowling Academy that address the two handed approach, including the arm swing. A short list of titles is below. -Training the Two-Handed Bowling Approach | USBC Bowling (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/training-the-two-handed-bowling-approach-008607/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggEMAA&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw0tOcy8mz55dQN2b6xJFgw_) -Two Handed Bowling - Spare Bowling (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/two-handed-bowling-spare-bowling-008610/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggGMAE&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw1iCVPgHdo6PwSP0TIozTUs) -Two-Handed Bowling Tips | USBC Bowling Academy Video (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/two-handed-bowling-tips-006857/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggJMAI&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw1DsfZ2VlJ6OrVj3Kl_nHhu) -Two-Handed Bowling: Adjusting for Oil Pattern Length (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/two-handed-bowling-adjusting-for-oil-pattern-length-008613/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggLMAM&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw3grIozDe9IvCuJ1xS5c_7g) Having a certified coach evaluate your game can offer correct solutions to your specific needs. The find a Coach feature of bowl.com can be accessed here: webservices.bowl.com/USBCFindA/Home/Coach Thanks for continuing with the Bowling Academy. Stephen Padilla
+jack17393506 it will never be legal again. They are making a limited edition jackal available to all previous jackal owners. Overseas jackals are still legal and can be used over here, they were most likely just throwing the jackal for fun or demonstration purposes
You very rarely see a woman bowling from the opposite side they hit the pocket on because that takes more revs to come back after going across the oil. It's "easier" to bowl down the side because you don't have to use as much English, just gotta have the speed to get it down the lane before hooking (and if you don't put anything on it, that's only like 13mph usually)
Great video! Very helpful and informative! I can't wait to get back on the lanes and put this to practice. Thank you for posting these videos for everyone!
One of the best explanations to date. This is a big problem of mine
Reviewed this again today. Like it! Now I am going to try that same approach as Shannon including the ball drop on 3rd step. I have late timing now.
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There is a lot with the footwork. To help get them open hips and help with the am swing. Stepping and moving hips and upper body etc. Of that makes sense. Like dropping the ball or pushing the ball into the swing your feet and body have do the right things. Thats what I'm understanding all the sudden. Wondering why I can't seem to be open and tend to roll my ball left, closed my footwork and upper body are working against each other
This is very helpful. As a right handed bowler I’ve never thought about what my left arm was doing.
I've been bowling since I was 6... I'm 31... And I'm sitting here thinking about what my left arm does. 😮😮😮
Agreed - this is great info. I typically play down and in, and I started noticing that after I got warmed up, I would gradually throw the ball out to the right more and my ball speed would creep up. It never dawned on me that I was bowling with my off arm out to the side at first and opened up my shoulders more as the game went on. Last night in league I made a conscious effort to keep my off arm to the side the whole night and not let my shoulders open, and my shot consistency increased dramatically.
Wow everything about Shannon to style to looks to release is hot!
I see two main releases in everyday bowling - 1) body bent far forward (like Steven) and 2) the ball is released a foot above the lane and lands with a thud. Would absolutely proper form mean an upright body where you bend your leg almost to a 90 degree angle to release the ball smoothly onto the lane as Shannon does? Are so many bending over or thudding the ball because they're too weak or too lazy to bend their leg to bring the body and ball down for a smooth release onto the lane?
I’ve been bowling for a little while now, and have a few things down. But I do not have my own ball, I ordered one and was wondering if the new ball would give me better scores, Thanks.
So is the foot plant becoming more excepted? I usta slide but got tired of sticking approaches and went to a plant. I just had to shorten up my approach and speed up my feet but that was about it.
TPV Productions I do the same
Look up Jess stayrook
my foot doesn't slide as much anymore but my toes twist to the left (lefty) after i release it. I wish I could fix it...i over extend my trail leg and can't relax it enough like Shannon does. Maybe it's a core weakness.
And then unfortunately depending on how powerful of a ball you throw the less amount of time it will take before your knee is toast
I'm going to try opening up more. Years ago I bowled like he does but I would hook gutter to gutter. So I'll find my happy spot between the two.
how do i hit my target more constantly
I am a power player and i got away from the swim and i started pulling the hell out of the ball anytime i moved deep and i was getting so frustrated. Thanks for the video. Now for a question. If you are a power player playing up the boards should i try to swim less?
Hi,Based off the scenario of a power player with a lot of
opposite shoulder motion, YES, it would be beneficial for have less
motion playing straighter up the lane. As a general rule you should look to have a “quite”
shoulder rotation regardless of where you’re playing so we would
recommend working to quiet the shoulder overall.Thanks for continuing with the Bowling Academy,Stephen Padilla
I see Shannon is the newly Belted National Bowling Academy Champion . Can you tell us when she will be defending her belt? @ 0:19
The kid in the background at the end, I bowl with that style 😊
hahaah made my day :D
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double handed player..lol
So weird seeing these newer bowlers coming up that don't even utilize a proper slide.
The guy in this video basically just planting that left leg and it's hard for me to watch.
