"If you've ever taken a long break from bowling" - Took a 15 year break, used to average ~230 highschool just started back up in a beer league 3 weeks ago and carrying a "solid" 150 lmao. This video is for me Edit: The approach so far is fantastic. Great mindset and what I've been going through. The first few weeks it was a struggle just to find my foot work, rhythm and release. Tuesday was the first night it felt like it used to. Not stressing about results just trying to find *it* again. Glad you guys are focusing on that and allowing grace in failure at the start!
I’m in the same boat I bowled in highschool averaged 215 didn’t bowl for like 6 years started up again a couple months ago and I’m averaging 155 in league right now
This is A1 content Packy & Matt. That bonus tip is something I need to drill through my head as I’m trying to get back into bowling after an 8 year hiatus & 3 kids.
9:48 is the most important part of this entire video for me. I was SUPER competitive in my early 20's. Bowling as many tournaments as I could and doing reasonably well in them. Averaging 230+ in league. When I came back after an injury and 6 years, I was miserable. I was pissed off half the time I was bowling, even though I was averaging 210. Recently I've been trying to have more fun at bowling and measuring my expectations after someone in my league said "I didn't even think you liked bowling that much" I'm now averaging back in the 225+ range and having more fun.
7:46 I used to struggle with having a strong follow through and what helped me was to exhale hard right at the release. It keeps my body relaxed up until the bottom of the swing right before the release! The breathing also helps with my tempo which is very important
Watched this video earlier today... tried the "v" technique and ended up rolling my 1st 300 ever! (Came close many times but never sealed the deal) Coincidence.... maybe, but just thought I'd throw it out there! Good tips my guys! I was also a bowler who took 15 years off from bowling in juniors until joining my Friday night league 6 years ago.
Great tips. For me it was always ‘waiting’ for the ball at the bottom of the swing. If I got ahead of myself with the ball, absolutely nothing on it. If I was behind, the famous double dribble. Actually, I am not waiting for anything, it just feels that way when timing is right.
Balance is soooo, like, soooooo important. In practice today I was losing consistency until I noticed I wasnt posting easily. It's usually a sign that the ball is too far away from ya bod.
Came back to bowling two years ago after 18 year layoff. Now at 67, my mechanics are good but my issue is the mental game. Bowl well in practice and tournaments but am lost in league most days. Have the yips on spares and it is extremely frustrating. I know what I need to do but the brain and body are not on the same page.
@TheHouseBowling Sup Packy! Thanks for the awesome performance of your carrier! I am under 20, that’s all I’m gonna say, but I shot 158 twice in two days which is ok. Like I said before I am still new to bowling, only have been bowling for 3 years and on my fourth right now. Average is about 147 ish I think. My highest game is 200. I am a right hander, that’s bowls two-handed Edit: I have a question for you Packy, what bowling app do you use to see your rev rate, your throwing position, hook position, etc. like the thing us viewers seen for the lanes while watching the PBA tour on TV?
im 14 a freshman in high school i average 200 can you make a video or give me a few tips about helping to get average up as a young 2 hander any tips help. keep the good work up packy
Thanks! Practice your spare on the first shot, then practice your strike shot on the 2nd throw is definitely something I will try the next time I practice. My balance has been pretty good, as long as I maintain good posture, proper swing, and keeping my hand under the ball, I can get many strikes. I had 27 strikes in a 3 game league set the other day for a 758 series. 1 open (split) and 6/6 makeable spares.
I quit bowling because I maxed out on skill. It was down to luck. So, what did I do? I bought land to build a bowling center. Estimated completion date: 2025.
I know you’re sponsored by a ball company, but for most bowlers, the best money is spent on coaching. Lucky for guys like you, though, people think the answer is a $200 ball that has a .01 difference in Rg from the last one they bought. Then they sand it to act like the last 4 they bought because they bowl on house conditions. That is humorous
However, lessons are way more in-depth with multiple balls. I mean some situations require maybe a urethane with a high polish and some where a reactive with a rougher finish. I get not always when it comes to a generic house patern. But fresh oiled lanes vs high traffic you're gonna switch.
Nope, those are good pointers I haven’t been bowling for 21 years and I got back into a two years ago and there’s a few things I still need to work on but I still find my bowling fun. I did really well I almost did a 300 game 279 was the closest.
"If you've ever taken a long break from bowling" - Took a 15 year break, used to average ~230 highschool just started back up in a beer league 3 weeks ago and carrying a "solid" 150 lmao. This video is for me
Edit: The approach so far is fantastic. Great mindset and what I've been going through. The first few weeks it was a struggle just to find my foot work, rhythm and release. Tuesday was the first night it felt like it used to. Not stressing about results just trying to find *it* again. Glad you guys are focusing on that and allowing grace in failure at the start!
I’m in the same boat I bowled in highschool averaged 215 didn’t bowl for like 6 years started up again a couple months ago and I’m averaging 155 in league right now
This is A1 content Packy & Matt. That bonus tip is something I need to drill through my head as I’m trying to get back into bowling after an 8 year hiatus & 3 kids.
I’m glad to see Packy practicing his coaching, getting ready for Nov. 2nd at Nutmeg Bowl.
I’ll see you bright and early🙂
9:48 is the most important part of this entire video for me. I was SUPER competitive in my early 20's. Bowling as many tournaments as I could and doing reasonably well in them. Averaging 230+ in league. When I came back after an injury and 6 years, I was miserable. I was pissed off half the time I was bowling, even though I was averaging 210. Recently I've been trying to have more fun at bowling and measuring my expectations after someone in my league said "I didn't even think you liked bowling that much"
I'm now averaging back in the 225+ range and having more fun.
