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channel surfer

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Lowering track
« on: February 04, 2005, 03:09:30 PM »
I need to lower my track, but so far am failing to do so.

Someone throw some good tips at me.
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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2005, 05:49:11 AM »
Im having the same problem at the moment, just clipping the edge of the thumbhole.
What I have to do is to make sure that I turn my wrist to the left (right hander) in my setup.
This seems to raise my axis a little and stops the clipping.
Its something that I was taught by a top Aussie amateur.
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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2005, 06:04:28 AM »
I have a low track so I'll tell you how I release the ball and this may help you.  

For most low trackers they get out of the thumb early and it stays on their fingers longer.  High trackers stay in the thumb longer and fingers release right after thumb.  High trackers for the most part have little axis tilt and have problems opening up the lane.  Ball can't recover from inside as well.  

Watch players that genrate moderate revs and usually play a more inside line.  They have later timing and at the release point thumb is out earlier than a stroker and generally create more side roll than strokers.

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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2005, 06:25:58 AM »
yep...I'm a high tracker, or was so to speak, and I've been bringing it down slowly but surey.....it's thumb timing and wanting to come around the ball too much that brings the track higher...I've moved mine a good 1/2 to 3/4 inches so far this year alone
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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2005, 07:39:38 AM »
Jeff--Moving your track 1/2" to 3/4" is a lot in my book.  

Back in the day of 3 piece balls Black U Dot, etc.  One could see how far they moved their track much easier.  It's much tougher to tell now a days because of differentials, cores, etc.  Lowering your track I feel is really advantageous when your want to open up the lane.  

Track placment=axis tilt????

Scott

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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2005, 09:33:58 AM »
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Jeff--Moving your track 1/2" to 3/4" is a lot in my book.


maybe it is ....i don't know


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Track placment=axis tilt????


according to King of the Mill....yes...basically
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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2005, 09:42:42 AM »
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Track placment=axis tilt????

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according to King of the Mill....yes...basically
 


I agree so when a player wants to change your track think about axis tilt and how that plays into your game also. Realizing that this will also change your PAP.

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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2005, 11:01:52 AM »
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Im having the same problem at the moment, just clipping the edge of the thumbhole.
What I have to do is to make sure that I turn my wrist to the left (right hander) in my setup.
This seems to raise my axis a little and stops the clipping.
Its something that I was taught by a top Aussie amateur.
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What exactly do you mean by turning it left?
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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2005, 11:12:13 AM »
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Im having the same problem at the moment, just clipping the edge of the thumbhole.
What I have to do is to make sure that I turn my wrist to the left (right hander) in my setup.
This seems to raise my axis a little and stops the clipping.
Its something that I was taught by a top Aussie amateur.
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What exactly do you mean by turning it left?
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probably means if he does that he'll come around the ball too fast....


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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2005, 12:16:13 PM »
I think what he means is to tilt your wrist at a 45degree angleso your index finger when spread out, will point straight at your target.  
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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2005, 08:10:48 PM »
The easiest way to slightly lower your track for a right hander is to shorten your ring finger span a hair. A good way to try this if you use inserts is to simply take the ring finger insert out and leave the other one in. Throw a few shots and see if you can get that track off either your fingers or thumb.

worked wonders for me when i was tracking over my fingers.

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Re: Lowering track
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2005, 09:52:59 AM »
Channel Surfer, I hold my ball under the ball resting on the palm of my other hand. I bowled a few balls and he watched me.
He said if you want to throw a stronger ball I should keep my forarm pointed to my target but pivot my wrist to the left keeping my wrist straight or slightly cocked.
I tried it and found if I kept it in this position throughout the swing I did infact have a higher axis, lower track and a stronger ball through the pins leaving fewer 10's.
I dont exactly know how it works, but when this guy tells you something you listen. He traveled with Tim Mack you may have heard of him.
I think not done has got the idea. Your index finger does point at your target when I do it.
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