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TamerBowling

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What is your targeting system?
« on: May 08, 2010, 01:59:20 AM »
Hi All. Here's something most of us can work on in the summer

Seriously though, it's one of those topics that need to be discussed especially to help intermediate bowlers.  House bowlers tend to become fixated on "hitting their mark" but sometimes I don't think they understand the concept of a targeting system", i.e., using the arrows and the breakpoint.

Please have a read of this short article and let me know what you think.

http://tamerbowling.com/index.php/what-is-your-targeting-system/

Thanks again.
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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2010, 11:59:58 AM »
I target by looking at the desired break point first then draw a imaginary line back to the arrow then back from their to the release point. I then "aim" to throw the ball on that line,over the spot at the arrows, up to the desired break point then hopefully a strike.
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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2010, 04:37:09 PM »
Inside Drive

       Great post. I agree with you on knowing the laydown spot at the foul line.I read your profile. The videos you posted were excellent. There is a lot more than seeing a line to be accurate. Your approach and execution are very good IMO. Your swing path is right in the slot  from drop down to top and downswing. I have been messing up on this lately, so you are a good model.
  I suggest other posters check out your videos. Thanks for the post.

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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2010, 05:09:25 PM »
Right now with my game -- I will try anything..

Thinking about switching bowling centers...  

Either I suck or I really suck...  There is a difference...  :-)
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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2010, 05:54:41 PM »
Yea keep worrying about, breakpoint, midroll, laydown point,release point, as you average 195. Now I know why most of the users here are terrible bowlers, lol.

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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2010, 05:56:30 PM »
You guys are as laughable as the 35 handicapp golfer who is worried about keeping his left arm straight, lol,lol. Have fun bowling like crap the rest or you life.

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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2010, 09:00:30 PM »
Post what post. I was supposed read before I make a comment

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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2010, 01:49:09 PM »
I posted essentially what precision did and I was told I was a moron. Guess it depends who you are around here.

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Re: What is your targeting system?
« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2010, 08:44:33 AM »
The ultimate goal is to throw a good ball and have the highest chance to strike.
I am trying to support bowlers in their quest to do this.  In theory, it's all simple: walking, throwing, etc.  But if we could all do it that well, there wouldn't be so many articles by so many different experts.

It's really not about bombarding bowlers with deep physics concepts. Besides, drawing a line between 2 points is hardly rocket science. But a bowler who wants to become more will need to understand the concept of the breakpoint and drawing a line from their target to their breakpoint.  While on a house shot you can use any of the three breakzones, but generally speaking, a certain area will score better than others in any given house, even on THS.

I can understand that some might say just let them throw at a single target.  Frankly on a house shot, many do that and can score pretty close to 200 because of the funneling effect of a THS.  But ultimately that will not advance your game.

If anybody is interested in advancing their game, continue to read articles on this topic.  I personally believe it's important to have a system that you feel comfortable with, whether it's a 2 point or 3 point or whatever aid you use.  That's why I'm introducing the topic.

I think what some are trying to say is to simplify not complicate.  I wholly agree with this.  However, to simplify requires you to understand what you are simplifying.  Some may accept "ignorance is bliss", but I don't personally subscribe to this if you would really like to get better at this sport of ours.  Ultimately, each bowler needs to take in what they can and not overwhelm themselves.  You decide what you can handle...
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