Figured out my (non)-sliding problem

[Greenday]

For those who have seen my videos, I plant my fifth step when I throw my ball. It had been working for me, but it means I have less time to release my ball because I'm no longer in motion. Watched a couple videos my coach took of me and I finally figured it out. I don't bring my foot down enough so my the front half of my foot doesn't get down. Fixed it pretty quickly and while I don't slide much (I need new shoes), it seemed to add a lot to my shot. The alley I was at doesn't have radar guns so I couldn't see what my speed was but I feel like I was shooting 16mph easily on my shots. Maybe faster. But my balls were hitting so much harder.

Also got to throw my Sync and I like it. Hits the pocket and rips through it.

[SouthpawTRK]

Congratulations on working on getting back your slide!

You can try to revive your sliding sole with a wire brush (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-accessories/Brunswick/5178/Brass-Shoe-Brush.html) or possibly use a shoe slider (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-accessories/Storm/8990/Shoe-Slide.html)

Also, congrats on the Sync; that ball is a beast :)

[Greenday]

Congratulations on working on getting back your slide!

You can try to revive your sliding sole with a wire brush (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-accessories/Brunswick/5178/Brass-Shoe-Brush.html) or possibly use a shoe slider (http://www.bowlingball.com/products/bowling-accessories/Storm/8990/Shoe-Slide.html)

Also, congrats on the Sync; that ball is a beast :)

Could also just rub a small amount of baby power on my shoe. That's works too.

I got my shoes back in 2004 so it may be time to get a new pair.

[noeymc]

also depends if u got your everyday shoes or the shoes for sliding yes everyday shoes will slid but the shoes with the push off on the bottom will help you slid ALOT

[GeoLes]

As the sole wants to slide and the heel want to brake, my coach had me focus on lifting the heel of the sliding foot slightly. As long as I am in a good, balanced lunge position there should be some balanced slide. I also use an S10 pad on my shoe.

[Tampabaybob]

Glad to hear that it's back. It also saves on a lot of leg and back pain as you get older. I use Dexter shoes with removable soles, (2nd pair in 20+years) and I was having a problem with the approaches a couple of years ago. Purchased a new pad, a felt S10, and problem was solved. I like a slick approach vs a slow sticky one and this pad changed it all for me. Highly recommended product.

[GeoLes]

I believe I have a wrong reference. I was thinking of "Phineas J Whoppee". Correct me if I am wrong. It has been a long time since I was a child.

[e-tank]

I usually have this problem when i clean off my shoes specifically the heel. Normally dirt and other things with get on the heel giving me a slight slide then digs in for brake but when i clean it off it just breaks. I guess i have to work on raising my heel a bit! That extra brake was good for going semi cranker style though lol