I've always been a fan of using more finesse when it comes to my approach/release
and even having a long smooth slide. Something that was the norm for the longest
time but in the last 10-15 years I'm seeing so many different new styles of bowlers.
I bowl there every week. I was shocked when i saw this video!
St Clair bowl is awesome. I went there for an ofallon tournament. Really nice lanes.
I bowl at St. Clair, too. I'm in the Friday Nite Early Birds...the first time I've ever been in a prize-money league. The first 1/2 of the season the team I'm on ended up in 6th place but this half we're in 1st with like 6 wks to go. I need some more lessons though - took a handful a few months ago but I only work part time so finances come into the picture. Too inconsistent. I've bowled (officially) from about 30 under average to 99 above (265 - lifetime best)
Should the shoulder rotation change based on how much the lanes are hooking and the need to get the ball to the right
eddie smith yup.. the more angle you play the more rotation you need
The first 2:15 of this has no meaning to me. The camera work, slow-mo, reverse, is excellent. It would have been helpful to freeze frame, then use arrows to indicate exactly what is being discussed. I can only guess as to what "shoulder rotation" actually means. I'll watch this a few more time, with the volume off .
I had no idea Mckendree was associated with this channel! I used to go there all the time back in the college days!
fantastico. Thanks.
Wrapping around the body is a symptom of a larger issue. Shoulder rotation should happen regardless if your male or female. "fixing" the shoulders closed is fighting the ball and puts a lot of pressure on the shoulders. Liz Johnson rotates as well. You don't need a lot, but the shoulders should move some. Look at a modern woman bowler like Diana Zavjalova and you'll see a woman bowler that is exceptional with shoulder rotation whom can generate power. Putting all woman in the roll of Norm Duke is a disservice.
When this first began I thought, Wow, Shannon has been watching too much WWF, look at that gaudy belt buckle! hehehe!
Should I have that same rotation as the guy if I'm a 2 hand bowler??
Paulie29 yes
Hi,
The two-handed bowler shoulder rotation is slightly
different in that as the opposite hand stays in contact with the ball
throughout the swing the shoulders rotate to follow the back swing then
as the ball comes forward the shoulders rotate to complete the ball
path.
There are several videos in the Bowling Academy that
address the two handed approach, including the arm swing. A short list
of titles is below.
-Training the Two-Handed Bowling Approach | USBC Bowling (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/training-the-two-handed-bowling-approach-008607/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggEMAA&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw0tOcy8mz55dQN2b6xJFgw_)
-Two Handed Bowling - Spare Bowling (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/two-handed-bowling-spare-bowling-008610/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggGMAE&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw1iCVPgHdo6PwSP0TIozTUs)
-Two-Handed Bowling Tips | USBC Bowling Academy Video (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/two-handed-bowling-tips-006857/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggJMAI&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw1DsfZ2VlJ6OrVj3Kl_nHhu)
-Two-Handed Bowling: Adjusting for Oil Pattern Length (www.google.com/url?q=www.usbcbowlingacademy.com/video/two-handed-bowling-adjusting-for-oil-pattern-length-008613/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwi-poTxge3XAhXEOCYKHWiwAyUQFggLMAM&client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9803348624097437:9753022016&usg=AOvVaw3grIozDe9IvCuJ1xS5c_7g)
Having a certified coach evaluate your game can offer
correct solutions to your specific needs. The find a Coach feature of
bowl.com can be accessed here: webservices.bowl.com/USBCFindA/Home/Coach
Thanks for continuing with the Bowling Academy.
Stephen Padilla
Paulie29 you shouldn't be a two handed bowler lol
3:13 crouching dragon
What if you in the middle of these
Is he using a 7 step delivery?
lol
Jrbr 549 If it works for him who cares...
I've just never seen it.
Jrbr 549 I usually do 6 or 7...If you stand on the back set of dots it is hard to do a 4 or 5 step.
how can this help a wheelchair bowler?
Shannon and her husband are really cool people 😃
St Clair bowl I bowl leagues there
Shannon
ok but what about when TJ goes straight up?? He really will be more like Liz no??
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Yea well she also starts her push away on step 3 of her 5 ( which would be step 2 on a 4 step), not recommended nor it conventional
I got to get a noodle like that.
I spy the forbidden Jackal lol
I think they made it legal a few weeks ago
+jack17393506 it will never be legal again. They are making a limited edition jackal available to all previous jackal owners. Overseas jackals are still legal and can be used over here, they were most likely just throwing the jackal for fun or demonstration purposes
Jackals are illegal here in Spain
LargestBowlingNut why are they illegal?
Need a noodle to dictate
first
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why is it if someone bowls more straight up and in they're bowling like a woman?
You very rarely see a woman bowling from the opposite side they hit the pocket on because that takes more revs to come back after going across the oil. It's "easier" to bowl down the side because you don't have to use as much English, just gotta have the speed to get it down the lane before hooking (and if you don't put anything on it, that's only like 13mph usually)
M3rcury's Laboratory its not man
Kelly Kulick does
Ah, the famous "English", we bowlers do often refer to spin/revs on the ball as "English".
Go BearCats!