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I have just started bowling, and have difficulties in keeping my ball straight back, straight forward, and end up with a lot of gutter balls. Can you help?
Sherri,
Rolling a bowling ball, while trying to hold on for dear life is almost impossible. If you like the game, get a ball that fits.
When the ball let's go of you, the world is very different. It's a very hard concept to explain with out being hands on, but suffice to say, its FABULOUS.
When your arm isn't all tightened up trying to hold then release the ball, it swings straight and provides much better control of the ball (by just using your body and it's approach to the foul line).
Possibly not the answer you were looking for, but it will help tons. Thanks for the question.
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| Comment | Thanks for your thoughts! I have had this discussion, had the ball redrilled even, but I think a lighter ball might be better. I have a #14 now, and I think a #12 or #13 would be more appropriate. I have a habit of bringing the ball behind my back and then overcorrecting when I realize the mistake, which makes a nice gutter ball! I will look into a new ball tomorrow, unfortunately have a tournament, but I have a great handicap as you can imagine, but still want to do well! Again thanks for your more than prompt response. | ||
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