Hello all! I recently decided to show my progression bowling. It’s been a while since I made a previous one, so here we are! This took so long to edit so I hope you enjoy! 0:00 Introduction 0:11 2019 2:18 2020 3:34 2021 4:34 2022
That has to be my biggest regret is not starting to get into bowling younger. As an adult i grind practice hard but free time isnt as easy to come by and with no coach you really never fully know if what youre doing/seeing is correct. I wish i would have started younger with coaching and the ability to have so much free time to practice every day. Keep it up man it looks great!
Thank you!!! I’m sorry to hear that dude, I get you. I’m grateful that I stumbled upon the sport at the age I did. Coaching helps a ton, but at the end of the day it only matters what scores you’re putting up!
@@TheTwoHandedTour Haha i agree youre killing it man wish my 2 handed looked as good. I spent a year 1 handed even though two handed felt for natural. For some reason i cant just walk in my 1 step approach but the 2 handed hop step feels smooth and my timing is better. Do i waste a year of time 1 handed to see if 2 is my move XD
I would stick with two lmao. There are many advantages that come with it! Unless you feel you can put up better scores with one of course. There are many places where you can find “coaching” online. There’s tons of tips on RU-vid and you could even join Facebook groups for personal help on your form!
@@TheTwoHandedTour Yeah i pretty much live on youtube and have a couple friends ive made in sport shot leagues that are always willing to look at clips and give advice. Like currently trying to get my lead shoulder more in front and dip my right shoulder when releasing the ball. I feel like i roll the ball better as 2 handed its just a matter of being healthy. Im not exactly a small guy and if i dont slide properly my knee feels it after the games XD
Oof yeah I bet 😅. I used to struggle with back issues because of my backswing, I was able to fix that by keep myself upright and using my legs. I recommend practicing and practicing getting comfortable with a longer slide because it provides many benefits! (Including your knees lol)
This is awesome, as someone that's been bowling now for 14-15 years in my 30 yr life and brought a lot of my friends up from low to high averages it's cool to see your progression. Keep it up and keep killing it bud, let me know if you ever come around northern VA and we can bowl some haha
Great to see this 3 year development. You have developed quite a lot, especially having more speed in the ball. I started my 2-handed life in June this year, after bowling 1-handed for 40 years...I have had some progress, but still struggling with that ball speed being too slow...and spare shooting being all over the place. You gave me hope!
Crazy progression keep up the grind man! I just started about a year ago, working at a bowling alley and I'm a 1 hander, and to see myself going from someone who didn't know how to even throw a bowling ball correctly to 2 and a half months later bowling my first 200 to now a year later almost bowling my first 300 (yesterday, choked the 11th shot, ended with a 287 lol). This all really shows how hard work and dedication can really pay off. Awesome video man!
Fabulous progression! I loved bowling when I was younger and was on my college bowling team. Two handed bowling wasn’t even on the radar in the 80’s! All that matters is consistency and revs when you smash the pocket! Good luck to you.
Congrats, if you had a coach he did well with you, and you did amazing yourself. Your form got more relaxed yet more condensed, and it looks great! Good luck moving forward
I’m 3 months into my journey. Just learned how to slide better into my shot. It takes years to perfect this sport in multiple ways. I’m glad you are still grinding bro keep it up 😤
Your progression throw their years is impressive I've been bowling for more than you have and yet you're more consistent than I am shows the work you've put in
Hi, really impressed by your progress. I just started bowling two handed for 1year and i thought i was progressing really slowly because i only broke 200 a few times and i couldnt hit pockets consistently etc. However, after seeing your video i felt motivated again and want to persevere even more for my bowling passion. Thankyou!
Being 2-handed seems to be the way to go now. The evolution of bowling balls vs the volume of oil is the continuation of the game. It is wonderful to see your progression over such a short period of time. Good luck and continued success!
I have been bowling for about two years now, and I’ve been bowling one handed. I eventually hit a skill cap, (around 1 year in). I knew I had to change, but I never new the answer for over a year. One day, around a week and a half to two weeks ago, I got bored of bowling regularly because nothing was working, so I decided to bowl two handed. It was like the skill cap I had was lifted off my head, and I was putting up scores. I understand that I’ve been bowling two handed for a bit now, but I think it makes a real difference, and I watch this video for reference, if seen it about 4 times now just trying to find a good form to go by. Thanks for reading my ridiculously long comment
Awesome man! I’m glad to hear you’re finding ways to improve! Two handed bowling is a great way to make bowling interesting again, especially if you’ve hit a wall with one hand. Thanks for your comment! I have a newer video on this channel, giving some tips if you’re looking to improve your form! Keep at it dude!
