Author Topic: Lane Targeting, and average.... (Read 4472 times)

stopncrank · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 04:45:51 AM »

Just as the topic says, in general what do you use target wise on the lanes-arrows, dots, shadows, breakpoints, specific boards...as well as state your highest book average so far.

Wondering if in general a specific targeting area or method leads to better scores, etc.

My high last year was 209, and I used the arrows the majority of the year. I have used the breakpoint system in the past and find that on a THS I just really cant find an advantage that justifys using that system. And it seems like using the breakpoint as a target in general really stretches and lengthens my swing which forces me to move right on the lane.

Any thoughts on how targeting can affect certain average levels for bowlers in all skill levels?

Still taking your lunch money one strike at a time, just without a Mission in my bag....

Smash49 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 01, 2011, 03:39:52 PM »

I use a 3 point system dealing with the end of the pattern. I look at the base of the pin I select and then look at the board I need to come off of at the end of the pattern length and draw a line back to a spot at the arrows. I then use the Ritger system for adjusting my slide to lay down point. I averaged 198 a couple of years ago in the most difficult center in the Dallas area. AMF Irving! There were only 6 guys with over 200 averages in the center and high was 215. I recently ended a league averaging 212 and only bowl 3 games a week. Before my 3 games a week I bowled an average 5 to 6 games a month. The last 4 weeks of the league that just ended I went 690, 701, 697, 749.

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Dan Belcher · « **Reply #17 on:** September 02, 2011, 05:43:23 AM »

My speed seems to stay the same no matter where I target. Loft is never an issue for me -- my grip is completely, totally relaxed, so I get out of the thumb really quickly unless I just plain have too much tape in my thumbhole. And my speed has dropped a little over 1mph since I moved up on the approach some (with the main goal there being to improve my balance since I was moving too fast by the time I got to the foul line and falling forward) and really focused on keeping my armswing free. Coaching made the biggest difference on the free armswing part because what helped me (change in my setup position was the biggest thing) won't help everybody.

stopncrank wrote on 8/30/2011 1:50 PM:
Thanks for the replies, Dan I get what you are saying. When I use the arrows I feel like im not as accurate as when I use the breakpoint. But, like I said I find that it adds loft and speed to my game, and i already feel like a little bit speed dominate as it is.

Did you change anything in your setup to lower your ball speed? Do you find it changes anything like this with you when using the breakpoint instead of the arrows?

Still taking your lunch money one strike at a time, just without a Mission in my bag....

stopncrank · « **Reply #18 on:** September 02, 2011, 06:53:06 AM »

Funny you mention that because I have been getting some coaching from Tim Mack's dad, and one of the first things he did was move me up on the approach, he said I was try to use too much of the lane front to back, and the length of my steps werent long enough for where I have been starting my approach.

Add to that that I have been constantly working on freeing up my swing, I think my pitches are better than they used to be, but I have never acheived that "ball holds my hand, not me hold the ball" type feel.

Dan Belcher wrote on 9/2/2011 5:43 AM:
My speed seems to stay the same no matter where I target. Loft is never an issue for me -- my grip is completely, totally relaxed, so I get out of the thumb really quickly unless I just plain have too much tape in my thumbhole. And my speed has dropped a little over 1mph since I moved up on the approach some (with the main goal there being to improve my balance since I was moving too fast by the time I got to the foul line and falling forward) and really focused on keeping my armswing free. Coaching made the biggest difference on the free armswing part because what helped me (change in my setup position was the biggest thing) won't help everybody.

stopncrank wrote on 8/30/2011 1:50 PM:

Thanks for the replies, Dan I get what you are saying. When I use the arrows I feel like im not as accurate as when I use the breakpoint. But, like I said I find that it adds loft and speed to my game, and i already feel like a little bit speed dominate as it is.

Did you change anything in your setup to lower your ball speed? Do you find it changes anything like this with you when using the breakpoint instead of the arrows?

Still taking your lunch money one strike at a time, just without a Mission in my bag....

Still taking your lunch money one strike at a time, just without a Mission in my bag....

Author Topic: Lane Targeting, and average.... (Read 4472 times)

stopncrank

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