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A_P_K

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Source of power?
« on: August 26, 2003, 12:48:02 AM »
I've never really given any thought to this, but it came to me this morning and I began to wonder.

Where is the source of power/momemtum generated from?

I mean once the approach has begun, the push off completed, the follow through has been achieved, and the ball has been released from the bowler's hand?

I have heard in the past that some open bowlers, or non-serious bowlers mention their arms hurt after three games.  Even had a few tell me they rather just use their arms instead of putting their bodies into it.  I've been able to bowl much longer sets than alot of people I know of, so does this mean I generate the momemtum needed to throw the ball down the lane from my body?  

Is it possible to bowl in such a manner where you use your body instead of your arms?  Would this also take into consideration an increase in power at the pocket having more energy delivered down the lane.  Keep in mind I'm speaking of energy transfer and not overall velocity .

This is merely just a thought compared to other bowlers who appear to be literally throwing the ball down the lane.
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A_P_K

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Re: Source of power?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2003, 04:07:03 PM »
Aaahh I see, well I was unaware of all those technical terms used for the delivery, and therefore uneducated about the whole momemtum/energy transfer process.  

I do have pretty muscular legs and I don't toss the ball into the air either......but for those who've seen me, I'm quite little in size......5'5" and 140lbs.  So I'd guess I'd say that about says it all.....thanks
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Re: Source of power?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2003, 01:34:57 PM »
Rags,

I thought Del Warren was like 6' 4'' are you thinking of Chris Warren?

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Re: Source of power?
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2003, 11:23:34 PM »
It's all generated from the ground up.  Look at Norm Duke, he's small in both stature and size, yet he can power it up if he needs to.  Look how far back on the approach he starts.  All of his forward momentum is then imparted onto the ball.

I'm only 5'6", and can generate a bit of power if needed.  Always helps having a good base (i.e. legs), in order to maximise your leverage imparted onto the ball.  Learning to maximise that leverage is tough by itself.
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