I'm a new bowler, practicing hooking the ball, it's frustrating. when I bowl straight, I bowl my best (which still isn't good! but I am consistently scoring 120-150 now.) but when I try to hook, I'm missing the pocket and lucky to break 100. I finally figured out how to hook my joy ride just today, guess I just gotta keep practicing it. can you be a good bowler with a straight style or is hooking a must?
+BigBoy OnTheRadio I've been in the same boat, I used to consistently get between 100 and 130 straight bowling. Working on my curve I bowl as low as 85 but just recently had my best game of 211. The low scores may just be fatigue (my wrist needs rest some nights) and just perfecting the form. I would stay stick with it.
BigBoy OnTheRadio similar to what Steve said, just practice! I've been bowling for a year now and it took me a while to start hooking it well and get consistency. (By now I bet you're a bit better if you've been working at it anyways) Your lower scores are most likely just because you're simply not used to it.
Been working at it for about 9 months now and have gotten a lot better. My high game is 220 so far and i am consistently bowling games over 200. I am loterally "hooked" on bowling now.
BigBoy OnTheRadio well that's better than what I'm doing lol. My high game is 204 and I've been averaging around 160ish (normally at least one game around 170-180 per practice). That said, I'm only a sophomore in high school so I have time to improve.
As a silver coach I'd like to commend the maker of this video. You do not need to "force" the ball to hook. Proper release will allow you hook without having to snap your hand over / around the ball. A few points to add: 1) Point 4 in this video is very important; let the ball fall in your swing. Do not try to throw the ball; let your body and timing control the speed through a free swing. 2) Let your bowling shoulder drop as you start the approach to help your body at the end to be in position for release behind the ball. Notice the bowler's dropped shoulder on approach through release. This bowler has great body position to demonstrate it. 3) Rotate the bowling hand open on the back swing. If you were to pull the thumb out of your ball at the top of the swing it should point towards the sky (not necessarily straight up) This will help keep the arm straight and get the hand in the proper position behind the ball on release. This bowler is not doing that but is able to get a nice release without it. 4) Start the acceleration (add muscle) only towards the bottom of the swing and through the follow through. I tell my students to feel the "load" build on the thumb. When the hand is in the proper position, once the thumb is released the weight will quickly shift to the finger tips and cause a "snap" on the rotation. You need to be accelerating at this point and following through to get the maximum rotation on the ball. 5) As they say in the video... You need "time" and lots of practice. This is easy mechanics once you learn it, but it will feel funky as you learn. People have a tendency to think bowling is "easy" but it's a skill that needs to be built. Not only do you need to build skill, but you'll need to build muscle and muscle memory. (or unlearn bad habits) On a proper release you should see a low access rotation on the ball (not looking like a helicopter and it should "appear" to accelerate as it starts into the hook through into the roll. You do not need to force the ball to hook, normal mechanics will cause the most powerful hook you can create without "funky" hand / wrist mechanics. Very well done. Thanks.
I 100% agree I'm a bowler. Everyone thinks it's all about power, if you power it the pins explode and you don't get enough pin action. People don't understand that power is not the key
AntariMysteec sorry, but I strongly disagree with #3. That is not in bowling handbook, taught by coach, or coaches dad who was a pro in the 40-50's. In order to get to that crazy position you are teaching, one almost is forced to open and close their shoulder, risking huge injuries. Also, #3 cannot possibly assist with accuracy, so why teach that? Im a female posting on mans account. I could throw 15lbs at age 11 without opening shoulder. I could move ball 25 boards without any of that wrist play. The only wrist movement endorsed by coach was not outside in, but inside out😎. For a great example of inside out, check out Marcia Kloempken from Storm bowling. She was amazing when she was 10 and I was 7 bowling y.a.b.a. She has 3 regionals and was on team USA 2007. My coach endorsed this lady when she was a child.
