An initial bowling ball fitting is so important to make sure the ball fits the players hand comfortably and there is no pain. They need a grip that allows them to repeat shots and get the ball off their hand on target. Del Warren and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard demonstrate the components that make up the fitting process: static fit and dynamic fit. In this video, develop a better understanding of the importance of ball fit, as well as the fitting process
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