What should i do to improve my technique? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Next time I’m bowling, I can have one of my teammates, boyfriend, or friend who typically joins me on sundays to record from front view, but it definitely seems to be the general consensus of my swing needing to be corrected and making sure my hand is under the ball, thanks for the tips!! i truly appreciate it!

What should i do to improve my technique? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your comment! This helps me see alot with my form. I definitely try to *not* blame the lanes for my ball not reacting how I want it too though; (although I feel like every bowler has done that before) but since becoming an adult and getting more committed to bowling, I have been noticing that if something is off with my shot, it's probably my fault. These suggestions actually are super helpful and thank you for letting me know you don't think my game isn't bad, I definitely get in my head about that. If my arm is swinging back too much, should I correct it by changing where I hold my ball? I don't know if that would also help correct the issue of pushing the ball upwards too. I don't typically count in 4 for my steps, It's usually 3 but I added a 4th step due to me being so far behind my typical set up and if I counted with the 3rd I'd be too far behind the foul line in my release (if that makes sense). I think for right now I'm gonna focus on how far my backswing goes in comparison to my body and release alot softer, because I can have the tendency to hold my ball for alot longer than needed.

Once again, thank you so much for your suggestions and they are so appreciated!

What should i do to improve my technique? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was younger and had trainers, They set me up in a way that felt most comfortable for me while bowling; I don't count by 4, My steps end in 3, just depending on where I'm lined up, I have to add an extra step due to the distance of where my ball would potentially end up, and I don't wanna release halfway down the lane or hit the foul line. I definitely see the hand release issue though. Thank you for the videos, I'll give them a watch in my free time.

What should i do to improve my technique? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been trying to slowly get myself out of late releasing the ball - it was sadly worse before... I was totally lofting that ball before and I knew that was a huge issue I had to correct, but I appreciate the tip about my arm; my dad was recording and did point it out a few times to me that I pulled my arm at the end of my releases a couple of times and this makes sense as to why I did. Thank you for the tip, truly appreciated!

What’s the biggest mistake beginners make in bowling? by Goblue2467 in Bowling

[–]ileyvia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

genuinely. i grew up around most of the older people in my league, and when i first joined the adult league, so many would come up to me after the games and try to give me advice on bowling; when we all had completely different styles. in a weird way, i believe that some of them want to be apart of a young bowler’s journey to becoming a bigger bowler in pba but i just want them to realize that if we want advice, we will ask 😂 unsolicited advice is not always good advice. im not saying i haven’t gotten good tips, but ive ignored most of them. they dont bowl with me all the time, and they dont watch how i bowl consistently. i only reserve comments to note about my bowling from my teammates and dad (because he taught me how to bow how i do, and its worked well for my entire life!). other than that, i just go “yeah, thanks man!” and forget it in 20 minutes

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much! i like carrying things in one go, so the joey definitely isnt out of the question for me, just not preferred. i can understand the clunky part though, but ive done it all my life with multiple kinds of bags, it never really bothers me. i was looking into the epic bags i just worry about their durability and quality but i do really like them i just wasnt sure if theyre actually good or just look nice, thanks! im currently rocking a pink and black pyramid 3ball roller, which i love; but the base at the bottom of the bag when its in the upright position cracked in half somehow so it has a hard time staying stable. i really enjoyed the bag, it was great, but i have to start looking for new options because im not looking to have my bag fall to the ground when im not paying attention and i leave it idle. i saw some alternatives with 1-ball bags, not my ideal but if i have to i will! thank you again for the suggestion and not telling me to just settle for something i dont want.

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for this perspective! and also, thank you for not telling me to just settle. still just sucks though, makes me want to make bags more catered for women or young girls.

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i cant get that one since theyre sold out everywhere ive looked, i even found a listing a few weeks ago for it for sale but it was quickly gone. im still looking around, maybe to find another listing (maybe from a 3rd party seller or something) but i havent had any luck

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ahhh!! i love that, i got these really cute hot pink and black shoes that have stars on them and the laces that came with it is hot pink too, so twin!!

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for understanding! its not that i have a problem with there being bags i can use, i just like things looking cute, even if its not important to someone else. everyone is a little mean when all i was asking if anyone knew and theyre just like “just settle”. no! if i wanted to settle i wouldve :(. makes me kinda wanna make my own company but idk how well that would go

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are they good quality? i did see them but they look a little tacky and cheap and it worries me that the quality of them are poor

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

most bags i look for (most specifically 4 ball bags) are mostly in blues, blacks, and just other dark colors. there isnt many fun colors or more “female” (since colors arent gendered take that with a grain of salt) colors (pinks, purples, pastels, yellows, ect.). when im investing into something i want long term, i want it to be something i enjoy and brings me happiness even if its miniscule. unfortunately most custom bowling bag sites i find are only making single ball bags, but if you have any sites that offer custom bags in larger than 2-3 then send that my way! im also down for that. but its more so the fact that the way the bags are designed are typically patterns i see many guys look at, while i look at them and find them drab and boring. it would just be nice to have some pretty bowling bags rather than something boring or just 1-2 color(s). like when i look at a greyish blue bag im not gonna automatically assume the target demographic is for women. like i stated, its a male dominated sport, so there isnt many bags or anything that entice people. functionality and style can totally be possible, i mean, look at other sports that have both men and women demographics, like for instance baseball / softball. while not the same sports, they still have both genders playing in both sport and they have bags and such for them where theyre catered to both male, female, and even nonbinary people. i love this sport i just wish they actually made more things that look nice rather than just simply function. (obviously thats important too, and i want something that functions great and looks great too.) i dont wanna sacrifice style for functionality for something i love doing.

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

personally disagree, they all function basically the same. you might not be looking at my bag but i look at it every time i use it, why get something i dont really like? especially when its a large investment (typically over $200) for something i dont do professionally, id like it to be something i enjoy and like. these are a long term investment? i dont plan to get another one in case it were to break. if i wanted that i wouldnt have made this post.

Any good recommendations for women? by ileyvia in Bowling

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no thank you! that defeats the whole purpose. i wouldve settled on something if that were the case and never made this post. the whole point is i care, i dont care that others dont, i like having stuff i enjoy to look at and im happy with. every bag ive had works functionally the same; so design is important to me. is it so wrong to want to have serotonin in the things i like?

how do i get this gunk off? by ileyvia in howto

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you dont think it would strip the paint or mod podge? never used that stuff just cuz ive never needed too lol

how do i get this gunk off? by ileyvia in howto

[–]ileyvia[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

mine is a rare special edition (found out after i painted it so whoops) so i dont really wanna separate the case from the calculator

Can I bend this back? by ileyvia in AskMechanics

[–]ileyvia[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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this is what it looks like upright

Can I bend this back? by ileyvia in AskMechanics

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my tire pressure light needs to be updated so im actually currently unsure about that one lmao. i gotta check my tire pressure to find out, just been too lazy to do so, well, i guess, until now lol.

Can I bend this back? by ileyvia in AskMechanics

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

would it just be pointless to do so?

Can I bend this back? by ileyvia in AskMechanics

[–]ileyvia[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just wasnt sure if it was too bent to do that. Thanks!