I gotta disagree. The only problem I see is that I'm not allowed to switch hands and bowl lefty for certain splits or pickups as needed that would make the game much easier for me. However, these guys are allowed to bowl using both hands at the same time. It doesn't seem right to me. Does that mean I should be able to bowl left handed as long as I keep my right hand on the ball? As for cheating, I don't see it as that at all and quite frankly if it seems so easy to you, I suggest you pick it up and improve your average. I have tried it and I can assure you it isn't an advantage, it's a skill set.
This was fantastic! I've been bowling recreationally forever and nobody has ever explained this to me...can't wait to practice with the football & then try it out at the bowling alley!
I'm going to have to give this a try when I go bowling tomorrow. I've never really honestly thought about releasing the ball with my hand faced forward opposed to pointed downwards.
What videos like this never point out is that most of the weight of the grip should be on the thumb not across the palm of the hand. That is why thumb hole size and angle very important in your custom drill.
This video rules. Helpful, informative, excellent. I am very happy that I watched it. I will take what I've learned here and go to the lanes and try it. Thanks
+rex scates. I know. I was thinking the same. Not all of us are in the same tune with that type of music, or any music when all we want is to pay attention to the instructions.
everything is ok, except showing the release, which is a spinner release, with the fingers around the ball and very high axis tilt eq very low track- demonstration from 2;32 forward... the final shot is totally different, with the wrist on the exterior of the ball , going "through" the ball
I thought that was just me that saw that. I would like to see a hook shot with a release through the ball. I want to see how ir when to release the thumb
At 3:01 that is just not the proper way to get through the ball. Your fingers should be driving through the middle of the ball, not the right side. The release you show there is one way to reduce revs. Your follow through should also be much closer to your body with your hand tracking underneath your head. Spine is slightly tilted right so as to drop your right shoulder so that your arm may swing freely under the head.
One serious flaw to the instruction. The Grip, swing, release all combine in the video to create a very near impossible to control hook. Offering little or no chance of consistency. The Video directs to keep the hand directly behind the ball at all times (as if you planned to roll the ball straight) and only at the last second allow your hand to move out to the side. As shown in the video on one example swing, at one point he actually had his hand inside so that it was between his body and the ball. Had the ball slipped or he released too soon this would have resulted in sending the ball straight into the gutter or even put him at risk of breaking a finger or his thumb. Instead... When you first set up and position your hand in the ball. Hold the ball with your hand slightly outside at about a 45 degree angle relative to the lane. Much like you would hold the handle of a brief case so that the front of the case pointed out away from your intended path. You do need to keep your wrist straight. At all times keep your hand holding the ball at that same angle through your approach, back swing, and into your release. On Release simply allow the ball to roll off of your hand and follow through so that your index finger traces the intended path of your ball through your target and to your expected hook point. For the record, having your ball drilled for finger tip grips can make throwing a hook somewhat easier but it is not required.
Draconus Spiritus I do feel fingertip grip (with finger inserts) are the way to go if you are a serious sportsman. The ball is more stable during approach with most of your hand spanning it. Ball does not hang on your fingers at the line ever like conventional or semi fingertip grip might. I also have an easier time adjusting at the line if my timing was off because I am all the way behind the ball.
when you say put your index and middle in the first knuckle and in the video you out ur middle and ring finger in there... get your facts straight cmon now
+John Yost You, sir, genuinely made me laugh with your utmost stupidity. Although it might be possible that, on the planet Zog, the beings there only have two fingers and thus you might be correct there. This, however, is planet Earth.
First of all, it's middle and ring finger and second, not all bowling balls hook. For example there's a trike ball with normally hooks and a spare ball which is for spares, spare balls generally don't hook! So basically what I'm saying is if your a twat and comments saying "my ball won't hook", well check what way it's drilled. And yes it is possible to hook a conventional ball (none finger tipped) just putting that out there
Thanks for posting this! When I was young I had a natural hook from day one. At about age 13 I broke my right wrist and ever since my natural hook disappeared. Not knowing how to do it I've always assumed it was from breaking my wrist. Well now I can practice getting a hook on my ball again.
Wow, this completely illustrated what I was doing wrong which was blocking me from what I thought was a good swing. I have not been keeping my wrist behind the ball and have been letting the ball hang from my fingers. I had one randomly good swing today (before seeing this video) and I after seeing this video, it became clear what I did right; hand/wrist behind the ball. Can’t wait to start bowling better now. Thanks so much!
