> > OK, so how do I get the ball to go in a straight line. It > never seems to go in the direction I want. > Think "pendulum." The ball has enough weight (and when moving, momentum) to do all the work you need. What I've seen with novice bowlers is a tendency to want to throw the ball down the lane. You want to guide it. (former 166 avg, 219 high game) sgd