Post by: Jackie Moon on August 01, 2011, 03:16:49 AM
There about 5 videos there to watch. These were shot using my iPhone 4, so the quality is not too terrible, but could be better.
Let me know what you think. I'm thinking about tweaking a few things, but wanted to get some thoughts before I do. Thanks!
Post by: Schwanstuker on August 01, 2011, 04:21:37 PM
Start moving the ball sooner, your on the edge of pulling the ball through right now, you are very close to throwing a fully relaxed shot, when you achieve the fully relaxed release, you will toss more honor scores.
Post by: Jackie Moon on August 01, 2011, 06:18:24 PM
Post by: pro shop guy on August 01, 2011, 06:22:44 PM
lol....didnt you ask what we think?
Post by: Jackie Moon on August 01, 2011, 07:56:30 PM
Post by: Dan Belcher on August 02, 2011, 05:34:43 AM
You mean you don't want to shoot more honor scores? 
Anyway, yes, that suggestion is a good one. Getting the ball dropped into the swing sooner will really improve your consistency and leverage. To keep your balance and to keep the ball's position matching your footwork, you have to use a lot of muscle and pull the ball back behind you and into the top of the backswing. I bet you don't even think about this, but your body is smart enough to compensate automatically because, hey, your body doesn't like losing its balance and falling down. If you get the ball moving forward sooner in the pushaway and let it drop with a nice rounded motion, gravity will take over and get the ball behind you earlier in the approach, which will let your body stay much more balanced, and will let the weight of the ball bring your arm back all the way to the top of the backswing early enough that it can naturally drop into the swing. Another big advantage of this -- you'll be less likely to get your swing off-plane, which also improves accuracy.
A great way to get yourself started with this is to practice in front of a mirror. Stand sideways to the mirror so you can see the swing, and just practice doing the first couple steps of your approach, so you can get used to the feeling of the earlier pushaway and dropping the ball into the swing instead of pulling it back. Watch videos of someone like David Ozio, Rick Steelsmith, or Chris Barnes on Youtube to see where the ball is during different parts of the swing for a reference point.
Post by: kidlost2000 on August 02, 2011, 05:37:25 AM
Maybe he was expecting everyone to give him compliments and didn't want suggestions.
"Get out of bowling what you want because that is all there is."
Post by: Jackie Moon on August 02, 2011, 09:48:16 AM
I could care less about compliments, but if you are going to offer something offer something constructive.
Post by: Jackie Moon on August 02, 2011, 09:50:48 AM
Thanks for the advice Dan.
I should have enough time for some practice videos to be taken and if so I'll post them up. I'm ripping my first and second trip to Kegel to post up to youtube now so that there will some points of reference and comparison.
Post by: kidlost2000 on August 02, 2011, 12:58:19 PM
Don't post stuff if everything offends you.
"Get out of bowling what you want because that is all there is."
Post by: Easy10pins on August 03, 2011, 05:27:47 PM
I use whatever ball works for me.
Post by: Schwanstuker on August 03, 2011, 08:47:58 PM
Hey Jackie, don't be a Dick, if you ask for input, be a Man and accept it!
Props to Afflac for dumping Gilbert!
Post by: Easy10pins on August 04, 2011, 12:39:32 PM
Thank you for illustrating the point in my previous post.
I use whatever ball works for me.