Need advice on my game!!

[BowlingRay]

My problem is that even though get really good hits into the pocket...I can't do it consistantly. These are the things I've noticed that may be a problem in my approach and release. I am lucky I can get into the 150's lately and this all started right after I got my first 200 game. LOL

First when I do get good pocket hits I know my wrist is cupped, but when I don't get them I've realized after paying close attention to my hand that my hand breaks just before release and the ball goes straight. What can I do to correct this problem short of buying one of those gloves like robo revs that keep your hand and wrist in that cupped position?

Also I still get gutter balls that go into the right gutter. I have noticed that I drift slightly to the right when that happens. I am also a big guy with fat thighs and was wondering if my legs touching each other could cause my gutter balls?

My friends I bowl with noticed that I tend to bring the ball behind my back a little before I star bringing the ball forward. Could that be causing the problems for me as well?

Thanks for your help,
Ray

[blistershurt]

Could you do us all a favor and get a video of you bowling? Its much easier to comment off of a video than a description.

About the weak wrist, put your hand in the ball and do wrist curls with the ball, your wrist will become strong enough that way (that's how I did it)

[JaraTo]

Or you could just ask Rowdy's Majic 8 Ball. He hasn't used it to give out answers in a while.

[Rowdy]

Originally Posted by JaraTo

Or you could just ask Rowdy's Majic 8 Ball. He hasn't used it to give out answers in a while.

Be nice now. The Magic 8 Ball is for very serious stuff only.

[bubbiesdad]

Originally Posted by blistershurt

Could you do us all a favor and get a video of you bowling? Its much easier to comment off of a video than a description.

About the weak wrist, put your hand in the ball and do wrist curls with the ball, your wrist will become strong enough that way (that's how I did it)

I started back my workout routine at the first of the year. Wrist curls are part of it with a 30 lb dumbbell. My game is steadily improving.

[JaraTo]

Originally Posted by BowlingRay

My problem is that even though get really good hits into the pocket...I can't do it consistantly. These are the things I've noticed that may be a problem in my approach and release. I am lucky I can get into the 150's lately and this all started right after I got my first 200 game. LOL

First when I do get good pocket hits I know my wrist is cupped, but when I don't get them I've realized after paying close attention to my hand that my hand breaks just before release and the ball goes straight. What can I do to correct this problem short of buying one of those gloves like robo revs that keep your hand and wrist in that cupped position?

Also I still get gutter balls that go into the right gutter. I have noticed that I drift slightly to the right when that happens. I am also a big guy with fat thighs and was wondering if my legs touching each other could cause my gutter balls?

My friends I bowl with noticed that I tend to bring the ball behind my back a little before I star bringing the ball forward. Could that be causing the problems for me as well?

Thanks for your help,
Ray

Also check out my thread in Techniques and Tips regarding The Approach where I asked for advice from Larger Bowlers. Helped me out as I have larger thighs too.

[Rowdy]

Originally Posted by BowlingRay

My problem is that even though get really good hits into the pocket...I can't do it consistantly. These are the things I've noticed that may be a problem in my approach and release. I am lucky I can get into the 150's lately and this all started right after I got my first 200 game. LOL

First when I do get good pocket hits I know my wrist is cupped, but when I don't get them I've realized after paying close attention to my hand that my hand breaks just before release and the ball goes straight. What can I do to correct this problem short of buying one of those gloves like robo revs that keep your hand and wrist in that cupped position?

Also I still get gutter balls that go into the right gutter. I have noticed that I drift slightly to the right when that happens. I am also a big guy with fat thighs and was wondering if my legs touching each other could cause my gutter balls?

My friends I bowl with noticed that I tend to bring the ball behind my back a little before I star bringing the ball forward. Could that be causing the problems for me as well?

Thanks for your help,
Ray

Don't put down a wrist support. I know a bunch of guys who swear by the Mongoose. They love that thing. Since I'm getting along in years,I may give that thing a shot.