So I agree with what most of these guys said on why you don't see any "hook".
You really need to understand ball motion and how that is created.
Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lqgfAxWF9w
Your ball because of it being a non aggressive ball will skid through that oil never giving it time to hook and roll.
on most THS/"House shots" the oil is between the 10 boards. Move right out to the 2nd arrow and throw straight up 10. See what the difference is, then to experiment more move out to the 1st arrow (5 board) and throw straight up 5.
You should see a huge difference in ball motion in these cases.
Equipment:
Motiv: Forza, Forza Redine, Venom Shock, Tag
Storm: Sky Rocket
Track 100P Spare Ball
To be drilled: Motiv Jackal
Thank you so much everyone!
It's true, I have been moving left in the hopes that I could get my shots more to the pocket. I will give moving over back to the right a try and see what happens. This game is tricky in how it seems so simple, but it certainly is not :-)
One quick question on terminology.
Straight up 10? Straight up 5? Can someone please explain?
The lane is made up of tiny boards. Since you are right-handed, starting from the right, the first board is board 1 all the way through 39. So straight up 5 means, you target and roll up the 5 board.
So once you move back towards the right, I think once you fix your timing, your ball motion will be much better.
Additional note on 5 board, 10 board etc, each arrow starting from the right is 5 boards. So up 5 board is up the first arrow, up 10 board is up the second arrow, etc.
By the way...I'm never opposed to buying something new :-)
I saw a few comments that referenced my choice of ball (Columbia Freeze) may not be aggressive enough for my bowling style. Suggestions? I was looking at the Storm Hy-Road...
The Hy-Road is a proven ball, I know dozens of guys that have them including me, your pro shop might suggest something else but the Hy-road is certainly a good ball to have in your bag.Originally Posted by Briantime
Brian the terms in bowling are easy:
Throw the rock "DOWN' the lane right "up" ten???? Once you get it you will know some straight bowlers are gay. Some hookers are free. Having a more than 2 ball bag is normal.
Move right with your feet and target and if that don't work buy a new ball.
Brian the freeze isn't a bad ball and if your not getting any motion playing on the outside like we've mentioned the problem isn't the ball. The freeze isn't real aggressive but it's not plastic either it will hook if thrown correctly. More aggressive balls don't always equal more hook. If coaching is available in your area get some if not try watching some videos on YouTube or talk with your pso for some assitance
I have a Columbia Deep Freeze and a Columbia Blur which I think are comparable balls and they both hook just fine. My advice would be to stay with the Freeze, iron out your release and timing and then you can think about buying a more aggressive ball. I think sometimes buying a really high end hooking ball too early can be detrimental because the ball will hook for you even though you didn't have a great release on it. I know it hurt my game a little, I bought a Storm Crux Pearl I loved that ball at first but it made my release lazy because it would hook so much.
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