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rb27

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Two Handed Bowling
« on: December 16, 2010, 02:51:15 AM »
Just curious about opinions of other bowlers here regarding
two handed bowling ....
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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2010, 11:05:58 AM »
Most will say that its hack bowling.

If you beat them, who cares.

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2010, 11:08:23 AM »
My opinion is it is not as easy as people think.

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2010, 11:13:29 AM »
I think its cool, I like to mess around with it from time to time. I do see a lot of people who don't really know what they are doing using the style for the sole purpose of getting max hook, but I have a lot of respect for those who are actually trying to become good with the style.

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2010, 11:15:16 AM »
Most people want more hook.


It is an easy way to get maximum revs for many people. That can lead to more strikes, sometimes. Many times it can lead to other problems.

If you think it will make you a better bowler it is worth trying. You may be able to do the same with more practice and help on your current form.
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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2010, 11:26:17 AM »
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My opinion is it is not as easy as people think.


+100

It takes a very limber, athletic person to effectively throw it 2 handed.  I have seen too many people throw it that way that don't the coordination and they look and throw it terrible.  It's also not advised for people who are very tall.

But if you can pull it off it's a wonderful way to efficiently have tremendous amounts of power.
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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2010, 11:44:22 AM »
I don't like it. I think.

 That being said, my son does it. He has done it since the first time we went bowling together. He did it so easily, and learned to be accurate so quickly, that I had to figure it WAS natural for him to do it that way, and I always tell people not to fight what comes natural but learn to use it. As bad as it felt, I encouraged him to develop the style that felt natural to him, and never discouraged him from using it. He is only a recreational bowler, but can shoot over 200 with regularity. For him, it is as easy, and as natural, as breathing.

 If someone were to tell him he couldn't do it that way, it would probably make me pretty irritated at them.


 My experience with my son taught me that, while I disagree with that style, it IS a viable alternative to the traditional single handed technique, and it is a very natural style for some, that should be allowed even if some of us don't like it.
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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2010, 05:36:13 PM »
I have spent a while with this style and used many drillings to make it work. But i found it was not for me. I could probably average 200 if i really focused and worked on my game, but i want to bowl tournaments and regionals. And after taking a good look at my game, i decided it would take me too long where i am at in order to get good enough to compete at that level. Some people have a gift for it. I just dont have the time needed to practice...
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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2010, 07:43:21 PM »
WRW Jr. has even dabbled a bit with the 2 handed delivery.
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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2010, 12:33:49 PM »
ask Osku Palmeraa and Jason Belmonte. The 2 best two-handers probably ever.

2 that make a living professionally. 2!!! thats it.

Whats funny is Osku is really good with his thumb in the ball.

The percentages are against you if you do throw it that way.

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2010, 09:22:30 AM »
i'm a 2 handed bowler and have been since i was 4.  I think its more of a natural thing for bowlers. Now I believe it can be taught but I feel its harder because i feel certain frames can only bowl 2 hands.  I have many friends in my area that try it since I've moved here that cant do it because of their size.  I've noticed my friends with bigger frames struggle because their stomach gets in the way making it hard for the oposite hand to cross their body.  As far as pain goes, I dont think being 2 hands causes you to have more physical problems than a 1 handed bowler.  I think it's more about how in shape they are. Thats just my opinon though

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2010, 11:54:14 AM »
IMO it should not be a legal release.

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2010, 12:02:57 PM »
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IMO it should not be a legal release.


Why not?

johns811

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2010, 01:44:10 PM »
The original post was opinion on 2 handed bowling. I think the game was supposed to be played with one hand. Just old school. We have a local 2 hander that throws it better than Belmo IMO. Fun to watch. He is smoother, watching from behind you can't even tell he uses 2 hands.

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Re: Two Handed Bowling
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2010, 02:03:15 PM »
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I think the game was supposed to be played with one hand.
Why? What does it matter how you throw the ball? The object is to roll the ball down the lane and knock as many pins down as possible. If you can do it better with two hands on the ball during the approach, go for it! (And, by the way, fun fact: there is only one hand on the ball during the actual release. The second hand comes off the ball before the delivery hand comes out of the ball.)