http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Jmerrell&feedformat=atomBowlingChat Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T05:16:50ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.33.1http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6368Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:55:59Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_Tilt_2.jpg|Axis Tilt as viewed from behind the bowler during release<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|Measuring Axis Tilt using First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Glossary]]<br />
[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6367Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:55:19Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_Tilt_2.jpg|Axis Tilt as viewed from behind bowler during release<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|Measuring Axis Tilt using First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Glossary]]<br />
[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6366Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:54:03Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_Tilt_2.jpg|Axis Tilt as viewed from behind bowler<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|Measuring Axis Tilt using First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Glossary]]<br />
[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6365Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:49:51Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_Tilt_2.jpg|Axis Tilt measured using the Axis Tilt overlay<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|Measuring Axis Tilt using First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6364Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:43:11Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_Tilt_2.jpg|Axis Tilt<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6363Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:39:57Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_tilt.jpg|Axis Tilt<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Glossary]]<br />
[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6362Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:39:17Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis Tilt2.jpg|Axis Tilt<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Axis_tilt&diff=6361Axis tilt2015-10-12T13:38:50Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>Axis tilt: Angle between axis of rotation and the horizontal plane - caused by the bowler at the release, represents an angle of the axis rotation above a horizontal line through the middle of the ball.<br />
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{{#ev:youtube|XsaHCdcVVZA|500}}<br />
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* [[:image:USBCBallMotion.pdf|USBC Ball Motion Analysis Form]]<br />
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<gallery caption="Axis Tilt Examples" widths="320px" heights="240px"><br />
Image:Axis_Tilt2.jpg|Axis Tilt<br />
Image:Axis_tilt_in_inches.jpg|First oil ring (red)<br />
Image:BK_tilt_chart.jpg|Bowlng Knowledge's Precise Axis Tilt Chart<br />
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[[Category: Bowler Measurements]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Axis_Tilt_2.jpg&diff=6360File:Axis Tilt 2.jpg2015-10-12T13:37:40Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div></div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Lane_Play_Strategy_for_the_Typical_House_Shot&diff=6222Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House Shot2014-04-05T12:21:44Z<p>Jmerrell: /* Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House */</p>
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<div>===Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House=== <br />
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House shots fall under the category of recreation. Lack of an understanding of the advantages limits the masses from enjoying the THS. I personally view this as a crime and a major deterrent in the growth of our sport. <br />
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'''Axiom#1'''<br />
The dominant characteristic of ball motion is when and where the ball loses ball speed during it’s path down the lane…….Mo Pinel<br />
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'''Axiom#2'''<br />
Successful lane play is a result of maximizing your margin of error. <br />
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'''Axiom#3'''<br />
Ball needs to transition through the three phases of ball motion. Skid – Hook - Roll<br />
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'''Known factors about house shots:'''<br />
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There is an abundant amount of oil in the center of the lane. A minimum of 3 units required on the outside portion of the lane near the end of the pattern.<br />
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Abundant amount of oil in the center of the lane equals skid<br />
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Three units of oil on the outside portion of the lane equals a lot of free friction<br />
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'''''Tip of the day – the free friction outside is you real friend, not the abundant amount of oil in the center.'''''<br />
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'''Lane Play Chart Definition'''<br><br />
Minimum amount of oil on the outside portion – Orange section<br><br />
Abundant amount of oil in the center of the lane – Green section<br><br />
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'''Lane Play Keys'''<br><br />
