This tip helped me immensely. I dabbled in 200+ games before this tip, but since viewing this, I had 3 200+ games two weeks ago, and 4 200+ games out of 4 Thursday night. Just let the ball swing and don't try to yam on it: fantastic tip! Thanks Coach Mike!

Crazy I just came across this. Been struggling with pulling down. Made some back swing changes and have been struggling with pushing the ball right. Real sized after watching this that that’s what I’m doing is trying to force it down instead of smooth. Thanks for the less is more tip. Made a difference right away!

I went to the Dick Ritger bowling camp around 10 years ago. They had us do all these drills. It really freed up my arm swing and release. Great videos, these are really helpful.

I desperately need to learn from this coach I’ve bowled my whole life multiple perfect games and 800 series but over the last couple years I’ve tried pushing into more pro tournaments and PBA qualifiers and learned how bad my accuracy really is. I am fast and have arm swing issues similar to this and it’s created knee pains over the years. I just turned 40 I really want to make one last big push over the next 5 years and have more success.

Nice drills, could see a clear difference.

Great tip keep them coming! I did this drill in my backyard with an old ball.

Mike Shady is the best !

Bowling is such a good sport for keeping one's ego in check.

Oh my gosh that’s what my coach Fallgren has been drilling in my head

Thanks Mike and Mike. Great lesson that I am going to incorporate into my game.

This is helpful once the alleys reopen I'll practice

Great tip on swing drill Coach Shady and Mike!!! Love the content Thank You #insidebowling 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼

Thanks for the tip. I've struggled with this for a while. It'll definitely help (once the bowling centers here actually re-open lol).

Guilty as charged….thanks for great tip!

Love it!! Keep them coming guys!!

One of the biggest issues I try to address with my students. These drills will be very helpful! I also incorporate two of your points into the pre-shot routine, I call it my mantra. Relax grip, swing loose. Thanks and keep 'em coming!

Thank you for this video. I'm thinking these drills will help me a lot. I'm just getting back into bowling. And I'm having trouble with not pulling the ball to the inside of my mark. My ball speed may also be a little fast, sometimes upwards of 20MPH. However, I'm 6'1" and rolling a 15 pound ball.

I think these tips are great, however I would like to know if they also apply to senior bowlers. I am 81 years old and because of knee problems, reduced backswing, etc. I was wondering if these drills would work for me or are there other drills that would help us "old folks"?

So guilty..lol...I will work on this everyday. Thanks coach.

Would these practice drills be good for 2 handed bowlers or do you have a different video because I need help keeping my elbow in towards my body.

GREAT STUFF MIKE.!!! mo please. also these drills may help know whether you have a good fit or great fit...

Great tips . . . thanks. Most average bowlers are doing the wrong and opposite approach.

thank you coach mike

excellent video thanks !

Good drills. I will try these. My problem is muscling the ball.

Thanks I like tips helps me so long as I don’t think too much. Less is more!!! I will keep learning. I’m 66 bowling better now than I was young. Thanks again.

Thanks!

Where does the extra speed (besides the weight of the ball) come from? Is it all at the release? Really like your videos!

had a question on this. If we do a free swing , doesn't the wrist break back and now we don't have the hand under the ball while the ball is moving back to the apex ? Or should we still have some tension in our wrist?

That tip help the I bowl 176 average is 123👍

Any tips for getting the ball out farther onto the lane?

I have issues with my arm swing and it has to do with bad habits from long ago. I tend to drop my hand and turn my arm or forearm counter-clockwise at or near the beginning of the swing. Likely at or near the top of the swing my thumb is pointing 180 degrees from where it should be. Magically I turn my arm to get my hand close to the proper position as I get it back down towards my ankle; however, it's pretty much impossible to repeat shots this way. My backswing can get a bit too high at times. I can avoid these issues if I do a foul line drill and just roll the ball at the line. I can do a good one step drill as well without turning my arm / hand inward. Any suggestions to help me get my track higher and hand behind the ball throughout the swing rather than all this extra gymnastics I go through? Thanks...

This is something Im in need of. I’m trying to get back into bowling after 10+ years. Due to knee and back pain, I’m unable to generate any sort of momentum or bend to roll the ball. Haven’t been able to find an approach that’s comfortable yet effective.

i also have issues trying for strikes but always ends in gutters or spares

With the free swing drill, the ball at the apex gets to about the lower back. In the "after" shot at the end of the video, the ball gets to shoulder height at the apex. How do you get this higher back swing without muscling the ball?

