Expert: Chip Aki - 6/14/2010

Question
Hello. Last night i went bowling and i keep noticing that my ball loves to hook early like maybe 5 feet before hitting the 1 and 3 pin that i would like.  i am a right-handed bowler and it always hook into the 1 and 2 pin instead of the 1 and 3 pin still managing to give me the strike.  what do i need to do?? is there something wrong with my throw or my release or the speed or spin i am putting on ball? or could it just be the lanes??

Answer
You need to make an adjustment or two as to how you are playing the lane.  Try moving your feet to the left on the approach and keep your mark on the lane the same.  If that helps, but not enough, start making 3 board moves left with your feet and 2 board moves with your target on the lane left.

Good luck,
Chip