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Curling Drill (Arms)

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3 Step Approach

Step 1

Squat down with the arms loose at your sides.  Keep your shoulders high and a little forward with very little bending at the waist. 

 Most of the weight is on the right foot.

 

Step 2

Begin moving your arms.  As the right arm begins swinging back, begin standing into the 3/4 stance. 

Your arm moving and your standing happens simultaneously.

Most of the weight is on the right foot.

Step 3

At the top of the  3/4 stance.  The right leg is flexed.  It should not straighten completely.  

The shoulders are still high and a little forward with a slight bend at the waist.  The top of the backswing is a little above or even with the shoulder.

Most of the weight is on the right foot.

Step 4

The right arm and the left sliding leg begin to move forward at the same time.  Do not lift the sliding foot and step it forward.  Make sure you slide.

Step 5

Finish off with a high follow through. The bowling arm should have the elbow at least as high as your shoulder.   The left knee is bent. The right foot should still be in contact with the floor and the shoulders are high in a line with the left knee.

pictures from the C5 video 'Learning the Canadian Game'

Adding the arm movements really increases the difficulty of this drill.  Most bowlers will fall off balance but when they have acquired proficiency at this drill it is far easier for them to keep their balance during their regular delivery with a ball.

You can take this drill one step further by putting a ball in the bowler's hand and having the bowler throw the ball.

The bowler then bowls as they always have but adds the new finish to their style.

 

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Last modified: January 07, 2002