That's actually really well described to be honest. The foam football idea really brings it full circle to fully understand the movement. Really this is actually a great video
I can throw a hook, I prefer throw a straight ball aim for pocket, I've bowled as high 255,I usually bowl 160 or higher, bowling is most humblying sport,I ever played, the first time ,I was 25 and jacked 76,67,103, my first 3 games and a sore back lol😀
I don't agree with the release. The bowler seems to force the turn of his hand. This is going to end up chicken winging it. Your hand will naturally turn and to about 11 to 5 o'clock. Your fingers lift up and your hand is basically almost facing you.
But why do you have to turn your hand at 3:00? Is it essential? Nobody is explaining this Everybody says, just release the thumb first and then the fingers but nobody gives details on that hand turn
In the first step you said put your index and middle finger in.... which of course it's wrong...but in the video you did put your middle and ring finger in...good job
I picked this up almost instantly bowling without the thumb. Don't bowl with too heavy of a ball doing this because I used a 16lb ball for 2 straight hours of bowling and injured my wrist
That is al ot of bowling balls for a 12 year old. With those balls I think you can kick them and they will hook automatically. Due to the core lil buddy. Do not worry if you cant hook it like the big boys. If you have good fundamentals you will score well eventually.
Hi, Im ten year old bowler and i have a problem, When i try to throw the ball my hand wont let go of it, my mind is screwed, does anyone have this problem? I really wanna bowl can any one help me? thanks
+PVPfanatic Practice grabbing a really light house ball and don't insert your thumb and try getting used to that feeling. Then make sure you have your own ball drilled by the pro shop to your finger diameters and span with a fingertip grip. Keep your hand cupped and don't squeeze your fingers to "hold" onto the ball through your release. The thumb should be the first to come out as you begin to release. With your fingers relaxed and your hand cupped and "behind" the ball, the ball should come off naturally with no real need to "let go" of it.
+PVPfanatic first you must have a ball drilled to fit your hand. two when you are gripping the ball you never bend your thumb in the middle joint. If you do bend your thumb your ball will hang and you can't get a consistant release. Also bending your thumb will cause sores on the sides of your thumb. so to keep it on your thumb keep it straight but push your whole thumb forward if its drilled right it will stay on your hand. Now you just swing and when your ball is in the right spot just relax your thumb keeping hand cupped and fingers tight and follow through as it comes off your thumb and the ball will turn. Hope this helps
+Jeremy Miller Also stay behind the ball all the way though. this video has some good points but he changes his hand as he releases . Don't come around the ball stay behind it. The more you change hand positions during a swing makes it very hard to repeat as you have to do it the same way every time. so try to keep your hand in a position that is easy to repeat. Most bowling balls are driled to turn on there own as they are out of balance. you can have up to one ounce of side wieght so if its drilled correct just stay behind and follow through. and most of all practice.
Anyone know if there is anything that can help with keeping my wrist behind the ball my bowling ball is like about 10 to 11lbs it's a DV8 Hell Raiser fantastic ball it is just a little bit on the heavy side?
SnackZ atPC I think you have weak wrists or improper fundamentals. It could be you have an injury. Try using stress balls and weights to strengthen bowling arm. A bowler with brute strength has a natural advantage, but, accuracy and form matters more in long run. If you are forgetting to lock your wrist or cup it staying behind the ball, my dad used to stick one of the old scoring pencils in my bowling glove with the point sticking out in such a way the lead would prick the top of my wrist if I dropped wrist. I think by end of day we retired pencil forever.
For me it's SOOO hard to have the ha d behind the ball. I think I have very weak wrists. so I have to work out or is there a teqnique to make it easier?
mikeandike1966 truth be told the hook just looks cool. Without proper release of the ball you are not generating forward roll, which is what causes a lot of pin action. It does this because when ball hits pins using forward roll the pins bounce horizontally, taking out more pins. Forward roll also gives you extra driving power and plows through pins as opposed to being deflected. The heavier your ball is, the more pins you knock down with ball itself.
