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dicnic

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"Chicken-Winging"
« on: September 02, 2009, 01:08:06 AM »
How does one stop "Chicken Winging"? I realize it is what results from attempting to crank the ball but if one does it part of the time, how do you stop doing it?

Perhaps the old "towel under the armpit" trick? Or .....???

Your ideas, please.
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DanH78

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Re: "Chicken-Winging"
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 09:25:59 AM »
Lots of concentration.  One thing to think about is leading with the inside of your elbow or your ring finger.  That mental thought seems to help people from coming around the ball.  

Another is to practice the one step delivery.  Everything is slowed down so it becomes easier to train your muscles to act the right way.  That is afterall what bowling is, and just about all sports for that matter, muscle memory.
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dougb

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Re: "Chicken-Winging"
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 09:35:10 AM »
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Another is to practice the one step delivery.  Everything is slowed down so it becomes easier to train your muscles to act the right way.  That is afterall what bowling is, and just about all sports for that matter, muscle memory.



I agree.  This is one of my bad habits I frequently slip back into.  My coach always sends me back to the line for one-step.

Edited on 9/2/2009 9:36 AM

dizzyfugu

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Re: "Chicken-Winging"
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 09:46:36 AM »
Yeah, concentrate and "push" the ball down the lane with your ring finger upon release, as if you'd chase it. Also, the idea of "coming through" the ball is a good thing to focus on. Keep your wrist firm, and stay aware whether you turn it too much/early when you let the ball go, and use little force from your upper arm.

If you want to propel the ball out onto the lane, rather add some shoulder joint muscle, but make sure to keep the pendulum straight (and therefore the hand longer behind the ball). But less is more, esp. when you try to force revs onto your ball which cannot be imparted due to bad timing and the like.

Focus on good timing, and revs will come by themeselves. Just needs some patience, confidence, and maybe a coach
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