Awesome

Started bowling about a year ago and still trying to find that "groove". Do you have any videos on the front foot slide? I cannot get/feel it, I try but always end up just stepping and stopping.

What about Marshall Kent?

great drill what hes doing is my same problem

This is SUCH a struggle for me. If I let my arm fall using gravity, then I drop the ball with NOTHING on it. When I try to keep my hand/wrist firm on the release, I throw it faster. I can't seem to disconnect my wrist position from my arm speed... :-(

guess i will have to try this, not as a drill, but more as how i bowl since i bowl from a wheelchair

Hi I have a question how do I get the ball closer to my leg at release rather than trying to over reach. Thank you steve from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

Great tips. Could y’all do a video for two handers?

Am I supposed to let the ball swing freely in my normal swing? I understand not to muscle it down through the release, but can I lift it higher in my back swing, let it fall free, and then push a bit through my release?

Thanks for the great tips, Coach ! Nailed me to a tee with the untoward effects the result. One question tho- in a non-muscled swing, how is the apex higher than the start of the ball swing beyond the forward body lean ? Thank you

I'm an 87 year old KWV who loves bowling and have been going now for about 6 months. I'm good with my normal 10 lb ball when it comes to a stright throw. I recently purchased a reactive ball that I need some instruction for. I need to walk up to the line of departure so I can't use natural form. Right, suggestions on how to throw the ball for strikes. I.E., I believe it's all I need the release. Are there any on line tips for my type of bowling, notibably how much twist at the release?

I'm a disabled vet and besides a bad slide knee, and bad back, my right elbow was shattered about 10 years ago. I started bowling again in the fall of 17/18 on a fun wed night league. I used to be a 195 bowler before and thought I would drop way off but to my surprise I averaged 176 my fist two year back. Last year though at the same house my avg hit the tank and I barely got it back up to 168 when covid-19 stopped the league year. With this info what would be the best drill or drills for me because I just couldn't repeat my shot and my window to hit on the lane shrunk to only about 3 boards because of the new oil pattern and type he used. Very oily conditions. Almost if not tournament conditions. I'll be getting a new ball this summer after a pro shop watched me bowl and suggested the highest hooking if the brand ball I prefer. Do I shoot that new ball as I have the two previous years with my same technique which is slow and not a ton of rev rate? Sorry for the length of the question but I've seen a few of your videos now and it's all with healthy younger bowlers. Your thoughts if you get a minute on a particular video or a drill or two I should try to get a snappier hook so as not to leave a lot of 10 pins and 4 pins on good 1-3 pocket hits. Thanks!

When i feel tension, i always pull the Ball. I pull it up and then down. It absolutely kills my timing and Release

You want a good arms wing? Imitate Dave Davis, PBA Bowler in the seventies

how many reps?

Less is more is exactly correct .... In all cases.. even in ur game.

These tips are always a bit biased. EJ Tackett is just as fast with his feet and swing if not faster than this example was in the video. I also didn't think anything was wrong when this guy took his first shot. They could've used a better example in my opinion when it comes to a bowler that tries to "muscle it" down the lane.

Bowling coach: i want to see a lack of effort All other coaches: wait what (loved this video btw)

Hey what if you bowl with two fingers?

Less is more , if i bowl 131 after a 221 , then less is more . Thanks?

Its easy if the upswing has a low height. But when the swing is high comes the problem ..

How do you practice this being two handed bowler?

Those alley shoes are really trash. My slide was all messed up. I have numerous problems. At the end of my delivery I nearly fall down, Idk why this is happening? I have to bend my legs more then I've done in a very long time. It's horrid, what to do?

How not to bend your lower body in bowling?

Translation: less effort in your swing leads to more effort in your spin 👍🏿

No muscular effort at all? Not even after you've worked on this drill to keep everything in alignment? Isn't there a point where you want to start picking up the "power" with more physical effort?

When I do this my ballspeed on qubica goes from 15mph to 12

The grab comes from bad timing and not using the body the right way.

Half the ball speed. How does one on a 1 step make the ball speed 50% if it's not being pulled or resisted? Gravity and momentum if left alone will always be 100% ball speed/swing.....

the bowler fouled @0:59

The fake commentary at the end of these coaching videos where they pretend like they miraculously fixed some poor lost beginner’s form forever is always so cringe 😂

Me with my 20 mph ball speed 👁👄👁

This video isn’t for beginners, once again using verbiage and lingo that a beginner won’t even understand.

Your drill is borring!!!!! pointless!