QuestionI do not slide on my approach. I noticed if I take a long last step that it will help increase my rotation. I was wondering your thoughts on this and how it is that is working for me.
Also, my thumb needs to be out of the ball before my foot lands.
Also, concerning my release, it almost seems I get more roll (I guess that's the right choice of words) when I start with my wrist in a broken position. The ball is at my waist at the start and I aim using the foul line as my target. It seems when I start with a slight cup that the ball just goes right (right handed) farther.
Thanks for reading,
Erik
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Hi Erik, individuals do strange things to bowling balls and bowling balls do strange things for the bowler when they interact with the lanes. Not sliding on the approach is very common. Increasing your rotations with a long last step is just how you leverage the ball for your release. There is no way to speculate your hand position, but trust I have seen it all.
Getting your thumb out of the ball soon is the objective for increased revs on a bowling ball so that is truly a positive point.
Starting with your wrist in a broken position often reduces the revs on the ball allowing it to grab the lanes early. Its one of the adjustments I describe in my new book True Bowler Adjustments. Again, it depends on the talents of the bowler what "true' actions are imparted to the bowling ball at the time of delivery.
It's fine to have the ball lowered because it will facilitate you moving faster to the foul line. It is also perfectly acceptable to use the foul line as your target. Liz Johnson does this also when she needs to, I believe. Where the ball crosses the foul line is called your lay down spot. Lastly Erik, if braking the wrist down causes the ball to start up earlier then you should see more skid down the lane when you cup the ball a little more.
Again, adjustments like these are all outlined in my new book Erik, and it would lend credibility to adjustments you can try on the lanes. Thanks for your questions... Oh, one more thing, you may know this, maybe not...but if you land your ball on the approach prior to the foul line it will not set off the foul lights. Often PBA players may do this to keep a shot on line to their targets when there is high oil.
:-) Making adjustments, I love it!!! You dah man!!! God's Blessings to you, and best of luck in your bowling!
-Gary
Las Vegas, NV.
www.TrueBowlerAdjustments.com (It's a great book!)
