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Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« on: May 21, 2012, 05:05:18 PM »
I saw a bowler at states bowling a backup ball. He was doing pretty good with it. I was going to ask how he had his ball drilled, but forgot to at the end of the evening.

It was interesting to watch a right handed bowler standing on the left side and seeing the ball turn right.
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2012, 05:12:43 PM »
I was in Reno over the weekend and watched a couple of hours of the ladies bowling the USBC Womens Open. It seemed like 1 of every 4 or 5 bowlers were using a back-up ball of some degree. But none with much success.

I did strike me that it could be a good option if you could master both styles. When the right side of the lane breaks down, just move left and you have a fresh pocket! LOL
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2012, 10:36:21 PM »
Many years ago when I was way younger than I am now, being a RH bowler, I used to use a back-up ball for the 6 & 10 pins.
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2012, 11:24:21 PM »
When you say back up ball, was he putting some revs on it or just throwing it and the ball would turn a bit to the right?  I see a lot of people that throw "straight" have a little bit of a back up movement.

I have seen a few people throw a backup ball with a good number of revs to pick up 10 pins.
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2012, 11:28:39 PM »
Nothing new.  I have seen a righty throw a backup ball and average 200.  Just play it like a lefty and drill the ball like a lefty also.
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 11:54:00 PM »
No....too hard on the wrist long term if done very often.
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2012, 12:28:28 AM »
Quote from: Russell on May 21, 2012, 11:54:00 PM
No....too hard on the wrist long term if done very often.


I agree...

Many women though throw back up balls a lot and do it easier than a man because ot the shape of their arm from the elbow down thru hand. When most men hold their arms out with palm of hand facing up, you will notice their arms are pretty straight whereas when a woman holding her arm out likewise, her her arm points out away from her body from the elbow down thru hand.
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Re: Backup ball....could it be something we will see more of in the future.
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2012, 12:22:15 PM »
Adam Martinez of San Antonio is a great bowler who throws a back-up ball.  He is the 2007 U.S. Junior Amateur champion and finished 7th in the Junior Golds.  He was featured on the televised "Clash of Champions" a few years ago as the Junior Champion bowling against the adult champions.  Averaged 240 last year and 233 this year with over 100 games in each league.

So I would say it can be done, but I personally don't think it will catch "fire".
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