The idea of using the laydown point as a target is an exercise. It is used for two reasons. First, by using the laydown point as your target, you can make sure that you haven't simply moved your feet left and walked more right. More importantly, it is to make sure that you are staying behind the ball, and not coming around it early in an attempt to "get it back." With your laydown point 11 boards to the right of your slide foot, it seems like this is probably what's happening. Simply opening up your angles should not cause an big change in your laydown point. Try the exercise. I think that it will be an eye-opener for you.
By the way, as you probably know, since last summer, I've been using nothing but a plastic spare ball for all of my bowling (T-Zone... no core). Since then, I have enjoyed bowling more than I have in many years. When I throw the occasional 600 series now, I've done something! So, I know exactly what you mean about the lure of a less expensive ball that works like magic.
Rob
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