The Future of Bowling TWO HANDS!?

[Aslan]

Proof, Look who won Bowler of the year.... and who won the battle recently between Jason and Rash. The two hand wonder form Australia, Mr. plastic bottle cruncher Jason Belmonte! As mentioned by Belmonte, he has beat Rash many times, ( Rash being one of the best one hand bowlers around arguably).

One handers will not be left behind,,,, LOL...... two handers do have an advantage not a guaranty of victory!

Oh...we're basing his dominance on a Bowler of the Year title and ONE game that he recently won. Well, sorry WRW, PDW, Norm Duke, and Parker Bohn....it appears the only year that mattered was last year and the only game that mattered was last week. I guess WRW can toss out his 47 trophies that meant nothing.

Hey Iceman...you're in great shape so I'm sure despite the advanced age you'll be around in 15 years...lemme know how that "Jason Belmonte PBA All-Time Title Leader" thing works out. At this rate....and it's a good rate...he'll have roughly 24 by then. Most for an Austrailian though!!! Good job Belmo!!

[MICHAEL]

Oh...we're basing his dominance on a Bowler of the Year title and ONE game that he recently won. Well, sorry WRW, PDW, Norm Duke, and Parker Bohn....it appears the only year that mattered was last year and the only game that mattered was last week. I guess WRW can toss out his 47 trophies that meant nothing.

Hey Iceman...you're in great shape so I'm sure despite the advanced age you'll be around in 15 years...lemme know how that "Jason Belmonte PBA All-Time Title Leader" thing works out. At this rate....and it's a good rate...he'll have roughly 24 by then. Most for an Austrailian though!!! Good job Belmo!!

Aslan, your missing my point! God you wear me out!! Do you take medication??? I normally don't recommend medications, but in your case, you might be the exception!! SEEK HELP, dial 911~~ (

So you see me around for another 15 years, , that's all?? In other words I will not live as long as my parents?

No one is asking WRW to toss out his trophies! What one has to ask ones self is this!

1. Is it the two hand bowling that gives the advantage, OR MIGHT IT ALSO be a GIFTED Belmonte who just happens to have the right stuff to make it work!

If you Aslan changed to the two hand delivery would you be another Belmonte..... buzzzzzzz!! A=== NOT in your Wildest DREAMS my friend!! LOL LOL

Belmonte has THE GIFT, and it works for HIM because he is Gifted, like many GIFTED athletes who excel in THEIR Chossen field of Sports.

[dpatrickv]

He has won 7 titles in the last 2 years and 1 month, and 8 and the last 5 years and 1 month. That's not dominant? Seriously? He has been on tour not even 6 years and has 8 titles, go back through history. How many other HOF bowlers can say they won 8 titles in their FIRST SIX YEARS? Pull your head out from under the rock man, the ignorance is astounding.

WRW has averaged 1.3 titles a year since he joined in 1980. NINETEEN EIGHTY. Belmonte joined in 2008 and has EIGHT. Even if Belmonte doesnt win another title this year he is still averaging 1.3 titles a year.

[MICHAEL]

Benefits of the Two-Handed Technique



There are several ways that the two-handed bowling technique is more beneficial than the more common, single-handed technique. Because the ball is being supported by both hands, weight is more evenly distributed between both sides of the body, leading to less stress on the bowler's dominant shoulder. The weight is also spread between both hands, which can mean less bowling-related arthritis, calluses and soreness in the fingers, thumbs and knuckles.


Drawbacks to the Two-Handed Technique



There are a few drawbacks to the two-handed bowling technique as well. Because of the different approach to the lane that bowlers using the two-handed technique use, more stress is placed on the knees. However, because there is less rotation at the knees involved in the two-handed technique, there is less of the grinding that single-handed bowlers may experience. Instead, rotation occurs in the trunk of the body, which can put more stress on the spine as a result. This can be alleviated with frequent stretching and flexibility exercises.



How to Bowl Using the Two-Handed Technique



The two-handed bowling technique can be very similar to the single-handed technique. The bowler uses his dominant hand to cradle the ball, rearing straight back and following through when releasing the ball. With two-handed bowling, the bowler brings his other hand in front of the ball so the fingers face one another, and both hands are left on the ball while the bowler brings the ball straight back. The fingers can be either in the holes or out when two-handed bowling because both hands are supporting the weight of the ball.


Choosing Single-Handed or Two-Handed



There is not a single best method for choosing between single-handed and two-handed bowling techniques. Bowlers who have used the single-handed style throughout their bowling career have switched to two-handed and significantly improved their game. Meanwhile, some bowlers may have used the two-handed approach from the start. The best way to know which approach is the right one for you is to try both and get a feel for which one you prefer.

[circlecity]

I don't think we will know the impact for about 5-10+ years until younger 2-hand bowlers get older and see what their impact on the sport is.

[MICHAEL]

I don't think we will know the impact for about 5-10+ years until younger 2-hand bowlers get older and see what their impact on the sport is.

I agree, but it would be interesting to know if ANY coaches are teaching this to their students on High School, and College level!

I would think since its been proven to be a better method of higher scores, and pin carry, it will be as Rob says the norm in the near future. Yet I don't see any of it around here???

In High School, at the College level, its all about Winning! Surely coaches will be advocating it to the youth bowlers of today! Anyone know of any coaches pushing two hand bowling on a high school, college level????

Part of the problem might be that many coaches can't demonstrate the method themselves!! LOL

[MICHAEL]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCl2dzcvBA

could it be that its not that much harder on the body, and in some ways as mentioned on the other thread easier!?

Jason makes it look very smooth and effortless!

[J Anderson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCl2dzcvBA

could it be that its not that much harder on the body, and in some ways as mentioned on the other thread easier!?

Jason makes it look very smooth and effortless!

Any top athlete makes it look smooth and effortless, well maybe with the exception of sports like power lifting. Look at Tiger woods hitting a tee shot, smooth and easy. How many amateurs can come anywhere close to swinging like that?

[MICHAEL]

The pin action is worth the power play, but I feel spares are def a different story.

Again, I have NEVER seen Jason Belmonte miss a FREICKEN 10 pin!! He seems to be VERY accurate throwing his two hand style with plastic balls!

The question is this: Is HE and anomaly? That tiger woods of bowling? His bowling the two handed style, is it equal amount of just raw physical, Mental, AND bowing style.... I THINK SO!

In other word, are we NOT GIVING (((( HIM )))) more credit then HE deserves!! I think so! I also think that many of us could benefit using this new style, but would NEVER bowl the numbers he gets, due to his gift!

Maybe you don't like his style of bowling, maybe you don't like Jason's personality!

MAYBE WERE JUST jealous that we cant make two hand bowling look so effortlessly, and put up the numbers HE CAN!!

One thing I have noticed about Jason, he is ALL OVER THE INTERNET! At a time when bowling needs a shot of Yukon Jack 100 proof!!

I for one look forward to watching this Gifted, bowler racking up the victories!

[swingset]

The pin action is worth the power play, but I feel spares are def a different story.

I think you'll see the predominance of 2-handers in league play, where strike balls are more forgiving and strikes can outpower spare-making.

When it moves into tourney play on sport shots, it's going to be a much harder thing for the 2-handers to excel. I'm sure some will, as they are now, but I don't think they'll overtake traditional style anytime soon.

Judging from what I see from the younger guys doing it now, few if any can muster any kind of consistency. Strike/gutter/brooklyn/gutter/strike seems to be how their games work.