Bronze class

[J Anderson]

I took the Bronze Certification class with Ron Hatfield this last weekend. I just took the three part on-line test and passed.

By no means does this make me an expert but I feel like Ive got more ways to help the kids in our youth program. I'll definitely be more able to work with the two-handers.

[John Anderson]

Congratulations on taking the class and becoming certified. I know that I have absolutely no idea how to properly help two handed bowlers.

[dnhoffman]

I've been waiting for a bronze course to come to my area with no luck. Glad you got the opportunity!

[Aslan]

I'll definitely be more able to work with the two-handers.

Does it give you strategies on how to convert them from 2-handed non-sense to real bowling with one hand? Or is that the silver level course? :cool:

[John Anderson]

Does it give you strategies on how to convert them from 2-handed non-sense to real bowling with one hand? Or is that the silver level course? :cool:

Honestly, I hate the idea of two handed bowling as well, but it's actually smart that people use both hands because the rules don't state that you can't.

Normally, I'm a huge fan of finding loop holes, but somehow I think bowling is meant to be a one handed delivery.

[J Anderson]

Does it give you strategies on how to convert them from 2-handed non-sense to real bowling with one hand? Or is that the silver level course? :cool:

Actually that's the Level One class, from two-handed between the legs to one-handed when they are strong enough to handle the ball with one hand.

Our instructor, Ron Hatfield, had the following things to say about the two-handed delivery:
"It's not going away."
"At point of release, the other hand is completely off the ball before the fingers start to rotate, so it really is a one hand delivery at that point."

I admit that I am not a fan of either Belmonte or Palerma. I wasn't a fan of Mark Roth either, prefering more traditional players like Earl Anthony. However, as a coach, my goal is to help bowlers improve so they can get more enjoyment from the sport. While I had been reluctant to work with two-handers, because I knew so little about the technique, I'm now looking forwardto helping them.

[vdubtx]

Our instructor, Ron Hatfield, had the following things to say about the two-handed delivery:
"It's not going away."
"At point of release, the other hand is completely off the ball before the fingers start to rotate, so it really is a one hand delivery at that point."

Was going to post that quote if you hadn't. Who cares how a bowler delivers the ball if it isn't legal? Why people get so worked up about such a simple matter is beyond me.

Congrats on achieving bronze level J Anderson.

[RobLV1]

Congrats on achieving Bronze Level. I like your attitude. It's not a coaches job to favor one style over another, just to help our students improve.

[Mike White]

Was going to post that quote if you hadn't. Who cares how a bowler delivers the ball if it isn't legal? Why people get so worked up about such a simple matter is beyond me.

Congrats on achieving bronze level J Anderson.

Are you sure about that?

[billf]

Congratulations! Ron is an excellent instructor and coach. Did he do his "bubble" thing?

[J Anderson]

Congratulations! Ron is an excellent instructor and coach. Did he do his "bubble" thing?

Yes he did. He, the USBC, and the local pro shop are going to try to schedule a Silver class next year.