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hckyenginr

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Creating more rev
« on: April 10, 2011, 09:48:02 AM »
 I've been trying to create more revs as this is my second year throwing with thumb and league. I've been told my release and footwork are very smooth, however, I really would like to learn to throw my rev and speed so I can be more versatile on the lanes. I've been reading up and from what I've gathered, you want to start "throwing" the ball when it about reaches your heel and come around and up on the ball. As of now my approach to the lane with my steps is slow with a little acceleration at the end of course. What my question is, will speeding up my approach a little, help me hit the ball harder at the bottom, so I don't have to use as much effort to get the speed on the ball? So I can rather just focus on hitting it at the bottom since I'll already have the added speed from quickening my approach. 
 
Any input would be great, thanks.  
 
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Creating more rev
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2011, 12:20:59 AM »
Your question can be interpreted that you want more hook - many beginners mistake a big hook with a "good release". Revs are not the solution - they can be helpful, but a sound revs/speed ratio is more important. A 1:1 ratio of hand revs and speed in mph is a good basis, and if you play slow and that's your natural game, more revs might cause new trouble with early hook or overreactions.

 

IMHO, the first thing to check is our overall timing between pendulum and feet. It is correct that the release point should be in the lowest swing point, and just a tad before the ball passes your sliding fot's ankle. But the overall timing has to match up. You could, e. g., suffer from fast feet, so that you are already at the foul line but the ball is still on its way. You can release the ball this way and it might feel natural, but you have a hard time creating true leverage at the release point or to stay behind the ball for proper finger action (which result in revs and a more powerful ball reaction).

Another potential flaw could be that you top the ball while trying to impart revs. This results in a rather spinning motion, which looks like revs but on a rather horizontal axis. This can also come through timing issues.

 

My suggestion would be to consult a coach, because such things are best sorted out in a live situation.

 

As a short-term option, Id' try to slow the feet down, esp. at the beginning of your delivery, and let the (unmuscled)pendulum guide your stance. If timing is the real issue, this might help, but a coach is recommended anyway.

 

Good luck!


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Gazoo

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Re: Creating more rev
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2011, 09:05:03 AM »