Bill is right on with his comments for sure and let me add that I would like to see you free up your arm swing a little. Some years ago, I was having my own practice session when this fellow came up behind my pair and watched me for a few frames. He told me that he liked what he saw but that he would suggest that I not muscle the ball so much in my swing. I tried it out and it felt a little strange at first, but it really helped. He sat and watched me until I finished my set and when I went to leave he introduced himself. Turns out he was Dick Ritger. Nice man and some of the best advice I ever got...
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Thanks Jay,
I had a little conversation with Bill on creating revs, which the video doesn't really show much of me using those techniques. When I did start using those techniques I felt that I didn't force the arm swing as much as I was more focused on generating the revs and getting that correct. I can also tell that by my ball speed going down about 1 mph when working on the revs part.
That being said I do know I have a tendency to arm the ball more than I should.
Equipment:
Motiv: Forza, Forza Redine, Venom Shock, Tag
Storm: Sky Rocket
Track 100P Spare Ball
To be drilled: Motiv Jackal
That's also cool that Dick did that. I think some coaches have this thing about wanting to help even without being asked, sought after or being paid. I know Bill has definitely got that, and I know I definitely try to help my friends, but finding myself biting my tongue not trying to force it on people.
Equipment:
Motiv: Forza, Forza Redine, Venom Shock, Tag
Storm: Sky Rocket
Track 100P Spare Ball
To be drilled: Motiv Jackal
you looks really good to me but i am not a coach =D good work keep it up!!!
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I will offer help during open bowling but I don't say a word unless asked during league. I know first hand how frustrating it can be when you're already struggling and some idiot, who means well, offers unsolicited advice.
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On the first step you are just dropping the ball but have no arm extension outward so you are most likely muscling the ball back to get a backswing. You need to push the ball foward and slightly towards the ground and then just let it drop and then gravity and momentum should swing the ball for you.
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