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lilpossum1

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Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« on: February 01, 2016, 12:07:54 PM »
Had a friend take a video of me during league last night. I didn't realize I had so much drift in my last step. Or that my elbow is that bent. I always felt like my elbow was straight. Any tips? I will accept anything. I hope this video works...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mpmV4Hrwv1c&feature=em-upload_owner

 

Ken De Beasto

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2016, 06:55:25 PM »
So my main takeaways here:
Either move back on the approach or switch to a 4 step,
Implement a crossover step,
Hold the ball a little closer to my midline,
Make sure to clear my hip and leg better.
Should I get a couple pieces of tape to stick to the approach and practice using those as slide markers so I know how far I am drifting to know if I make improvement?
When I practice wit my approach after I release I stick the landing and look at my slide foot see where I am finishing. I didn't use tape but when I added cross over I can clearly see my target at a different angle

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2016, 07:18:58 PM »
If you ask enough people on social media...one may be right but most likely all will be nothing less than opinion...
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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2016, 07:26:56 PM »
Although some/all of the suggestions may be appropriate, making wholesale changes at one time is going to wreck you. If I worked on more than 1 thing at a time and ended up messed up, I had no idea which one worked for me and which one did not, or at the very least, which one I was able to incorporate successfully and which one I did not/could not. I would suggest making a singular change, working on incorporating it, and then re-taping your approach, see how it has affected you/your game, and if you still need work, incorporate another suggestion.

However, this is also why you should work with a qualified local coach. Someone in person who can provide instant feedback and constant feedback. As noted here, everyone hones in on one thing or another (because we are all a product of our game and our environment) and what works for me may not work at all for you. Your coach  would know that. Instead of buying that next high performance ball, invest in your game and work with someone that is qualified.

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2016, 07:33:25 PM »
^^^GOOD ANSWER^^^
I would try pushing the ball over your right foot and stay centered...otherwise your game does not look that bad...
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lilpossum1

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #20 on: February 02, 2016, 07:44:35 PM »
If I had a coach around here, I would use one... We didn't even have adults working with us when I was in youth league, let alone a certified coach. This is why I came to the Internet. Point taken on too many changes at once though. As for some advice being good and some being bad, if multiple people give the same advice, I would assume it would be relatively sound advice

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2016, 08:26:43 PM »
How far away does the closest certified coach live from you?

lilpossum1

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #22 on: February 02, 2016, 08:55:23 PM »
Oh... An hour and 15 minutes... And between working 6 days a week, taking classes, and league 2 nights a week, I don't have the time to dedicate to driving that far for lessons

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #23 on: February 02, 2016, 09:02:29 PM »
Might be a long shot, but have you ever asked if he/she would drive to you?

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #24 on: February 02, 2016, 09:56:59 PM »
He might, but I also don't have the kind of open schedule to commit to lessons on a regular basis right now. Anatomy and Physiogy is kicking my tail. I am studying for that every chance I have

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #25 on: February 02, 2016, 10:23:14 PM »
Did the college thing for 13 years. Spent the last 3 years doing nothing but research for my dissertation, preparing for the Oral Defense, and completing requirement after requirement that seemed to pop up out of nowhere to complete my Doctorate degree, so I understand the college deal.

Knowing that, to change something you have been doing will require time spent on the lanes so you can master the change. If you do not have the time to commit right now, I completely understand and if you are serious about bowling, you may be better off waiting until you have the time to work on any changes to your game.

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #26 on: February 04, 2016, 01:02:47 PM »
Focus on staying in the finishing position so you can observe the ball rolling down to the pins and check which board you finish on with your slide foot. This is what I do when I bowl really well.
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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #27 on: February 04, 2016, 11:37:12 PM »
I didn't get a chance to practice last night so I just implemented the changes tonight. At home I have been practicing a four step approach in hallways... But I started using the four step in league with the crossover step and held the ball more towards my midline. It was an immediate improvement! I was much more balanced at the foul line. The increase in balance countered the lack of practice and I bowled better than I usually do. And it felt great! Nothing felt forced. I'll get another video Sunday and post it

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2016, 01:25:21 AM »
Sounds good I almost stop replying on the thread cuz I felt attacked for giving my opinion on possibly helping a fellow bowler. But since that my idea about the cross over is all square I feel much better!! I mean its what some of us are here for, talk to some fellow bowlers bout bowling and possibly help each other out. I'm in the same position as you with work and college don't got time for coaches. Gotta rely on this social media business and fellow bowlers who like to experiment with trial and error.

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #29 on: February 05, 2016, 10:44:37 AM »
The help is very appreciated by me! I feel that the crossover strop was huge for me. I'll see when I get the video. I would hate to see what I would have shot if the lanes has room for error!

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Re: Critique me! (Fix my drift please)
« Reply #30 on: February 26, 2017, 12:05:20 PM »
Where to start.............set-up. You're much too close for a 5 step. hence the quick little steps b-cuz you are too close @ set-up. Screwing up your timing. It basically makes you a 2 step bowler. How tall are you?