I’m buying my first hook ball tomorrow. I hope this video was right. I’m just going to do what it said here but take my time, so I don’t humiliate myself. Did I mention that I’m kinda nervous that I’ll fuck up big time
My friend always recommended not to stick my thumb inside the hole. I have been doing that for so long; can you tell me if that is a proper way of holding the ball?
Song It depends on many things. I would say the 2 main things are the lane conditions and your ball. When you throw the ball, first it will slide, then it rolls, finally it hooks. The further out on lane you throw it, the longer you delay the hook. You absolutely want ball to still be hooking when it hits pocket. Otherwise, your ball has "rolled out" and will likely hit like a ton of marshmallows.
One of the best tutorials I've seen on this subject, on you tube.
I'm studying the subject and discovered a great website at Berts Bowls Guide (check it out on google)
best video iv seen after 2 hrs searching,,thx!!!
Thanks for sharing the video. Something new to work on is always a plus
the motion with the foam football was a great example. thanks
Thank you: To the only video that explains anything.
yeah, it's not 100% accurate but it helps to get started
yeah, it's not 100% accurate but it helps to get started
yeah, it's not 100% accurate but it helps to get started
Ikr
the football is the only I'll approve of
OMG a video that actually tells you something thx
Thanks, I know how to hook the ball but learning different methods.
Thx for video nice way to teach someone
I'm a new bowler, practicing hooking the ball, it's frustrating. when I bowl straight, I bowl my best (which still isn't good! but I am consistently scoring 120-150 now.) but when I try to hook, I'm missing the pocket and lucky to break 100. I finally figured out how to hook my joy ride just today, guess I just gotta keep practicing it. can you be a good bowler with a straight style or is hooking a must?
+BigBoy OnTheRadio I've been in the same boat, I used to consistently get between 100 and 130 straight bowling. Working on my curve I bowl as low as 85 but just recently had my best game of 211. The low scores may just be fatigue (my wrist needs rest some nights) and just perfecting the form. I would stay stick with it.
BigBoy OnTheRadio similar to what Steve said, just practice! I've been bowling for a year now and it took me a while to start hooking it well and get consistency. (By now I bet you're a bit better if you've been working at it anyways) Your lower scores are most likely just because you're simply not used to it.
Been working at it for about 9 months now and have gotten a lot better. My high game is 220 so far and i am consistently bowling games over 200. I am loterally "hooked" on bowling now.
BigBoy OnTheRadio well that's better than what I'm doing lol. My high game is 204 and I've been averaging around 160ish (normally at least one game around 170-180 per practice). That said, I'm only a sophomore in high school so I have time to improve.
Hooking the ball will get more chances of strike.
index finger or ring ringer?
Ring and middle
As a silver coach I'd like to commend the maker of this video. You do not need to "force" the ball to hook. Proper release will allow you hook without having to snap your hand over / around the ball.
A few points to add:
1) Point 4 in this video is very important; let the ball fall in your swing. Do not try to throw the ball; let your body and timing control the speed through a free swing.
2) Let your bowling shoulder drop as you start the approach to help your body at the end to be in position for release behind the ball. Notice the bowler's dropped shoulder on approach through release. This bowler has great body position to demonstrate it.
3) Rotate the bowling hand open on the back swing. If you were to pull the thumb out of your ball at the top of the swing it should point towards the sky (not necessarily straight up) This will help keep the arm straight and get the hand in the proper position behind the ball on release. This bowler is not doing that but is able to get a nice release without it.
4) Start the acceleration (add muscle) only towards the bottom of the swing and through the follow through. I tell my students to feel the "load" build on the thumb. When the hand is in the proper position, once the thumb is released the weight will quickly shift to the finger tips and cause a "snap" on the rotation. You need to be accelerating at this point and following through to get the maximum rotation on the ball.
5) As they say in the video... You need "time" and lots of practice. This is easy mechanics once you learn it, but it will feel funky as you learn. People have a tendency to think bowling is "easy" but it's a skill that needs to be built. Not only do you need to build skill, but you'll need to build muscle and muscle memory. (or unlearn bad habits)
On a proper release you should see a low access rotation on the ball (not looking like a helicopter and it should "appear" to accelerate as it starts into the hook through into the roll.
