your form now?

[GeoLes]

I need Mr. Peabody's wayback machine to go take some clips of what my form was like in '75, '85, '95, and '05, and see how much or how little my game has changed.

This is the first "Tennesse Tuxedo" reference I have heard in a long time.

When I set a bowling goal in my head as I step onto the approach, I am thinking "Tennesee Tuxedo will not fail".

[e-tank]

Generally speaking, I can tell when the lanes are breaking down based on the way my ball is reacting at the end of the second game. Other than that, there's not much I can tell just by looking at the lanes.

Im the same. I just know that you need to move left when youre going brooklyn. If theyres heavy oil or carry down i play more outside and slow ball speed. Im the only one this affects on my bowling team because my gf is a straight bowler, and my other 2 teammates throw fairly slow already so while they use the same ball and line all night, im changing marks and making a ball switch by game 3

[SmilingBowler]

Great advice Bob... I continue to learn by doing and watching, reading and responding. Both reading and responding to many conversations on this board and also reading and responding to the lane conditions.

I guess the best method is to watch others who use a similar line to me which is much more common on the Monday Mens League and very very rare on the non-sanctioned Wednesday Night League. That's probably why I tend to bowl my best (most consistent) on Wednesdays, because I'm the only one using my line. LOL!

[SmilingBowler]

Im the same. I just know that you need to move left when youre going brooklyn. If theyres heavy oil or carry down i play more outside and slow ball speed. Im the only one this affects on my bowling team because my gf is a straight bowler, and my other 2 teammates throw fairly slow already so while they use the same ball and line all night, im changing marks and making a ball switch by game 3

Sounds a lot like my Wednesday Mixed League. Its a fun league that breaks up the week nicely for everyone. 6 teams, 4 bowlers per team, 24 bowlers plus about 6 subs. Averages range from 94-210 but the teams are really evenly matched and we all have fun. We're competitive, yet relaxed. The best way to bowl. Like I said in the post before this, that's probably why I tend to bowl my best. That, and because, like you, I'm the only one using 1-6 board zone.

[e-tank]

Sounds a lot like my Wednesday Mixed League. Its a fun league that breaks up the week nicely for everyone. 6 teams, 4 bowlers per team, 24 bowlers plus about 6 subs. Averages range from 94-210 but the teams are really evenly matched and we all have fun. We're competitive, yet relaxed. The best way to bowl. Like I said in the post before this, that's probably why I tend to bowl my best. That, and because, like you, I'm the only one using 1-6 board zone.

mines a vegas league aka they drive us up to vegas to play our final league week. Free alcohol and hotel. Id say its a fun league but at the same time theres some really good teams. My team usually varies between 1-4 each week

[jbeck]

I've only been bowling with my first fingertip ball for about 3 1/2 months, so my style is still the same which is pretty much straight. I don't have many revs on my release and it feels weird when I try to practice playing more inside to out to hook it back in. I don't like the typical cupped hook throw that I see most people who play with house balls. I'm trying to work on my inside throw being more fluid and not look intentional. But so far my straight release up the the second arrow with slight revs works for me back to the pocket or even brooklyns when I come around too much. Reading lanes is difficult though since I don't have a good inside game.

[J Anderson]

This is the first "Tennesse Tuxedo" reference I have heard in a long time.

When I set a bowling goal in my head as I step onto the approach, I am thinking "Tennesee Tuxedo will not fail".

Darn, I thought I was referring to Mr Peabody and his boy Sherman from the Rocky and Bulwinkle show.

[GeoLes]

I believe you are correct. I was thinking of Phineas J Whopee. But you are right. Rocky and Friends. BTW do you know Rocky's middle name? How about Bullwinkle's?

Sorry for the threadjack. I just lost control for a moment.

[ecub]

We should really get this thread back on track with the title. We are trying to HELP people here.

[mxjosh]

Ive been bowling 18mths and Im so waiting for my form to be set. Every shot Im thinking about every step.

2" first slide step with left leg, normal step with right and begin ball push away. Push ball straight out but dont straighten arm. Let my arm drop and free swing. Start getting lower to ground with legs. Keep hand flat to floor on backswing, do not cup it. keep eye on target down lane. let arm come thru free dont lift up and help it hook. Finish balanced, stay down and follow thru.

This is every damn shot I take. So frustrating to say the least.