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SirAshley

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First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« on: January 02, 2006, 08:48:04 AM »
Where do you line up, the first set of dots (closest to the foul line) or the second set (furthest away). What are the advantages/disadvantages to each. I noticed alot of PBA guys start from the second set and have a 5 step approach. Anyway I was just curious to hear some opinions...
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Rileybowler

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2006, 04:52:02 PM »
I use first set of dots< I also do not slide and I use a four step approach and my steps aren't that great either.
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brinen28

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2006, 04:55:10 PM »
I used to stand all the way at the end of the approach.  I am 6'6, with a 4 step approach.  

That was about 8 years ago, and now i stand at the closer ones, still using 4 steps...

My consistency went WAY up, becuase my body was actually under control.
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Dysturbed

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2006, 04:56:30 PM »
I set up at the first dots, when I stand at the back dots I tend to throw it too hard.
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Tweener92

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2006, 05:05:15 PM »
First set with a 5 step approach and I still stop about 6 inches behind the foul line. ( I'm a monsterous 5'6 )
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BrunsMike

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2006, 05:08:12 PM »
I dont use the dots initially. I used them but I dont. I used them to help me line up but im almost a full step infront of the dots closer to the foul line. I dont have big steps and also have a 5 step approach.
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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2006, 05:21:22 PM »
i use the second because i have a 5 step approch
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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2006, 05:28:13 PM »
I have a 5 step approach and stand on the edge of the approach.  My natural tendency is a 6 step, but obviously I can't do that without finding some elaborate way to step up onto the approach consistently.
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stanski

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2006, 05:32:58 PM »
I use the space inbetween the two sets of dots.
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novawagonmaster

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2006, 05:49:50 PM »
My toes are about 6" behind the front row of dots. I use a 4 step approach. I am 6'1".
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MSC2471

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2006, 02:40:21 AM »
I stand about 4"-5" in front of the second set of dots and I have a 4 step approach. My bowling coach helped me notice that when I was standing directly on the second set of dots and using a 4 step approach, I was finishing a good 5" behind the follow line and sometimes causing the ball to land on the approach rather than over the foul line.

I've noticed more consistency in all houses since learning to move up.

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dizzyfugu

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2006, 02:42:09 AM »
I line up with my heels at the 2nd set of dots for a 5-step approach.
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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2006, 02:46:57 AM »
I have a 5 step approach and place my heels on the set closest to the foul line.
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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2006, 04:34:51 PM »
I stand in front of the front dots with my White Dot  I'm petite (4'10") and take 4 steps, so I'd need a running start if I started at the back dots!
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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2006, 04:40:57 PM »
I'm 5'11" and start with my heels on the farthest set and use a four step approach, because I slide a ton. I need to stand there to create enough ball speed to match up correctly.
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