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Richlynn27

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what's the adjustment?
« on: September 13, 2003, 08:45:53 AM »
I am a solid 200+ bowler currently averaging 209 and 211 in my 2 leagues.
The problem that I am having is that I start off really strong with lots of strikes, and as the night goes on and the lanes break down I go from an incredible amount of strikes to an incredible amount of burried 7 and 10 pins.  What are some suggestions as to how to kick these suckers out.  I have tried several things,(moving forward and back, slight adjustments in my gripping the ball.),but they usually effect my consistency in hitting the pocket and don't seem to solve the problem.  The lanes are brand new synthetics, and I really am not finding it hard to hit the pocket, just loosing carry as the night goes on.  PS. I am a strong stroker with my track about 1-1 1/2 inches from the thumb.

I am open to any suggestions.  Thanks

 

vlor

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Re: what's the adjustment?
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2003, 06:38:12 AM »
Another adjustment that sometimes works is to move where you stand 1/2 board left for lefties or 1/2 board right for righties. keep the same target line on the lane. The problem is that as the oil begins to carry down the ball starts coming in slightly behind the head pin leaving the corner pins. This move will get the ball a little deeper into the pocket.

SrKegler

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Re: what's the adjustment?
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2003, 06:59:52 AM »
You've had a lot of good answers already.  

The key question though is the type of 10 pin you're leaving.  Watch the 6 pin.  Is the 6 pin dying in the gutter.  If so, your ball needs more energy.  Try coming straighter up the back of the ball getting more forward roll.

Is it a solid 10 where the 6 wraps around the 10, if so you have too much energy, try coming off the side of the ball more getting a little more skid.

Just some more options.  Pick the ones that work best for you.


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