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machine35

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two handed bowling
« on: February 08, 2013, 05:28:18 PM »
Im thinking bout switching to two handed bowlling. Any tips i could get to help me learn this new technique?
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Zanatos1914

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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2013, 05:37:05 PM »
I hope you are young...  Strength will be one of your main focus and adjusting your ball drills because the rev rate with seriously increase
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2013, 12:48:03 AM »
Why?

Not saying it is bad but why are you wanting to?
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2013, 03:15:31 AM »
Hey machine, like isf_21 asked, why? Is there a particular reason..

 I would always encourage the traditional one handed thumb in the ball hook, although I bowl 2 hands due to a real hourglass thumb, that swells up and shrinks every few frames.. Frustrating, as well as taking tape in and out all the time.. It really got me down, then went one handed thumbless, to eventually 2 hands.. I love it, but it is hard work.. Many people think it is an easy ride!! It's not, u need to practise, there are no shortcuts here..U may (depending on your level of ability) see a relatively quick improvement, but it will plateau just as quick, then u better have a good spare game and read lanes well..

Anyway, love to know exactly why?
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machine35

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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2013, 07:06:08 AM »
i felt that i needed to start something new. im a right handed bowler and trying anything to improve my game. i got some power on my swing but i dont know how to use it and i thought this two handed technique mite be the thing i could use. if theres a technique i could use for a right handed bowler, im open to suggestions.
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2013, 07:30:18 AM »
Two handed bowling is a fad, hard on the body, and really not that conducive to winning.  The PBA was desperate for a "hook" to get people to watch and that's why they pumped up Belmonte so much.   

Do you need more power than Sean Rash generates?  How about Ryan Cimminili (sic) from the left side?  How about Robert Smith? 

Get some coaching and get your timing and release down and then study ball movement and make sure your equipment matches up to your game.
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2013, 07:35:42 AM »
He said it pretty well. If you have no reason to switch other than you just want something new, it sounds like you should just work on your own game. If you have problems figuring out how to use your power with one hand you certainly aren't going to find it any easier figuring out the two handed game.
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2013, 04:40:59 PM »
I have two sons who started NATURALLY throwing two handed at about , age 5.  (they wanted to throw Dad's ball or something more than a 6 pounder). 

15 years ago son 1 was stopped from throwing after he threw a 192 at age 6.  Told it was illegal he became a good dry lane bowler 1 handed.  About 3 years ago he started up 2 handed again.  He's doing pretty well good athlete in multiple sports and about 550 +revs when he is amped up.

I view two handed bowling much like the two handed backhand, why settle for the less power of one handed when you can go two handed.

Or as I have heard it related that Mo Pinel has stated.  Some day we will see a bowler throwing one handed and say, "Why is that old relic doing that".

Much like they now say about Federer and his one handed backhand in tennis!

REgards,

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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2013, 04:57:41 PM »
Quote from: LuckyLefty on February 09, 2013, 04:40:59 PM
I have two sons who started NATURALLY throwing two handed at about , age 5.  (they wanted to throw Dad's ball or something more than a 6 pounder). 

15 years ago son 1 was stopped from throwing after he threw a 192 at age 6.  Told it was illegal he became a good dry lane bowler 1 handed.  About 3 years ago he started up 2 handed again.  He's doing pretty well good athlete in multiple sports and about 550 +revs when he is amped up.

I view two handed bowling much like the two handed backhand, why settle for the less power of one handed when you can go two handed.

Or as I have heard it related that Mo Pinel has stated.  Some day we will see a bowler throwing one handed and say, "Why is that old relic doing that".

Much like they now say about Federer and his one handed backhand in tennis!

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Lucklefty

Other than that whole "having to completely relearn the game at 40 because your body can't keep up"....sounds good.
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2013, 10:16:10 PM »
Russell,

I'll get back to you on that in another 20 years.  You may be right!

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Luckylefty
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2013, 10:46:29 AM »
Quite honesty,I'm sure Belmonte was hyped up to get more people into bowling. However, by no means do I believe two handed bowling is a fad. And if anyone learns it properly, properly they can last for a long time. But I also did not switch to two hands because I wanted to become a better bowler. I switch due to many thumb injuries and I suggest Working on your game instead of switching.
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2013, 10:11:53 PM »
"Long Time" - relative term

Compared to the average NFL lineman....yes...much longer

Compared to a one handed bowler....no
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #12 on: February 11, 2013, 08:04:32 AM »
I've thought about this too just for the simple fact it removes what I feel is the biggest variable in bowling: the thumb. I work as a surveyor sometimes out swinging a kyar blade and someways I'm on a computer all day. I have hell getting the right pressure around my thumb. The extra rev rate is just a bonus in my opinion.
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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2013, 08:10:03 AM »
Also, everyone talks about how there are only a couple successful two handers out there. If you take the number of one handers on the tour over the number of one handers in the country vs the number of two handers on tour over the number of two handers in the country, I bet people might see things a little different.
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Zanatos1914

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Re: two handed bowling
« Reply #14 on: February 11, 2013, 09:34:42 AM »
I might be wrong but being on tour or TV is a different story...  Expensive as hell and allot of games.. I dont believe everybody bowls the same amount of games to make the finals or on TV...

Anything can be done if you develop your craft...

Perfect Example - Lebron -- Nobody his size should be handling the ball or running the floor....
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