Was having trouble fine tuning the pocket last night, when I remembered what Ron Clifton said to us at a BES. Start with your pinky next to your ring finger until the line dries up and you start leaving 10s. Move the pinky out to tame the ball reaction until carrydown occurs, then move it back in. Worked like a charm last night -- would've had my 200 last night if it weren't for missing a 10 in the 9th (I want to thank my teammates for their support on that one!! 
) and leaving an 8-10 on what I thought was a pretty good shot!! Was near the pocket all night, just not striking. I also picked up my first 6-7-10 -- pretty exciting stuff!!! 
The now legendary article: http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/tip11.htmEdited on 10/14/2004 7:55 AM
