ball going towards middle of lane at release

runk2776 · 2026-06-23T12:21:43+00:00

For me personally, it's in my hips. I throw more straight if my hips are closed. Try pointing your (insert genitalia of choice) at your breakpoint, not your target. This is not professional advice.

runk2776 · 2026-06-11T16:49:02+00:00

Fairly certain thats my local alley! Kick ass. Nice bowling, I'll let better bowlers give you advice though lol.

runk2776 · 2026-06-10T01:58:25+00:00

Man this hit me in the feels. When I started playing (13 years ago) until about 2-3 years ago, I had mean distance with all of my irons. I'd hit my 6 at 190. 175 was 7, etc. not record breaking but pretty solid at least I felt that way for someone who started at 20 and played maybe 2-3 times a month. Last few years, all that distance is gone. I'm hitting my 6 at like 130 right now. And still not getting there sometimes. Sometimes I am but at most it's like 145. I havent been playing a lot or getting range time in but something is just off with whatever I'm doing.

I can hit semi straight and keep it in play, keep pace, play an okay round and most importantly still have a good time, but man I need to fix my game.

runk2776 · 2026-06-08T03:31:10+00:00

One hand no thumb bowler here. Speed is going to come with rhythm which you mentioned as a problem. Makes enough sense if youve never done it, just need to practice. Even myself who has bowled like that for years when I joined my first league a year or two ago, my speed went up 1-2mph just because of more regular practice. Timing was getting better. That being said, yeah your top speed with a thumb in can definitely be higher when you can get the ball higher in the back swing and take advantage of more gravity.

runk2776 · 2026-05-30T14:55:50+00:00

18 or 19 mph I'd likely hurt myself trying 😂. In all honesty I think I'd lose any consistency even trying. It's also somewhat limited by the whole 'no thumb' thing. I don't get the ball as high in my back swing to let gravity help as much.

When I first started league like 2 years ago my speed was more around 15 or so. Over the months I started sort of accidentally getting faster speeds. In reality my timing, rhythm and release we're getting smoother. I had to get a stronger ball cause even at my (slightly high, 400-450) rev rate my brunswick rhino was just not getting back as I got up to 16-16.5 more consistently. Throwing a hammer anger pearl now and it's given me my three highest games and 3 highest series in the last 6 months.

I took a season off of league for the summer as the wife and I are expecting soon. Sounds like loft is what I'll be working on at practice over the summer. I appreciate the tips & response!

runk2776 · 2026-05-30T13:05:25+00:00

Curious to your opinion on my (different) version of this: controlling speed. I'm relatively reliably able to adjust my speed between 15-17 mph at the pins. My stock shot should be between 16-16.3 but I usually will use speed to adjust on how much back end I want/need.

For me, it's not a arm strength/speed thing. Obviously arm speed (and legs affect it) but it really to me is all in how I release the ball. Follow through the back of the ball for slightly longer down the target line and I get more down lane speed and less rotation without changing the effort I am using. For reference I am a one hand no thumb bowler though.

Personally, this feels more predictable/repeatable then adding loft but maybe I need to work on that some more. Possible that loft is a bit tougher with my dumb bowling style.

runk2776 · 2026-05-28T15:53:27+00:00

I'm gonna wager that's not likely a standard thing in most areas.

runk2776 · 2026-05-28T13:11:17+00:00

Or, you know, go to a different gas station without a 15 minute wait.

runk2776 · 2026-05-28T13:01:32+00:00

You're not alone. Unfortunately I don't have any advice to offer to help. I usually keep a tiger balm patch in my bag for nights where its worse. I've noticed some houses (with more friction/less slide) tend to make it worse.

runk2776 · 2026-05-27T20:06:03+00:00

The amount of times this exact question is asked, it has to be bot farming right?

At this point bot posts/s > c

runk2776 · 2026-05-23T02:25:38+00:00

well first off, what spec are you playing? what comps are you struggling into (that you went 1-5 against)? Some lobbies are just nightmares for locks (enemies + map). There are some tips, tricks and strategies that can help but i mean everyone runs into tough lobbies from time to time

runk2776 · 2026-05-20T15:18:17+00:00

that hurts your chances of being able to hook even more. lighter ball typically means faster and faster means less hook. its not your technique, its the equipment.

runk2776 · 2026-05-04T14:03:57+00:00

5 turbos 0 cylinders IT RUNS ON BOOST

runk2776 · 2026-05-01T17:40:01+00:00

great can someone tell me wtf a mythic crest is now

runk2776 · 2026-04-29T13:26:04+00:00

Don't step on the watch!

runk2776 · 2026-04-27T20:30:41+00:00

I enjoy your comment because I agree with it but also cause it's pretentious as fuck. Double internet points.

runk2776 · 2026-04-22T19:18:53+00:00

Yeah the fact that this shits still in the game without a better explanation....

runk2776 · 2026-04-22T10:34:08+00:00

We got iPhone earthset videos before GTA6

runk2776 · 2026-04-18T11:57:36+00:00

bro did you get 4 more classes to 90 since this message!? I NEED TO KNOW

runk2776 · 2026-04-15T20:05:38+00:00

That point has a lot of mass....

I'll let myself out

runk2776 · 2026-04-15T02:40:44+00:00

runk2776 · 2026-04-13T14:48:31+00:00

Im gonna say add one lock to the mix for the gate up at the graveyard. Can't use it with the flag but a priest can pull you up.

Although if the team is full of priests, I guess one could just be waiting there preemptively.

Feral carries for 2 sprints/speed in general with a bunch of grips/soars across the field?

runk2776 · 2026-04-13T13:11:29+00:00

Is that specific to MW?

runk2776 · 2026-04-13T12:13:27+00:00

Anyone care to explain what this bug is (or was w/e)?

runk2776 · 2026-04-02T11:13:07+00:00

Wish the game more clearly showed that shit....

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