Understanding You as a Bowler: Bowling Ball PAP

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Bowling coach Hank Boomershine provides tips on the importance of a ball’s positive access point (PAP) and how to locate it. As a coach, understanding a player’s PAP helps them to understand what type of player they are dealing with, which in turn allows them to offer more individualized coaching instruction.

[@Kurobuta35]

very good explaination about PAP and the pin placement effects.. first time to see a video explain like this.. great!

[@MrLeviaFUN]

I honestly have no idea what's being discussed, but it sounds smart

[@emerald3331]

The problem is that you can't get the PAP before drilling the ball

[@remoevans7847]

Only if it’s your first ball.

[@bigval46]

does it matter the type of ball used? like say can i use a plastic spare ball to locate my pap before drilling a reactive ball? or do i need to use a reactive from the start?

[@NationalBowlingAcademy]

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[@s3ph300]

Goofy "ask an expert" nonsense. Free answer: Yes you can use a spare ball to locate your PAP. Just got to throw it like you would a normal ball. Your PAP will be the same whether you use a spare ball, urethane or reactive to get your PAP measurement.

[@chilzky14]

@@NationalBowlingAcademy wow that right there is proof that you are not out here to support the sport. your more worried about money than supporting players of the sport. i will never follow.

[@patricksledge1865]

Such a simple and honest question. 🤦🏽‍♂️ the fleecing of America. 😞

[@MikeSmith-er7sz]

If a player uses three different hand positions will the PAP change with each release?

[@NationalBowlingAcademy]

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[@clipnclap4256]

@@NationalBowlingAcademy 😂

[@remoevans7847]

Free answer: Yes

[@michelem189]

I realize this video is about the PAP, but what's up with that balance hole? USBC rule states: "Balance holes will become illegal effective August 1, 2020." I haven't heard anything to the contrary from USBC since that rule went into effect. Did I miss something?

[@lazyarrow]

He mentions that it's Lindsey Boomershines' favorite bowling ball, a Roto Grip Hysteria, which came out in 2014 and is no longer available. So, either they are using an old ball for demonstration purposes, or the video is already a few years old (likely the case).

[@scotmcpherson]

This is a repost of a video from Sep 3rd, 2015.

[@jackplace9680]

when we brought my dad ball in and he had that hole they said it was illegal

[@athlonen]

It is now, yes. They ruled balance holes in bowling balls to be illegal roughly 3 years ago, with it going into effect in 2019/2020. Any ball with them that is wanting to be used will have to be plugged and redrilled.

[@phlllbthh]

@@athlonen I was under the impression that plugged balls were also illegal. If that's not the case, great! We all can't afford to buy spankin brand new bowling balls.

[@TraumaER]

@@phlllbthh illegal on the PBA tour. No one checking plugs in your regular league.

[@scottpatton8806]

In most cases, it only needs to be plugged, not necessarily re-drilled.

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk tech bowling

[@TheGeniusHaileyPerlstein]

No.

[@scottythompson940]

@@TheGeniusHaileyPerlstein yeah

[@mixmasterfestus8096]

@@TheGeniusHaileyPerlstein yeah

[@jilll4690]

I never bowl lol

[@jilll4690]

Bowling is literally the worst sport ever

[@lavettasparks-wade1525]

You must not be an athlete.