QuestionGary,
Much respect for what you do for the sport. I have only been bowling for about 3 years now, carrying a 192 average in a couple of regular leagues. I wish that I had picked it up sooner, because I love the sport! I do understand that there will be always something to learn!
My question is in regard to practice time.
I normally only practice for about an hour or two. A portion of my practice time is devoted to breaking each aspect down - approach, delivery, spare shooting...etc. The remaining portion is about putting it altogether.
In your opinion, would it be best to practice only on one lane or two? Now that I think about it, maybe I can break it down on one lane and then put it altogether by practicing on two lanes?!?
Thanks for your time.
Regi
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Regi thank you for the very kind words. Like yourself, I wish I had picked up bowling sooner! I did not start bowling until I was 30 years old. My first love was basketball.
After 20 years of bowling, I am more excited than ever to be helping others understand the game. In my own mind, I think I can help bridge the gap between the grassroots bowlers and the new and innovative products designed to keep today's bowlers challenged and growing in the sport.
To answer your thoughts Regi, "practicing" your approach, delivery, and spare shooting is the hallmark of a True Bowler! To share with you, the lanes will transition the most during the first game of any set. If a bowler speed gets faster as the games progress, they may find it difficult to score the second game because of carry down. If a bowler starts relatively fast and often begins to go slower the carry down may play into their favor. A bowler that has a great release in the beginning, yet later in the game they don't have a clue as to how they are really getting it out of their hand, this is where video taping will help bowlers focus when the ball reaction stops.
So bowling on one lane and then trying to stay ahead of it on the other lane is a great idea. However, lots of times on the house shot when practicing the two lanes may be as much as 3 to 5 board different at the mid-lane and on the back end. One lane you may be able to swing the shot while the other you may be delivering the ball much straighter. Again, it's practice, and if they play that far apart, you can log it into your little black book. This will help you identify what is more successful on each lane, even when they are playing so differently.
Regi practice is very important as you and so many others know. However, the way to practice is to have a goal in mind, and to "achieve" that goal. Long story short...You get a job, and a position. There is a level of proficiency you are "Expected" to achieve. Bowling is no different. Doesn't matter if you are on a fun league or a top professional.
My points are, if you are a "fun league" bowler, eventually you have to stop throwing the ball into the gutter every other ball thrown. Likewise if you are a advanced bowler who can score, people may mock you because you can't pick up corner pins at crucial times during competition. Practice means everything when there is something you have to get a handle on.
This vision is exactly why I created my new book, "True Bowler Adjustments." To be able to practice anything, you have to know what options are available to you as a bowler!
There are literally hundred of things you can practice on when it comes to my new book. You can use your body and extremities to practice delivery, to change ball travel and speed of the ball. You can find out how to get to know the ball and its dynamics. Bowlers can practice seeing what the oil conditions look like from a simplistic view point and hone there skills delivering their equipment straight down the lanes, arcing, or practice swinging the ball.
Lastly, my book teaches you how to practice using your eyes. This is truly the big picture in bowling. Using your eyes is the key to understanding if you are getting poor reaction from your bowling ball, or too much, way too soon.
I truly look forward to hearing some great success stories from you in the future. I can be reached on facebook, here on AllExperts.com or my e-mail,
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Happy Easter Regi!
-Coach Gary
Las Vegas, NV.
www.TrueBowlerAdjustments.com (It's a great book!)
