The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: One of our previous tips was designed to help you achieve the correct body position to properly execute a bowling shot and able to repeat it.
This week we will cover the release, which is information that will help bowlers on all levels.
A properly executed release is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of a bowling shot.
Most bowlers tend to muscle the ball through the release zone, either accelerating or decelerating on the downswing.
The proper release for all bowlers, whether you are a 6-year0old with a conventional grip or an accomplished bowler with many years of experience, should be executed by letting gravity bring the ball from the top of your swing through the release zone with no interference from your arm or shoulder muscles.
If your ball fits properly, the gravity will take it off your hand at the right time providing your body is in the proper position. Any rotation on the ball should come from your hand only, not your arm.
Using the proper technique will allow you to get as much rotation on the ball as desired.
Note, however, if you ball does not fit properly, it will require excessive grip pressure to hold on to--which will make the release harder to execute.
Aside from bowling, those of you who have played golf know that you can strike the ball much better and with more accuracy if you do not pull the club down from the top of the swing with your shoulder muscles.
Gravity can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on how you use it.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net

Local Scores

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Ladies Hortonville Ladies league includes a 191 by Donna Dubois, Joan Gabriel 190, Lil Zieres 202, 195, 580 and Rebecca Rhodes 189.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Gary Erlwein scored a 203, Joel Turner 210, Jon Wayne 205, 236, Charlie Reichenback 234, Mark Hawley 236, 611, John Fink 209, Bob Cady 205, 200 and Kris Rasmussen 220.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Brian Marino scored a 200, Dave Maus 221, Mark Rutledge 224, Bruce Rutledge 225 and Paul Minton 208.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 247 by Pete Mitro, Jo Jo Van Keuren 278, 237, 707, Jim Van Aken 234, 614 Jason Jones 200, 212, 215, 627 and John Hoffmann 246, 237, 248, 731.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters Carol MacAdam scored a 203, 514, Matt Cooper 204, Sandy Lazarowics 204, John Cascone 204, Todd Van Keuren 233, Mary Lee Williams 200, 190, 181, 571, Dorian Jennings 181, 216, 192, 589, Joan Lake 191, Peter Scannell 205, Jack Rustic 210, 217, 604, John Delfino 200, Tom Hickman 221, Larry Berens 201, David Graham 213, 202, Tom Cooney 209, Debbie Durland 188, 238, 588, Kevin Stackhouse 234, John Hoffmann 228, 203, 212, 643, Kris Gwiozdowski 233, Dale Sonnenschein 202, Linda Schaefer 199, 517, Cliff Starr 204, Barbara Merton 183, Bruce Aldrich 215 and Fran Kaiser 185.
In the Wednesday Men's league Shane Conner scored a 235, 211, 626, Donald Durland 238, 222, 633, Matthew Fallon 217, Richard Bradford 228, 223, 622, Jon Wilheim 214, Russ Keesler 236, 213, 641, Tim McIntyre 244, 229, 214, 687, Rick Lara 235, 600, Josh Strang 215, 234, 644, Charles Mc Allister 215, George Battle Jr. 212, 214, 621m Frank Muller Jr. 244, Allen Jones 248, 257, 215, 720, Larry Berens 205, Dean Shattuck 225, 206, 616, Paul Durland 221, 222, 623, Art Eggleton 210, 202, 204, 616, John Hoffmann 224, 224, 642, Tom Belgiovene 227, 618, Vinnie Collura 202, 214, 608, Pedro Agapito 212, 202, Dan Ricco 210, 201, Al Caycho 225, 600, Mike Weiner 210, Eugene Morton 233, Kenny Atkins 205, Shaun Lyons 205, Timothy Minton 211, Wayne Atkins 241, 208, 622, Eddie Lake 205, 201, William Danchak 201, Frank DiCostanzo 213, 214, Chris Magie 220, David Porter Jr. 216, 210 and Anthony Rymer 200.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division T. Porter scored a 83, E. Orellano 72, G. VanAken 96 and C. Jones 98. In the Bantams division S. Patel 102, 127. In the Preps division P. Patel scored a 169. In the Jr./Mjrs division S. Durland scored a 126, M. Brown 108, J. Durland 264, M. Scuderi 237, 232, S. Deitchman 211, C. Ciliberto 119, J. Friedman 169, T. Foxwell 138, 142, B. Fraser 130, 140, 169, K. Patel 167, 163 and S. Comfort 104, 121.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Tuesday Ladies Earl Birds league include a 182, 521 by Nikki Andriano, Laura Ballard 180, Sally Ballard 184, 184, 191, 559, Louise Botsford 188, Anne Couse 514, Linda Ferris 182, Kathleen Maltese 198, 195, 557 and Jennifer Raymond 504.
In the Wednesday Independent Men's league Howie Couse scored a 268, 211, 220, 699, Josh Milucky 212, 224, 243, 679, James Dibble 200, 214, 245, 659, Bill Gleim 247, 203, 648, John Gurnick 224, 235, 638, Andrew Bullis 230, 225, 628, Donald Marino 247, 624, Richard Price 247, 621, Hank Whitmore 210, 212, 620, Steven Jacobi 252, 611, Brian Drumm 219, 608, Robert McNaught 202, 203, 203, 608, Thomas Anderson 211, 205, 606, Craig Gehrig 234, Dave Baxley 586, Brian Tiffany 224 and Daniel Wormuth 225.
In the Thursday Deposit National Men's league Andrew Bullis scored a 246, 215, 235, 696, Bill Gleim 216, 233, 246, 695, Jeff Curtis 224, 244, 666, Al Bullis Jr. 236, 236, 652, Robert Johnson 246, 204, 641, Pete Hathaway 226, 203, 202, 631, Matt Johnson 278, 619, Rick Mills 242, Neil Mosher 212, 224, Paul Ignatovich 233 and Al Bullis Sr. 228.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Daniel Wormuth scored a 258, 201, 224, 683, Bill Gleim 200, 216, 222, 638, Scott Ellis 222, 214, 623, Greg Keesler 200, 223, 600, Carl Davis 222, Howard Couse 210, Paul Fritz 202, Mark McGraw 205, Cecil Spencer 211, Hope Jones 520, Judy Ellis 192, 519, Anne Couse 515, Rick Mills 200 and Crystal Ellis 212.
In the Sunday Afternoon Mixed Fun league Don Marino scored a 238, 300, 213, 751, Fred Shakelton 237, 202, 620, Rick Mills 203 and Dave Mills 203.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, who is a consultant to the professional sport of bowling. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) where he serves as Publicity Director. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores or tournament information, Ed can be reached at 845-439-8177 or by sending an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of our bowling column visit our Web site at http://bght.blogspot.com