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| Dropping ball on approach | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I bowl in a league and there are 1 or 2 bowlers who drop their bowl on the approach before they get ...
A: Judy! There are numerous reasons that people lay the ball down behind the foul line. It is not ...
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| timiing/rythymn | 11/19/2009 |
Q: i'm confused now after reading so many bowling tips...might be a dump question to ask but i have to ...
A: You need a coach who can see what is going on with you. Your timing is late. That's not a bad thing. ...
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| oil vs. dry | 11/16/2009 |
Q: i'm confused now after reading so many bowling tips...might be a dump question to ask but i have to ...
A: Oil keeps your ball from hooking. Your ball goes through three phases of motion: skid, hook, and ...
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| Spare balls | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I've been bowling in leagues for over 15 years. I just got back into it after a 20 yr absence. Iwas ...
A: Dennis! Welcome back to bowling! As you've noticed, it's a very different game than it used to be. ...
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| thumb hang up | 11/6/2009 |
Q: This has been happening to me quite frequently as of late. My thumb has been hanging up in my ball ...
A: Don! Yuk. You are in a very ugly and embarrassing place, not to mention how this problem can hurt ...
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| rotation | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have been bowling for two and a half years and would probably be considered a stroker or a ...
A: Michael! I'm a bit confused by your question. It almost seems as though you are saying that your ...
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| bouncing a ball | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Lately I am noticing i am bouncing my bowling ball. I have a fairly fast throw, and i put it out ...
A: Anytime the ball is bouncing, it's not in contact with the lane. That's not a good thing! There can ...
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| pulling shots | 10/5/2009 |
Q: Im 55 years old and am getting back into bowling after a 3 year layoff. In returning to this great ...
A: Seems you already know the answer! Training is not about throwing the ball every time it comes out ...
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| Equipment | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have been try to find the right ball for my fiance. She just started bowling 2 years ago, but has ...
A: Kyle! There is an expert ball driller and former board member of the International Bowling Pro ...
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| Mental aspect of bowling. | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I've been bowling for almost 7 years now. But i only started bowling competitively 3 years ago. I've ...
A: Ryan! I think you can't deny, nor should you try to suppress, your emotions. We all get juiced. You ...
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| Getting mores strikes with straight ball | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am a 60 year woman who has bowled for 30 years. I throw a straight ball due to an injury to the ...
A: Linda! Curving a ball is generated by a slight rotation of the wrist so I'm curious about this ...
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| 5 Pin | 9/17/2009 |
Q: In canada do you have to play 5 pin on a different type of lane compared to 10 pin, ie will the 10 ...
A: Rob! I was just in Canada and saw 5 pin bowling for the first time. Canada is the only country with ...
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| counting boards in bowling | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Does the 7 board count applies to everyone in bowling? Just started standing on 20th board and ...
A: I'm not sure what the '7 board count' is. My best guess is that you are referring to the ball ...
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| Mental Game. | 9/14/2009 |
Q: First, I would like to comment that your website was a joy to read. It's very refreshing to see that ...
A: Rich! Yup. You're human all right! I think it's silly to try and suppress or block these kinds of ...
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| Bowling Equipment | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I am in the market for a new ball. (The last one I bought was an ebonite NVS) I don't have a ...
A: Jonathan! You are right to want a difference in ball reaction. All high performance balls do tend ...
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| Where to put the ball | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I'm a full roller using a cell ball. Where should I put my ball when rolling on the Kegel Main ...
A: Beverley! It's pretty unusual to be a full roller these days. It's actually not a very effective ...
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| thumb | 9/5/2009 |
Q: first, congrats on your 42nd question, secondly my question : If I am having trouble squeezing the ...
A: Curious question. Why would you think that just because you had the fit adjusted, you wouldn't ...
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| RH vs. LH | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Can a league bowler change switch bowling hands mid frame? Mid game? Example, a left handed ...
A: Here is the quote from the Rule Book. You can find it at bowl.com under Rules. 328. Changing ...
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| Bowling Ball | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Well my wife bought me a new ball (Hammer Black Widow Venom) I was out of bowling for a few years ...
A: Ron! A ball that is still hooking after one year is quite a ball. Most modern balls have a life of ...
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| breaking in new bowling shoes | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have purchased a new pair of AMF shoes. I stick badly at the Foul line. I'm a long slider and have ...
A: New bowling shoes can be way fun to break in as you have evidently noticed! Hopefully, your new ...
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| marker boards | 8/16/2009 |
Q: When I watch the PBA on TV they have marker boards to hit. Exactly where on the lane are these ...
A: The lanes to which you refer are made by Brunswick and called ProAnvilane. The additional ...
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| middle finger | 8/16/2009 |
Q: I have been practicing my bowling, and every time I release the ball it hurts my middle finger bad, ...
A: Patsy! This is really a serious issue. Bowling is a non-combat sport and is not supposed to hurt! ...
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| Bowling. New to the game so I dont know much! | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have some questions. Is it possible to get a Bowling Ball re-finished or reshaped back to the ...
A: Welcome to bowling, Jason! It's great fun and very therapeutic. You get to knock stuff down and ...
