Post on 01-Apr-2015
Team CanadaTwo Handed Approach / Presentation
Beginning Stance
Similar to traditional or conventional: Feet staggered
Knee bend Ball placement (left/right)
Ball height Posture (slightly more forward)
Differences: Opposite hand placement is on the top half of
the ball slightly above the bowling fingers
Thumb can be in or out of the ball
Two Handed Approach
Start / Tempo
More aggressive than traditional counterparts.
Q. Why? Do you think?
A. Necessary to build momentum and overall ball speed
“There is Increased importance on lower body”
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Armswing
Flexibility restraints
“Pick up” the ball as it enters the backswing Enables opposite hand to rest on ball
Added muscle Forces a more compact swing
Opposite shoulder Tucks underneath chin Allows trunk of body to coil
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Posture
Biggest difference between the two styles
Traditional / Two Handed
Posture in approach: Shoulders follow ball Enables a higher backswing
Posture at release: Spine tilt parallel to floor
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Trail Leg
Elevation is acceptable
“Knee position is more important”
Between sliding knee and torso
Balances out release posture
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Wrist positions
Thumb in vs. thumb out
Strong wrist position is necessary
High rev rates are achieved
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Release
Thumb in vs. thumb out
Opposite hand does not help release
Separated from ball before bowling hand exits
Does not effect axis rotation or tilt
Two Handed Approach
Two Handed Approach
Two Handed Approach
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