1) Near the end of the pattern get your ball in the outside portion of the lane. This can be in the 6 – 9 board area of the lane, dependent on many variables. Key is that it must be outside the heavy portion of lane oil in the middle down lane. The free friction right <br />
down lane is key for Axioms#1 - #3.<br />
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2) Select a ball that is controllable off the breakpoint; and as ballspinner has stated '''only use as much power as you can control'''. There is plenty of information on this forum about THS layouts.<br />
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3) Once you get your ball in THS sweetspot (6-9 board) down lane; adjust your feet left or right to control the pocket. Always moving the feet in the direction of your miss on a house shot.<br />
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4) As the front part of the lane transitions it is key that you Do Not move your breakpoint in towards the center of the lane as you adjust your feet.<br />
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5) If your ball gets to the friction early (Red ball #1) you will see early ball reaction. Also ball speed on the monitor will be lower (more friction –ball slows down sooner). If it never gets to the free friction (Red Ball#2) on the outside portion of the lane - ball <br />
speed on the monitor will be higher (less friction). You may still hit the pocket from Red<br />
Ball #2 but your carry will suffer.<br />
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6) Ideally the ball needs to be in the blue elipse area near the end of the pattern. I drew an elipse because it is not an exact distance down the lane. Too many variables; therefore it is an area. Area is a good thing! Axiom#2!<br />
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7) The initial laydown points L1, L2 & L3 are dependent upon bowler style. But they all have one thing in common – the breakpoint area down lane.<br />
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[[Image:Lane_play.jpg|thumb|left|500px|Lane Play Chart]]<br />
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[[Category: Coaching]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Lane_Play_Strategy_for_the_Typical_House_Shot&diff=6221Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House Shot2014-04-05T12:20:44Z<p>Jmerrell: /* Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House */</p>
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<div>===Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House=== <br />
<br />
House shots fall under the category of recreation. Lack of an understanding of the advantages limits the masses from enjoying the THS. I personally view this as a crime and a major deterrent in the growth of our sport. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Axiom#1'''<br />
The dominant characteristic of ball motion is when and where the ball loses ball speed during it’s path down the lane…….Mo Pinel<br />
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<br />
'''Axiom#2'''<br />
Successful lane play is a result of maximizing your margin of error. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Axiom#3'''<br />
Ball needs to transition through the three phases of ball motion. Skid – Hook - Roll<br />
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<br />
'''Known factors about house shots:'''<br />
<br />
There is an abundant amount of oil in the center of the lane. A minimum of 3 units required on the outside portion of the lane near the end of the pattern.<br />
<br />
Abundant amount of oil in the center of the lane equals skid<br />
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Three units of oil on the outside portion of the lane equals a lot of free friction<br />
<br />
<br />
'''''Tip of the day – the free friction outside is you real friend, not the abundant amount of oil in the center.'''''<br />
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<br />
'''Lane Play Chart Definition'''<br><br />
Minimum amount of oil on the outside portion – Orange section<br><br />
Abundant amount of oil in the center of the lane – Green section<br><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Lane Play Keys'''<br><br />
1) Near the end of the pattern get your ball in the outside portion of the lane. This can be in the 6 – 9 board area of the lane, dependent on many variables. Key is that it must be outside the heavy portion of lane oil in the middle down lane. The free friction right <br />
down lane is key for Axioms#1 - #3.<br />
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2) Select a ball that is controllable; as ballspinner has stated '''only use as much power as you can control'''. There is plenty of information on this forum about THS layouts.<br />
<br />
3) Once you get your ball in THS sweetspot (6-9 board) down lane; adjust your feet left or right to control the pocket. Always moving the feet in the direction of your miss on a house shot.<br />
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4) As the front part of the lane transitions it is key that you Do Not move your breakpoint in towards the center of the lane as you adjust your feet.<br />
<br />
5) If your ball gets to the friction early (Red ball #1) you will see early ball reaction. Also ball speed on the monitor will be lower (more friction –ball slows down sooner). If it never gets to the free friction (Red Ball#2) on the outside portion of the lane - ball <br />
speed on the monitor will be higher (less friction). You may still hit the pocket from Red<br />
Ball #2 but your carry will suffer.<br />
<br />
6) Ideally the ball needs to be in the blue elipse area near the end of the pattern. I drew an elipse because it is not an exact distance down the lane. Too many variables; therefore it is an area. Area is a good thing! Axiom#2!<br />
