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RobLV1 replied to a thread Tech Tips Ep3: Increase Your Scores by Paying Attention! in Bowling Videos & Pictures

Actually, you don't. After surgery, I'm bowling in two "fun" leagues, and throwing plastic exclusively. I learn something from every shot thrown....

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10-19-2018, 08:47 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Do left handed bowlers really have a natural hook? in General Bowling Discussions

Might look at the thread: Do left handed people really have a natural hook to their ball? ...

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10-19-2018, 11:27 AM

RobLV1 replied to a thread Revs question in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

Yes... No!

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10-18-2018, 11:43 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Bowl1820 Winter 2018-19 season scores in POST YOUR BOWLING SCORES

Well still not much happening, my average is slowly going up. I've been sticking with the Force Pearl, It's been very consistent even though I...

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10-18-2018, 11:37 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Bowl1820 Winter 2018-19 season scores in POST YOUR BOWLING SCORES

Not much happening this week

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10-18-2018, 12:18 AM

RobLV1 replied to a thread 3 step approach? in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

Personally, I'd go with the Bronze level. Level One is concerned with teaching rank beginners who are just starting out. Bronze would be a better fit...

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10-17-2018, 08:45 PM

bowl1820 created a blog entry Online Bowling Notes #03 in bowl1820

"PUSH" is a reference to the average skid length of a ball past the end of the oil pattern to the breakpoint. Push is basically contingent on a...

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10-17-2018, 07:19 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread 3 step approach? in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

Go to the USBC website: Bowl.com, and look under "Find A..." Coach. Enter your zip code and it will tell you the Certified Coaches in your area.

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10-17-2018, 05:33 AM

RobLV1 replied to a thread 3 step approach? in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

I really think that you are at a point where you need to find a qualified coach to get to the root of your problem. Without seeing you bowl, I would...

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10-14-2018, 04:49 PM

bowl1820 started a thread Tech Talk EP 2: Managing Transition in Bowling Videos & Pictures

A short-ish video with a few tips on managing your transition on a house shot or easier patterns to help keep the pattern as playable and favorable...

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10-14-2018, 01:09 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread Tech Tips Ep3: Increase Your Scores by Paying Attention! in Bowling Videos & Pictures

I really question any discussion of oil transition on a house shot that focuses on burn in the track area with no mention of burn at the end of the...

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10-12-2018, 11:00 PM

bowl1820 started a thread Tech Tips Ep3: Increase Your Scores by Paying Attention! in Bowling Videos & Pictures

This episode is about how to increase your scores by doing nothing more than making a few simple observations and paying a bit of attention during...

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10-11-2018, 06:21 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Blue hammer urethane hooking too much in Bowling Ball Discussion Forum

The out of box surface for the Blue Hammer is 800/1000/2000/4000 Abralon If your playing on wood lanes and down the 5 board with a plastic ball...

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10-11-2018, 04:20 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread String Pin Setters in General Bowling Discussions

The string pinsetters subject comes up once in a while in the forums. You use to see them more over in Europe than here, Though they have been...

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10-11-2018, 01:19 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread Blue hammer urethane hooking too much in Bowling Ball Discussion Forum

Urethane balls are fine for dry lanes as long as you have enough ball speed. Urethane tends to hook early, so if you don't have the speed, they are...

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10-10-2018, 08:35 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Please Help: Pitches in Fingers causing Wrist pain in General Bowling Discussions

I would say you should have your entire grip checked and refit. Looking at your spec sheet, Unless you have a really big hand your span looks very...

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10-09-2018, 08:21 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread The perfect roll? in General Bowling Discussions

One of the most valuable skills to have in modern bowling is the ability to change your axis tilt to accommodate rapidly changing lane conditions,...

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10-05-2018, 09:49 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread Aslan's Scores (of the non-lady kind) in POST YOUR BOWLING SCORES

So I'm still trying to figure out how you determine that the lanes are "low oil synthetics." Is it a short pattern? Is it a long pattern with...

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10-04-2018, 08:59 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread A discovery that early and late timing can occur in the same delivery in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

Basically sound's like your changing to the bowling cadence, which comes up every now and then in the forums. IE: Five step cadence: slow, slow,...

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10-03-2018, 10:14 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread PAP & Tilt question in General Bowling Discussions

Typically it was always suggested to find your PAP with a low flare ball such as a plastic ball. Because Your pap can vary some (not a lot though)...

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10-03-2018, 09:31 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Bowl1820 Winter 2018-19 season scores in POST YOUR BOWLING SCORES

Okay week 5 and my 4th teammate has arrived! So I have a full team now. Nothing spectacular we took 4 out of 7 points, So are tied for 4th at the...

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10-02-2018, 11:48 AM

RobLV1 replied to a thread Should I stay or should I go - article... in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

It makes perfect sense for lower ball speeds. I just added a Track Spare + plastic ball with an asymmetrical core. It's really helped me to carry...

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09-29-2018, 10:28 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread I'm back! Its been 4 yrs... in 11th Frame Lounge

Hi Sprocket welcome back to the board.

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09-27-2018, 09:43 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Bowl1820 Winter 2018-19 season scores in POST YOUR BOWLING SCORES

Well the scores are creeping up, The shined up Force pearl is working great. The first two games had a good look, the third game the lanes got pretty...

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09-26-2018, 09:40 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Do you still put a name on your ball in Bowling Ball Discussion Forum

You don't see that much anymore except for kids, some new bowlers. It was more of a thing back when everyone had basically the same ball. . After...

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09-25-2018, 05:57 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread What does it mean to open up a lane in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

I think you're getting ahead of yourselves guys. PBA pros "open up the lane" because they are playing on a pattern the is virtually flat with no...

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09-24-2018, 07:57 PM

RobLV1 replied to a thread Difference in techniques in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

A modern release also differs from a traditional release in the timing from when the thumb exits the ball until the fingers exit the ball. If you are...

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09-24-2018, 01:46 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread What does it mean to open up a lane in Technique, Mental, and Physical Bowling Help

As John Jowdy put it, "Opening up the lanes" refers to the widening of the track or area, that the ball covers on it's path to the pocket. So if...

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09-23-2018, 08:19 PM

bowl1820 replied to a thread Prize Fund - Rules Question in Beginner, League, Sport, and Recreational Bowling

The league prize list is adopted by a majority of those teams present and voting. See USBC – Rule 117 so if all you have is 10 teams your good...

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