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Leftyhi-trak

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Thanks Track - Chuck Gardner
« on: December 16, 2005, 11:46:41 AM »
Went to a small track seminar on tuesday where tour rep Chuck Gardner and pro Bob Learn gave instruction as they were in town for the Empire State classic. I worked with Chuck and Bob only for a few shots and they gave me some pointers as my release consistency and timing have been somewhat suspect. Subbed last night and plowed a  208 the first game finishing with the last four strikes after remembering two points Chuck had said to try. Well went sheet 300, seven pin spare next 7 and finished with a 258 the last game.
 To me it reiterates a point of good game instruction is much more valuable than the newest hook in a box.

P.S. - I would also like to thank Billy Cornell at Del Lanes for hosting the seminar and also working on my ball for a better fit. Also Bob Learn does private lessons and i must say he was a very impressive coach. He has a great demeanor and works with someones style, he really impressed me and would be money well spent for lessons. He was working mostly with a few very release and style troubled individuals.

Thanks again,
Richard - Yes Chuck the lefty, your favorite siders. As you need a lefty, I'm game and not a robo lefty. LOL (seminar joke)

 

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Re: Thanks Track - Chuck Gardner
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2005, 07:48:35 PM »
What 2 points did he tell you?
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Re: Thanks Track - Chuck Gardner
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2005, 04:08:34 PM »
Chuck and Bob are two world class guys. They ROCK!!! I am so glad to be on there team!!!
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Re: Thanks Track - Chuck Gardner
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2005, 04:51:13 PM »
Northface,

1)They moved me around on the approach as my steps had become a bit too long (been stated before by coaches i have worked with) also my body-foot alignment compared to my focal point. 2)They also worked with my ball position and the length of my pushaway. (I utilize more of a Jowdy taught pushaway of a soft C shape) I couldn't  seem to get and utilize the hinge method they were working as it made my timing way to late and led to slight pulling on the bottom of the swing.(probably pinching it from slight muscling in the downswing)

Mad Jim,

Go to mybowler.com and they have a link  or something to find out about Bob last I checked. I can't say enough how impressed i was with Bob's demeanor and teaching. He did not force something on you he wanted you to feel and understand what you were doing. We paid $50 for the seminar which was about 4 hours. It also included $30 pro-shop credit if you wanted it or refund of $25 if you needed nothing worked on.

RevO,

Great knowledge and great all around guy, I'll leave it at that.