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7) The initial laydown points L1, L2 & L3 are dependent upon bowler style. But they all have one thing in common – the breakpoint area down lane.<br />
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[[Image:Lane_play.jpg|thumb|left|500px|Lane Play Chart]]<br />
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[[Category: Coaching]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:KBN1.JPG&diff=6218File:KBN1.JPG2014-03-16T00:26:08Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div></div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Video_Capture_Coaching&diff=5936Video Capture Coaching2013-09-22T15:51:45Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|bg1l3UMkNq8|640}}<br />
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<br><b>Please post videos in real time so the coaches can see your true tempo and cadence.<br />
<br>Posting video in slow motion can also be useful but please only do it in addition to the real time video.</b><br />
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<br><b>Only One Side and One Rear View required for Video Analysis....No slow motion,please.<br />
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<br>View #1: Diresctly Behind, Full Body<br />
<br>- Setup the camera directly behind your ball side arm, at a normal height (5' - 6')<br />
<br>- Zoom out or move the camera back far enough to show you from head to toe at the beginning of your approach<br />
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<br>View #2: Side View, Full Body<br />
<br>- Setup the camera a couple of lanes away, '''on your ball side'''<br>- Zoom out or move the camera far enough away that you can see your entire approach from start to finish<br />
<br>- If you can't get the camera far enough away, you can have a friend pan the camera to follow you during your approach<br />
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<br>Optional Views<br />
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<br>Directly Behind, Zoomed Into Release<br />
<br>- This view can help determine what is happening right at the point of release<br />
<br>- If you have control of your cameras shutter, set it to at least 1/100th or 1/250th to avoid motion blur<br />
<br>- This view can also help determine Axis Tilt, Axis Rotation, and Rev Rate<br />
<br>- For additional tips on creating this view, see http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Measure_Axis_Rotation_%26_Tilt_%26_Revs<br />
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<br>Front View<br />
<br>- ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FROM THE CENTER FIRST BEFORE SETTING UP DOWN THE LANE!!<br />
<br>- NEVER ACTUALLY WALK ON THE LANE, ONLY ON THE BALL RETURN CAPPING BETWEEN LANES OR IN THE GUTTERS!!<br />
<br>- If your center has a walkway on the side of the first or last lane, ask for that lane. They will be more likely to allow you to setup your camera or have a friend standing on that walkway than between the lanes<br />
<br>- Setup your video camera 10' or 15' past the foul line pointing back at you at a normal height, preferably on your ball side, zoomed out so as to show your entire body at the finish<br />
<br>- ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FROM THE CENTER FIRST BEFORE SETTING UP DOWN THE LANE!!<br />
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[[Category: Coaching]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Video_Capture_Coaching&diff=5935Video Capture Coaching2013-09-22T15:51:16Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>{{#ev:youtube|bg1l3UMkNq8|640}}<br />
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<br><b>Please post videos in real time so the coaches can see your true tempo and cadence.<br />
<br>Posting video in slow motion can also be useful but please only do it in addition to the real time video.</b><br />
<br />
<br><b>Only One Side and One Rear View required for Video Analysis....No slow motion,please.<b><br />
<br />
<br>View #1: Diresctly Behind, Full Body<br />
<br>- Setup the camera directly behind your ball side arm, at a normal height (5' - 6')<br />
<br>- Zoom out or move the camera back far enough to show you from head to toe at the beginning of your approach<br />
<br />
<br>View #2: Side View, Full Body<br />
<br>- Setup the camera a couple of lanes away, '''on your ball side'''<br>- Zoom out or move the camera far enough away that you can see your entire approach from start to finish<br />
<br>- If you can't get the camera far enough away, you can have a friend pan the camera to follow you during your approach<br />
<br />
<br>Optional Views<br />
<br />
<br>Directly Behind, Zoomed Into Release<br />
<br>- This view can help determine what is happening right at the point of release<br />
<br>- If you have control of your cameras shutter, set it to at least 1/100th or 1/250th to avoid motion blur<br />
<br>- This view can also help determine Axis Tilt, Axis Rotation, and Rev Rate<br />
<br>- For additional tips on creating this view, see http://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Measure_Axis_Rotation_%26_Tilt_%26_Revs<br />
<br />
<br>Front View<br />
<br>- ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FROM THE CENTER FIRST BEFORE SETTING UP DOWN THE LANE!!<br />
<br>- NEVER ACTUALLY WALK ON THE LANE, ONLY ON THE BALL RETURN CAPPING BETWEEN LANES OR IN THE GUTTERS!!<br />
<br>- If your center has a walkway on the side of the first or last lane, ask for that lane. They will be more likely to allow you to setup your camera or have a friend standing on that walkway than between the lanes<br />
<br>- Setup your video camera 10' or 15' past the foul line pointing back at you at a normal height, preferably on your ball side, zoomed out so as to show your entire body at the finish<br />
