How may bowlers with leg disabilities vary technique so that they can deliver bowls without discomfort?
In common with many other athletic movements, the delivery of a bowl consists of ‘before’ (preparation), ‘during’ (execution), and ‘after’ (follow-through) phases. Through each phase, bowlers should feel in control, balanced, comfortable, and effective. Those with arthritis or other leg disabilities might do well to consider last things first. At the end of the movement, they should have their delivery arm extended forward, shoulders level, non-bowling forearm positioned near the corresponding knee, and body weight substantially over the front foot. Next, they position their back knee as close to the back of the ankle of the front foot as they comfortably can. Then they juggle the back foot into a position where it contributes to stability, is comfortable and is not creating a foot fault. They then have a fairly good delivery posture. Next, they execute a ‘delivery in reverse’ so that they finish in an upright position. They should let the back foot help as much as possible, and allow
