My child rolls the ball two-handed. Is that allowed?

Q: My child rolls the ball two-handed. Is that allowed?

Yes. USBC recognizes two two-handed styles: Two-handed delivery: both hands push the ball down the lane, usually swinging it between the legs or pushing from the chest. This is the most common way young bowlers start. Two-handed approach: both hands stay on the ball through the swing, with one dominant hand releasing it. Rules to know: In a youth league, a child who bowls with a two-handed delivery establishes their average two-handed. If they switch to a one-handed delivery, they must establish a new average with that hand. A bowler can't switch styles or hands partway through, for example rolling between the legs just for spares. Changing delivery without the league's permission can mean the game is forfeited. Any finger holes drilled in the ball must be used on every delivery, by the same hand.

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Yes. USBC recognizes two two-handed styles:

Two-handed delivery: both hands push the ball down the lane, usually swinging it between the legs or pushing from the chest. This is the most common way young bowlers start.
Two-handed approach: both hands stay on the ball through the swing, with one dominant hand releasing it.

Rules to know:

In a youth league, a child who bowls with a two-handed delivery establishes their average two-handed. If they switch to a one-handed delivery, they must establish a new average with that hand.
A bowler can't switch styles or hands partway through, for example rolling between the legs just for spares. Changing delivery without the league's permission can mean the game is forfeited.
Any finger holes drilled in the ball must be used on every delivery, by the same hand.