I'm a little frustrated and could use some help.  I averaged 218 (high for the year)last year and 226 for the summer.

Now that we've started the new 2009-2010 season, I'm pulling the ball. I stand on 21 try to fade the ball 10 out to 8, pull it to 12 or 13.  Stand 26 try to swing 13 out to 10, pull the ball to 15 or worse.  The more I move left, the more I miss left.  Targeting the arrows.

The problem seems I can't project the ball right.  Anywhere I stand, the ball just goes down and in.

If anyone has any help or recommendations, I'd surely appreciate it.

Thanks,

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Nicanor (Ten On The Deck)

Edited on 9/5/2009 9:30 AM

Sticking just a little on the approach causes me to pull the ball.  --  JohnP

Try throwing it at the 3 pin, instead of the pocket. Eliminates the 'trying' to throw a strike and will open up your shoulders easier.
This is something I do with students that have trouble when they move inside or tries to open up the lane.
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Formerly BrunsRico

As posted by Steven..."None other than our esteemed JustRico!!"

sounds like you havn't "opened up your body". you want to have your body more facing left for righties right for lefties the further inside you are. the basic thing i do to open up my body is as follows. take where you are aiming at the arrows and pull your eyes back to the foul line, then double the distance between where you end up looking and where you want your ball to cross at the arrows, and the spot you come out with is where you want to angle your feet shoulders and for some your pushaway to. helped me and a few other people hopefully it helped you

Thank you for the responses.  I am going to work on the recommendations you gave me during practice next week.


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Nicanor (Ten On The Deck)