Bowling Trend

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There is a world-class bowler who uses both of his hands to deliver his shots. That bowler is Jason Belmonte of Australia. He caught the eye of spectators at an international competition held in South Korea.

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Spectators applaud the plays of Jason Belmonte, a three-time PBA Player of the Year. At first glance, he appears no different from any other player. But a closer look reveals that he uses both of his hands when he delivers his shot. The rare two-handed technique is used by only seven percent of all professional bowlers around the world. The technique required a great deal of effort to master at first. But the style enables the player to deliver stronger and more accurate spin.

[Soundbite] Jason Belmonte(Professional Bowling Player)

Danielle McEwan, a world-leading female bowler, also competed in the event. McEwan won the competition which had no separate events for men and women. Bowling fans who had only seen the star athletes on video enjoyed witnessing them in action.

[Soundbite] Choi Min-hyeok(Amateur Bowler) : "I'm very excited for the opportunity to see these players in person."

Bowling has drawn attention with top actor Kim Soo-hyun recently trying out for professional certification. The sport is expected to become even more popular with the latest visits by world-class stars.