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- November 16th, 2021, 6:24 am
- Forum: Community Coaching
- Topic: Drill Progression for New Two-Hander
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1197
Drill Progression for New Two-Hander
Hi All, I'd like some suggestions on building a two handed game from the ground up. I've bowled one handed for 6 years, but my thumb joint feels like it's starting to break down. Even taking the last 4 months off hasn't helped my thumb joint heal. It's always sore after league. I've tried fit change...
- October 13th, 2020, 12:54 am
- Forum: General Bowling
- Topic: Help playing a ridiculous oil pattern
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1333
Help playing a ridiculous oil pattern
My league's house pattern is incredibly difficult. Long story short, our lane machine has broken down over the years and cannot lay down oil correctly. The center bought a refurbished machine rather than a new one, and naturally the refurbished one has broken and we've had to return to the old one. ...
- February 3rd, 2020, 10:17 pm
- Forum: The Pro Shop
- Topic: Sarge Easter vs. Full Fingertip
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1453
Sarge Easter vs. Full Fingertip
To all of the pro shop operators; Is there a drawback to using sarge easter over a full finger tip grip? I've been using sarge easter for a few years because it helped me learn to get inside the ball before my release. The only pro who I've seen ever use it consistently was Mike Fagan. Everyone else...
- October 14th, 2019, 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Bowling
- Topic: Advice for weird (inverse) house shot
- Replies: 3
- Views: 954
Advice for weird (inverse) house shot
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to play a weird house shot. I've posted in the layout forum on the same issue and whether or not a low flare layout would help if anyone has layout advice on the subject they'd like to give. The pattern our house is using for league this year seems to be...
- October 14th, 2019, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Layout Advice
- Topic: Layout for odd house pattern
- Replies: 1
- Views: 930
Layout for odd house pattern
I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out our pattern for league this season. It almost seems like the inverse of a typical house shot with a lot of oil on the outside with little on the inside. Below are my stats and the balls with their respective layouts that I've tried to use with little ...
- June 5th, 2019, 5:07 am
- Forum: Ball Talk
- Topic: How Effective is Dynamicore?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2238
How Effective is Dynamicore?
The Dynamicore technology from Brunswick, Radical, and DV8 sounds amazing based on the information available (increased coefficient of restitution, more hitting power, etc.). I have two questions regarding this techology: Has there been any independent testing done to confirm the increased hitting p...
- May 30th, 2019, 2:13 am
- Forum: Layout Advice
- Topic: Layout and possible ball suggestions needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1933
Re: Layout and possible ball suggestions needed
When you say "xx-4-30", does that mean that I should choose whatever drill angle will give me the the reaction I want (30 degrees to roll sooner or 70 to roll later)? For drier conditions, which would be better between two identical Motiv Thrills with one having a 30x4x30 layout vs. a 70x4...
- May 30th, 2019, 1:17 am
- Forum: Layout Advice
- Topic: Layout and possible ball suggestions needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1933
Re: Layout and possible ball suggestions needed
The Motiv Thrill seems like the best choice to me. My PAP is 4.5 over and .5 up.
- May 29th, 2019, 5:29 am
- Forum: The Pro Shop
- Topic: Copying a Switch Grip with unknown specs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1996
Copying a Switch Grip with unknown specs
Hey All, My pro shop has a new operator. He's a good guy but has not yet had any formal training (our center is hopefully sending him to Innovative Bowling's Pro Shop class at some point), and I certainly don't know what I am doing in regards to switch grip installation. I use switch grips that were...
- May 29th, 2019, 5:14 am
- Forum: Layout Advice
- Topic: Layout and possible ball suggestions needed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1933
Layout and possible ball suggestions needed
Hey All, I'm currently going through the BCU courses to try and learn all I can, but I wanted to gauge the opinions of those smarter than I on a good layout for a drier house shot. My specs are: -Right Handed -Speed: 18.5 MPH (measured/calculated via video from release to exiting the pin deck) -Rev ...
- January 28th, 2019, 6:16 am
- Forum: Certified Coaching
- Topic: Suggestions on drills/practice regimen for my shot
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1476
Suggestions on drills/practice regimen for my shot
After getting some excellent feedback on my previous post, I have been trying to make corrections to my game. Unfortunately, my timing still seems to be early and my swing still goes behind my back. Both of these flaws are evident in my game; when I miss, I usually miss right of target due to these ...
- January 15th, 2019, 8:28 pm
- Forum: The Pro Shop
- Topic: Need help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3709
Re: Need help
Regarding "fit" , the "wikifit" is frequently referred to on the forum See http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:MorichFitting.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; At about 1:42 Ron Hoppe illustrates a simple drill to help assess thumb fit...
- January 15th, 2019, 8:25 pm
- Forum: The Pro Shop
- Topic: Need help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3709
Re: Need help
The previous poster gave excellent advice regarding the tweaking of your ball fit. But please allow me to add what I see. You have near-perfect form. However, I see few small interrelated flaws that can cause a series of problems with the feeling of an erratic thumb release being one. If you look a...
- December 28th, 2018, 9:51 pm
- Forum: The Pro Shop
- Topic: Need help
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3709
Need help
I honestly feel I'm a good fit away from being an excellent bowler. Recently I have been having trouble getting a consistent release; I believe this is due to my thumb hole being too tight on the bottom on some nights due to swelling (i used a tiered taping system to tighten it at the bottom of the ...
- November 14th, 2018, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Community Coaching
- Topic: Updated 11-14-18: Feedback on my shot
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1266
Updated 11-14-18: Feedback on my shot
Updated shot: I have been trying to implement the advice you all have given me. I have been trying especially hard to shorten my fourth (power) step to get my timing more in order. I apologize for the poor side view as I had no one to film for me and had to prop up my phone to get the videos. Analyz...
- January 5th, 2018, 9:16 pm
- Forum: The Pro Shop
- Topic: Is your fit good enough?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3510
Is your fit good enough?
How does a bowler know if their fit is good enough? It's impossible to bowl well consistently without a good fit; but at what point should a bowler know that their fit is good enough and they simply need more practice to improve?
- November 22nd, 2017, 8:16 am
- Forum: Community Coaching
- Topic: Thoughts and corrections for my shot?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2499
Thoughts and corrections for my shot?
Hey all, I'd love some feedback on my shot. I'm trying to get a very modern style release (Mike Fagan has my favorite swing and release). I am concerned about my swing, I'm not sure if it's straight enough. I'm also concerned about the timing of my steps as well as the length of each step. I have a ...
- November 22nd, 2017, 8:10 am
- Forum: Certified Coaching
- Topic: Updated 11-5-18: Feedback on my shot
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2302
Updated 11-5-18: Feedback on my shot
Hey all, I'd love some feedback on my shot. I'm trying to get a very modern style release (Mike Fagan has my favorite swing and release). I am concerned about my swing, I'm not sure if it's straight enough. I'm also concerned about the timing of my steps as well as the length of each step. I have a ...