Good stuff my dude! I’m a senior this year too. And I bowled in Grand Rapids at junior gold this year. I bowled my first 300 just 5 months before you August 21, 2021. Keep up the good work my guy!
I started my senior year of high school last year and have made amazing progress! Love this video! Also funny seeing Carter Streets around 5:37. Another amazing bowler.
the progression was all on you , the nearer you got the more balanced you stayed at the end everything clicked ! it took time for you to stay down and through the shot with balance , you did it !
This is really great, I’m 14 and I’ve been bowling since I was 6 as a first generation bowler. Im not a freshman yet still in 8th grade but last week I bowled a 246. I average 185 in league and on sports shot I averaged 168 this fall. Glad to see you doing well as a young bowler
Just stumbled upon this channel…..great progression for sure, keep up the good work….not many people can shoot 300 that fast….just keep bowling and keep practicing
Thanks for the video, I live really close to you I have bowled at all these places. Just have to say this you are looking good and man LOL at stonehedge for the 1994 computers! Good job man thanks for the video!
@@TheTwoHandedTour I think I will! Can't too often just because of school and stuff, busy schedule, but i'll still try to á much as I can. It's really enjoyable!
Very impressive. I started bowling around that age and without a coach it took me quite a while to get good but eventually I got to have over a 200 average. Never bowled a 300 but did get a 299 once. I’ve been away from the sport for about 8 years and now with watching these videos am planning on buying a new ball or 2 and getting back into it.
Ay that’s cool bro. I started bowling 2 years ago for Teays Valley. We bowl out of Wayne Webbs and it’s cool to see another high school bowler on RU-vid.
Not going to lie, bowling for the school sounds really fun. I’ve gotten into bowling a lot more this year, and I’ve been at my two-hand game for maybe a few months? Getting my own ball and shoes soon too, can’t wait.
Started bowling 8 months ago just turned 16 and I'm going to solo states as I type this in a van and watching this inspires me even tho I'm very amateur
JP still running this place!? Learned to bowl here when I took his class while attending KSU. Recognized the lanes immediately! Congrats on the progress
Love to see this! Congrats my man! Of all the balls you have used, which is your personal favorite and which would you recommend for 2 handed bowlers that have just started out?
Being a mostly self taught 2 handed bowler. The number 1 tip I would give anyone wanting to hook is do not use house ball but if you don't have any money to buy your own yet then next best tip is to throw straighter. The hook is very aggressive on house ball. Not so much with custom ones. Also, I legit hope you can go pro. Been loving the trend on 2 handed bowlers. Left field, tidy up your hair. You don't have to cut it. Make it your brand like Kyle with his hair or Belmont with his arm sleve or okayu-something dude being 2 handed but has mad fast spare shots or the super super low 2 handed dude with the massive outward support hard or the Sweden dude with his tatoos?
I’m not as skilled and I’ve been on hiatus from bowling but I started freshman year high school with maybe about an 80 average. Built up to a 180 average by my senior year. Record game at the time was a 243. Managed to place 10th individually at my districts. It was a big achievement for me at the time to show my own growth. I for my junior and sophomore years I didn’t have a good team just rotating seniors and no coach. Building up technique on my own was a tough task but I made it work well enough. I do go for fun and plan to play in a league again once I finish college. Record game at the moment is a 278. 11 strikes, 7/ on frame 4. Technically I did manage the 12 consecutive strikes needed for a 300 but that was over the course of that game and the follow up. Although unofficial at least i know I can do it.
As a two handed lefty with a backup ball myself, I can definitely say that the development in the swing certainly helps scores go up. What type of balls do you throw the most and what weight? (I'm definitely a urethane bowler, and I throw 15lbs)
I throw 15lbs. I usually go with urethane, say a purple hammer. I’ve been mainly throwing the dark web recently. It’s a solid reactive and it rolls super nice.
