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HOW TO COACH

BOWL PATROL AMBASSADOR AND CHAMPION BOWLER JASON BELMONTE HAS REVOLUTIONISED THE WAYTHE SPORT IS PLAYED BY BOWLING WITH TWO HANDS.

THERE’S NO ‘ONE WAY’ OF BOWLING WITH 2 HANDS, TRY A FEW DIFFERENT WAYS TO WORK OUT IS MOST COMFORTABLE.• Have a slight bend in the knees, counter balance by leaning slightly away from the ball • As you take your first step forward begin to reach your arms forward, keep elbows slightly bent• Let gravity do the downswing, both hands on the ball, your body moves forward passed the ball• Keep a deep bend, as you let go of the ball, let your spare arm stretch out to help with balance • Be sure to complete a strong follow-through

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TWO HANDED BOWLING

• More and more players are bowling with 2 hands, it’s particularly great for kids who might struggle delivering the ball with 1 hand• Lane Rangers should be able to teach both options and let the participant choose which feels right for them• There’s no ‘one way’ of bowling with 2 hands; just do what feels natural for you

HOLDING THE BALLDo not insert the thumb! Insert only two middle fingers resting index, thumb

and pinky flatly on either side. Use your other hand to take the weight and help balance the ball, carry the ball to the side at hip height.

SESSION 1 & 2: Balanced Stance Delivery; participants should still stand in ‘balanced stance’ (it’s okay to have the back foot/trail leg crossed a little bit behind). Still do the swing and follow through.

SESSION 3: One Step Delivery; take a step back from the foul line, hold the ball in your dominant hand, use your supporting hand to steady the front of the ball. Feet together, swing the ball forward from your hip, like a Spider-Man release aiming the arm towards the head pin. Swing the ball back alongside your body to about hip height, at this point and as the ball starts to swing forward again, step one step forward with the opposite leg into the delivery to release the ball.

SESSION 5: Four Step Delivery; when bowling with two hands, let them take as many steps as they like. Collect the ball from the ball return and deliver as feels ‘right’ for them. Their cadence (timing of the steps) will develop naturally over time.

HERE’S HOW TO INCLUDE IT IN YOUR BOWL PATROL PROGRAM SESSIONS:

LOG IN TO THE LANE RANGER PORTAL TO WATCH BELMO’S VIDEO ON 2-HANDED BOWLING

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OURAMBASSADOR

I was born on the 29th of July 1983 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia and still live there today. My parents built and opened the Orange Tenpin Bowl when I was just a few weeks old and I rolled my first ball when I was 18 months old. That’s the reason I bowl with #2hands, because I was too little in the beginning to use a traditional style.

I won my first tournament when I was 4. It’s surreal to think after that day, my career would take me all over the world. Since joining the pro tour and being named the rookie of the year in the 2008/09 season, I have always been determined to better myself as a player each year.

I have been so fortunate to have won titles on 5 continents as both an amateur and professional. The 3 most valuable trophies to me are my first regular tour trophy, my first major trophy and the World Cup. Bowling has taken me all over the world, seen things some only ever read about and met the most amazing people.

Bowl Patrol is a great way to learn to bowl, it’s unique in its approach – like me!

My children have tried it and we offer it at the Bowl in Orange.

Bowling #2hands isn’t for everyone, but it’s definitely worth a try.

Bowl Patrol Ambassador and World Champion Bowler Jason Belmonte

INTRODUCTION

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