Recent coaching session

[J Anderson]

By the way sent you a pm

It doesn't seem to be in my inbox.

[The Mayor]

Never is a dangerous word. I have seen bowlers whose backswings should be higher, but they stop the backswing themselves rather than letting gravity do its thing. the result is a swing that is every bit as muscled as someone trying to lift the ball higher in the back swing.

p.s. When was the election?

You're correct. I shouldn't speak in such extremes. At the time of posting I hadn't considered those who stop their backswing short.

As for the election, I was voted in several years ago. I however, am not, the mayor of bowlingboards.com and in no way intended to make it seem as such!

[uplander]

Did you get a chance to view this video lesson from Norm Duke? He's my idol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKhsQ...eature=related

[jaydee]

Unless you walk very slow or hold the ball really low, there's no reason for your backswing to only go halfway to your shoulder height.

You must be resisting the natural pendelum swing backwards, which is highly likely what your coach is trying to break you of and absolutely correct IMO. Lowering your ball prior to pushaway is a secondary issue to this.

[broncofan27]

Unless you walk very slow or hold the ball really low, there's no reason for your backswing to only go halfway to your shoulder height.

You must be resisting the natural pendelum swing backwards, which is highly likely what your coach is trying to break you of and absolutely correct IMO. Lowering your ball prior to pushaway is a secondary issue to this.

I added some videos earlier in the this thread if wanted to take a look

[vgw]

I don't think the backswing needs much fixing. I would first work on that part about you lowering the ball on your first step and also move up on the approach because your release is pretty far back from the foul line.

You might want to try a push off of the ball on your first step by holding the ball closer to your body instead of having your arms outstretched.

It also looks like your eyes/head are pointed towards the pins rather than the floor boards. I believe it is easier to hit a mark on the floor to roll it either straight or at an angle rather than looking at the pins. This is just my 2 cents so please do whatever works best for you.

Good luck.

[broncofan27]

I have worked on the issue with dropping the ball on my first step and don't do that any more definitely saw better ball speed. Things seem to be getting better for me. Through a 3 game set over the weekend of 204, 225, 229. The only thing I wish I could figure out now is how to slide. My left knee and hip take a pounding.

[The Mayor]

Your whole approach just seems super rushed to me. I think you get the ball into the swing a little too quick too. This is causing you to not be able to hit the ball at the bottom. Another thing, it looks like your wrist may need a little help keeping itself straight as you approach release. A support like the Mongoose Lifter would really benefit you. Not only will it support your wrist, it will teach you how to lift on the ball more. It's not a crutch, but a tool.

[vgw]

for the knee bend, you really need to practice with a conscious effort to get down low and slide into the bent position. if you are experiencing some pain, then this is important to try to correct things. you can just take practice steps without a ball. if you have a hardwood floor at home, you can practice your steps there. i don't bend much myself but i do end up sliding quite a bit given my approach.

[JAnderson]

Might have been the other J.Anderson