it's worked for me so far. + 13 pins from last year.

but I have trouble going real deep like that.

also one tip that was given to me, that has been quite useful in playing the same line longer:

with your feet,hip,shoulder all square. note: there are three position for each: closed,square and open. you line up  an play the oil line. and if you are getting a good read and the transition happens you have a few adjustments before moving you line.

if you come in a little high just open your shoulders. leaving your hips and feet square.

if you come up a little light, close you shoulder.

couple this with Ron C's finger dancing tips. add in finger pressure,speed,opening up,closing up and a dozen more adjustments you can play a line for a full set most of the time before jumping around.


these tips have helped me a great deal. once I find the proper line that gives me a good read and carries well, I can stay there for quite a while. I will move only a few boards left. until  about 20-22 then switch balls and play more direct again feeding the same breakpoint that is carring.

I use to wind up staring about 20 then finishing 30-35 by the third game. now with a freer grip and swing and these adjustments, I hardly move more than a few
boards.

I find this style beneficial when you have long gaps between picking up a ball. I have missed up to 3 weeks at a time and I find it easier to pickup where I left off after warmups or a game. spare shooting suffers more than strike shooting.

when I had a more open high rev style I would drop off big time.


this may not be everyone' cup of tea but it worked for me. It took time to see improvements. so give it a try and see if straighter is greater for you.

good luck and practice smartly.

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