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Helluvahobbybowler

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Slump Advice
« on: June 05, 2017, 09:11:55 AM »
I've been in a terrible slump over the past few weeks.  Timing and consistency is not where it should be.  Including league play, I've bowled 1-3 times per week since Sept 16.  Do you bowl out of slumps or give it a rest for awhile?
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2017, 11:53:41 AM »
Simplify EVERYTHING. 

Make a small move outside (THS) and LET THE BALL HOOK instead of trying to MAKE it hook.  If needed, back off the revs and just be ultra smooth at release.  Many people who talk about slumps are often trying to "manipulate" ball reaction too much, and not repeating things as much as they think they are.

Take the attitude that crossing ___ amount of boards doesn't matter.  It's the last 10-15 feet of lane that matter.   Allow the lane friction to help you create a strong finishing ball, and if you'll relax then scores will take care of themselves.  Good luck to you.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2017, 12:09:13 PM »
Slow everything down.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2017, 01:35:22 PM »
As an old guy that has gone through many slumps, the test advice I can give is:
go to your favorite house with your favorite ball.
Look at your mark and try to hit it.  Do not try to hook it, keep it straighter. or any thing else.  Just throw it at your mark.  Let your body find its natural timing and and release.  Do not think, just let it happen.  The body will take care of itself.
« Last Edit: June 05, 2017, 01:39:25 PM by dmonroe814 »
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2017, 03:13:41 PM »
Do like most typical bowlers.....buy a new ball.
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leftybowler70

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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2017, 07:44:56 PM »
Bowl left handed, jk, be patient and as mentioned, go back to basics, plain and simple ; If need be, take a week or two off as well.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2017, 08:48:14 PM »
all good advice
I try to focus on the fundamentals
for me..my footwork gets me into trouble if I take to large of a 1st step, messes with the rest of my swing, etc
So I focus on 2 shorter steps and then it seems to align the rest fairly well
Its just like a simple 4 or 5 step casual walk in the park with a bowling ball you are swinging. nice and easy, ball does the work
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2017, 10:11:51 PM »
Take 2 weeks off.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2017, 01:07:42 AM »
Quote from: northface28 on June 05, 2017, 10:11:51 PM
Take 2 weeks off.
I know there's a joke often made with this as the beginning portion. Is this actual advice? I'm considering some time off since I'm in a bit of a slump as well.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2017, 05:39:43 AM »
Quote from: notclay on June 05, 2017, 11:53:41 AM
Simplify EVERYTHING. 

Make a small move outside (THS) and LET THE BALL HOOK instead of trying to MAKE it hook.  If needed, back off the revs and just be ultra smooth at release.  Many people who talk about slumps are often trying to "manipulate" ball reaction too much, and not repeating things as much as they think they are.

Take the attitude that crossing ___ amount of boards doesn't matter.  It's the last 10-15 feet of lane that matter.   Allow the lane friction to help you create a strong finishing ball, and if you'll relax then scores will take care of themselves.  Good luck to you.

I Agree with Notclay here.
Simplification will be he way.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2017, 06:40:54 AM »
Quote from: 2handedrook12 on June 06, 2017, 01:07:42 AM
Quote from: northface28 on June 05, 2017, 10:11:51 PM
Take 2 weeks off.
I know there's a joke often made with this as the beginning portion. Is this actual advice? I'm considering some time off since I'm in a bit of a slump as well.

If you're really throwing it like shit, yes, shut it down. Poor habits are easy to form and hard to break.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2017, 10:36:41 AM »
What northface said, very common with bowlers of today.
« Last Edit: June 06, 2017, 10:48:09 AM by leftybowler70 »
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2017, 10:38:45 AM »
I'm with NF, take a break!
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2017, 12:10:24 PM »
I also had a rough year bowling this year.  I couldn't miss when I would practice, but when it came game time...my game went right out the window.  A friend of mine suggested I remove myself from the bowling world this summer and use it as a mental reboot.  Maybe you need to do the same thing...take a break.
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Re: Slump Advice
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2017, 09:28:19 AM »
When my first child was born in 09, I really dialed down the bowling. Like almost to nothing. Now, 8 years and 3 more kids later, I'm ready to Rev it back up into gear. But I will say that I now like being back in the center. It used to be a grind. So I broke the mold, and now I look at it with a clear head and all the bad muscle memory is gone. Take a break.
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