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| Release problem | 8/10/2009 |
Q: During leagues or practice sessions, it seems that I have no problem with my release. But then when ...
A: Since you don't have any trouble with the ball during practice or league, it would seem that the ...
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| Releasing the bowling ball | 8/9/2009 |
Q: How can I stop lofting the bowling ball. Do I need to change the pitch of my thumb in order to ...
A: Indeed you would be. There are many reasons you could be lofting the ball unintentionally: you're ...
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| How to get strikes | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I am a very in shape but lean guy at 5'4 and 111 lbs and all muscle. But I do have a difficult time ...
A: It will be difficult to average 200 with such a light ball. A minimum of 14 lbs would be helpful. In ...
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| bowling adverage 3 or 4 years ago omaha nebraska | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I'm looking for a old bowling average I had about 4 or 5 years ago at Kelly north bowl in Omaha ...
A: Your best bet for retrieving the data you want is from the secretary of the league in which you ...
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| bowling | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have had my black widow pearl for about 1 1/2 years now and for some reason my ball varys alot on ...
A: Unfortunately, bowling balls die. Sounds weird, I know. The truth of that matter, though, is that ...
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| Finger Injury | 8/2/2009 |
Q: The following question has been asked before, but I didn't see an answer. This question fits my ...
A: As humans, we change - and we do so frequently. You should have your fit checked at least yearly. To ...
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| swollen fingers | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My cousin is going for the national selection for bowling which is due in a week, but has a problem ...
A: There is almost nothing your cousin can do at this late date. The swelling, if caused by bowling, is ...
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| PITCH IN BOWLING BALL | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I'm left handed. One pro shop drilled a ball 16th right, 7/16 reverse. Another pro shop drilled a ...
A: Pitches in the thumb and fingers are based on the flexibility of your hand and fingers and your ...
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| Middle finger pain | 7/21/2009 |
Q: 2 parter: I recently went to a shop and had my middle finger changed to 7/8 reverse and 7/8 left ...
A: Depends on how long your span is. That's quite a bit of forward pitch in your thumb. That can be ...
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| I Have A Columbia 300 Yellow Dot Ball | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I Have a Columbia Yellow Dot Bowling Ball With The Number 6V93937 On the Ball I was wondering What ...
A: Yellow Dots were from the 1960's or so. Still today, it would be a great dry lanes/spare ball if it ...
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| Purchasing the right ball | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am in the market for a new ball. Just got back into bowling and am using my 20yr old 12lb ebonite ...
A: There are a few things you need to do before purchasing a new ball. How much do you weigh? Are you ...
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| Having Inflammation Issues | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I took a 20 year break from bowling until my daughter recently expressed an interest in it. It ...
A: Since your hand is not the same as it was 20 years ago, getting a new fit is imperative. In fact, ...
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| revs | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have been bowling for about seven years now and i am not very new to hooking the ball. My problem ...
A: It takes a lot of work, forearm strength, proper torso tilt, soft hands, and a whole bunch of other ...
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| wrist lock | 6/22/2009 |
Q: in bowling, I have a 14 pound Hammer Blue Vibe and I am trying to keep my wrist locked. because I ...
A: The easiest way is to get a Mongoose Lifter from your Pro Shop Operator. This is a brace that does ...
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| hooking late, too hard | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I've been using a 13 lb Storm Hy-Road ball with a fingertip grip for about 4 months. The ball breaks ...
A: There are many reasons the ball might make such a dramatic move down lane: not enough speed, the ...
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| bowling | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Im just starting out to drill my own bowling balls.I've purchased a drill press and ready to go.My ...
A: I must say your question concerns me greatly. A qualified Pro Shop Professional must be an artist to ...
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| Should I go to a lighter ball? | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I just started bowling and I got a 13lb RH Tornado since I can't handle anything heavier. I got ...
A: A fingertip grip gives you much more power and control. House balls make everybody equally bad so ...
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| oil conditions/type of ball to use | 6/6/2009 |
Q: WHERE I BOWL, THE LANES ARE OILED BUT IT SEEMS TO BREAK DOWN (THE OIL) REAL QUICK SO THAT MY BALL ...
A: If you watch bowling on TV, you know that the pros roll plastic balls at all spares. Whether or not ...
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| PBA Bowling | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Are the lanes re-dressed between games in tournament single game match play - step ladder format or ...
A: It depends on the tournament. For example, if squads of a tournament started at 9am, 12pm, 3pm, and ...
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| Tournament winnings | 6/6/2009 |
Q: They always say what the winner receives in prize money. Does the 2nd 3rd or 4th place walk away ...
A: It would be quite rare for a tournament to only pay for first place and it would be widely ...
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| X-Out bowling ball | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I bought an X-Out bowling ball on E-Bay. The CG/Mb/Pin are in line. Will I have a problem getting ...
A: It depends on how close together the CG and pin are. There are relationships between the two that ...
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| buying a new ball | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I'm buying a new ball for next season. I bowl on medium to heavy oiled lanes. I want a ball that ...
A: James, Not knowing your rev rate, axis rotation, lane surface and age, style of bowling, and ...
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