Armswing = accuracy!!!

Keeping the arm on line and developing a consistent armswing are the two keys to accuracy.

Notice the emphasis placed on consistency. Developing consistency in your bowling game is the first requirement to becoming a truly great bowler.

Consistency is more important in the armswing than in any other area of bowling. Where you line up in the stance will vary. How you hold the bowling ball will vary. BUT your armswing should never vary.

An inaccurate arm swing is often caused by pushing the bowling ball to the right or left during the first step. Push the ball out straight and down toward the right foot during the first step and your armswing will get off to a good, straight start.

Also remember that improper timing can throw your armswing off.

• If your armswing is faster than your feet, the ball will go in. This is because your arm reaches the release point before your feet, closing your shoulders in relation the lane. 

• If your armswing is slower than your feet, the ball will go out. This is because your feet reach the release point before your arm, opening your shoulders in relation to the lane.

Make sure your foot and arm move together during the first step. Also experiment with raising or lowering the ball in the stance to correct timing problems.