leaving 7 pins(left handed) whats it mean?

[klep]

I'm left handed

I keep leaving alot of 7 pins on balls that I think look good. whats this mean?

thanks

[Scolai]

It means you're not carrying.

You can do a few things:

1) Move left a half board to a board to bring your ball in a little heavier to kick out those corners.

2) Move your feet back 2-3 inches on the approach.  Your ball will turn just a pinch earlier and hit a little heavier.

3) Reduce your speed.  Move your ball a little lower in your stance, which will reduce your backswing.  Slower speed equals earlier flip and the corners should fall.  This is only recommended if your speed control is really good.

4) Put more wrist in the ball.  More revs = earlier turn.  Same result as above.  Again, this is only recommended if you don't screw up your timing in the process.

Try any one of the above tips (not all four at a time).  If one doesn't work, try another.  If you still can't kick out the corners, try combinations of TWO of the tips (preferably 1 & 2).

When people tell me they are having trouble with carry, I usually tell them tip #2.  Invariably they see immediate results.
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[Doc Hollywood]

Another thing it could be is that the ball is expending too much energy before reaching the pins.  The ball may be deflecting once hitting the pocket.  You  may try to move in to find more head oil and get the ball through the front half of the lane better to save more energy.  

If you are that consistent in the pocket you may want to tweak the surface as well.  Less friction.  You may want to try the Elixir and see if it helps.  It will also help keep your balls from taking on too much oil.

Hope this helps.
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[LuckyLefty]

For me sometimes carrying two balls helps in this case.

Both similar.  One with either more surface to start the move earlier.

Ie my Time Zone would go just a touch earlier than my Ignitor and strike if the other almost worked.

Also sometimes two balls that are close one with a pin higher than the other will get me that 1/2 board higher in the pocket to knock the pins down the row taking out the 7 instead of being too much on the two pin knocking the 6 in front of the 7!

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS if this always worked I'd be the proud owner of 20 300s instead of none!