Coaching Academy
Our club coach is available to give individual or small group lessons. All sessions are tailored to your needs, a plan is jointly developed and agreed, all the coach asks is that you practice between coaching sessions.
If you feel you need some coaching please email: info.barnackbowls@gmail.com
Here are a few videos which might be of help:
Why not do a self check on your delivery action?
Anatomically Correct Delivery Action:
1. Stand directly behind mat
2. Understand shot required (instruction from skip)
3. Grip bowl and check correct direction of bias
4. Take one step sideways (left or right in the direction you want the bowl to travel)
5. Approach mat in direction of the bowling line
6. Plant your feet in a consistent place on the mat
7. Ensure feet are pointing parallel to line of bowl travel
8. Slightly relax the knees
9. Find target point and then aiming point 3-4m in front of mat on the ground
10. Focus on aiming point with head down at all times
11. Weigh the bowl perpendicular to sholders
12. Swing back arm in a pendulum action
13. Dynamically move arm and opposite foot forward
14. Take a natural step forward with hand on knee for balance
15. Keep shoulders and legs square to the bowling line
16. Release bowl at the 6 O'Clock position next to lead foot ankle
17. Arm continues to swing upwards (catch the raindrops)
18. Stare over the palm of your hand along delivery line
Below is a link to a few Practice Drills:
There are a few formalities to go through to ensure you get the coaching you need: