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

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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

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