Examples of the Ball Path Simulator©

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The new Ball Path Simulator© is the latest teaching tool for bowlers who want to learn the facts about bowling. The Ball Path Simulator© creates a mathematical model of the path of the ball on a lane. All the variables which affect the path of the ball are used in a series of calculations to ultimately predict the ball path. A bowler can now determine how any change they make will ultimately influence the path of the ball to the pins. The end result is not only a visual ball path but a mathematical prediction for the location of the ball at the pins, the final velocity, final entry angle and final ball rotation.

The Ball Path Simulator© can show the affect from varying the ball velocity in 1 MPH increments.

The Ball Path Simulator© will show the huge influence of the hand positions (technically known as axis rotation angle) and how to get a lot more hook with your natural rotation rate.

The Ball Path Simulator© will break the sport of bowling into its mathematical values and teach the importance of each factor, including:

initial ball direction
friction in different zones on the lane
Rotation rate
Oil distance
velocity
ball core and shell
hand positions

This is for bowlers who want to know the facts about the sport. A bowler can see the end result with a change in their physical game or a change in their bowling ball before actually throwing the ball. This is a great tool for the bowler who is trying to improve their game. The Ball Path Simulator© will help the bowler to learn what variables alter the ball path the most. This information can be used to determine a training program designed to learn the necessary adjustments to be made in order to improve their bowling.

Below is a great example of using a different Rg for the ball. When a low Rg and a high Rg ball are thrown along the same initial ball path, there is a big difference in the entry angle (the high Rg ball has more entry angle).

But when a low and high Rg ball are lined up to hit the strike pocket, the high Rg ball (green ball path) goes longer with more backend. The low Rg ball hooks sooner with less backend. Therefore, the "true affect" from changing the Rg of the ball is different than the predominate perception by bowlers who are trying to get both balls to hit the same final location.

Please note: Since the Ball Path Simulator© software requires a Java installation, please click on the following link and then on the "Download" button to download and install it for free: Download Java Now. If you get a screen with a "Verify Installation" button, please click on it to make sure you have the current version installed.