I pull left when my feet get slow/tired. I can also have issues when I don't reach out for my target.
Any tips to avoid yanking a shot?
Any advice on how I can avoid yanking a shot to the left or right. I hate when I bowl good and ruin my game with a few bad shots. I throw a line similar to these two balls
Last edited by morgothaod; 04-05-2015 at 10:29 AM.
I pull left when my feet get slow/tired. I can also have issues when I don't reach out for my target.
I've been known to do the same thing, mostly pulling the ball inside it's intended line. According to my teammates the cause
in my case is normally my first step or my ball push away causing my timing to be off. I have a tendency to start taking
a slightly longer first step or begin my push away earlier.
I'm sure there are many other items that can cause this type of problem but it appears that a change in timing is one
possible issue to investigate.
Most misses left (for a right hander) are caused by early timing (the ball gets to the line before the bowler). Conversely, late timing causes misses to the right. There are several causes for late or early timing, including footwork (length and speed of the steps), when the push away is started, the length of the push away, and the length of the backswing. Your best bet is to find a qualified coach and let him/her determine what the key to consistent timing is for you.
Maybe I should focus on keeping my arm closer to my body or when releasing the ball, try to aim as close to my foot as possible? (Basically just not allow my bowling arm to be so loose; therefore I may eliminate myself from throwing it so far out). Maybe I should hold the ball to the side of my body before starting my approach as well?
Last edited by morgothaod; 04-05-2015 at 09:13 PM.
Without seeing you bowl, we have no idea if you need to keep your arm closer.Originally Posted by morgothaod
Your original post refers to yanking left and right. Most experienced bowlers ( at least in my area) use the words yank, tug, and pull to refer to shots left of target. Obviously, lefties use these words for shots that are off to the right. If you're missing left and right there is probably some amount of inconsistancy in your approach. Some of this may be the result of overcompensating for bad shots.
The best advice so far is Rob's to find a good local coach.
John
Second that (again)!
I've worked with coaches all season, and it helps. I've been getting coaching as part of a group, and starting this week I'm getting one-on-one coaching to really get my game tweaked. A good coach isn't cheap, but well worth it.
I decided to hold the ball to the side before starting my approach and that helped me (207, 194, 254).
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