Very, very odd approach--can't say I like the style at all. To me, Parker & Rhino are "better looking" throwers.
But then again....it gets no smoother than the master:
https://youtu.be/PztTVWgU75Y?t=23
One of the smoothest forms and releases I have seen
Name is Matt McNiel
Lefty bowler I've seen on YouTube. Love he slow smooth approach. Talk about a relaxed approach. Would love to emulate his approach and release
Very, very odd approach--can't say I like the style at all. To me, Parker & Rhino are "better looking" throwers.
But then again....it gets no smoother than the master:
https://youtu.be/PztTVWgU75Y?t=23
Odd approach?
I think it's nice and smooth. But yes many of the pros have great approaches and form.
It appears in this video that he's taking a giant step right at some point during his approach--hence my "odd approach" comment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G1U7BIeBLk
Matt McNiel is poised to make history this year. He is gunning for his 3rd All Events Eagle at the USBC Open Nationals. He is currently sitting in 1st place for all events.
Only 2 bowlers have won All Events twice, Matt of course is one of them.
2 years ago in Reno, I bowled on the same squad as him on the Bowlers Journal tournament. Really nice guy.
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Agree with you on big drift. But otherwise very clean and free swingOriginally Posted by jab5325
What he has already accomplished has him on a hall of fame level. It's a shame bowlers like this don't intend on moving on to the tour. Great article on him on the 11thframe.com blog.
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From what I have heard (not much though) he is a very smart man and has "bigger" ambitions I guess.
And honestly, with the financial situation the PBA has now who really wants to go pro and tour full time. The winnings just isn't enough.
Yep. And, I don't care if you throw it between the legs or overhanded......if you can bowl like he is right now and be just as consistent.......all is well!
Yep, trying to get to the point of less muscle. Problem is with that I get around 13mph and sometimes will use a lot of hand so ball will hook too much due to slow speed.
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