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Thursday, August 20, 2009

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Which Type of Bowling Game Matches the Player's Style

Bowling has one objective and that is to knock down pins for victory, but this game has different types as well. In delivering a ball, bowlers have developed ways to properly toss it for effective strikes down the lane. Beginners mistakenly toss the ball in a straight line thinking that this is the best way to make a strike and little do they know that it is very ineffective. The most effective styles now used in tournaments are the popular spinner, cranker, and stoker games.



The spinner style of bowling game is widely used by players all over the world. To fight difficult conditions, the ball is swung a little later than common swings before tossing. This release is known by a very creative name, the "UFO" also known as the "helicopter”. The release is done when using a light bowling ball, preferably the 10 - 12 lb. ball, because a heavy ball is difficult to maneuver. The player moves his wrist in a rotating motion during the toss, which causes the ball to spin. What makes this game very competitive is its power to make the ball tilt as the ball hits the head pin and produces a train reaction that knocks the other pins.

Another bowling style is the cranker. It needs a great amount of muscle strength and physical power to release the ball. The player uses the shoulder muscle with the wrist cupped and the elbow bent to keep the ball under control. The slide of the player must stop just before the foul line to maximize the release power while standing straight and using a full shoulder backswing. The bowler will need enough space to throw the ball so that it creates a screeching sound while approaching the pins.

Last but not least is the classic Stoker style which has both flare and grace. Unlike the cranker style where the player tosses the ball with open shoulders, this bowler maintains closed shoulders, pointing the whole body at the head pin. The slide is in sync with the ball's approach to the target. This provides a good target and creates a more harmonious reaction from the ball. An oily lane contributes to the flare of the ball as it reaches the target. Instead of exerting force from the muscle, the bowler lets the ball do the job by depending on the swing.

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