How To Hook A Bowling Ball | Complete In Depth Guide!

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  • @richmon9159
    @richmon9159 11 місяців тому +34

    Yeah, we want more training videos… It’s why we’re here watching the channel 😂 Maybe a video about where you’re looking… the dots, the arrows… no where 😂

  • @btaylor1948
    @btaylor1948 11 місяців тому +65

    Let's see episode 2. There can never be too many training videos.

  • @jimmyscott6159
    @jimmyscott6159 11 місяців тому +22

    Loved your demonstration on staying behind the ball. Add me to the list of wanting to see more.

  • @steven_merrell
    @steven_merrell 11 місяців тому +18

    As a new bowler, this perspective (not from a pro) helps me tremendously.
    Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to more videos.

  • @lilgeoffham
    @lilgeoffham 10 місяців тому +12

    This video is the best explanation I’ve found on UA-cam. Well done keep em coming.

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому +6

      Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that!

    • @xboxsteven
      @xboxsteven 6 місяців тому

      @@LuisNapoles where's part 2?

  • @MichaelHarris-jn2fr
    @MichaelHarris-jn2fr 11 місяців тому +10

    That was great. A refresher always helps. I’m working on the same thing myself.

  • @rdysetflamingo
    @rdysetflamingo 11 місяців тому +6

    Coming from a bowler making the transition from two fingers to a conventional style, yes, please let’s have Episode 2! This was super helpful! Thank you!

  • @rev.ortiz-lugo6642
    @rev.ortiz-lugo6642 Місяць тому +3

    This was a good video for me to watch because I can visually see the steps needed at each stage and it helps as I can incorporate this in my practice to improve. I am looking forward to other videos that include the 5 step approach.

  • @davidlewis1474
    @davidlewis1474 10 місяців тому +2

    Trying to figure out my own swing - this has been the most thorough explanation. Thank you!!!

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому +1

      glad you liked it! Im constantly working on it!

  • @gbbowler
    @gbbowler 11 місяців тому +8

    Yes, please, part 2. I enjoy the instructional videos.

  • @colinkameoka7316
    @colinkameoka7316 11 місяців тому +2

    Been bowling for 1 month, thank you this is what I was looking for.

  • @rickwright9531
    @rickwright9531 11 місяців тому +22

    Will definitely watch version 2

  • @Kenofthehill3
    @Kenofthehill3 10 місяців тому +1

    I appreciate the way you break things down and explain the expected result. I would certainly watch a part 2!

  • @sandrarogers6842
    @sandrarogers6842 18 днів тому

    Love the simple straight forward explanation and demo ❤

  • @John-eh6jg
    @John-eh6jg 5 місяців тому +5

    Thanks buddy . My first time coming across this channel . Great advice for a noob /chuck and duck bowler Like myself . You have good energy and you aren't making a "training" video just to show off like I have seen many times from other videos. I hope your channel takes off because it helped me greatly today ! Keep up the great work! And goodluck with the young baby you mentioned .

  • @davegroves5479
    @davegroves5479 11 місяців тому +2

    This video right here helps break it down , and you made it more understandable and I’m sure it will help bowlers that wanna improve… looking forward to vid#2

  • @OskuPalermaa300
    @OskuPalermaa300 11 місяців тому +5

    Good pointers there Luis. Though I thought there was some contradicting things at times. Something that caught hard was, why was the 2nd 1 step shot “really good”, you said it was good “because of timing” when did we work on that?

  • @adamabdelaziz4586
    @adamabdelaziz4586 11 місяців тому +7

    I like these videos keep doing them

  • @nebraskalens12
    @nebraskalens12 11 місяців тому +2

    I enjoyed your video, Louis. I'm one that always bowled with a slight curve but mostly straight. So I've been watching videos for the past 3 months on how to throw a hook, as well as the proper techniques from start to finish (aka footwork, body posture & position & releases) but find myself missing a step or two on most throws. Realizing that improving muscle memory through repetitive practicing techniques is essential, as is unlearning bad habits that I'd picked up years ago. Self discipline & learning to be patient when I find the simple practice techniques tedious & boring (such as the ones in this video). There's a reason I'm unable to throw hooks well enough & consistently and it's because I haven't focused enough effort in the pre-bowling warmup practice techniques that you're teaching us. That all changes today & I'm looking forward to a 2nd Video to follow this one. Thank you for keeping it simple when that's just what the doctor ordered.

