opening up

[TJS_7]

having issues opening up my shoulders getting the ball to push out to the right when playing left i point my feet towards the gutter just seems im not open enough any tips on gettin the ball to push a lil more to the right ?

[TenPinSniper]

Couple thing... is your arm pointed with the board or your feet?

Which way do you drift? Left, Straight or to the right?

Make sure everything is pointed the direction you want the ball to travel. I drift 3 boards to the left.

[TJS_7]

yes everything is pointed to the right pointed at the head pen in the next lane drifting to the right if i drift left i tend to close back up automatically so i tend to open to the right just need to get the ball more to the right pinchin the ball inside just a touch

[TenPinSniper]

Try pushing the ball to the left out of the stance and see if that will help you create a bigger loop in the backswing. Should be from the outside to the inside.

Are your feet staggeredl meaning your left feet is forward of the right foot in the stance?

[TJS_7]

yes left heel ahead of my right big toe /
/ < ----sort of like that pointed towards the dark marker down lane

[excalibur]

Try stepping with your right foot sideways on your first step with right foot, that should open you up.

[TJS_7]

5 step approach and i drift right would that work???

[excalibur]

Originally Posted by TJS_7

5 step approach and i drift right would that work???

Yes, that is the same as I do, I dont know if I am explaining it to you very well, just turn your right foot sideways and step, if that makes sense.

[TJS_7]

ok thanks i have practice in about an hour so i will try this