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Typically when I miss my target it is to the right (right-hander). What is causing this?

Without knowing your style, rev rate , how many step approach, a number of things can cause this. Probably the most important factor to consistency is armswing. Alignment, target, stance, hand position, and ball speed can and do often vary, but armswing should always be the same. The arm should swing straight back and straight forward toward the target, never looped or round-housed. Many bowlers wrap the ball behind them during their backswing. Occasionally, this will produce shots that hit their target, but more often than not the ball will go wide right, or wide left.

To correct this, try pushing the ball straight out at your target, then allowing it to fall and arc backwards naturally, while keeping your shoulders square to the target. Try it a few times standing still. Just push the ball out at the target, let it fall and swing naturally down and back - like a pendulum - then forward again. If you do this correctly the ball will come forward directly on a line to your target. If it doesn't, you are rotating your shoulders. Keep trying until it swings straight back and straight forward naturally.

Now, you are ready to roll the ball. You should concentrate first on a push away start - straight at the target - and a pendulum swing and second on keeping your shoulders square to your target. This may take a little practice to accomplish, but I can assure you that the results will be greatly rewarding.

Thanks for replying to my question.

I've posted some videos of myself bowling on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/maxwarren1/videos and I was wondering whether you could take a quick look and tell me if there are things I could improve on. I've been working on coordinating my first step and push-away but I need an objective opinion. Thanks.

I sure will max. I will look at them later when I get to my pro shop and get back to you.

BubbaRay wrote:

I sure will max. I will look at them later when I get to my pro shop and get back to you.

I was wondering why you haven't replied yet. Are the camera angles bad? Does the link work? Or are you just busy?

Max Warren.

Max, I have been busy with tournaments and my pro shop. But I promise withing the next day or two I will get back to you.

Max, A couple of things I see is that in your 3rd step you have a small hop to it.. Try and take smooth and even steps through out your approach.

At the point of release, your shoulders are open too much. This may cause you to let the ball out to the right more than you want to. Try this, In your stance square your shoulders to the line. Next drop the right foot back so the tip of your right shoe is centered with your left arch. This will allow your ashoulders to open the lane up just the right amount.

Also at the point of release, swing your right leg behind you and not raise it behind you . practice these and it should improve your approach and release to the point that you are looking for.

Are the photographic camera perspectives bad? Does the weblink work? Or are you just busy?

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I would suggest slowing your approach down a bit. It has helped me a lot.

Zothen

BubbaRay wrote:

Max, A couple of things I see is that in your 3rd step you have a small hop to it.. Try and take smooth and even steps through out your approach.

At the point of release, your shoulders are open too much. This may cause you to let the ball out to the right more than you want to. Try this, In your stance square your shoulders to the line. Next drop the right foot back so the tip of your right shoe is centered with your left arch. This will allow your ashoulders to open the lane up just the right amount.

Also at the point of release, swing your right leg behind you and not raise it behind you . practice these and it should improve your approach and release to the point that you are looking for.

Hi.

Thanks for the advice. I'll practice next week and shoot some more video.

Also, I'm having some balls redrilled and the proshop guy has not drilled out the existing thumb slugs. Are there any problems with this practice? Is this legal? Will it affect ball reaction?

Thanks.

Max Warren.

Max, drilling out an existing thumb slug is not a problem and it is legal. It will not change reaction just drilling out a thumb slug and replacing it.

BubbaRay wrote:

Max, drilling out an existing thumb slug is not a problem and it is legal. It will not change reaction just drilling out a thumb slug and replacing it.

Hi.

I think I worded that question badly. The proshop guy is plugging and redrilling some balls for me. He has started to plug the thumb hole but has not removed the thumb slug from the ball? Would this affect the ball's reaction?

Thanks.

Max Warren.

Max, If he plugged the fingers and not the thumb yet it is ok. If he plugged the thumb and didn't remove the thumb slug, it won't affect the reaction but at some point down the road, the plugged thumb will either crack, chip or separate.

BubbaRay wrote:

Max, If he plugged the fingers and not the thumb yet it is ok. If he plugged the thumb and didn't remove the thumb slug, it won't affect the reaction but at some point down the road, the plugged thumb will either crack, chip or separate.

Thanks. I appreciate your help and advice.

maxwarren wrote:

BubbaRay wrote:

Max, If he plugged the fingers and not the thumb yet it is ok. If he plugged the thumb and didn't remove the thumb slug, it won't affect the reaction but at some point down the road, the plugged thumb will either crack, chip or separate.

Thanks. I appreciate your help and advice.

Hi.

I've posted two more videos. Could you take a look? I've changed to five steps The hop is proving to be resistant to change. http://www.youtube.com/user/maxwarren1/videos

I appreciate any advice you can give.

Thanks.

Max Warren.