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302efi

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Need a little help...Tugging the ball
« on: December 06, 2006, 01:16:40 PM »
I've noticed that for the past 2-3 weeks my scores are getting real bad, like in the 140-150's !..LOL

I've noticed that I keep tugging the ball on all most every shot, I can't seem to project the ball out onto the lane. I'm getting my thumb out of the ball super quick and with a ton of revs like usual, but I'm sending the ball down 15...Sometimes 20 even !

I'm standing my usual 35 or so as well, throwing the same ball I've been throwing for a while.

Any ideas what could cause this ? My track on the ball is still the same (about 3/4 inch from the thumb).

Help ?
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golfnutFL

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Re: Need a little help...Tugging the ball
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2006, 09:26:50 PM »
When I find myself "tugging" I make sure that I start with the ball outside my hip, not in front of my leg. It seems to work for me.
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Danes07

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Re: Need a little help...Tugging the ball
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2006, 09:34:42 PM »
make sure that you are staying down at the line.  When I start pulling the ball, 9 times out of 10, its cause I am popping up at the line.
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Bowler19

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Re: Need a little help...Tugging the ball
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2006, 09:44:14 PM »
You may not be open enough at the begining of your approach.

Try opening your right foot up a bit by turning it to the right slightly. start with around 1 inch at the toe

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Spider Ball Bowler

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Re: Need a little help...Tugging the ball
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2006, 09:50:57 PM »
It could be an issue as easy as timing.  If your timing at the line is off even a little bit, your arm swing will be forced through, causing the ball to be tugged.

Next time you bowl, have someone watch, or just feel the timing.  That is most likely your problem.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Need a little help...Tugging the ball
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2006, 10:07:10 PM »
Fast feet sometimes causes me to tug the ball.
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