<br>- ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FROM THE CENTER FIRST BEFORE SETTING UP DOWN THE LANE!!<br />
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[[Category: Coaching]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=The_King_of_Swing&diff=5934The King of Swing2013-09-22T15:47:49Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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{{#ev:youtube|kw6EtAixhF0|640}}</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=The_King_of_Swing&diff=5932The King of Swing2013-09-22T15:42:56Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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{{#ev:youtube|kw6EtAixhF0L640|640}}</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5930Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:36:07Z<p>Jmerrell: /* Making that Pesky Corner Pin */</p>
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<div>===Making that Pesky Corner Pin===<br />
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I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
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'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
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I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS with their normal release.<br />
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'''Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A heavy amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portions of the lane. <br />
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'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to throw the ball into the area containing the minimal portion of oil. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lane! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing!<br />
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'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
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'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
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Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
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Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
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Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
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This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
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'''Scenario #5'''<br />
This is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s THS environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown below. <br />
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'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path.....not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you with the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
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[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5929Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:31:48Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
<hr />
<div>===Making that Pesky Corner Pin===<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A heavy amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portions of the lane. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to throw the ball into the area containing the minimal portion of oil. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lane! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing!<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
<br />
Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
This is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s THS environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown below. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path.....not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you with the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5928Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:31:32Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
<hr />
<div>===Making that Pesky Corner===<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A heavy amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portions of the lane. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to throw the ball into the area containing the minimal portion of oil. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lane! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing!<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
<br />
Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
This is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s THS environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown below. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path.....not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you with the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5927Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:30:40Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
<hr />
<div> =='''Making that Pesky Corner'''==<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A heavy amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portions of the lane. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to throw the ball into the area containing the minimal portion of oil. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lane! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing!<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
<br />
Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
