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xxZonexx

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did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« on: June 23, 2005, 03:22:08 PM »
im having problems i take a 5 setep aproach, cant seem to hit my mark as well as i want to im a 210 avg bowler and have been bowling for 1.5 years any help is appricated
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Loudstriker

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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2005, 11:25:14 PM »
Well, I went from a 3 step to a five step.
Right now I am working on mine because my last 2 steps have me going too far and on slick surfaces I cross the foul line. For me to hit my mark more consistently, I need to take a slow approach.
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a_ak57

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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2005, 11:25:52 PM »
Maybe your timing is off.  With a 5 step approach, you should start moving the ball after you complete your first step.
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xxZonexx

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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2005, 11:26:03 PM »
need to become more accurate any sugestions lol
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xxZonexx

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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2005, 11:33:23 PM »
ok thanks guys i think im takin too far back im at the dots, on the approach i think ill move tword the lane some and try that
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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2005, 11:43:37 PM »
Best thing to do would be stand on the approach and just take 5 normal steps and see how far you walk. You want to move like you are just walking. Normally your slide step is a little longer than a normal step and your first step is shorter so that should give you an "idea" of where to start. I use a 5 step approach to and I'm working on getting my steps better in sync with my arm swing.
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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2005, 11:50:49 PM »
Well hammer, that is probably because you were already a 3 stepper, so I guess you're still a 3 stepper but with 2 ball-motionless steps.  What I said is for people who have better timing with four step approaches, which is the majority.
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Loudstriker

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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2005, 12:12:28 AM »
Yeah 5 steps works best for me. But now I have to work on slowing down my steps.
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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2005, 02:12:38 AM »
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Well hammer, that is probably because you were already a 3 stepper, so I guess you're still a 3 stepper but with 2 ball-motionless steps.  

Yup, I agree.  I am a 4 stepper and I have much better timing with a 1 ball-motionless step. Since I have a 1 ball-motionless step, I sort of go real slow on the second step to enable the ball to catch up on the third step. If I push off on my first step, my timing is shot to "H" all the way to foul line....
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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2005, 02:34:19 AM »
to answer the question - yes.  But why don't you try to learn the 3-4-5 steps approaches.  This helps makes you a better bowler.
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Re: did u ever change ur approach did it help ?
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2005, 08:04:43 AM »
Video tape yourself on the lanes. A side view and a view behind your release arm. Side will tell you timing and probably if uscling has incurred. Behind will show tilt and swing path. Can't recommend highly enough the use of a qualified coach or camp.
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