Expert: Chip Aki - 2/6/2007

Question
hi Chip, I had a 213avg from the middle of last season to  about the middle of this one,but the wheels fell off.I went for a quick lesson but it did not seem to work.the only thing i can think of is that i change ball i use to throw the storm trifecta and went to a ebonite the one.they were drilled by the same guy but i am not getting the ball to roll its wanting to roll out.looking for some help if you will.  iam at a 184 now.

Answer
I am not sure that the ball is the issue.  Just based on hook potential, the Trifecta is stronger than the One.
If the ball is rolling out, then you are playing too much of the dry part of the lane and not in the oil.  I would think you need to change your target and/or your mark on the lane to use more of the oil.  Watch where the other bowlers are playing and try to play where they are.

Good luck,
Chip