Watching Ian's unique action is probably my earliest memory of bowls as a kid. I used to wonder what he gained from such an action like this, although now I reckon its similar to the dart players who suffer from dartitis or cricketers with the yips and this was Ian's routine to make sure he released the ball. These were great times for bowls
It would be a boring world if we were all the same..Ian's style of delivery is amazing..it's like he is mentally measuring out in jerky motions how far the bowl moves backwards for his length of swing..that grip is bizarre as well..all looks very unconventional but it's what ever works at the end of the day..