Hey there,
Was kindda bored and decided to look through your forum. I was
particularly interested in this thread.
I agree that cranking may possibly not be suitable for the typical
Asian's built. Besides the speed and rev factor, the lanes in this
part of the world just may not always be best suited to this kind
of style. Having said that, I know Aloysius personally and he isn't
your typical Asian bowler.
I've been cranking it up recently in Perth, and have been strongly
advised against it by my coach, Ken Thompson (ex- Team Australia
head coach). According to him, and I agree, we just aren't built
for that kind of speed and projection. Perhaps some of us
physically could. But why generate so much unecessary energy. In
the end, all you really need is to knock ten bloody pins down. Take
Cara Honeychurch or Carol Gianotti both from Australia who by no
means are any bigger than the average Singapore female bowler, yet
they can beat us men hands down any day.
My opinion to anyone set on cranking; if u really want, learn it.
But let it not be your main style. Master another 'safer' style
which requires less exertion, yet gets the job done consistently.
Remember: this game isn't about who's shot looks the best, or who's
got more revs, nor is it about who can crank the ball out of one
gutter into the other. Its about Consistency and accuracy. Get one
thing done first before attempting something harder. Cranking can
be useful, but not as often as efficient as the more conventional
forms; stroking, power-stroking, etc. There are so many different
kinds of releases and timings, all with their own pros and cons.
Mastering at least one,and knowing how to use the others when
required should keep us all busy for quite a while.
Hope this helps. Don't believe me? Ask Aloy.
All my best,
Nick Tan
USBC Bronze Level Coach,
WA State Junior Development Asst. Coach.
Ex-NTS
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