You do not need to force the ball to hook, normal mechanics will cause the most powerful hook you can create without "funky" hand / wrist mechanics.
Very well done. Thanks.
AntariMysteec i just throw the ball any way
you have way too much time to write a comment this long. Go on a date!
I 100% agree I'm a bowler. Everyone thinks it's all about power, if you power it the pins explode and you don't get enough pin action. People don't understand that power is not the key
I save the video to my watch list because of this comment. Thanks.
AntariMysteec sorry, but I strongly disagree with #3. That is not in bowling handbook, taught by coach, or coaches dad who was a pro in the 40-50's. In order to get to that crazy position you are teaching, one almost is forced to open and close their shoulder, risking huge injuries. Also, #3 cannot possibly assist with accuracy, so why teach that? Im a female posting on mans account. I could throw 15lbs at age 11 without opening shoulder. I could move ball 25 boards without any of that wrist play. The only wrist movement endorsed by coach was not outside in, but inside out😎. For a great example of inside out, check out Marcia Kloempken from Storm bowling. She was amazing when she was 10 and I was 7 bowling y.a.b.a. She has 3 regionals and was on team USA 2007. My coach endorsed this lady when she was a child.
This is youtube at its finest
Thats not index finger!
Manuel F lol
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He meant middle and ring finger.
I've taken to having a friend hidden with an air rifle incase there's a pesky pin that doesn't want to fall 😉
The lane assistant hidden out back...?😜
0:48 "Index and middle finger" should be "middle and ring finger"
I'm watching this currently in a bowling center lolol.
Now I'm gonna beat my fiends ass!
Love this turtorial, helped me get a 240 game, thanks and keep up the good work.
So far this is the best tutorial I've seen by far. Most of the pros don't know how to teach it in a video.
+SYN30STM he's a pro?
+SYN30STM one more thing. Just because someone is good at something doesnt make them a good teacher and even sometimes vice versa
+Brown Trout no one said he's a pro
ok he's not a pro we both agree on that one ;-)
I gotta disagree. The only problem I see is that I'm not allowed to switch hands and bowl lefty for certain splits or pickups as needed that would make the game much easier for me. However, these guys are allowed to bowl using both hands at the same time. It doesn't seem right to me. Does that mean I should be able to bowl left handed as long as I keep my right hand on the ball? As for cheating, I don't see it as that at all and quite frankly if it seems so easy to you, I suggest you pick it up and improve your average. I have tried it and I can assure you it isn't an advantage, it's a skill set.
This was fantastic! I've been bowling recreationally forever and nobody has ever explained this to me...can't wait to practice with the football & then try it out at the bowling alley!
About to bowl right now ! Lol wish me luck bro
I'm going to have to give this a try when I go bowling tomorrow. I've never really honestly thought about releasing the ball with my hand faced forward opposed to pointed downwards.
What videos like this never point out is that most of the weight of the grip should be on the thumb not across the palm of the hand. That is why thumb hole size and angle very important in your custom drill.
This video rules. Helpful, informative, excellent. I am very happy that I watched it. I will take what I've learned here and go to the lanes and try it. Thanks
Now, I could do this, if only I could actually hold a ball that far out xD
At 0:46 seconds it says enter your "INDEX and MIDDLE FINGER to the first knuckle" but you put your Middle Finger and Ring Finger in the holes
thats what u do to get the ball out easier to rotate the ball
The correct way to hold the bowling ball is to put your middle finger and ring finger inside the holes.
That is true lol
Its not the index and middle. Its the middle and ring fingers
Forced to go bowling tomorrow. Hope this helps :D
Thanks for the video, really helped me release the ball properly! This is one of the best videos on how to hook the ball for beginners!
the music makes it distracting
+rex scates. I know. I was thinking the same. Not all of us are in the same tune with that type of music, or any music when all we want is to pay attention to the instructions.
