It's refreshing to hear Mark talk about bowling. A world renown coach who is still a student of the game. I've never been a great bowler but I've always loved the game and I love listening to those who really know this game sit and talk about what they know. Everything that I know I learned from someone else. And I still enjoy learning. Thanks Mark!
I’m a 73 year old bowler that certainly has watched Mark bowl many times over the years. What a great coach he’s turned out to be! Just discovered his channel and maybe I can still get my 185 average back up to 200 before I retire from bowling.
I love these Q&A segments. Even hearing some repeat questions and answers is helpful, they are reps to remind me and make it stick. Thank you Mark and the Clean Up Crew for continuing to make these videos!
I averaged 238 in two different sport leagues last season and I still come here to listen to everything Mark has to say because if you're not averaging 300, you don't know everything.
Thanks for answering my question. I realized I worded my question incorrectly too but I still got the answer I needed 😂🤦. The other questions were great too. Keep these coming 🙏
Here's a question for the coach... I'm a one handed, no thumb bowler. All of my balls track horizontally about an inch over my finger holes. This does not change no matter what release I do. I have many different styles, I can crank it, bowl straight, or in between. I am quite versatile. However the track will always remain the same. I can have no revs, high revs, it doesn't matter. I don't understand why this doesn't change though
Most of all your questions can be answered in his videos for 1 handers or 2 handers. They are legit and it'll help any bowler. Best purchase I've made.
Here’s a question, is it better, for a 1 hander, to start the approach with a little bit of bend in the knees or no bend at all? Feels like if i don’t start atleast a little lower as a 6.2 guy I tend to not have any knee bend at all at the end, thanks for everything you do clean up crew and keep doing what you’re doing!!
I take 6 and a half steps , there’s a weird stutter step In there around the 2nd step and there’s no getting away from it , tried 4 and 5 step and i might as well go left handed. Also why I hang my heels off the approach 😂
I am a 205 average bowler, and I have always had gotten a straight line bruise on the pad of my thumb. I used to have a forward pitch, and was told to move to a regular pitch. It is better, but still giving me the same problems. Every pro shop (I have tried many) is telling me not to go to reverse pitch. I don't think I am grabbing the ball, but I feel like I cant get out the thumb consistently. 1. Do you think I should try to go reverse pitch, or is there something else I should try with drilling? 2. Is there anything I can work on, or is there anything I might be doing wrong where I can't get out of the ball.
I'm a left handed one hand no thumb bowler, wrong footed bowler due to cerebral palsy, what can i do to be more balanced at the foul line and have a relaxed backswing & downswing ?
I have a problem with getting to the foul line to fast and crossing it sometimes. Do you have tips on how I can slow my feet down without messing up my timing?
Where do we send questions?? I have a question on the crossover step how do I stop crossing over so deep and how do I fix my spine tilt, I used to plant I now slide
I am a 2 hander righty but have a neurological disorder where I’m weaker on my upper body so i throw the ball 11-12 mph but I can’t hold my ball at my waist no matter really the weight so I can’t really do a push away so what I did is I use momentum to swing the ball up in front of me then bring it back for the back swing but it really slows me down at the end so it slows my ball speed is there any way that I can do with my technique or am I just screwed for getting good ball speed
Depends on what you're shooting for. If you're aiming for the 10 pin or 2-3 pins on the right side, having your thumb angled towards the right gutter would make the ball either roll straight or you'll accidently rotate your wrist too much and the axis till of the ball will be directed to the gutter.
When I watch pros they seem to always release the ball right next to their ankle. When I do get it close it feels good but it’s hard to replicate. Do you have any tips?
Hey Mark, due to age, and bad knees, I have a wobble in my approach as I walk. Do I keep trying to adjust my swing to compensate, or just accept the situation and work on my release?
When bowling with a "strong" ball and it fails to hook sufficiently, how can I tell the difference between the ball burning up vs the is just too much oil or carry down for that ball?
If you watch the ball spinning/rotating as it goes down the lane, theres a point where the ball "tips over". Train your eye to watch the balls characteristics as its going down the lane. If it continues to rotate the same and doesnt change the whole way down, its oil/carrydown. If yoi visually see the ball rotation shift/change and it doesnt hook, it burned up early
I have never understood the idea of moving your target point of your eyes, closer or further away. This makes no sense to me. My targeting is at the arrows. Why would you ever concentrate away from that? .. if you need to make an adjustment, move your eye target a board left or right. I aim for rolling my ball over specific boards at the arrows, sometimes even a fraction of a board (ie: left side of 17 board, or right edge of 18 board, or center of 20 board-on the arrow). Trying to fool yourself with moving that target closer or further just doesn't make sense to me. You're changing your targeting perspective, you're changing your head tilt (perhaps), you're ultimately changing your mechanics for which your body will have to compensate.
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It's refreshing to hear Mark talk about bowling. A world renown coach who is still a student of the game. I've never been a great bowler but I've always loved the game and I love listening to those who really know this game sit and talk about what they know. Everything that I know I learned from someone else. And I still enjoy learning. Thanks Mark!
I’m a 73 year old bowler that certainly has watched Mark bowl many times over the years. What a great coach he’s turned out to be! Just discovered his channel and maybe I can still get my 185 average back up to 200 before I retire from bowling.
Love this series
Great information Mark; thank you for taking the time to answer these questions!
I love these Q&A segments. Even hearing some repeat questions and answers is helpful, they are reps to remind me and make it stick. Thank you Mark and the Clean Up Crew for continuing to make these videos!
