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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Warren Friedl, Pro Shop Owner/Operator, "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine columnist, cerified coach U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.80 Politeness 9.97 Response Time(hr) 18.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.6 Total Questions 1176	22 Years Pro Shop Owner/Operator, Small Shop columnist "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine (a trade publication). International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) Charter member, IBPSIA Certified, IBPSIA "On Lanes" Certified, 2 Time Member of the IBPSIA Board of Directors and Past Secretary/Treasurer, Dick Ritger and USA Bowling Bronze certified. Certified Coach since National Bowling Council and YABA days.
Gary L. Oatis, PBA Coach and USBC Silver Level Coach, PBA Member, Pro Shop Staff Member U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.74 Politeness 9.98 Response Time(hr) 41.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 76.5 Total Questions 234	I am the author of True Bowler Adjustments bowling book. I can answer bowling adjustments questions dealing with the body, the ball, the lanes and using your eyes to read the ball reaction. I can also answer "most" drilling questions about bowling balls. I will generally answer your questions within 2 days. I am truly a "software guy" who loves the human or people part of coaching. Any questions concerning ball drilling, we want to direct to the "hardware guys," the true experts regarding ball fitting! Ball fitting is what I consider to be your first priority in bowling! Thanks in advance Warren and Ron!!! It will always be about teamwork with me! A very special "thanks in advance" gentileman for any help with drilling questions I may receive! If your question is about "How to bowl better? physically and mentally," I am here for you. Anything else will most likely be sent to the question pool for consideration by other members. I recently began my first year of ball drilling(6/1/2010). Thank you. :-)

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Warren Friedl, Pro Shop Owner/Operator, "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine columnist, cerified coach

U.S.

Available

22 Years Pro Shop Owner/Operator, Small Shop columnist "Pro Shop Operator" Magazine (a trade publication). International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) Charter member, IBPSIA Certified, IBPSIA "On Lanes" Certified, 2 Time Member of the IBPSIA Board of Directors and Past Secretary/Treasurer, Dick Ritger and USA Bowling Bronze certified. Certified Coach since National Bowling Council and YABA days.

Gary L. Oatis, PBA Coach and USBC Silver Level Coach, PBA Member, Pro Shop Staff Member

U.S.

Available

I am the author of True Bowler Adjustments bowling book. I can answer bowling adjustments questions dealing with the body, the ball, the lanes and using your eyes to read the ball reaction. I can also answer "most" drilling questions about bowling balls. I will generally answer your questions within 2 days. I am truly a "software guy" who loves the human or people part of coaching. Any questions concerning ball drilling, we want to direct to the "hardware guys," the true experts regarding ball fitting! Ball fitting is what I consider to be your first priority in bowling! Thanks in advance Warren and Ron!!! It will always be about teamwork with me! A very special "thanks in advance" gentileman for any help with drilling questions I may receive! If your question is about "How to bowl better? physically and mentally," I am here for you. Anything else will most likely be sent to the question pool for consideration by other members. I recently began my first year of ball drilling(6/1/2010). Thank you. :-)

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Recent Answers

2012-02-07 Oil Pattern:

William, Don't worry about identify the pattern, as different machine may not apply a given pattern consistently. Can you scout the lanes before competition? Can you walk out onto the side walkways

2012-02-05 Bowling Arm Swing:

Hello Andrew from Hawaii, Muscle memory is a real bear to change sometimes. It takes a concentrated effort and dedication from a bowler to do something natural, that feels so unnatural at first! The key

2012-02-02 Buying my second bowling ball:

Mauricio, The stronger reaction you are looking for can be provided by your driller with a slightly stronger ball layout in a similar ball to the Ninja (is yours the original Black Ninja?). The fresh

2012-02-01 What type of Ball should I be looking at.:

Hello John, Great to have you back! Considering its been 24 years since you've bowled, we have to start from scratch! The yellow dot was a low flaring ball. If you still want the look that a low flaring

2012-01-29 displaying pap on bowling balls:

GW, I've actually done that before. Find your PAP. Get the point drilled out and plugged with a contrasting color from your local bowling shop. Using the ball when practicing or even during competition