Talk Bowling - Episode #69
Question from Coffolot:
Q - hey guys just a quick question. What do you think is the best way to teach a bowler to slide? I have been bowling 4 years now and as of my location (Dubbo Australia) we have no coach at all!. I have been finishing with a step at the end instead of a slide and find my speed loses as of it. Any Suggestions? Still bowling a 210 ave on THS around 193 on sports.
A - It is going to depend on if you are looking to slide more or less, or if you are trying to stay balanced in the slide.
If you are looking to slide more or less on the approach, then you are probably going to need a higher performance shoe like an SST, 3G, or other shoe with interchangeable soles and/or heels. This will allow you to control the amount of slide you have on the approach.
If you are looking to stay balanced in the slide, then you are going to want to do some drills without the ball. Best thing to do in the beginning is to practice your approach at the bowling center with no ball. This will build muscle memory and strength to help you to better balance at the foul line.
Question from dan:
Q - How much does ball layout effect what part of the lane you play on? All the balls I've ever owned have been drilled with a 5" pin to PAP, pin above my fingers. I've always played around the second arrow and would like to move inside more, somewhere around the third arrow. Would shortening my Pin to PAP to say 4" and bringing it below my fingers have any noticeable impact on where I play the lane. How much of a difference in ball reaction would I see between these two layouts.
A - Changing the Pin to PAP distance will have a definite impact on where the ball revs up and how much flare potential the ball has. It will depend greatly on how you throw the ball to determine that sweet spot to maximize flare potential for your style.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/69
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Bonus Question from Jake:
Q - Hey guys,
First of all, thanks so much for all the work you do in providing great information and tips on bowling and products. I've recently just gotten back into the sport after many years hiatus. I bowled all through middle and high school, but never really bothered to educate myself too much on things like PAP, Mass Bias, etc. etc. Whenever I would get a new ball, the pro-shop would just ask what kind of ball-reaction I wanted, and drill accordingly.
I understand that my PAP may change over time depending on how I change my ball-delivery... but as for right now, will my PAP remain consistent from ball to ball? I'm in the market for a new ball, so will I be able to find my PAP on my old ball from years and years ago (a Brunswick Deep Danger Zone... yeah, I'm dating myself here).
A - Good question Jake. And the answer is, it depends on you as the bowler. The Positive Axis Point is just an imaginary point on the bowling ball that the ball is spinning around while it is skidding down the lane. So if you release the ball with the exact same angles, rotation, and lift, and all of the other factors that go into a release, then your PAP will remain the same from ball to ball. If you change one thing in your release, even down to the tension in your muscles, the PAP will change (even if only slightly). If they are not drilled the same, then it may be difficult to replicate the release exactly. And by drilled the same, I don’t mean the Pin to PAP, or CG placement, I just mean the span, hole sizes, and pitches.
Consistency is very difficult.
Answer to last weeks question:
Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A - In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes - called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
This weeks question:
Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A - In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes - called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
We are going to have Richard Carrubba on the show in November. If you have any questions for him, please send them in. He has been in the bowling industry for many years, and absolutely love the sport of bowling.
Closing:
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Question from Coffolot:
Q - hey guys just a quick question. What do you think is the best way to teach a bowler to slide? I have been bowling 4 years now and as of my location (Dubbo Australia) we have no coach at all!. I have been finishing with a step at the end instead of a slide and find my speed loses as of it. Any Suggestions? Still bowling a 210 ave on THS around 193 on sports.
A - It is going to depend on if you are looking to slide more or less, or if you are trying to stay balanced in the slide.
If you are looking to slide more or less on the approach, then you are probably going to need a higher performance shoe like an SST, 3G, or other shoe with interchangeable soles and/or heels. This will allow you to control the amount of slide you have on the approach.
If you are looking to stay balanced in the slide, then you are going to want to do some drills without the ball. Best thing to do in the beginning is to practice your approach at the bowling center with no ball. This will build muscle memory and strength to help you to better balance at the foul line.
Question from dan:
Q - How much does ball layout effect what part of the lane you play on? All the balls I've ever owned have been drilled with a 5" pin to PAP, pin above my fingers. I've always played around the second arrow and would like to move inside more, somewhere around the third arrow. Would shortening my Pin to PAP to say 4" and bringing it below my fingers have any noticeable impact on where I play the lane. How much of a difference in ball reaction would I see between these two layouts.
A - Changing the Pin to PAP distance will have a definite impact on where the ball revs up and how much flare potential the ball has. It will depend greatly on how you throw the ball to determine that sweet spot to maximize flare potential for your style.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com/69
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsors:
GoDaddy.com
Starting at less than $5/mo webhosting from godaddy includes 99.9% uptime, 24/7 support, and free access to the godaddy hosting connection, the place to quickly install over 30 free applications sure to help you get the most from your hosting plan.
GoDaddy also provides a free iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry app so you can order directly from your phone or manage your domains easily.
Plus TalkBowling viewers can enter promotion code bowl8 to save an additional 10% off any GoDaddy order.
Some restrictions apply, see site for details. Get your piece of the Internet at GoDaddy.
Bonus Question from Jake:
Q - Hey guys,
First of all, thanks so much for all the work you do in providing great information and tips on bowling and products. I've recently just gotten back into the sport after many years hiatus. I bowled all through middle and high school, but never really bothered to educate myself too much on things like PAP, Mass Bias, etc. etc. Whenever I would get a new ball, the pro-shop would just ask what kind of ball-reaction I wanted, and drill accordingly.
I understand that my PAP may change over time depending on how I change my ball-delivery... but as for right now, will my PAP remain consistent from ball to ball? I'm in the market for a new ball, so will I be able to find my PAP on my old ball from years and years ago (a Brunswick Deep Danger Zone... yeah, I'm dating myself here).
A - Good question Jake. And the answer is, it depends on you as the bowler. The Positive Axis Point is just an imaginary point on the bowling ball that the ball is spinning around while it is skidding down the lane. So if you release the ball with the exact same angles, rotation, and lift, and all of the other factors that go into a release, then your PAP will remain the same from ball to ball. If you change one thing in your release, even down to the tension in your muscles, the PAP will change (even if only slightly). If they are not drilled the same, then it may be difficult to replicate the release exactly. And by drilled the same, I don’t mean the Pin to PAP, or CG placement, I just mean the span, hole sizes, and pitches.
Consistency is very difficult.
Answer to last weeks question:
Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A - In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes - called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
This weeks question:
Q - When and where were the first indoor bowling lanes built and what were they called?
A - In 1840, the first indoor bowling lanes - called Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.
We are going to have Richard Carrubba on the show in November. If you have any questions for him, please send them in. He has been in the bowling industry for many years, and absolutely love the sport of bowling.
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.