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leftyinsnellville

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Help with my release...
« on: August 13, 2008, 09:18:02 AM »
I've been struggling terribly lately.  I just can't seem to get the ball to come off my hand properly.  It's probably something that I just can't recognize like timing.  I shot some video today of me throwing three different balls.  I'd be grateful if someone who knows more than me about bowling (which is practically everybody here) would take a look and offer some suggestions.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX-jwLktIsE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1kJH4nb8Hw

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

Thanks!
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leftyinsnellville

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2008, 03:04:00 PM »
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lefty,

Don't sweat it. You're doing fine. A small move with your feet to the left, will allow you to play slightly straighter lines through the heads. The ball will read more consistently, and you can relax and let the ball go. Your moves after that will probably be parallel ones to the right.

If you get too technical you'll cripple yourself with "analysis" and do more harm than good. It's better to wait for your coach to return. He knows your game better than we can by watching video from one angle. Tear it up tonight.

On edit, here's a link from Fred Borden. The last 1:30 or so talks about a secondary release or the money shot. That's what I was referring to in my prior post. Let the outside part of the lane be your friend. This release will allow you to stay out there longer since you're keeping the revs under control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGIyYa5egu8


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Edited on 8/21/2008 1:40 PM


Thanks, Notclay...just what I needed to hear.  I won't think tonight, just throw it like I know how and have a good time.  Thanks again!
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Dan Belcher

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2008, 03:18:17 PM »
The first thing that comes to mind every time I watch your videos:  quit trying!  You're just trying way too hard to make it hook.  Quit thinking about it and just roll it down the lane.  Your thumb stays in it for a long time when your hand comes all the way up the side and then over the top of the ball.  Just try to keep your wrist slightly cupped and try to tumble the ball and purposely try not to hook it much.  Don't stay completely flat under the ball at release like WRW on a spare shot, but also don't try to make it hook.  Just try to roll it with just a TINY bit of rotation around the side, and really try to project it out through your target down the lane.  What feels like a small amount of rotation around the side actually is a lot more than you'd think.  The ball will come off your hand much cleaner and quicker, giving you more accuracy, and it'll pick up a smoother, more consistent roll.  But the key is still stop trying!  
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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2008, 05:17:41 PM »
Your thumb is pointing towards the pins at release almost like a suitcase release. I would focus on having it point towards the ceiling at the release and keep your fingers in the 4-5 o'clock position (for a lefty). Use extra pressure on your index finger to keep the wrist a little more firm to help achieve that.
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RyanRPS

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2008, 06:35:38 PM »
Your hand is up on top of the ball.. i'd try to get your fingers down in the bottom half of the ball coming into the release...

check out this slow mo video... looks simple enough but generates around 500 RPM...

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a1U20tH2K8U

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86camaroman

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2008, 11:10:21 AM »
I am a lefty I average around 220 to 230 depending on the house. I think I have a few videos of me throwing some shots they arent slow motion but if you want I could post them up here for you to watch. I put alot of hand on it for a lefty.
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abrown

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #21 on: October 07, 2008, 11:22:46 AM »
looks like your comming round the ball before it passes you leg on the down swing. stay behind the ball a little more and come up behind it not on top or the side of it
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strikealot

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2008, 11:33:14 AM »
i agree withh most on here..stay under the ball as long as u can..dont rotate around the ball with your wrist, use your fingers more,, try to get the ball off your thumb more and use your fingers to rotate ball...your hand is clearly on the side of the ball at the release pt...keep the palm of your hand facing the ceiling longer, keep your thumb facing the ceiling longer...plus your left handed so you dont need to change much to strike alot...just a joke
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TheAxeEffect415

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2008, 06:14:23 PM »
I personally think your thumb hole might be alittle to snug. Your thumb looks to be consistantly hanging in the ball. Try to always remember ELBOW up never out. When I practice and I have that problem I slow my timing down about half speed. It helps me get my timing down. When I tend to come around the side of the ball like your doing, Its usually an indication that im speeding up my timing alittle which causes my elbow to flare and my hand to move around the side of the ball.  Just slow down a bit in practice watch your release and you should see improvements! ) Good luck!
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DukeHarding

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Re: Help with my release...
« Reply #24 on: October 22, 2008, 06:31:56 PM »
Lefty,

My .02 . . .
When you kick your LEFT leg behind and to your right side in your slide and finish, that opens your shoulders, and you lose leverage...

Practice, planting your LEFT leg straight behind you.
Try to keep it planted to the floor.

Hope that makes some sense?
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