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Hi Bill. Thank you for the suggestion. I will forward this on to the proper department.Thanks!

Hi, A couple of suggestions for practicing axis rotation from a wheelchair would be: * Raising the ball onto a table or platform high enough to be able to use your opposite hand to guide the ball position. You’re looking to get a feel for different hand positions and you don’t necessary need to throw the ball to understand placement. * Use a device, such as the Rev/Ball Motion Trainer, to position the ball and simulate multiple hand positions. This device, or something like it can position the hand and allow release without the ball hanging from the hand and having to be thrown on a lane. ** Rev/Ball Motion Trainer found here: stores.eileensbowlingbuddy.com/rev-ball-motion-trainer/ ** Videos for its use can be found throughout the internet. Look for a certified coach in your area to assist with any coaching needs and follow this link to the American Wheelchair Bowling Association (AWBA) for more help with assisted bowling techniques. awba.org/ Thanks for continuing with the Bowling Academy. Stephen Padilla

Chicken Wing there are many products that Eileen's Buddy makes to help with bowling rehab. Rob Johnson from Laneside Reviews talked about using their tools when he was recovering from an injury. Hope your recovery goes well and you're back on the lanes soon!

Take it slow when you return to bowling to avoid unnecessary injury, and don't worry about being too rusty, I've stopped for over a year and my average actually increased to the highest its ever been upon my return. However, I changed my own approach and it has been killing my sliding leg, so telling myself to take it easy and not go crazy up there, I'm teaching myself how to be more consistent with everything. But damn does it hurt.

World of No Borders I'm having major back surgery on Nov-18th. I'll be in the hospital 6-8days, convalesent hospital minimum 2weeks, and a rehab facility 40-60days. My Dr. is a reconstructive back surgeon from Southern California. My sliding leg " which doesn't slide" I'm 6'4 261lbs. Has put tremendous strain on my left hip and lower back. Any suggestions on recovery?? Thank you 😃

Back at it yet?

@@Patmanherring Through a series of events I am actually back at it. I ended up having more complications which took out another year for healing but I ultimately am back bowling again. I have had to switch to 2 handing to help with some of the strain (it works really weird). Overall it took about 10-20 off my average but I'm still fighting my way back up to be where I once was!

When I see people wrapping it signals to me that they are really gripping it. If your push-out is good, your arms will naturally want to swing straight back and straight forward like a pendulum. So because wrapping isn't natural it is simply you not being relaxed. With the people I work with I make sure their ball fits them perfectly so it hangs onto them, their push-out is towards their mark, and then they literally let the rest happen. I always say don't throw it, the ball will swing with your natural arm motion and then you will follow through naturally. As simple as "Relax" sounds that is the biggest problem I see when it comes to wrapping. Then you truly have to throw the ball somewhere instead of it falling off your hand at the right spot.

Hi,It can be difficult to diagnose a physical game issue without being able to review it on video to analyze what parts of the body are causing the arm swing to go behind your back. We recommend using video to record yourself and review if you choose not to work with a coach. Although a second set of eyes may be helpful in this situation. The “Find A Coach” feature of Bowl.com is one of the best ways to locate a certified coach in your area. Visit www.bowl.com use the “Find a…” tab to locate Find A Coach, enter your zip code and a radius then click “search.” There are several videos about the physical game and arm swing on the Bowling Academy that can help you develop a program and improve your game. Also visiting a pro shop professional, one with coaching experience, can be a great start and having a certified coach can increase the chances of making the right adjustments. To locate a certified pro shop operator in your area, use the IBPSIA website and search by using your zip code. Here’s their web address www.ibpsia.com/go/find_shop/type/shop/by_state. Look for a USBC certified coach and IBPSIA Pro Shop professional in your area and work with them to increase your average. While they may be a little out of the way (logistically) they journey can be worth it. Thank you for continuing with the Bowling Academy. Stephen Padilla

damn if your delema doesn't sound similar to mine. I didn't bowl for 20 years. came back, by third season back, average in the high 190's. thought "hmmm, lets change a little here, there and get into the 2-0's. now, pathetically, I am averaging 170 and can not figure out why....

I think the idea is to get a cheap ball since your just practicing the release.

he said a low pound ball. so it can be a really old light ball someone is not using anymore.

That's a T-zone. Like $30...

It would actually create a sharper hook if you drill a hole on the side, same side of the ball as your rolling arm. The wider the hole, the more aggressive it'll become.

get a $10 ball on craigslist or goodwill. This isn't rocket science dummy.

I doubt he intends to compete in a USBC sanctioned event with that ball since he intentionally drilled a ball that wont be rolled down the lane and returned as he mentioned during the video. So Um Ya...

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