Yoooo, bout to start this 1! Already know its gonna be a banger! BAKER BARS! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻 🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹
Thanks for answering my question coach! You rock🤘
I averaged 238 in two different sport leagues last season and I still come here to listen to everything Mark has to say because if you're not averaging 300, you don't know everything.
Great series Mark !
Thanks for answering my questions!
Thanks Mark..More power to you and God Bless.
Thanks for answering my question. I realized I worded my question incorrectly too but I still got the answer I needed 😂🤦. The other questions were great too. Keep these coming 🙏
No worries! Glad we could answer it for you
Mark is the best!
This video helped a lot. Thanks mark.
Question: What is Mark's alternative to drills? What can we do both on and off the lanes to work on the aspects that need improvement?
This is money.. thank you
thanks
Here's a question for the coach...
I'm a one handed, no thumb bowler. All of my balls track horizontally about an inch over my finger holes. This does not change no matter what release I do. I have many different styles, I can crank it, bowl straight, or in between. I am quite versatile. However the track will always remain the same. I can have no revs, high revs, it doesn't matter.
I don't understand why this doesn't change though
Ever plan on coming to Seattle for a training session ?
2-handers need to have their own Q & A. Their own planet, really. 😊
Most of all your questions can be answered in his videos for 1 handers or 2 handers. They are legit and it'll help any bowler. Best purchase I've made.
Any tips on figuring out the break point without the downlane markers?
Here’s a question, is it better, for a 1 hander, to start the approach with a little bit of bend in the knees or no bend at all? Feels like if i don’t start atleast a little lower as a 6.2 guy I tend to not have any knee bend at all at the end, thanks for everything you do clean up crew and keep doing what you’re doing!!
I take 6 and a half steps , there’s a weird stutter step In there around the 2nd step and there’s no getting away from it , tried 4 and 5 step and i might as well go left handed. Also why I hang my heels off the approach 😂
Keep these coming. You got loyal fans, crew 🧹
I am a 205 average bowler, and I have always had gotten a straight line bruise on the pad of my thumb. I used to have a forward pitch, and was told to move to a regular pitch. It is better, but still giving me the same problems. Every pro shop (I have tried many) is telling me not to go to reverse pitch. I don't think I am grabbing the ball, but I feel like I cant get out the thumb consistently. 1. Do you think I should try to go reverse pitch, or is there something else I should try with drilling? 2. Is there anything I can work on, or is there anything I might be doing wrong where I can't get out of the ball.
I'm a left handed one hand no thumb bowler, wrong footed bowler due to cerebral palsy, what can i do to be more balanced at the foul line and have a relaxed backswing & downswing ?
Explain the Baker box?
I have a problem with getting to the foul line to fast and crossing it sometimes. Do you have tips on how I can slow my feet down without messing up my timing?
How does one make an adjustment if they bowl on tacky approaches. I feel like my timing gets messed up.
Where do we send questions?? I have a question on the crossover step how do I stop crossing over so deep and how do I fix my spine tilt, I used to plant I now slide
I am a 2 hander righty but have a neurological disorder where I’m weaker on my upper body so i throw the ball 11-12 mph but I can’t hold my ball at my waist no matter really the weight so I can’t really do a push away so what I did is I use momentum to swing the ball up in front of me then bring it back for the back swing but it really slows me down at the end so it slows my ball speed is there any way that I can do with my technique or am I just screwed for getting good ball speed
Get consistent, and try to tweak your timing
Right hander when you release ball do you point thumb up or point towards right gutter??
Depends on what you're shooting for. If you're aiming for the 10 pin or 2-3 pins on the right side, having your thumb angled towards the right gutter would make the ball either roll straight or you'll accidently rotate your wrist too much and the axis till of the ball will be directed to the gutter.
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So what would the answer be to the first question if it’s all balls?
My slide foot is at almost a 45 degree angle. Is this indicative of a problem? If so, how do I fix it?
When I watch pros they seem to always release the ball right next to their ankle. When I do get it close it feels good but it’s hard to replicate. Do you have any tips?
What does the arrow on the lanes mean
Hey Mark, due to age, and bad knees, I have a wobble in my approach as I walk. Do I keep trying to adjust my swing to compensate, or just accept the situation and work on my release?
If its something your body does and you cant change it enough consistently, then i would acceptnit and start working on the things you can change more
When bowling with a "strong" ball and it fails to hook sufficiently, how can I tell the difference between the ball burning up vs the is just too much oil or carry down for that ball?
If you watch the ball spinning/rotating as it goes down the lane, theres a point where the ball "tips over". Train your eye to watch the balls characteristics as its going down the lane. If it continues to rotate the same and doesnt change the whole way down, its oil/carrydown. If yoi visually see the ball rotation shift/change and it doesnt hook, it burned up early
@@novinnovations4026 - This is a great answer. I've asked this to many others and no one could explain it like this. Thanks!
I want to be a crew bowler how do I get on staff
California to Baltimore put me on the roster lol
Is straighter always greater for a lefty?
Yes
Just some advice from someone trying to watch this video .the background music is not needed and causes discomfort to watch this video
I have never understood the idea of moving your target point of your eyes, closer or further away. This makes no sense to me. My targeting is at the arrows. Why would you ever concentrate away from that? .. if you need to make an adjustment, move your eye target a board left or right. I aim for rolling my ball over specific boards at the arrows, sometimes even a fraction of a board (ie: left side of 17 board, or right edge of 18 board, or center of 20 board-on the arrow). Trying to fool yourself with moving that target closer or further just doesn't make sense to me. You're changing your targeting perspective, you're changing your head tilt (perhaps), you're ultimately changing your mechanics for which your body will have to compensate.
The best series going on in bowling TH-cam. Thank you mark and thank you crew 🧹 🧹 🧹