Post by: canesrock82 on April 11, 2007, 11:44:55 AM
I've had people say I throw hard, and I feel like I'm mentally/phyiscally slowing down.
Any input would be appreciated.
Post by: Eddie M on April 11, 2007, 08:12:40 PM
Post by: Injury on April 12, 2007, 01:26:04 AM
Feet I just make my first step purposefuly slow and it carries on from there. Make sure you aren't doing your approach on your toes as that can lean you forward and make you "race".
Slowing just the ball speed can be accomplished with a ball lower push off if you have a free armswing. Or if it's really ugly and slick (like for me tonight) I'll start my 4 step with my ball already held out and down removing the ball pushoff portion pretty much all together.
Post by: dizzyfugu on April 12, 2007, 04:12:49 AM
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Move up on the approach? When I absolutely need to slow down, I move up about a foot. Works like a charm.
That's a good one! Additionally, let the (free) arm pendulum dictate the cadence of your feet. Keeping the ball low in the adress position (waist height or even lower) will also help, and do not force the backswing.
You will be astonished how much time you will "find" in your approach
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Post by: canesrock82 on April 13, 2007, 02:03:02 AM
Much better tonight. Moved up on the approach and also lowered the ball.
Post by: Gazoo on April 14, 2007, 10:24:10 AM
Post by: mainzer on April 23, 2007, 01:10:13 PM
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Post by: Ragnar on April 23, 2007, 01:13:28 PM
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Post by: spinner031 on April 25, 2007, 06:39:21 PM
Take two BIG steps closer to the foul line. You'll find out that if you're closer, you can't throw as hard because you don't have enough kinetic energy. Eventually, you may move back, but it will feel weird. You will actually "instinctually" move up because you will have practiced it so much.
Relax. Get a high backswing, and once the ball is at the top, let gravity take over, your arm go dead, and the ball do the work. The ball will roll, and not be thrown by you.
If you can keep the Fred Flintstone feet slow, and your arm "following suit," you will make your shots slower. Bowling requires very little muscle.
Post by: zone on April 25, 2007, 06:50:39 PM
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Post by: djfettes on April 25, 2007, 06:58:02 PM
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