https://youtu.be/OoyRbBHXQOA

Everyone's approach is different in the game of bowling. Right now we will stick with the steps in the game of bowling. The amount of steps can vary in everyone's game. Personally I prefer a 6 step approach. That is the joy of this game, there is no right or wrong way of doing things to get the result of a strike. It is about being consistent with what you are doing in the game of bowling. Most of the time it is all about the 4 step approach, and that even goes for anyone that takes more than 4 steps as well.

Why is it all about the 4 step approach? Well lets take a look at it and see why. No matter if you take 5 or 6 steps, the 4 step approach for you still happens but at a later step. For a 6 step approach you get 2 momentum or comfort steps before the 4 step approach takes place. Same thing goes for a 5 step approach. Except this time you only get 1 momentum or comfort step before the 4 step approach begins. The only time the 4 step approach does not happen is when the bowler takes less then 4 steps.

Now lets break down the 4 step approach on why and how it is used all the time. Once you are standing in a comfortable spot on the approach(the stance) and have your target picked out, you may begin the 4 step approach. This happens by starting the ball and your right foot(for right handers) at the same time. So once you begin motion, make sure that as you are taking your first step, the ball is moving into your swing as well. So now that we have started the push away and your first step, what should happen next? Well once you get to your second step, make sure the ball is at the very bottom of the swing plane. So roughly next to your leg. Now once you get to your third step the ball should be at the top of your back swing. From there the forth and final step should have the ball in the down swing and going into the release. This happens no matter how many steps you take unless it is less than 4 steps. Again the 4 step approach happens in a 6 step approach, it just so happens that you are taking 2 momentum or comfort steps before the 4 step motion or process begins.

When you head to the lanes next time, make sure you try out different techniques until you discover what feels the most comfortable and easiest to repeat. You can not get the perfect solution until you have experienced different ways of trying a technique. Perfect practice never hurts so enjoy the game of bowling and find a style that works for you!

To see more about the 4 step approach here is a video done by Chris Barnes when he was on staff with Brunswick.