+rex scates that's why there is a 'mute' button :)
everything is ok, except showing the release, which is a spinner release, with the fingers around the ball and very high axis tilt eq very low track- demonstration from 2;32 forward... the final shot is totally different, with the wrist on the exterior of the ball , going "through" the ball
I thought that was just me that saw that. I would like to see a hook shot with a release through the ball. I want to see how ir when to release the thumb
At 3:01 that is just not the proper way to get through the ball. Your fingers should be driving through the middle of the ball, not the right side. The release you show there is one way to reduce revs. Your follow through should also be much closer to your body with your hand tracking underneath your head. Spine is slightly tilted right so as to drop your right shoulder so that your arm may swing freely under the head.
One serious flaw to the instruction.
The Grip, swing, release all combine in the video to create a very near impossible to control hook. Offering little or no chance of consistency.
The Video directs to keep the hand directly behind the ball at all times (as if you planned to roll the ball straight) and only at the last second allow your hand to move out to the side.
As shown in the video on one example swing, at one point he actually had his hand inside so that it was between his body and the ball.
Had the ball slipped or he released too soon this would have resulted in sending the ball straight into the gutter or even put him at risk of breaking a finger or his thumb.
Instead...
When you first set up and position your hand in the ball. Hold the ball with your hand slightly outside at about a 45 degree angle relative to the lane. Much like you would hold the handle of a brief case so that the front of the case pointed out away from your intended path.
You do need to keep your wrist straight.
At all times keep your hand holding the ball at that same angle through your approach, back swing, and into your release.
On Release simply allow the ball to roll off of your hand and follow through so that your index finger traces the intended path of your ball through your target and to your expected hook point.
For the record, having your ball drilled for finger tip grips can make throwing a hook somewhat easier but it is not required.
Draconus Spiritus I do feel fingertip grip (with finger inserts) are the way to go if you are a serious sportsman. The ball is more stable during approach with most of your hand spanning it. Ball does not hang on your fingers at the line ever like conventional or semi fingertip grip might. I also have an easier time adjusting at the line if my timing was off because I am all the way behind the ball.
i am left handed, need more left handed tutorials, but thanks bud
Download the video and flip it horizontally.
Left handed and right handed bowlers use the same theory to hook the ball
Gary Mainz Jr Its not a "theory", you used it in the wrong context.
Watch the episode through a mirror.
when you say put your index and middle in the first knuckle and in the video you out ur middle and ring finger in there... get your facts straight cmon now
+PRSLA index is also called ring finger. you are the one without the facts sir. That explains the Barney Stinson profile photo though.
this was in may tf, and i just started bowling.. I usually play basketball and football
+John Yost You have committed the crime of being wrong on the internet.
+John Yost You, sir, genuinely made me laugh with your utmost stupidity. Although it might be possible that, on the planet Zog, the beings there only have two fingers and thus you might be correct there. This, however, is planet Earth.
+Ryan Jenkins no the ring finger is the one next to the pinky
First of all, it's middle and ring finger and second, not all bowling balls hook. For example there's a trike ball with normally hooks and a spare ball which is for spares, spare balls generally don't hook! So basically what I'm saying is if your a twat and comments saying "my ball won't hook", well check what way it's drilled. And yes it is possible to hook a conventional ball (none finger tipped) just putting that out there
I got a strike the first time trying this...thx
First part where you told to put fingers into the ball, it's not your index and your middle, it's your middle, and you ring finger....
Out of all the videos I wantched on this topic this is the only one that really helped me and saw immediate results. THANK YOU
He should push the ball straight forward as he starts to move forward so gravity will pull the ball down creating a pendulum effect without effort.
Thanks for posting this! When I was young I had a natural hook from day one. At about age 13 I broke my right wrist and ever since my natural hook disappeared. Not knowing how to do it I've always assumed it was from breaking my wrist. Well now I can practice getting a hook on my ball again.
Wow, this completely illustrated what I was doing wrong which was blocking me from what I thought was a good swing. I have not been keeping my wrist behind the ball and have been letting the ball hang from my fingers. I had one randomly good swing today (before seeing this video) and I after seeing this video, it became clear what I did right; hand/wrist behind the ball. Can’t wait to start bowling better now. Thanks so much!
