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Gizmo823

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Let's just make the decision tougher
« on: November 27, 2013, 08:41:25 AM »
The change continues to show results.  I only had 3 shots last night that I wasn't happy with, usually that number is over 20, even in good sets.  I'm still committed to switching hands next year, but if it keeps going like this I'm not sure if I should.  I've been fighting this for 5 or 6 years now, and it seems dumb to still switch if I've finally got it figured out.  This dead arm I thought I had has done just fine since it all clicked.  Zero strain on my arm now, and my execution has gone through the roof.  Don't know why it's taken this long. 
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chrisleftwich

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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2013, 09:09:14 AM »
You slowed down with your age and now your timing is correct.  LOL... Probably just feeling good and everything just started clicking for you.
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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2013, 09:41:15 AM »
Two weeks in, you're still in the honeymoon phase.  Like getting a new driver.  Nothing but high draws for the first month.

Switching hands is still not a good idea unless you are physically unable to perform.  You go on rants about getting respect from your customers.  Doing something like this isn't going to help.  The only thing you'll get is a million questions on why your average dropped.

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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2013, 09:44:16 AM »
actually him switching hands is not too bad, i have seen him throw the ball left handed and he rolls it really well.  I bet he averages 200 left handed for sure
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Gizmo823

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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2013, 10:05:47 AM »
Lol thanks Chris . .

Actually I get more respect being able to bowl with both hands, and my last full year lefthanded average was 207, so for not doing it much, I'm pretty competent at it.  That's just it too, I've been physically unable to do it several times in the last several years, I've had to quit leagues in the middle of the year once, and have had to switch hands in the middle of the year twice.  Yes, I realize it's the honeymoon period, but these are significant changes I haven't made before.  I've been higher rev slower speed, and have had trouble for years trying to maintain the revs and increase the speed, it just all wasn't working out.  In deciding to just let the ball go, my revs have fallen, my speed is about the same, and I've moved right, but this feels like it could be easily sustainable.  In the past I've just figured out ways to increase my execution, but it depended on my physical stamina.  The way I'm throwing it now I could be dead dog exhausted and still put up a big number.  I realize I shouldn't jump to conclusions, but I also had a good start to the year but was worried about being able to keep it going because it still didn't feel like the answer.  This does. 
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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2013, 10:34:40 AM »
Straighter is always better unless you do something most others can't do.  And it's gotten to the point that if your rev rate isn't over 450 you really don't have a trick.

I guess I look at things a little different.  If you're able to perform with your dominant hand I see no reason to convert.  But, if you're going to convert bowl left handed and don't look back.   

Gizmo823

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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2013, 11:29:14 AM »
Thanks for the advice, that's why I'm looking at it harder because I know I'm not going to get anywhere unless I make a decision and stick with it.  This going back and forth stuff is just making a mess.  Straighter is greater for hitting the pocket, but carry was always my issue there, was always trying to get angle, and with my heavier hand I couldn't ever get comfortably lined up unless I was on a tougher shot.  Reading ball reaction and lining up has always been my forte, and I've always been versatile, left of 2nd arrow at least.  Guess I've always had an old timer mentality when it came to my mental approach though, I was trying to control the ball instead of controlling my release and letting the ball do its thing when I let go, or in other words I was trying to control it past when I let it go, which sounds really ridiculous.  We'll see though. 

Straighter is always better unless you do something most others can't do.  And it's gotten to the point that if your rev rate isn't over 450 you really don't have a trick.

I guess I look at things a little different.  If you're able to perform with your dominant hand I see no reason to convert.  But, if you're going to convert bowl left handed and don't look back.   
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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2013, 12:18:53 PM »
My guess is you are trying to play straighter with the same balls you are trying to hook the lane with so the ball isn't reading the lane right.  A lot of it is in the visualization as you used to watching the ball go left in the back much harder. 

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Re: Let's just make the decision tougher
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2013, 12:31:34 PM »
True.  We've always had a really hard bumper out here, so unless you are higher speed lower rev, you just don't play outside 2nd arrow with anything.  You're right about the balls, and you're right about the visualization.  I get stubborn with equipment, I don't like it being a crutch, but sometimes I take it too far the other way.  And yeah, when you're used to getting a certain look, going right and seeing what looks lazy always worried me and I'd grab it at the bottom to firm up the move.  Too busy trying to control everything.  Lol that's part of what I think makes me a good coach, I'm very familiar with how doing things wrong really screws things up. 

My guess is you are trying to play straighter with the same balls you are trying to hook the lane with so the ball isn't reading the lane right.  A lot of it is in the visualization as you used to watching the ball go left in the back much harder.
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