This is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s THS environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown below. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path.....not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you with the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5926Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:25:54Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
<hr />
<div> =='''Making that Pesky Corner'''==<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A large amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portion of the lane surface. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to get throw the ball into too much of the minimal portion of the lane. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lanes surface! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
<br />
Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
Is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path…. not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5925Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:25:19Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
<hr />
<div> =='''Making that Pesky Corner'''==<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''In Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A large amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portion of the lane surface. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to get throw the ball into too much of the minimal portion of the lane. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lanes surface! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
<br />
Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
Is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path…. not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5924Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:24:47Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
<hr />
<div> =='''Making that Pesky Corner'''==<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''In Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A large amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portion of the lane surface. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to get throw the ball into too much of the minimal portion of the lane. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lanes surface! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
<br />
Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over / under ball reaction).<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
Is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown. <br />
<br />
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'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path…. not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
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[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5923Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:23:04Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div> =='''Making that Pesky Corner'''==<br />
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I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
'''My 2 cents in response,'''<br />
<br />
'''In Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A large amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portion of the lane surface. <br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to get throw the ball into too much of the minimal portion of the lane. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lanes surface! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing.<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
''Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over/ under ball reaction).''<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
Is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown. <br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path…. not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 2]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 3.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 3]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 4.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 4]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 5.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Scenario 5]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Converting_The_Ten_Pin&diff=5922Converting The Ten Pin2013-09-17T17:19:23Z<p>Jmerrell: Created page with " ==Making that Pesky Corner== I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin. '''Qman’s post:''' Back in the old..."</p>
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<div> ==Making that Pesky Corner==<br />
<br />
I wrote the following in response to member Qman’s search for a better method of converting the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Qman’s post:'''<br />
Back in the old days you were taught to just throw it over the third arrow on the right and you picked it up just about every time unless you pulled it. But now it's my kryptonite. Most often I miss it just to the left. When I do miss left, adjust the next time by moving a little more left…….. then I miss it just off to the right.<br />
<br />
I see this as a common occurrence when bowler's target too far right when attempting to convert the ten pin on the THS.<br />
<br />
'''My 2 cents in response,'''<br />
<br />
'''In Scenario #1:'''<br />
I have defined the typical house shot. A large amount of oil (green rectangle) in the center of the lane and a minimal amount of oil (orange rectangles) the outside portion of the lane surface. <br />
<br />
'''Scenario #2:'''<br />
