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Irrelevant of the classification of the action there are a number of phases in the delivery that make up the whole action, run up, jump/gather, back foot landing alignment, delivery (minimum shoulder counter rotation), front foot alignment, release and follow through.  These tend to be the fundamental areas in all the actions that require close monitoring to gain the best result for the individual.  

With most great athletes, coaching plays a part in their development and on most occasions it helps to improve the athlete. To try and sum up what a bowler needs in establishing or developing their action, the player should display these characteristics,

• A balanced run up with a jump that takes the body towards the target.  

• An inline hip and shoulder position at back foot landing that allows minimum shoulder counter rotation through to front foot contact.

• The body needs to be fairly upright, the wrist in a good position at release followed by good hip, shoulder and arm rotation in the follow through.

• A fit body, an understanding of their action and how to implement that in a game, all  underpinned by a relentless desire to be the best they can be regardless of what is going on around them…