[Nev]

Working on the theory of the more you understand about how balls works would possibly make you better bowler

How does one learn about ball theory's Like pin displacement, PAP, drilling pattern etc
I know they sometimes run drilling courses but these seem few and far between.

Is there any web-pages someone could point me to?

I know Tonx is very knowledgeable on this subject and happy to part with some info but where does one start.

I had 2 balls drilled a few years ago by a very reputable person in Melb only to learn a few weeks ago my span was to wide and this has got me into some really bad habits that im finding hard to get out of
If only I had know back then!!

[Tonx]

Gday Nev,

looking through the drilling and layouts archive here could be a good start. Who was the ball driller, and have you done the self span test to see who is right on the subject?

Quick self span check is put your thumb in the ball, and fingers over the fingerholes. If not using a brace, the joins of the fingers should end up close to the middle of the hole. if using a brace, the joins should go just past the middle of the finger holes.

Im trying to get a drilling course up and running because while I attended the TBA course for my "accreditation" there is no real content in those courses. It was quite funny sitting in that course where 80% of the participants in the course still use me to drill their stuff... Hopefully prices include a ball that the participant can drill for themselves during the course. With a ball, what would be a fair rate in your opinion for a weekend long course?

[Mrs POULITSAS]

Hey Tonx,

Are you looking at holding this in Melbourne?
Would it be over a weekend, or ?

Shannon is very interested in learning how to drill etc.

Thanks
Mrs P.

[Nev]

Originally Posted by Tonx

Gday Nev,

looking through the drilling and layouts archive here could be a good start. Who was the ball driller, and have you done the self span test to see who is right on the subject?

Quick self span check is put your thumb in the ball, and fingers over the fingerholes. If not using a brace, the joins of the fingers should end up close to the middle of the hole. if using a brace, the joins should go just past the middle of the finger holes.

Im trying to get a drilling course up and running because while I attended the TBA course for my "accreditation" there is no real content in those courses. It was quite funny sitting in that course where 80% of the participants in the course still use me to drill their stuff... Hopefully prices include a ball that the participant can drill for themselves during the course. With a ball, what would be a fair rate in your opinion for a weekend long course?

Thanks
The driller in question was a well know gent in Melb
He also told me lifters where a waist of money

I would be interested in a the course let us know

I have had a fair bit of contact with the TBA and Victenpins recently trying to get my coaching accreditation so let me know if you need a hand organizing it.

[Mrs POULITSAS]

Hi Nev,

The same conversation came up at bowling last week with regards to your same question.

I am not knowledgeable about drilling but copied this name for you.
He said google - BILL TAYLOR ~ Fitting & Drilling a bowling ball.
Hope it helps...good luck.

Mrs P.

[TrackAussie]

I kind of went the other way since i came back, stopped worrying about what im throwing(a Flipside Wild and a Velocity in case you really gotta know, welcome to 2004!!) You could try that too, until my fried brain catches up with me thats what im gonna do

[Tonx]

Velocity eh? Original or Max? Original was awesome !!!!!

[TrackAussie]

Original, got it for free too!!!!(thanks to someone who once worked for AMF and didn't want it anymore)