We are referring to a finger tip grip here. Some of the principles in a conventional grip are similar but not exactly the same. If you are having trouble letting go of the ball it is generally too tight of a thumb or you are gripping too tight (which could be fit related). I'd take it back into your shop and let them know the issue.

Every coach has slightly different approaches. There is a lot of research though that suggests that drills are highly effective in changing any process.

If you look back at some of our past tips we should several drills that can be done at home without being at the lanes. Check some of them out.

Thanks for the feedback.

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Check your alignment. Sometimes coming around the ball is because you are aligned too far from your target and your hand is having to reach to where you are aiming. You can also set up a video lesson with one of our coaches for suggestions of how to fix it. There might be another problem that is causing the hand to come around.

@@KegelTrainingCenter I am thinking about coming for your camp July 26th. Never flown with bowling equipment. Can you give me some Info. I will be coming from Fresno, Ca (2600 miles Is a tad to far to drive ! LOL )

@@jamesbills5998 Most people will use one of the 3 ball travel totes and check it into their airline. As long as you don't thrown 16# you can fit them for under 50#. You can bring 2 with you and take 3 home or bring 3 with you and take the fourth home in your other luggage. We can also coordinate shipping it home if necessary. Let us know if you have other questions.

@@KegelTrainingCenter Signed up. Flight booked :)

@@jamesbills5998you will absolutely love your experience at KTC. Best money you will ever spend in your game.

Glad it seems to help. If you are having trouble getting the ball over the foul line, be sure to have your fit checked too. If your thumb pitch is too much reverse or your hole is too large it will also cause you to drop it.

@@KegelTrainingCenter - Thank you for the quick response. Very much appreciated.

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Yes, the feeling is the arm will rub against the body and because this is a new feeling, you have to do it very slowly in a mirror manually at first without a ball, and then add the swinging slide in the final line drill to connect the two. I would love to talk to you more about it. Email me at [email protected] or call the TC: 863-734-0200

This drill is used mostly for adjusting swing direction and alignment. Those things can have an effect on timing but wouldn't usually be focused on while doing this drill.

I remember him from Regionals near Fort Lauderdale. over 30 40 years ago. he was tough then to be sure. He and Tommy Crites were Regional dominant bowlers...

It is a good way to practice on keeping your shoulder loose.

@@KegelTrainingCentermy only question would be, where would you start if you’re normal approach starts at the back of the approach?

Thanks for the note. It's hard to say without seeing your full grip. Usually it's related to your span, normally anything shorter than 4 1/2 inches should be zero or forward. If you are getting stuck in the ball it could be several different things. One of them could be the reverse pitch is causing you to squeeze hard which will cause slow thumb timing at times but you should also have trouble dropping it sometimes. You can also call us on the phone and talk through it: 863-734-0200

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Her power step is sometimes too open when she bowls regularly. the drill helps to focus on the placement of both feet.

@@KegelTrainingCenter Thanks Dell. I worked on the alignment of my power step today and the results were great. I have been having a problem with my shoulder pulling the ball instead of using a swing from my shoulder. This is helping to keep that shoulder quiet.

Great question. Actually, it's both opening of the fourth step right foot. In this case, if that points to the right it's gonna tend to affect the angle of the left foot. So it's really both. If the right foot is open on the pivot step, it will make the hips open to the target line. The left foot is then forced to mimic the angle of the previous step. Only if the slide is long enough, does the body have a chance to realign the left foot. So in essence, if you keep the right foot straight and correct, the left foot will have a tendency to do the same

Thanks for the feedback!

If you need pressure you can push slightly forward at the knuckle. Never grab with the tip of the thumb, if you need to do that, you likely need new pitches.

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Glad KZbin is helping you find great content! Let us know if we can answer any questions.

Spare shooting is definitely an art that each person has to develop their own system. In general, the best spare shooters do a few things...they throw it straighter so they can take the lane out of play. Also, they aim at their spares in a way that they can still miss and make it. Meaning...if you tend to always miss a spare a certain direction, change your system to aim in a way that you can still miss a little and have a chance to make it. Another important thing is you HAVE to practice them!

In general, sliding is an easier way of transitioning the energy of the body to the ball on the lane. You don't have to slide..but in most instances even a little bit would be better. There is a better example and explanation at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ68nmauqtZjopo

There could be several reasons it isn't happening. The approach is a sequence of events that results in the body being in a position at the finish. If those things don't happen properly then it won't happen naturally. The best way for us to answer your question is with a quick discussion. Please email us at [email protected] and we will follow up with you.

Not sure what you mean exactly but i'll answer both way...how should it be stronger: Usually you would use higher differential and stronger surface. How would you use it: When you move deeper into the oil you need something that would give you more help to make up for the heavier volume of oil in the middle of the lane. Let us know if that doesn't answer your question!

@KegelTrainingCenter that was what I thought you were meaning but wanted it clarified, thanks for what you guys do

Thanks for the note. Rick commented on it briefly but wasn't overly specific. In general, people create ball speed in 1 of 2 ways..foot speed and arm speed. You can change your speed by changing those factors. The 2 he mentions to try that work for most people are changing the height of your hand in the set up. This will usually make your armswing slower or faster. Also, change the pace of your footwork: slower and faster. Related to that you can change the size of your steps to increase or decrease your foot speed. Hopefully that helps.

Thanks for the question. The 2 inches refers to how it differs from you standing straight up. If you were to shift your hips 2 inches to the left and your head 2 inches to the right. This would create a "slot" for the arm to swing in while you are bowling. Hopefully that helps clear it up!

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Great tip!

Appreciate it!

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@@KegelTrainingCenter It seemed to work great! In my next practice session, my average went up 30 pins over the previous practice day. MUCH better carry, resulting in more strikes per game. Stringing together some strikes helped a lot, too! The previous practice, I was averaging in the 150s (ugh). The practice after watching this video saw me consistently in the 180s (improvement... now, I just need to be more consistent in hitting my target, every time). This is a video I will definitely reference a lot, going forward.

Best of luck!

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