Figured it out...

[The German Shepherd]

Lately I have been in an absolutely hellacious slump. After several weeks of 600s, 700s and even an 800, I fell into the pits. My last few weeks have been a 521, 586 and a 498! SO, I went back to the drawing board - that means back to the basics. I took apart my push-away, first step, second third and fourth steps, arm-swing and release. What did I find? I have been grabbing at the ball at the point of release. Something so simple did that much damage. So, I concentrated on a smoother release - still getting some hand in it, and bingo. The hook is back, the roll is back and I am once again getting some confidence back...

Jay

[MinnesotaBowler]

That's awesome! Good to see you are out of the slump. I know exactly how you feel because I have been in a slump myself since the beginning of this year. Maybe I'll try to focus on my fundamentals as well and try to find the culprit!

[Florida Bowler]

Glad you figured it out! You'll be back to 700s (and maybe even another 800) in no time.

-DJ

[The German Shepherd]

Funny thing I was trying to figure it out with using different hand positions and releases and such, but the real answer was in the basics...

Jay

[billf]

It usually is. Still glad to hear you found the culprit

[ursus]

I admire your ability to take everything apart and find the flaw and fix it.