The bowler is targeting the third arrow to convert the ten pin. By using this method the ball spends slightly less time in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) and slightly more time in the minimal amount of oil area (red triangle). When using a plastic ball with our normal release it is not a good idea to get throw the ball into too much of the minimal portion of the lane. Back in the day when plastic balls were “King” the oil pattern only had about 9/10 milliliters. Today’s environment only requires 3 milliliters on the outside portion of the lanes surface! Targeting the third arrow in today’s environment is a dangerous thing.<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #3'''<br />
The bowler misses right of target, getting the ball into the high friction area even sooner. Remember when the polyester ball (plastic) was “King” it was because the lower volume patterns provided enough friction to create ball motion. Now, you’ve just missed right of target and gave the plastic ball its wish……more friction, thus the ball will hook left of the ten pin.<br />
<br />
'''Scenario # 4'''<br />
Okay, the ball hooked left of the ten pin, commonsense dictates that I should move my feet further left to compensate. As you can see by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow keeps the ball in the heavy amount of oil area (blue triangle) longer (that’s good it will slide more). But by moving the feet left and still targeting the third arrow can result in a straight ball heading towards the outside of the ten pin or even worse into the channel.<br />
<br />
''Before solving this dilemma, looks look at a similar scenario that many bowlers encounter every day. Bowler “A” is an average league bowler (slightly speed dominant) and Bowler “B” who is rev dominant(typical house pro).<br />
<br />
Bowler ”A” has been taught to target the proverbial second arrow. He finds that when he misses inside of target he strikes occasionally, but tends to leave back row pins. When he misses right of target he often faces the danger of splits because the ball goes high. I like to compare this situation to that of a bowler standing along the ocean front. If he pulls the ball left the ball will hydroplane along the water, if he misses right the sand will cause an enormous amount of friction and disastrous results. This my friends is why the THS is often referred to as the Tweener’s nightmare.<br />
<br />
Bowler “B” often stands against the ball return throwing an entry level ball hard and somewhere right.<br />
Somewhere; because it doesn’t seem to matter as long as it gets to the minimal friction area, where it will then bounce back to the pocket. He can miss in and the ball will hold and carry a high percentage of times (speed and rev rate are his best friend). <br />
<br />
This might seem a little off topic but this is exactly what is happening when bowler’s target spares too far right in today’s environment (over/ under ball reaction).''<br />
<br />
'''Scenario #5'''<br />
Is the method I teach for conversion of the ten pin in today’s environment. Target somewhere between 17 and 20, move the feet to the left of the approach to a position that will enable you to execute the shot as shown. <br />
<br />
'''Important notes:'''<br />
1)Notice how the feet are pointing in the direction of the ball’s path…. not towards the 7 pin!<br />
2)The ball now stays in the heavy oil longer (will go straighter due to encountering minimal friction) and will spend less time in the area of the lane that has the most friction. <br />
3)This method of targeting the ten pin will provide you the most margin of error. Margin of error is a good thing, just watch Bowler ”B”. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Scenario 1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Scenario 1]]<br />
[[Image:Scenario 2.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Scenario 2]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Coaching&diff=5921Coaching2013-09-17T17:11:42Z<p>Jmerrell: /* Articles */</p>
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*[[Analysis of the Modern 10 Pin Swing & Release Video]]....Added 04/25/2012<br />
*[[Ridenour Biomechanics|Biomechanics]]<br /><br />
*[[Biomechanical terms]] ... Added 12/20/2011<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZadcWDLD8NU&feature=related Brian Voss Coaching Seminar]'''.... Link Marked as Private<br />
*[[Converting The Ten Pin]]<br />
*[[Cybervision Tapes]]'''<br />
*[[Fundamentals of the Modern Release]]<br />
*[[Stable Upper Body]]<br />
*[[Ridenour Motion Capture|Motion Capture]]<br /><br />
*[[Peak Performance Under Stress]]<br /><br />
*[[Pros play the inside of the ball]]... Updated July 12 2013 <br /><br />
*[[Role of the Trailing Leg and Knee Continuation]]<br />
*[[The Flat spot]]<br />
*[[The King of Swing]]<br />
*[[Shift Bowl Technique]]<br />
*[[Video Capture Coaching|Video Capture Tips for Bowler Assessment / Coaching]]<br /><br />
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==Two-handed Bowling==<br />
*[[Analysis_of_Two_Handed_Bowling_and_Key_elements|Analysis of Two-Handed Bowling and Key elements]]<br />
*[http://classic.bowl.com/coaching/two-handed.jsp Bowl.com Tips from Belmonte]<br />
*[http://forum.bowlingchat.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1052 Jim Merrell- Keep Your Head Over the Ball]<br />
*[[:Image:2_handed.pdf|Joe Slowinski - Two-handed bowling form (bowlingknowledge.info)]]<br />
*[[:Image:2_handed_thumbless_drills.pdf|Joe Slowinski - Two-handed bowling release drills (bowlingknowledge.info)]]<br />
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*[[Knowledge]]<br />
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*[[Mental Game Toolbox]]<br />
*[[The Winning Ingredients]]<br />
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==Lane Play==<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL825AE390411D9624&feature=plcp Bowl.com PBA Pattern YouTube videos]<br />
