Author Topic: Quick Approach Question (Read 705 times)

ShortAssassin · « **on:** August 09, 2007, 12:18:51 AM »

Hey everyone, just have a quick approach question. Last night was my second night working on my free swing form. It feels pretty good and I'm throwing fairly consistent (although I need to work on the consistency of my release and my hand position so I get the same spin) but I think I might be able to get more ball speed with some minor timing adjustments. Currently I start at the first set of dots, take a 3-4 small steps forward, pause and go into my backswing, take a full step or two forward and release. Now, I figure that if I start at the same place, but start my backswing during the first step, then walk forward while coming down, more momentum will be imparted on the ball. Is this thinking correct?

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:22:19 AM »

The ideal/textbook 4 step approach is step 1 push away, step 2 "walk past the ball" or ball at your side, step 3 highest point of backswing, step 4 slide and release. Any additional steps are all for timeing and could generate more speed, but the ball should more on the step that would equal the first step of a 4 step. Ex 5 step approach, ball begins to move on step 2.

To generate addition speed, start the ball higher. Recommended is never higher than the shoulders and never lower than the hips. Slower speed, start the ball lower. In most cases you don't want to muscle the ball, but keep a free relaxed armswing.

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ShortAssassin · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:47:27 AM »

Thanks, if I use the 4 step approach I assume I'll either want to take larger steps or not start at the far dots. I'll work on it my next time out

ccrider · « **Reply #3 on:** August 09, 2007, 07:04:24 PM »

Push out from the center of the body or the side???

Push straight out, from the hip?

or down at a slight angle???

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The ideal/textbook 4 step approach is step 1 push away, step 2 "walk past the ball" or ball at your side, step 3 highest point of backswing, step 4 slide and release. Any additional steps are all for timeing and could generate more speed, but the ball should more on the step that would equal the first step of a 4 step. Ex 5 step approach, ball begins to move on step 2.

To generate addition speed, start the ball higher. Recommended is never higher than the shoulders and never lower than the hips. Slower speed, start the ball lower. In most cases you don't want to muscle the ball, but keep a free relaxed armswing.

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USBC Bronze Coach

"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #4 on:** August 09, 2007, 09:35:51 PM »

What Buggs41 said with some elaboration. The push away should be slightly out (about the length of the bowling ball), towards your target, and down. The ball should stay in line with the shoulder to create a straight swing plane or ball path.
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