Fundamentals or Equipment?

[LaTonya Walker]

Recently I had a conversation with a bowler and I mentioned that I was working on getting less axis tilt and more rotation on my bowling ball. She stated that I need to just do want I do and get someone to drill my equipment that would "help" me. She believes that a lot of the success the some bowlers have has to do with their equipment. She also commented on how a lot bowlers today don't practice and that they dont have the fundamentals that the "older" players have. I understand her point to a certain extent and I know that the game has changed tremdously over the years but just like any other sport (basketball, baseball etc) I still believe that there are basic fundamental skills that you need in order to compete. I believe that in order to get better that you have to practice on different rolls, releases, hand positions, shots etc... Tell me.. Am I crazy? Am I to believe that I can buy success in a box? Give me your opinion.

[Martin "BLUFLAME" Seay]

I can't wait until Sunday's PBA stop. Every one has to bowl with a plastic ball.

[Darwin Ratleff]

Yea isn't it like perfect timing or something for the PBA to give us an example of fundamentals by having everyone use plastic balls. But if you ask me, Norm Duke has got to be the favorite, since he seems to roll a straight ball anyway!!

[Martin "BLUFLAME" Seay]

Thing is with Norm. He is so versitile. I think him and Walter ray will be in the finals. Walter is so accurate, he has a hard time hooking anyway, so he can just throw his regular shot right down 19.