  • @kimsanders5907
    @kimsanders5907 2 дні тому

    Excellent. I have been practicing these exercises. Very good explanation.

  • @larrylacroix3944
    @larrylacroix3944 11 місяців тому +4

    Definitely waiting for the next one

  • @whiteboy2k12
    @whiteboy2k12 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey i was actually here for the premiere😂. Love the content.

  •  11 місяців тому +2

    Really helpful. Struggling to get a good release thumb fully in. Get awesome revs thumb half in but lose a lot of control..

  • @rickwright9531
    @rickwright9531 11 місяців тому +6

    Appreciate your efforts

  • @scramblendan
    @scramblendan 10 місяців тому +1

    I am getting back into the game after many years away. Thank you for making this video 👍

  • @BigDangerous311
    @BigDangerous311 11 місяців тому

    Can’t wait for the second part! As someone who has been bowling off an on for nearly 20 years and never learned how to throw the fingertip grip, I’m looking to make that next step to evolve past the conventional grip and learn how to hook the ball properly.

  • @johnm9743
    @johnm9743 11 місяців тому +2

    Nice Video. Thanks. It would be nice to see the next phases.

  • @JanJan7234
    @JanJan7234 11 місяців тому +1

    more educational videos like this, i'm starting to get back to the sport and these videos do help me alot

  • @dweb6916
    @dweb6916 11 місяців тому +5

    Great tutorial! Do more tutorials.

  • @moncur1550
    @moncur1550 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for the slow and precise motions of how to release the ball.
    Yes, please show the follow video.
    May God bless you and your family 🙏

  • @oginaz
    @oginaz 11 місяців тому +1

    I subscribed. You’ve been putting out some great content

  • @billdebolt9630
    @billdebolt9630 11 місяців тому +3

    Great video content was great looking forward to the .next one.

  • @MichaelHarris-jn2fr
    @MichaelHarris-jn2fr 11 місяців тому +2

    I’m waiting for the next lesson as well. That one was great.

  • @stevothegreat
    @stevothegreat 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video ! ,I tend to get the chicken wing ,my arm cross over . So I need toget my hand under the ball, fingers and thumb point to the the pins . Question for you ,do you keep your fingers under the equater, (center line parallel to floor) or above when released? What about cupping or keep the wrist flat with the forearm ? Thanks for the video !

  • @FHfan731
    @FHfan731 11 місяців тому +4

    I've recently subscribed as well. Awesome content and would love to see part 2. My track rings are too tight.

  • @JamesStiling
    @JamesStiling 11 місяців тому +1

    I watched this video but didnt do any drills. Last night at league i must have applied something from the video because the track was right by my thumb all night. Has never happened before. So thank you 🙏

  • @ml9659
    @ml9659 11 місяців тому

    I bowl with someone whose never bowled before(like she thought u were supposed to throw the ball...i guess "overhand;" basically fingers first) im working with her to train her a bit and these tips will help. I may just tell her to watch the video before next league night. Keep them coming though, they'll be a great help

  • @uberubben
    @uberubben 7 місяців тому

    This was a fantastically helpful video. I hope you continue to make demonstrations like this!

