QuestionGary, I just read ur response to axis tilt. I am lefty, 330 rr. U said using a
pencil related to tilt. Is that in relation to the Pin?
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Hi Jerry, that is a no, axis tilt is not in relation to the pin. As bowlers we don't primary refer to tilting the pin, it is tilting the ball.
The only exception would be if you had the pin in line with your PAP or Positive Axis Point. But, Let's entertain that thought for just a second.
If the pin, which goes through the middle of the ball is lying horizontally or parallel to the floor, (like the pencil I spoke of previously), then turning the center of the ball counter clockwise in your hand will cause the pin or colored dot to move up towards the ceiling with your pinky, while your index finger drops downward slightly towards the floor. Ideally, your thumb will go from a twelve o'clock position above the fingers, to roughly a 10 o'clock or 9 o'clock position when using an extreme "ball" tilt.
Sometimes as bowlers we don't make the connection that we need to reduce our ball axis tilt because the ball is going too long down the lane prior to turning, or that we need to increase our ball axis tilt because the ball is hooking to soon. Great question Jerry!
In summary Jerry, Ball axis tilt is not in relation to the pin. Basically, you don't look at the pin on the ball and try to tilt it 5 or 10 degrees, up or down. You rotate your hand from your starting set up position counter clockwise for a left handed bowler, or clockwise for a right handed bowler. Always release the ball with whatever amount of ball axis tilt you think you need to extend your shot down lane....if that is the adjustment you are trying to make.
Most ball axis tilts are used to facilitate increased outside spin on the ball, as well as extend the ball's travel down lane if needed.
Thank you for your question Jerry! In my new book True Bowler Adjustments, instituting a little ball axis tilt to get your shot further down lane without moving from your previous strike line is an adjustment well worth the practice time invested.
Be well, Bowl well!
-Gary
Las Vegas, NV.
www.TrueBowlerAdjustments.com (It's a great book!)
