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Hannah G

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I've practiced...here's some new video of me
« on: April 27, 2008, 05:37:36 AM »
I've been really practicing my arm swing and working on my timing.  I'm trying to not bend over as much at the line and make sure my arm follows through.  What do you think?  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mP3R9rsf-M   (This is me last week before practicing)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xfWzU94x9A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os6XL6zIf7Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhaUyKuSv5s

thanks!!  
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Re: I've practiced...here's some new video of me
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2008, 05:33:10 PM »
Pushaway on 2nd step!
everything else is good for now

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Big Jake

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Re: I've practiced...here's some new video of me
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2008, 05:51:19 PM »
Just like the others were saying, So far so good

one thing though that I would like to add would be to not lean forward as much as you do just as you are letting go of the ball.

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Hannah G

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Re: I've practiced...here's some new video of me
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2008, 09:12:04 PM »
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How long have you been bowling Hannah? Looks very good for someone who hasn't bowled a long time..<assuming you haven't>. keep it up, you have a solid start.
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I've bowled two summer leagues a few years ago, but I really want to get back into it.  For some reason, I always bend over at the waist when I release the ball.  I really need to work on that.  Thanks!!
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MI 2 AZ

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Re: I've practiced...here's some new video of me
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2008, 01:04:28 AM »
As most of the others have said, your timing is a little bit late and you're not getting your center of gravity low early.  Have Jason film you from the side so that you can play it back and watch (in slow motion), the correlation between your armswing and footwork.  

For a five step approach, you should be starting your pushaway on the second step.  On step three, the arm/ball should be at the bottom of the swing.  You can watch and see for yourself if it is or not.  

When you first start out, are your knees locked (couldn't tell from the video)?  They should be slightly flexed and as you take your steps, your body should be gliding slightly down to land the ball at the foul line (bending the knees more and more).  Think of how a plane comes in for a landing.  It doesn't make a sudden dip at the last second (sudden bending at waist) to land on the approach end of the runway, it uses a continuous gradual descent of 3 degrees to make that smooth landing. And to keep your balance, swing your right leg off to your left side.

Practise and enjoy a smooth flight.  


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Re: I've practiced...here's some new video of me
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2008, 04:48:49 PM »
I can see a lot of imnprovement Hannah.  Still don't like the way you bend at the waist though.  Costs you a lot of power and revolutions.

Might want to check out Ron Cliftons tips at www.bowl4fun.com


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