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looseleftie

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how to approach the approach!!!
« on: January 07, 2004, 03:38:42 PM »
Recently, I have been drifting a little, after re-reading Tom Kouros I have begun sliding my first step ( i use 4 step approach) instead of walking as per usual. Anyway, I have found today, that after the first couple of games. that this action became quite natural.

My question is, after trying this tip should I persist with the slide??? I, at present due to family/work can bowl around 10 games weekly, not a great deal I know, but if my consistancy is (and in the forseeable future) to continue to be a problem, would it be prudent to continue with this tip???

Anybody out there using the first step slide on a permanent basis, or second if using 5 step approach?

Please help if you can, I do appreciate experienced views, and really benefit from the advice given.
Thank you Looseleftie

 

Rock77

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Re: how to approach the approach!!!
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2004, 11:15:38 AM »
I slide my first step and use a 5 step approach and it has totally stopped my drift all together. I used to drift as many as 8 boards from start to finish. Thats not good for consistency. If you feel comfortable doing what you are doing now and you are able to be consistent, why change??
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looseleftie

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Re: how to approach the approach!!!
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2004, 06:23:53 PM »
Thank  you guys for the replies and advice give. It IS appreciated let me tell you. I will persist with the slide and see how I fair.

I don't have access to a coach and most league bowlers are around my level of ability or below (which is not hanging on them at all, its just a fact). Technical questions are best left in my view to you bowlers on this forum.

So again, thank you Looseleftie