@@TheTwoHandedTour once a fan always a fan brother. Awesome to see a young man into different music and sports. Great stuff, made me happy to watch your bowling progression. We had an amazing alley right by my place almost my whole life. Shut it down not too long ago. Lots of great memories. Elm Grove lanes rip 🙏
@@TheTwoHandedTour I used to have a web tour edition it was amazing till i cracked it but yea I had a purple hammer but I got rid of it now I wasn’t one again but waiting cause I might get the phase 5 or super nova. What’s ur average rn in League mine idk mine yet but my practice average was arounf 230s 240s
I started bowling last year and that was when I switched to curving I instead of just bowling straight since I was now actually on a team. I’ve always been jealous of these super strong guys launching a 14-15 mph one handed while I’m over here doing a 10-11 mph two hand. I’m pretty happy I stayed two hand though because now I’m fairly consistent with an average of about 160. Not a very high average but I sure am happy with how little I practice and how long I’ve been playing.
That’s great to hear! All that matters is that you enjoy the sport. If you’re looking to improve your ball speed I’ll a video coming out soon about that! Thanks for your comment :)
Two handed doesn’t necessarily mean high speed. Actually, I find that it’s slower if you are just trying to whip it. Speed is mostly from your legs though, I’m pretty weak and can only bench like 70 pounds but I can throw it 19 mph two handed.
@@user-xs2fp2ul2o Thanks for the tip. I’m kinda same with the whole weakness thing. Since these two months since I commented I have developed a run up that almost looks like I am sprinting up to the lane. Strangely enough, me moving faster up to the lane has been my biggest factor that I could have changed.
As someone whole bowled in the Akron area from 2017-2019 in high school, you got a bright future🔥 wherever you go to college good luck! Maybe check out Kent State ⚡️ 🦅
crazy progress I myself did bowling for northmont (D1 GWOC same conference as centerville, Wayne, Fairmont, Beavercreek) sadly couldnt get to the levels you were at with high school cause our conference was loaded asf but still amazing progress
Wonderful progression. I'm 20 and I bowled in high school and I ended up making it to States my last year. Also I'm a lefty as well but one handed. Keep putting in the work and keep it up.
Awesome vid! Me and my buddy have recently really gotten into taking bowling a bit more seriously and are looking to get our first reactive balls, My avg is 120 and his is 140 any suggestions or tips? Thanks a lot hope you see this!
Thank you! Of course I can help. Now I’m not sure whether you guys bowl with one or two hands, so I’ll give some more general info. A lot of times people have issues with consistently hitting their target. Now, in order to help combat that, remember to keep your elbow in! And stay low! (Bend your knees). Keeping your elbow in will prevent you from tugging, or pulling the ball inside which can be a big issue. Moving on, the release! Make sure that your hand stays under the ball all the way up to the release! Imagine that you’re keeping it cupped in your hand. Then, when getting to the release, unload your wrist, in a yo-yo motion if that helps paint a picture. As you’re unloading the wrist, come around the ball, and make sure to follow through at your target! One more tip, keep your feet straight, and your shoulders square with your target. This should help improve consistency and accuracy. Make sure to check your foot to see if you’re finishing in the same spot every time! Thanks for your comment, hope this helps :)
My son is in his second year bowling and started with a coach. The coach switched him to two-handed bowling and he's getting better at the technique. Is there a good ball that you recommend that works well for the two-handed technique? I see that through the course of this video you mention quite a few different balls. What would you suggest?
There are many depending factors, mainly your sons ball speed and the conditions they play on. For a lower ball speed, say 12-15ish mph I definitely recommend owning a urethane ball, such as the Storm Pitch Black or the Purple Hammer. For the reactive side with said ball speed, I would go with a lower end ball, such as any ball from the hustle line, and maybe a Hyroad. Higher ball speeds (16-18+ Mph), look at big hybrid, or solid equipment. Some balls like that could be a idol Helios, Hammer dark web, supernova, and you can never go wrong with a phase 2. Thanks for your comment! Lemme know if you need anything else.
vn but it looks like you dont have enough knee bend and your swing is not in time with your footwork. your 3rd to last step (right foot) is huge and it seems like you get into a swing too early. your elbow is moving too much laterally (very far away from your body initially). nice progression though for sure! i hope you dont think im being too negative just trying to help!
No criticism taken! I appreciate the feedback. Knee bend and swing are things I’ve been struggling with for a while now. I’m hoping a few more lessons with my coach will fix these issues. Thanks for the comment!
Wow nice job, I’ve been bowling since I was young but I just started to take it more seriously and try to get better. I use 2 hands because it’s way easier to curve the ball in my opinion. Do you have any recommendations? I’m thinking about buying my own bowling ball soon.
For a two hander, I’m gonna recommend any ball from the Roto Grip hustle line. They’re cheap, and a great benchmark starterball, any of them. Some other beginner balls, Brunswick rhino, Storm Tropical Surge.