  • @dojb4dhs
    @dojb4dhs 6 місяців тому

    I really like the way you broke it all down, step by step. This is really helpful for me and good drills for me to practice. Thank you

  • @aaronspringborn34
    @aaronspringborn34 11 місяців тому +1

    Definitely a great video now I was just practicing here at home. My problem is sometimes I don’t try to spend the ball by this try to put some speech/ref behind the shot and I sometimes try too hard and that’s how I gutter that’s part of my inconsistency my friends are trying to tell me the suitcase/shaking hands method, I like their analysis but for my autism and fine motor skills it’s a little challenge the fourth suggestion, professional, you guys talk about is what it’s more about being behind the ball. That’s what I wanna do do you need to slide? Here’s my opinion about that my fear is, I’m afraid someone’s gonna fall and hurt and the proof is in the pudding. I was bowling with one of my uncles. He did slip and fall when he slid onto the lane. He was OK Thankfully. I stopwhen I got to the line for that reason.

  • @mitchellgross6982
    @mitchellgross6982 10 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed the video. I intend to start using the drills today! Thanks!

  • @GarryWillis-u6x
    @GarryWillis-u6x 10 місяців тому

    Please continue these videos, really informative and shows how the hand comes through the ball.

  • @niallpbyrne
    @niallpbyrne 9 місяців тому

    Appreciate your video. I bowl straight this helped me understand the technique and drills to learn how to hook. And you did not make it over complicated was nice and simple. Would like see me more videos like this !!

  • @MarkLara-f5j
    @MarkLara-f5j Місяць тому +1

    Great video I’m a beginner league bowler I bought a Storm Surge beginner ball and recently purchased a Storm Summit hoping to get a little more hook I really enjoyed this video I was just curious if bowling ally’s allow this type of practicing and yes I did subscribe

  • @joeanderson9267
    @joeanderson9267 11 місяців тому

    Awesome video! If you can't afford to go bowling like that, you can modify the first drill using the ball spinner.

  • @troyrandle5426
    @troyrandle5426 4 місяці тому

    Great job, helped my wife a lot. Keep it up

  • @thehonorableaarongreene9792
    @thehonorableaarongreene9792 4 місяці тому

    Love the video. I learned some great drills. I am a total newbie. Thank you.

  • @SoBapRevJon
    @SoBapRevJon 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. It helps me to better understand some of the tips people have been giving me.

  • @chrisleonardi7797
    @chrisleonardi7797 11 місяців тому

    Yep. Loved it. When I first started bowling with a house ball I did this. Then I saw good bowlers spinning the crap outta the ball and I started twisting my hand. Will going back to this make me play more outside bc now I’ll get less hook? Play nova and iQ tour solid.

  • @lightingnut
    @lightingnut 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm ready for episode 2 bring it on. Lets learn to bowl better :)

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому

      I’ll make it happen!!

  • @justinedward81
    @justinedward81 11 місяців тому +3

    More please!
    Thank you for this video

  • @excelle
    @excelle 11 місяців тому +1

    What are the next drills? I have old school game and looking to get more revs. Drills like these our my go to improve my 170 avg game to the next level. Thanks again.

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  11 місяців тому

      I will work on a video for that!

  • @claudiajustice8920
    @claudiajustice8920 9 місяців тому

    Wow thank you, I love how you teach this reputation to fix bad habits, please make more videos on the approach, and placement to be more consistent.

  • @natemoss7437
    @natemoss7437 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video it really was a big help I appreciate you so much 🙏🏾

  • @johntopper9456
    @johntopper9456 10 місяців тому

    Thank You for your videos: Yes another video showing more steps would be extremely helpful. I for one appreciate your time and effort to help bowlers to be better and for your ball reviews, again Thank You.

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому

      I appreciate that so much!

  • @joejones711
    @joejones711 11 місяців тому

    Love videos like this. Plz keep making them.

  • @paulywally2112
    @paulywally2112 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video! I would definitely like to see a part 2 for this.

  • @johnny_1971
    @johnny_1971 11 місяців тому

    yes, let's see the next episode i love this type of stuff looking forward to it louis

  • @jrkns1981
    @jrkns1981 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for the clear instructions man. Salute!!!

  • @turkeyvolumeguessing
    @turkeyvolumeguessing 11 місяців тому

    As someone who is looking to relearn how to release properly, I like this video and hope to see part 2. One question, as we are releasing up the back are we relying on the coverstock and core in the ball to provide the hook rather then trying to spin it ourselves?

