Description :
Bowling Release is the transition stage BETWEEN Back Foot Landing and the follow through.
The Bowling hand is straight and tall in line with the front foot delivery stride pointing towards the target and the ball is release at the tallest point and the follow through is in line with the bowling line.
Coaching Points
1. Make use of Elastic Bands for resistance
2. The resistance enhances the muscle memory and strengthen muscles
3.Moving forward from a higher object assist in creating forward momentum
4. Simulate front arm movement through a elastic band or throwing a ball
5. complete the movement by adding a ball or a heavier ball in the front hand to make the drill more specific
6. ADD cones for the follow through to be in a straight line after delivery.
7. Used uneven surface to drive up and over the front leg
8. Make use of a vertical line pole to keep the head in line with the vertical pole
9. Use hurdles to improve back leg drives and maintain a straight follow through
10. Use all hurdles, cones, uneven surface and combination of all for advance players.
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