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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: rdw on December 24, 2013, 01:57:22 AM
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Hello all.
In a previous post, it was mentioned that one of the reasons 200 ave bowlers remain 200 ave bowlers is the unwillingness to adjust after not striking. I will commit to moving faster this year to see if that will improve my scores. My question is what are your adjustments for the following leaves? I'm assuming most of the replies will be target and foot adjustments, but feel free to list anything.
For example here is what I do for the following:
flat ten, 1 and 1 rt
ringing ten, 1 board rt with the feet.
4 or 4-7, 1 and 1 left
6, 6-10, 4-7 10 split etc... 2 left with feet, 1 left on lane
3-10 four and two left.
washout, usually change balls to more aggressive.
notice I didn't put anything down for buckets, 2-8 cause I really don't what to do, so I welcome your input.
I spend the bulk of my time bowling by myself so most of my moves are minor. But as I approach leagues and tournaments, I realize the moves will come sooner and/or larger so I need to be aware also.
Thanks in advance.
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Assuming right hander
flat ten, 1 and 1 rt Flat 10's are usually cause the ball hit weak, if I made a good shot, i'll move a 1/2 board with feet to the right, hit the same spot
ringing ten, 1 board rt with the feet. I move left 1 board with feet, if that doesn't work, i'll try one more board, or maybe even move forward 1/2 a board. pay close attention to the ball into the pocket.
4 or 4-7, 1 and 1 left I move 2 boards left for a high 4 pin
6, 6-10, 4-7 10 split etc... 2 left with feet, 1 left on lane depends how the ball hit the rack, get the ball back to flush
3-10 four and two left. depends how the ball hit the rack, get the ball back to flush
I don't move my target, just my feet. I personally look down lane at the break point, and my target I usually the reflection of the top of the 10 pin, I bowl on wood, no range finders downlane
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might I add, exact amounts to move may vary from bowler to bowler, day to day, ball to ball etc....
for an example, I have days that a 1 -2 board move right works for a ringing 10 pin. I've also had days that, I can have a 10 pin, adjust to the left, leave a 2 pin. adjust to the right, leave a 4 pin. and the real fix was a half a shoe forward.
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+1 A lot of that will depend on the pattern you're on as well as how other's on the pair are playing the lane. For example on a reverse block, moving 1 and right after a flat 10 may result in a washout if you're playing close to the oil line. I personally prefer moving up/back for corner pin leaves as this minimizes risk by letting you play the exact same part of the lane.
might I add, exact amounts to move may vary from bowler to bowler, day to day, ball to ball etc....
for an example, I have days that a 1 -2 board move right works for a ringing 10 pin. I've also had days that, I can have a 10 pin, adjust to the left, leave a 2 pin. adjust to the right, leave a 4 pin. and the real fix was a half a shoe forward.