Author Topic: "Killing the ball" (Read 716 times)

guzmand19 · « **on:** March 02, 2004, 07:43:28 PM »

Have any of you run into the problem of too much hand? I don't mean I throw Robert Smith-like, but I've found in my house that the shot is so easy I am having problems getting it under control. I am experiencing bigtime over-under. I move further inside, then can't generate enough angle. Outside shots come through the nose. I move way outside and change balls until that shot dries up, then Im really in trouble.

Is there any effective and consistent ways you can change rotation, axis, kill revs, etc? Just a way to get your ball to settle down some, and give it better length? I polished my ball and it got length, but drastically increased the backend too making it too sharp. Go figure!

I've got some ideas, but wanted to hear what else people come up with. One thing I would love to learn is how to change the track some, or "spin" the ball to delay hook. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Juggernaut · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2004, 10:59:44 AM »

guzmand19,

I was having the same (or a similar) problem. I have PLENTY of hand, but had to play so deep on the lanes (feet on 45-playing third arrow on lefties side like Robert Smith) that, being the amateur I am, it was very inconsistent especially when the center would change the pattern in any way.

I saw a guy in a tournament throwing an aggressive ball up the track and wondered how, so I asked him. It was a reasonably aggressive(granite gargoyle)particle, shined up over the factory finish with finesse, and drilled cg on the pap with the pin just under and to the left of the ring finger.

I got one drilled the same way and polished it up like he said. I now can play the track area where the strokers play without having to worry if the ball is going to go nuts on me. It has little, if any, track flare and is VERY controllable. the only drawback is that if I don't "hit" it good, it gets a little weak on the backends, otherwise it is fine.

Remember, if you shine it and drill it weak, it probably wont like carrydown but if you have strong backends, like I do, that is a trade-off I will make everyday.

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Author Topic: "Killing the ball" (Read 716 times)

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"Killing the ball"

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