Practise game for this unit.
Click on the bowl.
Drill 5
Coaching.
Line variations.
Click on Line Variations and see a sheet on establishing the line.
Use a fixed reference on the bank or beyond.
* prevents green guessing
* allows adjustment in shot play
* ensures the body alignment is square to the delivery line.
Establish the focus point, approx 1/3 – 2/3 along the aiming line.
For consistency-all movements from the starting point through to the delivery of the bowl must be along the aiming line.To establish the line stand about 1m behind the mat and select a permanent object on the far bank:
* form an imaginary line from that point back through the mat to the pre shot position.
* establish a focus point along the line of delivery
* move on to the mat, along the intended line of delivery, and place the anchor foot facing directly along the delivery line.
* place the lead foot adjacent and parallel but hip width apart from the anchor foot.
* deliver the bowl along the line aiming at the focus point.
Click on the bowl for a video on aiming points.
Click on the bowl for a video on aiming points with Selina Goddard.
As the speed of the bowl decreases the bias will take effect and the bowl will curve, therefore if the bowl speed and line are correct the bowl will finish where required.
* If the bowl does not finish in the correct place the next delivery will need to be adjusted.
* The adjustment will require establishing a new line or changing the bowl speed.
* always step on to the mat facing your reference point on the bat, then concentrate on delivering the bowl.
Don’t forget your pre shot routine as it gives you a better opportunity for a consistent and accurate delivery. The routine should begin approximately 1 metre behind the mat in the direction of the intended line.
* Commence concentration, focus on and think about the shot you are going to play.
* Either receive information from the skip or make own decision as to the shot you are to play.
* Position the bowl in the hand.
* Identify the intended line selecting a permanent object on the bank.
* Visualise the shot to be played, the line and how far, how fast?
* Confirm line, establish a focus point.
* Move on to the mat.
Rules. Rebounding jack.
A jack is alive if it is driven into the face of the bank and rebounds back into play.
A jack is alive if it is moved from the ditch by a toucher and goes back into play.
Etiquette.
Help clear the head after the result has been determined.
Play this game and put to practise the ideas about line variation
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