preventing axis tilt?

[mr banger]

hey everyone..i was wondering how to prvent axis tilt..

[cgilyeat]

Why?

[jensm]

Unwanted axis tilt often comes from a player tilting the wrist at the time of release. So the short answer is that you need to keep your wrist straighter during the release.




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Regards,

jensm

[LuckyLefty]

I hate to be a nudge but I believe you have just described axis rotation.
angles the ball describes in relation to the foul line and the pins.

Axis tilt is more the angle of the pap in relation to the lane.  Typically very high trackers have axis tilts of 0 to 10 degrees...ie a line thru their pap is almost parallel to the lane surface.  Many bowlers today ideally like to have tilts in the 17 degree range(gives more length slightly lowers track)  Pure spinners can have axis tilts up to almost 90 degrees.  Ball spinning like a top!
PAP pointing towards ceiling.

So to differentiate...axis rotation describes where PAP is pointing in relation to the foul line or adjoining lanes.  (pure forward role = 0 degrees facing side of lane) pure side roll = 90 degrees facing bowler).

Axis tilt relates to where pap is pointing in relation to lane surface and ceiling.  (highest tracker = 0 degrees) (lowest tracker or pure spinner approaches 90...never really see this).

REgards,

Luckylefty
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[mr banger]

thank you for all the help!

[dizzyfugu]

You can try to lead your downswing with your ring finger, having it point towards your target throughout the swing and keeping this feeling up through your follow-thorugh. Feels wacky when you try it for the first time.

This "tactic" should help you staying longer behind the ball and prevent an early turn inwards with your hand which creates lots of side rotation, skip and erratic ball reaction on oilier conditions. A relaxed thumb is also helpful for a clean release - when you hold the ball too tight, the ball might hang onto your hand for too long, even while you are already turning the wrist. Much loft should be an indicator for this.

A wrist device CAN help, too, but you still have to stay behind the ball during the release in a conscious effeort. The wrist support will probably not change this by itself.
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