What's your first adjustment?

[scottymoney]

I had trouble last night. I ended up moving over 10 boards and shooting 5 to 10 boards over as well. Crap loud of carry down!

here is a good read for you.

http://bowlingknowledge.info/images/..._slowinski.pdf

[unclemantis]

here is a good read for you.

http://bowlingknowledge.info/images/..._slowinski.pdf

Thanks!

I will read this when I get a few. It just looked like the ball was not gripping at all.

[unclemantis]

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is not a result of carrydown."

Well this was the case. Again there was no league play on that lane and mostly plastic ballers where on that lane.

[Greenday]

Heh, tonight it was switch balls. Couldn't get a good roll from my Invasion so I switched to my Tropical Breeze. Missed inside and it just skidded into the pocket instead of over-hooking to the brooklyn side, giving me strikes. Missed just outside and it'd hook back anyway. I WIN!!!!!!!! MWAHAHAHA

[Tampabaybob]

First move should be a couple of boards left (for righties). You should do this when you see the other bowlers before you starting to leave splits and 4 pin leaves. Don't wait until you get up and leave your own 4 pin or a split. Move on your next turn up. That's called being aware of the lanes starting to transition and anticipating the change. If your ball still comes in a little heavy try moving your target 1-2 boards right AND about 3 feet past the arrows. Pick a dark spot or something you can focus on and try to hit that gnat's butt on your next shot. That should bring you into the pocket. The reason for the target further out, is it will get your ball rolling a split second later. Try it. I do this every league nite and have of many years. It's a way to overcome the oil changes as you bowl. When the lanes have totally been fried, I look at the last hash mark on the right at the 40' mark to get the ball to slide further (and that's usually the last resort after changing to a less agressive ball !)

[unclemantis]

First move should be a couple of boards left (for righties). You should do this when you see the other bowlers before you starting to leave splits and 4 pin leaves. Don't wait until you get up and leave your own 4 pin or a split. Move on your next turn up. That's called being aware of the lanes starting to transition and anticipating the change. If your ball still comes in a little heavy try moving your target 1-2 boards right AND about 3 feet past the arrows. Pick a dark spot or something you can focus on and try to hit that gnat's butt on your next shot. That should bring you into the pocket. The reason for the target further out, is it will get your ball rolling a split second later. Try it. I do this every league nite and have of many years. It's a way to overcome the oil changes as you bowl. When the lanes have totally been fried, I look at the last hash mark on the right at the 40' mark to get the ball to slide further (and that's usually the last resort after changing to a less agressive ball !)

I moved to 20 and threw over 10. I did try moving to 35 and threw over 25 but that didn't work. It just slid and then when it tried to hook it just couldn't cut the mustard. So my best bet was a straighter shot.

I only own one ball right now. I don't have the money right now to buy 2 more balls of greater and lesser hook.

[ecub]

I moved to 20 and threw over 10. I did try moving to 35 and threw over 25 but that didn't work. It just slid and then when it tried to hook it just couldn't cut the mustard. So my best bet was a straighter shot.

I only own one ball right now. I don't have the money right now to buy 2 more balls of greater and lesser hook.

Stick with one ball. Use your thumb for better control. Learn to throw in different patterns. Learn how to adjust. The object of the game is to hit the pocket. Who cares how many boards you cover to make it hit. If you have to move right to hit it, do it.

[dutchlefty]

Hei, I usually move 1-2 boards right. If that does not work out i play far out on the left, over 4-5th board..Sometimes with a ball change...

[Tampabaybob]

I moved to 20 and threw over 10. I did try moving to 35 and threw over 25 but that didn't work. It just slid and then when it tried to hook it just couldn't cut the mustard. So my best bet was a straighter shot.

I only own one ball right now. I don't have the money right now to buy 2 more balls of greater and lesser hook.

Ok, when you have just the one ball the trick is to use your hand adjustments to throw more ore less hook. Coming straight up behind the ball "should" cut down on the hook. If it's too oily, then rotate your hand (thumb from 12:00 to the 3:00 position). You should be able to change from 12 to 1 to 2 to 3 for different reactions and axis rolls. If the lanes are hooking a lot moving your target further down the lane also helps. If you target at the arrows, 1st move could be 2' feet past. Don't be afraid to go 4', 6', or even further.

Other tips include, moving your index and pinky on the ball. There are many combinations of those that you can try too.

Just because you only have one ball, don't feel as though it's a detriment to you. learn exactly what that ball will do for you on different conditions, with differing hand positions. Now get out there and kick some butt !!

[scottymoney]

I watched a YouTube video today with a guy who was talking about adjusting to oil and oil changes. He was a pro shop owner and suggested hand adjustments before ball adjustments/changes. I believe it was a 16 minute long video from IAB on oil transition.