The many varying opinions on "spine tilt"…ughhh!!

[Amyers]

Actually, the way I would phrase it is; "The hardest thing is knowing what advice will work with time/practice and the things to give up on because they just don't fit well with your style." And thats a bought thing…because you may try something and maybe eventually it'll work…but early on it ISN'T. How much time do you put in to make something work versus giving up and going with something that fits you better?

My best example is the modern release and the DYDS (Drop Your Damn Shoulder). These are both modern concepts in bowling. Yet every time I've tried to do the modern release it's been a disaster. And while I found "some" success with DYDS…it was hit or miss.

Thats why my feelings are; you start with the basics…hand up the side of the ball, straight up and down, 1-handed, 1-3 ball arsenal, shoulders straight at the foul line…and then as you progress, you add elements to your game that help you maximize your game. I've learned through my own experiences, trying to adapt advanced concepts too quickly, when you don't have the basics mastered, is more detrimental than helpful.

This is very true and everybody has concepts that are easier for them to master than others. Things that are simple for me can be complex for someone else and vise versus. Sometimes you just have to go sideways around a problem too for a while.

[rv driver]

Actually, the way I would phrase it is; "The hardest thing is knowing what advice will work with time/practice and the things to give up on because they just don't fit well with your style." And thats a bought thing…because you may try something and maybe eventually it'll work…but early on it ISN'T. How much time do you put in to make something work versus giving up and going with something that fits you better?

My best example is the modern release and the DYDS (Drop Your Damn Shoulder). These are both modern concepts in bowling. Yet every time I've tried to do the modern release it's been a disaster. And while I found "some" success with DYDS…it was hit or miss.

Thats why my feelings are; you start with the basics…hand up the side of the ball, straight up and down, 1-handed, 1-3 ball arsenal, shoulders straight at the foul line…and then as you progress, you add elements to your game that help you maximize your game. I've learned through my own experiences, trying to adapt advanced concepts too quickly, when you don't have the basics mastered, is more detrimental than helpful.

And that takes time, insight, and good instincts. In all fields -- not just bowling.