🤲Hand position at release determines the ball's rev rate and speed. A stronger position with a cupped wrist increases rev rate and decreases ball speed. A firm position with the back of the hand in line with the forearm provides medium rev rate and release. A relaxed position with an angled hand reduces rev rate and generates a straighter ball path.
🔄Axis rotation is the horizontal movement of the positive axis point at the bottom of the swing. Increasing axis rotation increases skid phase and angular back end motion. Decreasing axis rotation makes the ball read the lane sooner with less angular back end motion.
↕️Axis tilt is the vertical movement of the positive axis point at the bottom of the swing. Increasing axis tilt increases skid phase and reduces overall back end motion. It changes how the ball goes through the pins and keeps the ball in the same part of the lane longer. Players should practice different axis tilt positions to understand the impact on ball motion.
✈️Loft is delivering the ball onto the lane from a different height. Changing the height of the ball delivery affects its trajectory and where it reads the lane. Players can increase loft by squeezing the ball harder or change the height of the stance and finish position to adjust the loft. Loft can help control ball motion on different lane conditions.
🕹️Mastering hand positions, axis rotation, axis tilt, and loft is crucial for controlling ball motion and adapting to changing lane conditions. Players should practice isolating each position and understand how it affects the ball's rev rate, speed, skid phase, back end motion, and overall trajectory.
