When I first returned after neck surgery, I used a one step approach. My ball speed was just under nine MPH. As a I healed, my ball speed increased to it's current level of about 10.5 mph (average), and I can once again use a full approach. During the summer when the weather got very humid in Vegas and the approaches were very sticky, I developed a technique which was a combination of a full five step approach, and a one step approach. I stood about five feet from the foul line, and went through all five steps, but cut the first four down to about one to two inches. This allowed me to keep my timing, while still saving my legs and back. I still use this technique when I have to move very far left and avoid the ball return. I am currently using five steps with a ball speed averaging 10.5 mph and averaging 198, 200, and 196 in three leagues. I never buy a bowling ball with an RG below 2.55, and quickly change to a plastic T Zone when necessary. Work on developing an effortless arm swing. This will increase your ball speed and save your body. Whenever I can throw a shot with no pain, I throw a good shot!
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