  • @mikebasson3798
    @mikebasson3798 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!!!! You are fantastic!!! Do more please!

  • @rednotereso
    @rednotereso 11 місяців тому +1

    I like your demonstration on staying behind the ball. Please add me to the list of wanting to see more.

  • @thepresidentslab
    @thepresidentslab 11 місяців тому

    More educational content please and thank you! 🥰

  • @judyfrench8526
    @judyfrench8526 8 місяців тому

    Great demonstration. Very precise. Next episode I welcomed.

  • @robertthroop-wk9wl
    @robertthroop-wk9wl 11 місяців тому

    Very good video. I have a bit of spin on release. Low/med track. Trying to work on a better release. Definitely a helpful video. Thanks

  • @mariamartin8175
    @mariamartin8175 9 місяців тому

    I love your videos they're awesome and so helpful, thanks!! ❤❤

  • @CarlosL-p4l
    @CarlosL-p4l 5 місяців тому

    Hi Luis....I love this....I still cant get my hand under the ball....I have bad wrist here and weak...what can I do better if my hand is on the side of the ball?
    Your "old" friend here.... I'm still trying to improve my game...but I just recovering fro open heart surgery ...

  • @tdub5693
    @tdub5693 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a rev trainer im great on that but come game time not so much🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @patrickli911
    @patrickli911 10 місяців тому

    Love to watch this training video. Let go for the part 2 please. thank you

  • @allsop8083
    @allsop8083 11 місяців тому

    Really good video, will watch part 2

  • @hmartinez310cpt
    @hmartinez310cpt 11 місяців тому

    Can’t wait for part 2!

  • @jameswiser
    @jameswiser 11 місяців тому +1

    The video shows you throwing off the back of the ball like a yo yo. But your last 2 shots where you get the curve you are turning your wrist inward to get rotation. It is not a full suit case type throw but you do turn your wrist inward. Can you elaborate on this in your next video. Thanks

  • @Tnguy865vols
    @Tnguy865vols 10 місяців тому

    I can't make it to the alley to practice a lot ao im going to try some of these with a few pillows in the living room. Great video!

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому

      You can do it like that as well! Especially the ones from your knees!

  • @GrumpaBaggins
    @GrumpaBaggins 10 місяців тому

    Very helpful video. Looking forward to the next.

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! Working on that!

  • @excelle
    @excelle 11 місяців тому +1

    Please more training videos! Thank you. Keep up the great work.

  • @johnnyberlinn1663
    @johnnyberlinn1663 11 місяців тому

    Love the training video and looking forward to more thank you

  • @theopholistpunuval3594
    @theopholistpunuval3594 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! More!

  • @brianbradley9380
    @brianbradley9380 11 місяців тому

    Ready for episode 2, Luis.

  • @avionsipping3169
    @avionsipping3169 11 місяців тому

    Loved it waiting on part 2 3 and 4

  • @danparker1925
    @danparker1925 10 місяців тому +1

    Great information. By the way, nice audio with the wireless lapel mic.

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому

      I appreciate that feedback!

  • @kennystarnes4844
    @kennystarnes4844 10 місяців тому

    Great Video! Need to improve my technique.

  • @JohnBoston-td1ek
    @JohnBoston-td1ek 11 місяців тому

    I have not been bowing from the 8th week of league, because of heart problem had surgery going on 3 months I AM GOING TO USE YOUR VIDEO TECHNICH TO START PRACTICING ON MARCH 3RD AND WILL PRACTICE'S ALL SUMMER TO GET READY FOR FALL, BY THE WAY I HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  11 місяців тому +1

      oh gosh! Good luck on back to bowling!

  • @noelmontano7077
    @noelmontano7077 7 місяців тому

    best explained. will try this

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  7 місяців тому

      I hope it works for you!

