First I’ve ever heard of this described as well as you did. Can’t wait to try it... have always been trying to rotate the ball counterclockwise vs. rolling it forward like this... can’t seem to get my speed up above 16-17mph but I bet this will help! Appreciate it!
Many, many thanks JR for the most concise and clear explanation of this fundamental modern release that I have come across to date. I began incorporating the "yo-yo" mechanics today which proved successful as I bowled a 210 game and several in the 180 neighborhood. An added bonus that happened quite naturally today was the realization that pin fall ratios are intrinsically determined ball speed/rev rate compatibility. Meaning, pin fall can suffer if my ball is hauling buns down the lane so fast that it doesn't have a chance to grab the lane. Thus, the "yo-yo release" approach has graciously opened the door for this armature to one of our sport's more refined aspects. Thanks again JR!
Thank you for this. Here in Denmark, coaches still hang on to the pure usage of fingers to create rotations and I'm starting to lose my mind. I had to teach myself with the help of various youtubers like yourself in order to learn how to actually hook a ball - and it works! It's so much easier once you get the hang of it! Thank you!
Just watch Bob Vespi bowl on youtube. Note the "elbow snap" for increased revs. He has a double jointed thumb. Now use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you get your bowling ball drilled. As you increase the reverse pitch you can use velcro tape the rigid side in the thumb hole. As you increase the reverse pitch you'll be forced to cup your wrist. I remember Robert Lawrence 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
Thanks, JR. I've watched this video a bunch of times and yesterday I finally had the "click" moment you talked about. What helped me was to hold my ball without the thumb in and simulate throwing it like that. Feeling the ball roll of my hand without the thumb helped really solidify the "click." Cheers to you! 🎉
This video was EXTREMELY helpful. Watched it before my last league outting with special attention to my elbow position and release grip and posted my high game for the season thus far. Thanks JR. Keep up the good work
This is truly a high level skill, less than 5 to 10% of all bowlers ever get this high rev rate technique down properly, but once you do, it's PRICELESS!! A much more powerful & aesthetically pleasing form of bowling, than the "herky jerky" wild body & foot work of two handed style. Imo
Thankyou very much for this video! Im a 15 year old high school bowler and average only 205 right now. I threw a 257 and 200 today in a match but my thumb is torn open right now. I get the right rotation but find myself with my thumb coming out the same time as my fingers. Some days I have trouble getting my ball to even do anything. I have a trident abyss and I clean it after every match or practice. I have always wanted to increase rev rate and I think this is one of the best explanations I've ever seen.
Unless you're playing like 9+ games, your thumb shouldn't be tearing up like that (I like to keep a small bottle of moisturizer in my bag after I wash my hands at the end of the night) unless 1) you're still gripping too much at the release and/or 2) that thumb hole needs adjustment, maybe around the side of the knuckle.
rev rate is entirely created by getting your thumb out on time. You're gripping the ball at two points, spin can not be generated until the first point, your thumb, is released. That should happen a moment before the bottom of the swing, follow through and the ball rolls off your fingers. IMO the most critical errors are trying to add velocity with muscle and not getting thumb out on time, which is usually the result of trying to muscle the ball. The height of your backswing should be the only factor in velocity then let gravity do its job and get your thumb out. Gravity moves objects at much greater speed than muscles, use it to your advantage. I also like enough spine tilt to release the ball at about ankle height. The big losses on speed and spin are when the ball contacts the lane, minimize the loss by releasing the ball at the bottom of the swing projecting it close to parallel to the floor. My best mechanics are hand inside the swing until thumb releases on time, maintain posture, follow through with fingers to the hand shake. Bowling is customizable experiment in practice take notes on what works for you put those pieces together for your optimal swing.
From my experience if you mess up your thumb when bowling you most likely have too big a thumb hole. That will make you feel like you have to squeeze the ball to not drop it. It also allows the thumb to bend a bit more which will put all the pressure on the knuckle and therefore it will rip the skin. All of this is of course only if the knuckle is where you tear your skin. IF it is then that would also explain why you some times experience that your ball isn't doing anything because squeezing the ball that hard will make it almost impossible to get the thumb out first. If any of what i said seems like it relates to you, go talk to your proshop about what to do about the thumb hole. Either get a new smaller one or use tape in the ball.
I quit bowling almost 2 years ago because of battling Rev-rate issues, and rolling over my thumbhole. I've been bowling for 25+ years, drilling equipment in a pro-shop for 10+ years, and been throwing countless coaching sessions. This video is probably some of the best advice I've seen/heard to correct this problem in bowling.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice: Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch.
