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Physical/Mental Game & Lane Conditions
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Originally Posted By: CoachJimJohn, this sounds like it played the way the Shark was supposed to play, I don't think they know the patterns they are putting down. The last few weeks it seemed to me that the lanes played closer to the Chameleon patter
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Videos
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I hold the ball about chest high, speed my feet up a bit, and drop the ball to the bottom of my swing on the third step rather than focusing a whole lot on a pushaway. This gives the ball a natural backswing height rather than me having to help it a
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Beginner Help
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I went practicing today, and someone bowling with me was asking me why I was snapping my wrist. I was taught to snap my wrist at the end of the release to get revs. But is this wrong? also. CoachJim, when I am bowling, it feels like I have to grip t
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Physical/Mental Game & Lane Conditions
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that first lesson cleared up a lot!...the thumbhole was a little tight, opening it up made a big difference...a part of the problem was I was turning my wrist with the thumb still in there, surprising the ball ever came off..once I started keeping my
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The Pro Shop
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I use the dishwasher on my balls and haven't had any problems so far. I personally don't use soap. I don't think it's necessary. The heat sucks out the oil and at that heat it will wash away fine without any extra help. Plus, as the oil seeps out
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The Pro Shop
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I'm not sure if these will be at the demo days, but they are new releases from Storm, but not linked from anywhere yet: Absolute Domination: http://www.stormbowling.com/products/balls/ball.asp?ballid=281 Fired Up II: http://www.stormbowling.com/pro
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New Member Intros & Tech Help
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Welcome, birdman...feel free to ask questions (there are at least 2 USBC-certified coaches who post here regularly) or perhaps even answer a question or two yourself if you can.
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New Member Intros & Tech Help
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I'm going to bowl in the state tourney June 14th and then to the National the fowlling week-end. Good luck next weekend.
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The Pro Shop
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I haven't noticed much of a change in my Cell. I can't tell you how many games I've used it, but still goes strong. I've had it since mid January just to give you an idea of the time it's been a part of my arsenal. It definitely needs some oil, an
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The Pro Shop
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Now its just finding a driller who know how to do vacum grips.
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New Member Intros & Tech Help
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puffer, You probally added your high game to your signature so go to my stuff - profile. then where it shows your signature edit that and find your high game you put in there and change it.
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The Bowler's Lounge
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Yea, I'm just not ready to take it into league yet. I'm putting up good numbers as it is. I'm thinking when I start having problems with my wrist I'll begin to make the change. Thanks everyone!
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The Pro Shop
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birdman1, did you happen to use cold water?
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New Member Intros & Tech Help
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Just wondering if someone can help me update my signature. I want to update my high game. I thought that you go in through the "My Stuff" then to Profile, but this only allows me to update my arsenal and aviator. I've updated my high game o
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New Member Intros & Tech Help
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Welcome birdman1. I bowl in California too and was wondering if you were going to the State Tourney next weekend?
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The Pro Shop
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I found this right after I posted my message. I gave them a call and the tech pretty much cleared everything up. Thanks again.
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Beginner Help
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Do diamond or fist push-ups to strengthen your wrists. Other then that, I do have a question. Are you breaking your wrist at all?
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The Pro Shop
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I don't have mine...yet. But I'll let you know. However, from what I've heard and read about them, they are pretty good balls as long as there is oil on the lanes. There may be some structural issues with them though. There have been a couple of peop
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Physical/Mental Game & Lane Conditions
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I was wondering, what does your left hand and arm do, that is before you balance yourself with it? Just curious because if you use your left arm and hand to take or hold a portion of the weight it allows the muscles in your hand, forearm and shoulder
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Haha, good times!
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The Pro Shop
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That's good to know seeing how I am between different sizes
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Videos
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Haha, that was great.
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Beginner Help
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I agree. I want to progress my game but it seems the only thing I can do to bowl a decent game with a house ball is throw the old straight shot. I should have my own ball in a few weeks though. Until then, ughh...
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The Pro Shop
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cgeorg, I'm bowling on the Scorpion pattern first.
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Physical/Mental Game & Lane Conditions
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If you look down at the boards on the lane, there is board that is much narrower than the rest, the filler board. It is right along the gutter on the left, essentially the narrow 39 board. Stand on it and throw a straight or a hooking ball anywhere b
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