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Yeah that's fair!

@GarrettWongBowling make a part 2 "more pba pros secret to effortless hook"

Simo is one of the greats!

@GarrettWongBowling yeah I enjoyed his Documentary

That's a great point!

The release isn’t hard to do …..controlling how much touch speed and axis rotation is what separates them

Many pros have a job. It's really the top 1% of pros (idk the exact statistic) who can do it as a full-time gig.

@@nicholas104 yea that might be the mental aspect

Sure, whatever you say.

I'm glad it finally clicked for you!

That's a great idea!

@jeffthebracketman Your average house bowler also throws a dynamically unbalanced ball and the oil patterns professionals bowl on are much more difficult in comparison to your average house shot. Every oil pattern has no oil on the backend otherwise nobody would be able to hook the bowling ball. I am specifically talking about what separates professionals in comparison to amateurs in regards to their physical game. Hope that helps!

Completely false.

@@GarrettWongBowling I wasn’t going to answer, but I changed my mind. I say this with the utmost respect. To begin with, I know quite a few players at home, who do not have PBA cards who can hook it that much on sport shots, as opposed to a house shot. My point was who could hook the ball this much before we had all this high-technology equipment, and before they stopped oiling all the way down the lane? I started bowling in the 60s, and nobody could hook the ball anything close to the way the players of today do. I understand that the players of today are the best of the best, and they’re taking advantage of the environment that’s provided to them, and as well they should; this is their livelihood… My only point was that it’s a marked difference in 2020 than it was in the 60’s and 70’s… All you have to do is watch films of the pros back then… Mark Roth was one of the first players to really hook the ball, and even he didn’t hook it as much as today’s pros… Just remember, when they held the first Plastic Ball championship, they made a point to mention that they put half as much oil on the lane as there used to be…

Wrong

​@@jeffthebracketman At no point in the game's history did they oil all the way to the pins.

His physical game is awesome!

@@GarrettWongBowling I try to pattern mine to his, from the "older" cats and Kyle Sherman's from the "newer" cats

I 100% agree!

@shepiyo Thanks I appreciate it 🙏

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It's called 3 points because of your foot position, the target at the arrows, and the down lane target

You are right! There is no need to have a high backswing, the focus of this video is a effort-free downswing and it doesn't matter how high that swing is.

Glad it helped!

His hand is so impressive at the bottom of the swing!

It's not really backspin. My understanding is that the ball slides down the lane, hooks, and then essentially accelerates through the pins, deflecting less and imparting more force into the pins vs just rolling down the lane straight. Like when a car drifts around a corner with wheels spinning and then hooks up and rockets off in one direction. Besides all of that, you are changing the attack angle (by hooking) to something more advantageous vs just hitting them straight on.

That's an awesome explanation!

@@GarrettWongBowling Thanks, just a bowling newbie here trying to absorb as much as I can. Great video btw!

perfect 🤣

Thanks for the kind words!

That's an interesting topic 🤔

Oh those are some solid picks!

You're absolutely right-timing is crucial for achieving that smooth, weightless motion. Keeping the slide foot parallel to the ground mid-slide and ensuring the arm is parallel on the downswing creates the perfect balance and flow. Without proper timing, it’s easy to lose coordination. It’s all about syncing the movements for that effortless feel.

That's a great idea, I'll get around to it when I have time!

That's awesome to hear!

Oh I can see that!

Spot on! First person that came to mind 😂 Keep it up !

100%!

Ahaha it's good to build habits one at a time!

Absolutely!

Agreed. He has a silky smooth approach and his release is so clean. If I could emulate someone's form, it would be his or Pete Weber's. There are a few more I would like to add. David Ozio was so good and his style was so smooth. One of the most accurate bowlers I've ever seen. My other favorite would have to be Mike Aulby. There's probably more, but those are the guys, to me, who had some of the smoothest forms and effortless releases.

By pulling I am referring to forced shoulder flexion from an extended position which "pulls" the ball down from the top of the swing instead of letting it fall because of gravity.

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Thank you so much!

That ball is amazing!

@@GarrettWongBowling so so unique. Only issue I had with mine….I was one of the first to take a shot at it when it first came out before it got noticed…but it died out on me pretty quick which I was surprised about. Even resurfaced baked a couple times and still didn’t last. Was a shame. Hard to decide to grab another, with all these new balls coming out.

No worries about lifting! You don’t necessarily need to hit the gym to work on your bowling technique. For hooking a ball, it’s more about technique than strength. Using an 11lb ball is a great starting point, and as you practice, you’ll naturally build the specific wrist and forearm strength needed to control and hook it. Focus on your form and grip-practice releasing with a smooth, consistent motion, and aim to turn your hand slightly at release for the hook. Over time, this will become easier, and your strength will develop along the way. Keep at it, and it’ll feel more natural!

@ tysm! btw this was one of the best explanation I’ve ever seen as to how to hook a bowling ball. I’ll keep on practicing until eventually I can comfortably do it!

@@GarrettWongBowling you dont turn your hand, you go from palm up to shaking someones hand

@cadenwaters5629 The concept is a bit different in the sense that you don't extend the opposite arm out in front. However, the shoulder is similar but doesn't require as much rotation!

Your shoulders should be parallel (or slightly less than parallel) to your target line at the top of the swing and perpendicular at release. A mental cue for this that I use is making sure my left shoulder (I'm right handed) rotates correctly with my spine at release - imagine someone stood behind you lightly pulling your left shoulder back and up as you release the ball. This guides the right shoulder down and through the release point, ending roughly square to your target line.

Great question! To keep your shoulders aligned in bowling, try to focus on keeping them parallel to your target line, which is where you want the ball to go down the lane. As you approach the line, imagine a line running straight from your shoulder through your arm to the pins. It can also help to slightly tilt your lead shoulder forward (for a right-handed bowler, that's the left shoulder) so you're aiming directly at your target. Practicing in front of a mirror or recording yourself can be helpful to make sure your shoulders stay in line. Keep working on it, and it’ll become second nature!