Love to see people come back to the sport
LOVE this series idea. I'm a ~210 average but have several multi year layoffs. Seeing how to practice, and work on to improve is huge. Thanks guys!
7:46 I used to struggle with having a strong follow through and what helped me was to exhale hard right at the release. It keeps my body relaxed up until the bottom of the swing right before the release! The breathing also helps with my tempo which is very important
These are great tips I'm gonna try and work on especially with the v shape and the throwing a ball at home off a wall..
Watched this video earlier today... tried the "v" technique and ended up rolling my 1st 300 ever! (Came close many times but never sealed the deal) Coincidence.... maybe, but just thought I'd throw it out there! Good tips my guys! I was also a bowler who took 15 years off from bowling in juniors until joining my Friday night league 6 years ago.
Let's gooooooo
Great video. That guy is a very good bowler will easily carry a 210 average
Packy still feeling the burn from the missing with two balls comment 😂 GOT EM GOOD
Great tips. For me it was always ‘waiting’ for the ball at the bottom of the swing. If I got ahead of myself with the ball, absolutely nothing on it. If I was behind, the famous double dribble. Actually, I am not waiting for anything, it just feels that way when timing is right.
Balance is soooo, like, soooooo important.
In practice today I was losing consistency until I noticed I wasnt posting easily.
It's usually a sign that the ball is too far away from ya bod.
Thank you, this video helps!!!
LEARNING FROM COACH PACKY 💪
Please do a video on the release and follow through. Keep up the great videos.
@2:17 was missing the 5 pin. anyone else see that? good shot. good shot
Not at 7:18 either
I was really excited to watch you in the derby…. wished you could’ve made it further. Maybe next year 😂
Where can I get that lil ball he was holding? at 3:30
www.buddiesproshop.com/bowling-training-tools/eileens-bowling-buddy-feel-trainer-4-inch-1-5-lb/
That 2014 shockers team was stacked.
Cool video talk tech bowling packy
the best thing ive learned is not to over think it. ive bowled my best games when im just having fun.
Came back to bowling two years ago after 18 year layoff. Now at 67, my mechanics are good but my issue is the mental game. Bowl well in practice and tournaments but am lost in league most days. Have the yips on spares and it is extremely frustrating. I know what I need to do but the brain and body are not on the same page.
Keep working!
Very help appericate it packy
Lol just came back after a 12 year hiatus and my balance is atrocious right now. Definitely need to work on that
I took over 20 years off from bowling. At 59, I don't have a lot of long-term goals😊😊
Missing 5pin at 2:20???
Eugene Mccune is probably the only exception to tip #1
Pulling it down from the top of the swing That is a habit I’m fighting
Is that a Track heat Lava on the return?
been out for 10 years. before that i bowled for a year averaged 220 after 6 years off.
We need a double the hand double the power shirt
@TheHouseBowling
Sup Packy! Thanks for the awesome performance of your carrier! I am under 20, that’s all I’m gonna say, but I shot 158 twice in two days which is ok. Like I said before I am still new to bowling, only have been bowling for 3 years and on my fourth right now. Average is about 147 ish I think. My highest game is 200. I am a right hander, that’s bowls two-handed
Edit: I have a question for you Packy, what bowling app do you use to see your rev rate, your throwing position, hook position, etc. like the thing us viewers seen for the lanes while watching the PBA tour on TV?
im 14 a freshman in high school i average 200 can you make a video or give me a few tips about helping to get average up as a young 2 hander any tips help. keep the good work up packy
I’m like a year older than you and you’re better than me lol! Us two handers gotta stick together brother!
Is there a difference between platting and sliding?
Thanks! Practice your spare on the first shot, then practice your strike shot on the 2nd throw is definitely something I will try the next time I practice. My balance has been pretty good, as long as I maintain good posture, proper swing, and keeping my hand under the ball, I can get many strikes. I had 27 strikes in a 3 game league set the other day for a 758 series. 1 open (split) and 6/6 makeable spares.
Thumbs are for hitchhiking!
No they are for inserting lenses into plastic frames.
Coach Packy your slacking haha he also struck at 7:22 without a 5pin
Great pointers regardless though thanks
2:18 lol what 5 pin
Is that Mitch behind Matt in the team photo!?
The one and only
happy halloween everyone
best tip to increase score and revs put your other hand on the ball and take your thumb out 😂
I just need to be consistent and throw the same shot over and over
I quit bowling because I maxed out on skill. It was down to luck.
So, what did I do?
I bought land to build a bowling center.
Estimated completion date: 2025.
i mean your hand position has to do with your timing right ??
I know you’re sponsored by a ball company, but for most bowlers, the best money is spent on coaching. Lucky for guys like you, though, people think the answer is a $200 ball that has a .01 difference in Rg from the last one they bought. Then they sand it to act like the last 4 they bought because they bowl on house conditions. That is humorous
However, lessons are way more in-depth with multiple balls. I mean some situations require maybe a urethane with a high polish and some where a reactive with a rougher finish. I get not always when it comes to a generic house patern. But fresh oiled lanes vs high traffic you're gonna switch.
@ yeah. True. But all the rocks in the world won’t help bad form and inconsistency. Most people are on house and nothing else so every ball works
hi packy i look up to you when bowl i think of you
Matt, am I looking in the mirror mine and your games look very similar
Nope, those are good pointers I haven’t been bowling for 21 years and I got back into a two years ago and there’s a few things I still need to work on but I still find my bowling fun. I did really well I almost did a 300 game 279 was the closest.
I average 290. 10 pins more is all I need.
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Lmao half the comments be like thid