| Although not an overly physical game, bowling still | | | | opposite arm holds it in place. The pull should be |
| requires your body to move in ways that are not | | | | felt in the muscles at the back of your arm. Do |
| considered normal. The very nature of swinging | | | | the same for the opposite arm with eight counts |
| the arm with a weight of the ball at the end and | | | | each. |
| the sliding motion as you move towards the alley | | | | Back Hold out both arms in front of you with |
| puts a considerable amount of stress on your | | | | palms facing outward, link your fingers together |
| muscles and joints. | | | | and make a pushing action away from your body. |
| It is good practice to do some warm-up | | | | You should be able to feel the pull on the muscles |
| exercises before bowling. This will make sure that | | | | in your back, particularly the ones just below your |
| your muscles are sufficiently warmed up and your | | | | shoulders. |
| joints loose enough for the activities you're about | | | | Legs Place one leg in front of the other and rest |
| to perform. | | | | both hands on the thigh. Lunge into the front leg, |
| Below are some pointers on how to get started | | | | feeling a pull in the calf of the other leg. Keep |
| even before you pick up that ball. | | | | your back straight when doing this. Hold for eight |
| - Neck and head. Tuck your head down towards | | | | counts and then switch. |
| your chest until you feel a slight pull on the back | | | | Ankles Standing up straight, place your hands on |
| of your neck. Hold this for about 8 counts then | | | | your hips (or hold on to something for balance) |
| reverse the direction, tilting your head back. Do | | | | and raise one leg up, bending at the knee. Point |
| this for the left and right side of your neck as | | | | your toes to the floor, and then rotate your foot |
| well. | | | | to loosen up the ankles. Do this for about eight |
| Shoulders Place your right arm across your chest, | | | | counts clockwise and then another eight in the |
| slightly bending it at the elbow, which should be | | | | opposite direction. Repeat for the other foot. |
| turned away from your body. You should be able | | | | An adequate warm up routine will help ensure you |
| to feel the pull at the shoulder joint and sustain it | | | | that your body will not feel as much stress from |
| for eight counts. Do the same for the other arm. | | | | your game. You will see results not only during |
| Arms Take one arm and raise it above your | | | | the game, but also well after you're done playing. |
| head. Then bend it at the elbow, while your | | | | |