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thegame

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Change in lane play strategy
« on: September 06, 2004, 06:17:13 AM »
I'm considering possibly a change in how I attack the lanes, and was wondering how many of you have tried this, and what problems I may need to watch out for.  First off, I usually throw around 17 mph., although I can lower that when I need to, not to great at increasing my speed as well.  My rpm is 270 on CATS, and my PAP is 2 1/2 over and a 1/2 down, so my track is kind of on the low side.  Currently, my "A" game is standing 23-27, hitting 12-15 at the arrows, maybe out to 8 or 10.  I seem to have more problems with the ball not reacting enough, and having carry trouble (don't we all at times?).  I'm thinking about moving to the far outside, and going up 5 board, or even possibly outside 1st arrow, and trying to use more of the dry on the outside of the lane.  My theory is (having not practiced this yet), let the ball roll up the outside of the lane, and then grab on the backend into the pocket with more entry angle than I'm getting now, if it overreacts, either go to something less aggressive, or move in slightly and use the gutter line as my guide for where to keep it inside of.  It will be fun to try anyway, even if it doesn't work out, just wanted some of your thoughts on it.  Thanks everyone.

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LuckyLefty

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Re: Change in lane play strategy
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2004, 07:25:10 AM »
Ever hear of 2 and 1 moves?

Your theory is probably correct, your move may be too dramatic.

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scotts33

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Re: Change in lane play strategy
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2004, 07:49:24 AM »
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PAP is 2 1/2 over and a 1/2 down


You are a spinner?  I would think so with your PAP specs.  Do you come around the side of the ball basically topping it?

 
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I seem to have more problems with the ball not reacting enough, and having carry trouble (don't we all at times?).  


That's why you are having problems with carry and angle.  Spinners have a harder time with creating area and deeper lines on the lane.  2 and 1 moves don't work as well for spinners.  Generally spinners use adjustment of ball surfaces to grab the lane to create better carry.  Butch Soper ring a bell?  If your game is much like this you need to look at what will work for a spinner or change your track to a heavier roll. Maybe you can find an older PBA tape when Butch made the finals a number of times and compare your game to his.  It might be very enlightening.  

Your idea to move out near the gutter makes sense especially on a THS.  Ball and ball surface will have to match up what you find on the lane.  It's definitely drier out near the gutter on most THS's.  You need to find the dry IMO.  Spinners need dry to create better carry.  Good news is you can stay in the dry longer than any of us heavier rollers.  

Hope that helps or makes sense.
Scott
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