Lofting (by a bowler) in bowling is throwing a bowling ball a short or long distance down the lane. This is usually done with the bounce-pass technique, but can also be done with a straight ball. ... Some professional bowlers do loft a considerable amount under certain lane conditions.

Is lofting bad in bowling?

Some bowlers may say lofting is a bad thing since you're releasing the ball past your ankle, but it's okay to do. When the shot starts to break down and the ball begins hooking too much for you, this added loft will help you. You may still have to move, but again, that added length could help as well.

What is lift in bowling?

Finger Lift

It should be a swift, natural flicking motion of the fingers, and they should come up and to the side of the bowling ball. This is known as lift and it gives the ball more force while allowing you to control your shot instead of weakly dropping it onto the lane.