Да! Рекомендую поучиться, есть ряд грубых ошибок! Удачи!
I've only bowled a few times in my life but I give this video my seal of approval and highest recommendation.
What the fuck is "basic knowledge" of bowling ??? It's bowling.
Thank you I did A strike right after watching your video. Great tips thank you.
How could anyone take this seriously with the crap distracting music?
That's actually really well described to be honest. The foam football idea really brings it full circle to fully understand the movement. Really this is actually a great video
Couldn't get past the horrific music.
Just wondering how heavy your ball Is and what kind?
Skip the music and replace it with commentary to explain your points verbally. Annoying.
That's not a house ball, it's a custom finger tip bowling ball.
VERY informative, thank you
10Q. good info and its help me much.
I can throw a hook, I prefer throw a straight ball aim for pocket, I've bowled as high 255,I usually bowl 160 or higher, bowling is most humblying sport,I ever played, the first time ,I was 25 and jacked 76,67,103, my first 3 games and a sore back lol😀
Hi,
Not allowed to use my left hand not right one?
good video , so whats ur bowling averagE?
ŞARKI ÇOK GÜZEL ATIŞ TA ÇOK GÜZEL.
I don't agree with the release. The bowler seems to force the turn of his hand. This is going to end up chicken winging it. Your hand will naturally turn and to about 11 to 5 o'clock. Your fingers lift up and your hand is basically almost facing you.
Ffs i skipped the note in the begining, now my wrist is broken (i don't have knowledge about this sport)
It's ring finger not an index that goes in
Cant you just use two fingers? The thumb is not necessary right?
It's kinda rude to not give credit for the song tho
This was very helpful. Thank you :)
But why do you have to turn your hand at 3:00?
Is it essential? Nobody is explaining this
Everybody says, just release the thumb first and then the fingers but nobody gives details on that hand turn
In the first step you said put your index and middle finger in.... which of course it's wrong...but in the video you did put your middle and ring finger in...good job
This wouldn't work on house balls would they?
I picked this up almost instantly bowling without the thumb. Don't bowl with too heavy of a ball doing this because I used a 16lb ball for 2 straight hours of bowling and injured my wrist
im 8 and can hook i didnt evejn need to look at this video
I am 15 years of age and know all of this already. anybody know of any good videos? (very high rev bowler and throw the ball 17-18 mph for first ball)
Lol I'm bowling right now and watched this video. Got a strike first time trying it lmao!!! Thanks!!
when you were rolling the ball your hand wasn't behind the ball
The music is absolutely dreadful.
I think you meant ring and middle fingers.
That is al ot of bowling balls for a 12 year old. With those balls I think you can kick them and they will hook automatically. Due to the core lil buddy. Do not worry if you cant hook it like the big boys. If you have good fundamentals you will score well eventually.
Hi, Im ten year old bowler and i have a problem, When i try to throw the ball my hand wont let go of it, my mind is screwed, does anyone have this problem? I really wanna bowl can any one help me? thanks
+PVPfanatic Practice grabbing a really light house ball and don't insert your thumb and try getting used to that feeling. Then make sure you have your own ball drilled by the pro shop to your finger diameters and span with a fingertip grip. Keep your hand cupped and don't squeeze your fingers to "hold" onto the ball through your release. The thumb should be the first to come out as you begin to release. With your fingers relaxed and your hand cupped and "behind" the ball, the ball should come off naturally with no real need to "let go" of it.
Oh thanks my problem is fixed, and i do have my own ball
+PVPfanatic first you must have a ball drilled to fit your hand. two when you are gripping the ball you never bend your thumb in the middle joint. If you do bend your thumb your ball will hang and you can't get a consistant release. Also bending your thumb will cause sores on the sides of your thumb. so to keep it on your thumb keep it straight but push your whole thumb forward if its drilled right it will stay on your hand. Now you just swing and when your ball is in the right spot just relax your thumb keeping hand cupped and fingers tight and follow through as it comes off your thumb and the ball will turn. Hope this helps
+Jeremy Miller Also stay behind the ball all the way though. this video has some good points but he changes his hand as he releases . Don't come around the ball stay behind it. The more you change hand positions during a swing makes it very hard to repeat as you have to do it the same way every time. so try to keep your hand in a position that is easy to repeat. Most bowling balls are driled to turn on there own as they are out of balance. you can have up to one ounce of side wieght so if its drilled correct just stay behind and follow through. and most of all practice.
