Really??

Quote from: milorafferty on August 05, 2012, 12:36:01 PM

Really??

+1. You have no balance, no knee bend, and no consistency. Fix those, take videos again and repost them for more feedback

I warned that it wasn't pretty. 

A couple of questions for you.  You said that I have no balance.  Do you mean at the end, where I step on my right foot after I slide?

I think I know what the "no knee bend" issue is.  I've been feeling a bit stiff lately, and was trying to through the ball harder by sliding longer, and bending the knees.  Is this what you mean, at the end during the slide?

What exactly do you mean by consistency?  Consistency of the issues listed above, or just overall with the approach, landing on the same arrow, throwing the ball the same speed, etc.

Thanks for your help!

-Pat

Didn't mean to be harsh, but by saying that we couldn't comment on the first basic things we see wrong, you are kind of tieing our hands when you ask for help.

1. Knee bend.  I understand the stiffness,  but if you can't bend, you will never get to the pro circuit.
2. Balance.  Much can be cured by good balance at the line.  Falling off your shot at the end is a sure indicator of a balance issue.  You need to slide your trailing leg behind your body in a scissor fashion to provide a counter weight for the weight of the ball.  This will give you more leverage at the release and a more consistent release.  I just looked a the videos again.  90% of your problem is with banance.  Because of your knee problems, you are compensating by bending too much at the waist.  Keep you body more upright and bring your trailing leg behind you. 
3.  Consistency.  By not having good balance at the line and falling off every shot (stepping to the right to catch your balance) you cannot repeat shots.  If you can't repeat shots, then you are guessing as to whether the lanes changed or whether you threw a bad shot.
One word of advice.  Don't ask for advice then tell everyone what they can't comment on.  Just take all of the advice and filter out what you don't think you need or what doesn't work.  I also recommend Mark Baker's book, "The Game Changer".  It illustrates what I have mentioned above and gives some other great tips.  Again, sorry for being so terse in my last post.

Sorry dmonroe814. Just you see so many people get bashed on here asking for help. I just kinda get tired of seeing that. I jumped the gun. Everything monroe said are great starting points pfeinauer. I also agree you should pick up the game changer. Very good book that is really easy to understand and apply. Again monroe I'm sorry got kinda short in my first post. It just frustrates me to see people just criticize for no real reason. That happens a lot on here.

Lane..That was one of the best posts I have ever seen on here. BR needs more people like you.

pfeinauer,

Yes, you could probably work on some things (we all do).  We are all built differently; some tall, some short, some skinny, some chubby, etc.  You will probably never look like Pete Weber while bowling, but neither will I.  Just bowl like you do.

My best advice is to get your timing and release consistent enough that your chances of repeating shots increases.  Proper footwork and leg support will help greatly.  I would recommend Mark Baker's new book, THE GAME CHANGER.  It is a great source for bowlers of all levels.  If you can get your body mechanics repeatable, then your consistency will improve.

Bowling is about repetition.  Anyone who can repeat shots (regardless of build) can find a way to score.  The downside to posting a video and wanting feedback on the internet is that all of us are comparing your style to what is "picture perfect" in our own minds.  Ignore "picture perfect" and get to what is repeatable for you. 

Bowling is a sport that can be enjoyed by all sizes, shapes, and ages.  Once you start to feel some progress as far as repeating shots goes, try it on some tougher PBA patterns as they will expose inconsistencies in a hurry.  Best of luck as you work on your game.  Should you want any more advice I would be glad to help.

Thanks so much.  I know Mark, and he always told me (when I was younger) that I threw the ball better then anyone he had ever seen, but my style was horrendous. 

I'm fairly consistent with the placement of shots (about a 90% flush/soft flush ratio the last time I went practicing) but didn't carry the 10 on almost all the soft flush shots. 

Thanks again for the remarks, I'll work on those and have some fun! 

-Pat