*[[Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House Shot]]<br />
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==Drills==<br />
*[http://bowlingknowledge.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=16&Itemid=50 Drills by Joe Slowinski]<br />
*[[Free Swing Drill as detailed by Jim Merrell]] ...Added 6/28/2012<br />
*[[Grip Test as illustrated by Don Johnson]] ...Added 9/28/2011<br />
*[[Reducing Grip Pressure]] ...Modified 5/5/2013<br />
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[[Rate and Review Template|Rate and Review Template Page]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Scenario_5.jpg&diff=5920File:Scenario 5.jpg2013-09-17T17:09:59Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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<div>[[Image:WIKI Span measurement.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Figure 1]]<br />
'''Assumptions:''' <br /><br />
Spans calculated are full spans, NOT cut to cut.<br /><br />
When spans are checked the hand should be relaxed, with no web tension.<br /><br />
In the Morich Fitting Guide the span measurements are to the gripping edges of the holes. <br />
As indicated by the '''RED''' arrows in figure 1.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
[[Image:Lateral_thumbpitch.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Figure 2]]<br />
Lateral pitches found with a standard sized beverage can, can be calculated using figure 2.<br /><br />
For a right hander, negative is left and positive is right pitch.<br /><br />
For a left hander, negative is right and positive is left pitch.<br /><br />
The proper lateral pitch in the image is 0.<br />
[[Image:Thumb_position.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Thumb angle]]<br />
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<div>[[Image:WIKI Span measurement.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Figure 1]]<br />
'''Assumptions:''' <br /><br />
Spans calculated are full spans, NOT cut to cut.<br /><br />
When spans are checked the hand should be relaxed, with no web tension.<br /><br />
In the Morich Fitting Guide the span measurements are to the gripping edges of the holes. <br />
As indicated by the '''RED''' arrows in figure 1.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
[[Image:Lateral_thumbpitch.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Figure 2]]<br />
Lateral pitches found with a standard sized beverage can, can be calculated using figure 2.<br /><br />
For a right hander, negative is left and positive is right pitch.<br /><br />
For a left hander, negative is right and positive is left pitch.<br /><br />
The proper lateral pitch in the image is 0.<br />
[[Image:Thumb_position.jpg|thumb|right|SIZEpx|Caption]]<br />
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<div>=== Knee continuation ===<br />
[[Image:Knee continuation.JPG|thumb|right|400px|Doug Kent knee band]]<br />
The amount the slide knee continues forward after the slide foot has stopped.<br />
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See [[Role of the Trailing Leg and Knee Continuation]]<br />
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[[Category: Coaching]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=Knee_contination&diff=5815Knee contination2013-05-28T13:13:12Z<p>Jmerrell: /* Knee continuation */</p>
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<div>=== Knee continuation ===<br />
[[Image:Knee continuation.JPG|thumb|left|400px|Doug Kent knee band]]<br />
The amount the slide knee continues forward after the slide foot has stopped.<br />
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See [[Role of the Trailing Leg and Knee Continuation]]<br />
[[Category: Glossary]]<br />
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<div>=== Knee continuation ===<br />
[[Image:Knee continuation.JPG|thumb|middle|400px|Doug Kent knee band]]<br />
The amount the slide knee continues forward after the slide foot has stopped.<br />
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See [[Role of the Trailing Leg and Knee Continuation]]<br />
[[Category: Glossary]]<br />
[[Category: Coaching]]</div>Jmerrellhttp://wiki.bowlingchat.net/wiki/index.php?title=File:Fractions_decimals.jpg&diff=5788File:Fractions decimals.jpg2013-04-12T01:43:17Z<p>Jmerrell: </p>
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*[[Analysis of Elite Bowlers by Bill Spigner]] ... Added 9/23/2011<br />
*[[Analysis of the Modern 10 Pin Swing & Release Video]]....Added 04/25/2012<br />
*[[Ridenour Biomechanics|Biomechanics]]<br /><br />
*[[Biomechanical terms]] ... Added 12/20/2011<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZadcWDLD8NU&feature=related Brian Voss Coaching Seminar]<br />
*[[Cybervision Tapes]]<br />
*[[Fundamentals of the Modern Release]]<br />
*[[Stable Upper Body]]<br />
*[[Ridenour Motion Capture|Motion Capture]]<br /><br />
*[[Peak Performance Under Stress]]<br /><br />
*[[Role of the Trailing Leg and Knee Continuation]]<br />
*[[The Flat spot]]<br />
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*[[Shift Bowl Technique]]<br />
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*[[Lane Play Strategy for the Typical House Shot]]<br />
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*[[Free Swing Drill as detailed by Jim Merrell]] ...Added 6/28/2012<br />
*[[Grip Test as illustrated by Don Johnson]] ...Added 9/28/2011<br />
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<div>===Analysis of Two Handed Bowling & Key Elements===<br />
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#Posture at address<br />
#Distance of ball placement<br />
#Maintaining upper body posture until the slide begins<br />
#A long slide<br />
#Balanced finish position<br />
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