The easiest way is to increase the reverse pitch in the thumb. I remember Robert Lawrence (PBA member) used to bowl with 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. Many PBA members did this like the late Dave D'entremont.
to be honest...its not only a cupped wrist. with a straight arm you have no chance coming "under" the ball like most pros or 2hands. Its the "ellbow snap" and a well trained timing to do it. At the end you need less strong wrist as before with twice of revs. As somebody allready post down below. alot of japan/chinese videos you can find about that. And if you check this Video here from JR you can clearly see what iam talking about. Check 1:12 ...straight arm, just let the ball fallin..... (beginners revs) check 1:32...straight arm, a bit cupped wrist, focus on thumb comes out first....(most regular playing bowlers you can find on the lanes)......Check 1:47....a split second after backswing, bend elbow, dropping shoulder, cupped wrist and the release....check the right Video at the moment of the release...while the ball is swinging and at the last swing of the release its about 8 inches lower. this is because of the dropped shoulder. This art of release takes alot of practice and time. what i only wanted to say: its not just cupping a wrist. took me also some time believing some guys had terminator wrists ;) But its not. Its -just- a perfect match of timing =) my revs (checked with bowler ID) switched from 250/280 to 420/450.
This is what i try to explain to my pupils, they all think it's about a strong wrist, while it's not. If you are doing it wrong, it will take a lot of power on your wrist, but once you can master it, you will notice it's taking less effort on the wrist. I got a few with wristband that are afraid to take it off
Couldn’t have said it better myself. It’s ALL about the ‘elbow snap’ and timing it properly. I have the skinniest forearms and wrists but I have 19 mph ball speed with a 500+ rpm rev rate. Even though I mostly use a slightly cupped wrist, I can still put a ton of revs on a bowling ball with an UNCUPPED wrist a la Mike Fagan. Which further emphasizes how important it is to have a properly timed elbow snap.
Great video! I figured out the release on my living room carpet lol. To me, it's like throwing a reverse spiral on a football. Then once I stopped muscling the ball, and let the swing create all the speed, the rest came easy.
Great video. I am struggling to get the Yo-Yo release technique down. I'm from the old school of keeping your wrist firm and lifting with your fingers. I wish I could get this down. I feel it would help me become more consistent for sure, but my practice sessions seam to fail me. I find myself going back to the old way, because I just don't get it. Do you have any more videos that cover the Yo-Yo better
Just watch Bob Vespi bowl on youtube. Note the "elbow snap" for increased revs. He has a double jointed thumb. Now use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you get your bowling ball drilled. As you increase the reverse pitch you can use velcro tape the rigid side in the thumb hole. As you increase the reverse pitch you'll be forced to cup your wrist. I remember Robert Lawrence 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
I've been bowling for over a decade but how you are suppose to release it was never broken down for me this well. Thank you for the helpful tips. Now to put them into practice and eventually seen improvement.
The best video explaining the yo-yo release. Took me a full year practicing to get it. Rev rate jumped from low 300 to about 450. The best thing someone told me was at the release the more relaxed your fingers and hand are the more revs you will get.
My problem is I was not uncopping my wrist through follow through and this video it helps me a lot on what I was doing wrong because I could spin the ball and hook it but not hook it as well as some of the other guys who have been playing for a while. I'm going to go practice this next time I go bowling.
Another tip is to do wrist curls in the gym with barbell with as heavy a weight as possible while maintaining perfectly form. Stand with barbell behind your back and rest on your hamstrings and held by your fingertips. Now curl the barbell and all the weight up until your wrist is in a cupped position. Repeat. 40lbs+ should be the goal. It will help with power of the release and give you more control on the ball.
TraumaER when I was lifting I would tie a rope to a straight handle and tie a weight to the end of the rope and curl my wrists up and wrap the rope around the handle. If that makes sense. Worked awesome.
Wow! Someone who speaks English showing how this release works! You see a lot of Asian tutorials on getting the "yo-yo" release, but not a lot of English-speaking coaches attempt to explain it. I understand it, I can do drills with it, I just can't get it to a full swing yet. This summer or bust, I don't make major changes during the league season.
Hey JR - I really appreciate what you’re doing with this video and the others from you I’ve found on TH-cam with regards to increasing rev rate. Something I would love to see from someone with your level of knowledge and ability is live instruction moving someone with an “old school lift-with-the-fingers” release to this type of release. Maybe even a spreadsheet charting rev rate increase/progress throughout the lessons. Hearing the fundamentals you’ve explains in this video is great...but it would be even more beneficial to see a coach teaching this in real time. Thanks again for the videos. - Chris
Great reply I've been bowling for 7 yrs and nobody teaches this. It's alot easier if someone in bowling alleys could teach this but that's not happening, if your willing to put the work in bowling would b much more enjoyable but it's not happening. They have schools but they charge a fortune to learn a skill and most people don't have that kind of money so you have to learn your own way.
