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Holding the Ball Properly
How do you hold your bowling ball? Most of you probably don’t give
much thought to this subject.
Do you hold the ball in front of you with both hands as if you were trying
to squeeze something out of it? If so, you are not supporting the ball with
your non-bowling hand. Your elbows are sticking straight out, and both of
your wrists are broken. This method of holding the ball may cause you to
shove the ball away from your body and around behind your hip during the
pendulum swing.
Do you wrap your non-bowling hand around the front of the ball? If so,
you make it almost impossible to help in pushing the ball out, as you
should, with both hands. In addition, your wrist is again broken. Too many
things need to be corrected on the way to the foul line.
Hold your ball slightly to the right of your body (left for lefties), supporting
most of the ball with your non-bowling hand. The ball should be in line with
your bowling shoulder. Consider using a wristband to keep your wrist
straight and firm.
Remember, the less you have to do, the more effective you will be in
your delivery.
Helen Duval’s Bowling Tips
were used on the Rachel Ray television show and at the Mommy Blog Her convention in New York.
President's Medal - Dick Corley, Tim Corley, Bowl New England, Colchester, Vermont
Presented to an individual judged to have given exceptional support and/or made significant contri-
butions to the BPAA and the industry. The Corleys are being honored for their work in developing
the highly successful 8 For 8 program that has led to an increase in USBC youth memberships
V.A. Wapensky Award - Hero Noda, Fuji Toride Bowl, Irabaki, Japan
Presented to an individual who has made a major contribution to the advancement of the bowling
industry. Named after long-time BPAA Executive Director, V.A. "Chief" Wapensky. Mr. Noda is a
volunteer and a fixture at Bowl Expo where he has taken thousands of photographs of the event as
well as many international tournaments. A proprietor himself, Mr. Noda's work has been seen in
publications and on websites all over the world as well as on many walls and desks in homes and
offices of proprietors and industry partners.
Special Projects Award -- Hall of Fame Xtravaganza
Presented to an individual/individuals recognizing their efforts and contributions on a particular
special bowling project. The unique tournament format event was a huge hit in 2012 and sold out
quickly for 2013, making it one of the most successful projects of the year.
Reuben A. Dankoff Award for Public Policy and Legislative Service - Bill DeDominicis, Sky Top
Lanes, Torrington, Connecticut
Awarded to a proprietor or bowling industry leader who, or a proprietor organization which, pro-
vides outstanding voluntary service on the federal, state or local governmental levels in the develop-
ment of legislation, public policy initiatives, or other political efforts, which benefits BPAA members,
the BPAA itself, or the bowling industry as a whole. DeDominicis' efforts in the Connecticut state
legislature to convince lawmakers to lower the state's special liquor permit to bring it in line with
other permits resulted with the bill passing and Connecticut proprietors seeing their license fees drop
over $1000.
Dick Weber Bowling Ambassador Award - Bob Hart, Storm Bowling, Brigham City, Utah
Named in memory of Hall of Fame professional bowler Dick Weber, bowling's global ambassador,
who spent a lifetime setting the standard for all bowling athletes by elevating the positive image of
bowling and promoting the game and sport to all ages both on and off the lanes. For over 40 years,
Hart, a member of six halls of fame, has tirelessly promoted the game and sport of bowling, espe-
cially to U.S. military veterans most recently through the Wounded Warrior project.
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