Oct 122011
Question from Aaron:
Q – Hi,
I just started bowling a couple months ago and I got my own fingertip ball around 3 weeks ago. I was just wondering if the thumb should be inserted all the way in the hole or should it be around halfway past your first knuckle? Also, I think if you guys posted a slow motion of a correct release it would really help people that are started to learn how to hook like me. Thanks for all the help and keep up the good work!
A – Welcome to our sport. We hope you are enjoying it so far. Bowling is so much different when you switch from it being a fun date night or family event to bowling competitively. Most people that go just for fun want to break 100. That is a great goal for beginners, but once you start taking it seriously, your goals become higher.
To address your question, your thumb should be inserted all the way into the thumb hole. You risk injuring yourself if you don’t. You said you got your first fingertip ball, so I am hoping you got it drilled for yourself, and not just a used fingertip ball. The ball needs to fit your hand so that your thumb fits snugly and comfortably.
We may try to find a slow motion camera at some point. But for now, the way we describe the release to new bowlers is to vision yourself throwing a football underhand to a friend with a good spiral. Go get a football and try it. On the backswing, you keep your hand under and behind the ball, during release you slightly rotate your hand, and you follow through. At no point in time, does your hand get on top of the ball, nor does the back of your hand see the sky.
Hope these tips help.
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Q – Hi,
I just started bowling a couple months ago and I got my own fingertip ball around 3 weeks ago. I was just wondering if the thumb should be inserted all the way in the hole or should it be around halfway past your first knuckle? Also, I think if you guys posted a slow motion of a correct release it would really help people that are started to learn how to hook like me. Thanks for all the help and keep up the good work!
A – Welcome to our sport. We hope you are enjoying it so far. Bowling is so much different when you switch from it being a fun date night or family event to bowling competitively. Most people that go just for fun want to break 100. That is a great goal for beginners, but once you start taking it seriously, your goals become higher.
To address your question, your thumb should be inserted all the way into the thumb hole. You risk injuring yourself if you don’t. You said you got your first fingertip ball, so I am hoping you got it drilled for yourself, and not just a used fingertip ball. The ball needs to fit your hand so that your thumb fits snugly and comfortably.
We may try to find a slow motion camera at some point. But for now, the way we describe the release to new bowlers is to vision yourself throwing a football underhand to a friend with a good spiral. Go get a football and try it. On the backswing, you keep your hand under and behind the ball, during release you slightly rotate your hand, and you follow through. At no point in time, does your hand get on top of the ball, nor does the back of your hand see the sky.
Hope these tips help.
How to contact us
Email us questions@talkbowling.com
Leave a comment on TalkBowling.com
On Twitter we are @TalkBowling
Sponsor: Fleurop.com
Are you looking to buy flowers for a special person in your life? Whether it’s for an anniversary, birthday, or better yet, just to say “I love you”, fleurop has a large selection of flowers and gifts to let that special someone know you care. Their website well designed, easy to navigate, and easy to use.
TalkBowling viewers can save 20% off any order by using promotion code BOWLPOD1.
Help support us by supporting our sponsors.
Last Week’s Question of the Week:
Q – What is the highest average held by a woman over and an entire league season and who did it?
A – 244.4 – Liz Johnson – Buffalo, NY in 2004-05
Question of the Week:
Q – What is the highest sanctioned series by a female bowling and who rolled it?
A – Watch episode #100 for the answer
Contest reminder:
bowlingball.com gives away a brand new bowling ball every week of the year. 52 weeks, 52 winners. All you have to do is signup for our contest weekly.
Also through the end of the May 2011, there is a separate giveaway just for participating on BowlingBoards.com. Come join the community of bowlers there, discuss equipment, lane conditions, tips, techniques, and more. Every post you make is an entry into a drawing for a brand new bowling ball.
Closing:
Please remember that bowlingball.com is free shipping on every item, every day. No hidden handling fees, no packaging fees, no added insurance fees. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout. No Surprises.
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