  • @ConstanceGreene-vr6ej
    @ConstanceGreene-vr6ej 8 місяців тому

    Please show more as i am so inconsistent having 140 ave. I bowl on an alley with little oil-- My ball is a pyramid pathogen because it reponds to having less oil performance. I am 78 yr old and LOVE to bowl, Thanks Constance

  • @drwalsh50
    @drwalsh50 11 місяців тому

    Good instruction. I am battling a totally inconsistent release. Virtually all videos are shot from behind or from the side. I would appreciate one from down lane. A close up of how the ball comes off your thumb and fingers.

  • @stevebader6385
    @stevebader6385 5 місяців тому +1

    You presuppose I can get up and down off of my knee that many times. That said, very well explained. Thanks

  • @williamtucker3984
    @williamtucker3984 4 місяці тому

    I was watching how you did the fingers an hand strait forward an I likecthecyoubexplainingbhowcintoncomfortable release , but question I twist my hand an left handed instead releasing the ball at 12 o’clock like you do I more or less at 2 o’clock would trying the practice still effective like your demonstrating it

  • @30nieto
    @30nieto 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your help I appreciate it

  • @robertdorans142
    @robertdorans142 11 місяців тому

    Great episode. Yes keep on mixing it up.

  • @die7fox
    @die7fox 10 місяців тому

    Luis, when you lift the ball off the ground, how do you keep your hand behind the ball/fingers under the equator without excessive grip pressure? Obviously, some grip pressure is necessary, but where should you feel it? I find I have difficulty keeping my hand behind the ball without squeezing, even after having my fit checked. You always hear how you're supposed to keep your arm and wrist muscles relaxed throughout the swing, but how do you do that while simultaneously keeping your hand in the correct position to release the ball?

  • @DaveFairchild-i5o
    @DaveFairchild-i5o 5 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @neroscyter8429
    @neroscyter8429 10 місяців тому

    very helpful to me..tq..not too advance..totally for beginner..good advice..will try that tomorrow with my black widow hybrid 2.0..im a straight bowler with average 200..but to join club, i need to be either hook player or spinnner@some call helicopter...

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  10 місяців тому

      I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @ketdeeliss3985
    @ketdeeliss3985 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for your help. 👍🏽

  • @Yv73j
    @Yv73j 4 місяці тому

    For the beginning should I buy a new ball or use the bowling alley ball?

  • @DEKINDY6065
    @DEKINDY6065 11 місяців тому +1

    Why follow through straight? Shouldn't the drills follow through as if you wanted to hook the bowling ball? From taking shooting instruction Jerry Miculek would call that negative training. Please explain that point to help me understand. Thanks for your time and attention to detail.

    • @notonyourlife7939
      @notonyourlife7939 11 місяців тому

      No. As for why, the simplest answer is "a bowling ball is not a shotgun", and you're not trying to hit a moving target. Right off your hand, the ball travels in the direction of your swing and follow through. Thanks to modern cores and cover stocks, the ball will hook and change direction down lane whether you like it or not. You're not creating hook, you're controlling it. Your job is to direct the ball to an appropriate breakpoint down lane, and let the ball do the rest... you're aiming at a fixed point on the lane (the breakpoint , NOT at the pocket.

  • @christopherjonathynbrooks
    @christopherjonathynbrooks 11 місяців тому +1

    Good morning Luis napoles how are you doing this morning

  • @misteecheek3699
    @misteecheek3699 4 місяці тому

    This video brought me to your channel ...when will there be a part 2 ?

  • @johnny_1971
    @johnny_1971 11 місяців тому

    hey Luis my bad habits is coming back so I'm doing the down on the knee shots im doing 20 at home and at the alley i wanted to ask if my track is still low do i go to the next step down on the knee with the lefting of the ball thank you for the video

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  11 місяців тому

      if the track is still low that means you are moving something when there should be zero wrist movement

  • @jicalzad
    @jicalzad 2 місяці тому

    would this drill still be appropriate for a youth bowler first starting out?

  • @dredezzil1
    @dredezzil1 Місяць тому

    What type of center core do you use in your ball?