Go to a pro shop and get your pitch, span, and thumb hole size checked. It will help you tremendously.
Anyone know if there is anything that can help with keeping my wrist behind the ball my bowling ball is like about 10 to 11lbs it's a DV8 Hell Raiser fantastic ball it is just a little bit on the heavy side?
How do u keep our hand behind ball that my problem
You say to stick index and middle finger in the ball up to the first knuckle, but then the video shows him putting in middle and ring fingers.
People dont work this out the first time they bowl?
So we didn't even see the ball actually hook? Hmmm. May want to re make vid
I have spent months studying bowls and found a great resource at Berts bowls guide (look it up on google)
The presentation could do a lot better without the music
Or just bowl with two hands and no thumb in the ball
a football hu? hmmm not a bad idea, can imagine if the football does a perfect spiral from the under hand throw then youv'e done the release correct
Hi guys. I would like to ask hook how many lbs u all using?
Everyone tells me to hold it like that but my wrist hurts like hell so does my arm? Any ideas what i should do?
get a wrist brace...problem solved
Jason Boeken i've tried :(
U dont really have to be totally underneath the ball like that. Even if you're in between underneath and on side will work just fine.
Jason Boeken ok
SnackZ atPC I think you have weak wrists or improper fundamentals. It could be you have an injury. Try using stress balls and weights to strengthen bowling arm. A bowler with brute strength has a natural advantage, but, accuracy and form matters more in long run. If you are forgetting to lock your wrist or cup it staying behind the ball, my dad used to stick one of the old scoring pencils in my bowling glove with the point sticking out in such a way the lead would prick the top of my wrist if I dropped wrist. I think by end of day we retired pencil forever.
or you could just not use the thumb hole. then it curves by itself lol
What about some one who can't use one hand and must use 2 to throw
For me it's SOOO hard to have the ha d behind the ball. I think I have very weak wrists. so I have to work out or is there a teqnique to make it easier?
This video is so bad on so many levels. You should remove it ASAP before your hurt or confuse someone.
helps a lot trying to start curving but im still going to bowl strait for a while longer
mikeandike1966 truth be told the hook just looks cool. Without proper release of the ball you are not generating forward roll, which is what causes a lot of pin action. It does this because when ball hits pins using forward roll the pins bounce horizontally, taking out more pins. Forward roll also gives you extra driving power and plows through pins as opposed to being deflected. The heavier your ball is, the more pins you knock down with ball itself.
I’m buying my first hook ball tomorrow. I hope this video was right. I’m just going to do what it said here but take my time, so I don’t humiliate myself. Did I mention that I’m kinda nervous that I’ll fuck up big time
My friend always recommended not to stick my thumb inside the hole. I have been doing that for so long; can you tell me if that is a proper way of holding the ball?
I'm gonna stick to Silverstrike lol
Where should the ball land on the lance when releasing the ball (e.g. 6 inches from the foud line, or a range)?
Song It depends on many things. I would say the 2 main things are the lane conditions and your ball. When you throw the ball, first it will slide, then it rolls, finally it hooks. The further out on lane you throw it, the longer you delay the hook. You absolutely want ball to still be hooking when it hits pocket. Otherwise, your ball has "rolled out" and will likely hit like a ton of marshmallows.
Great video! That motion at 2:58 to 2:59 what is that?
My cousins birthday is at bowling tonight
Where was this recorded if I may ask? what bowling alley and where? it looks like the one in my town
Your posture is wrong you are suppose to keep your foot down on the ground after releasing your follow through not parrarell to the floor
Pretty much every advice from anyone who hooks the ball is in this video. Its so simple, just gotta work on it.