@@stryker1705 I joined the PBA for a couple of years, have bowled competitive all of my life, and recently stopped bowling altogether. I had the rev-rate and release I wanted once in my life but I couldn't explain to you how I got it or what I could do to reproduce it. It sort of came and went over the course of one year during the summer league season. I had a HellRaiser Revenge (great ball, js) and it cracked and I could never get the same fit or feel out of another ball after that. I had an equipment guy that was ultra-accurate and used the exact same layout for my replacement but still nothing. It was incredibly frustrating. I've won several tournaments at various levels since but I'll never forget how well my ball moved on the lanes that summer. Good luck in your search for finding answers.
It'll feel more natural if you slow down your approach a bit and really work on making your arm swing a lot smoother. Also, as long as you can at least somewhat easily eject your thumb out of your bowling ball, you just need some extra faith that it will leave your hand; you shouldn't have to grip too much to keep the ball in your hand throughout your swing.
I’m working on this my self. Try starting doing what he’s doing but start doing it end over end. That’s the revs then add some rotation when that feels good. Or just cock your hand and do the same thing. That adds rotation. Good luck I feel your pain
Same here. My biggest thing is getting my thumb out first. Developed the habit over the years of gripping the ball with my thumb instead of just keeping it straight
This type of release is great for today's bowler. I'm a 56 year old bowler who would probably have to spend a whole summer revamping my release. I don't think I'm ready for that. I'm a 198 avg. bowler and I'm fine with that. Now, maybe if I was younger and entered many tournaments, then I would consider the change.
I hear you rr2418. When I was in my 50s I was using the release described in the video. But I'm 70 next year and no longer have the strength in my wrist to be able to do it. Not with the 15lb ball I still use. I'm sure you would be able to change your release if you had the desire and persistence (your still young enough). I'm sure if you did you'd get your average up over 200. Up to you and where you want your bowling to go. Cheers. Greig.
@@greiglyas1 I had a 205 avg. about 2 years ago with my current release but I practice during the week. I don't practice any more because my work schedule changed. I only bowl one time a week.
@@tch632 hear you. There is too much movement in this modern release. What did Earl Anthony once say? Too much moving parts in a release and something is bound to go wrong,...or something like that, lol. Anyway, I used to make adjustments by cupping my wrist or uncupping it. Spreading or narrowing my forefinger and pinky. Sometimes my adjustments was just a "feel" at the bottom of my swing right before the release. Anyway I still keep things simple.
@@rr2418 : thanks! I once had a coach/pro shop operator tell me "....son, your release is far too powerful for today's bowling balls..there's no need to be a cranked anymore..." Remember John 'buzzsaw' Gant??
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice: Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch.
Question JR: I am an ultra low rev rate bowler, only 145 rpms and I am having tons of trouble in my sport league playing on the animal patterns. Because my rev rate is so low I have zero miss room on these patterns. Where a higher rev rate bowler has "area", I have a target the size of a dime I must hit consistently at 20 feet to reach the pocket. What should a bowler like me do to increase my margin of error and how differently should super low rev rate bowlers be playing sport patterns?
@@Tenpindoctors I tried my Purple Hammer at 500 grit and it still would miss the headpin right on only a half board miss. My resin balls were just spare balls, sliding the whole way and then barely doing anything in the back. My low rev rate turns these patterns in super over/under patterns. Only a half board right misses the head pin and a half board left splits. Currently bowling on Bear.
Yoyo It's confusing because my arm is never moving forward when I yank my wrist down Vs When bowling I'm swinging my arm a different direction than my wrist is going to have to go. Worth trying to figure out though
I love your videos! I’ve bowled a straight ball for many years. It’s been about two years now of me change my throw and I started watching your videos 2 months ago. I’ve been doing it all wrong and I’m almost there. Thank you!!!
I feel like this may be something I'm missing. I've always built up some pretty serious callouses on my fingertips because of how I learned to "lift" with my fingers through release. I'm going to try to focus on rolling out of the ball instead next time I hit the lanes.
I have been bowling for 40 years and am 64 years old. I have a 200 league average, but that is on an easy league pattern. Is is possible at my age to incorporate the yo-yo release into my game to increase my revs, or is there something more basic that may help?
I have emailed you multiple times before but never ever got a reply back. I just end up watching your videos and a few other videos and try to imitate with little to no actual coaching to be able to better improve my game,have watched you for years and years now and trying to keep a consistent 200 average which is difficult for me at this point in time
My average up to 175 after 2 years of bowling. I’m bowling with a Brunswick Cutting Edge Pearl and a plastic spare ball. If the lanes are dry it hooks just fine, however, if there is medium oil the Cutting Edge Pearl doesn’t hook much at all. This may be to my low rev rate at age 72. My question is if I purchase something like the STORM OMEGA CRUX will I be able to control the hook on medium to dryer lanes? What do you recommend? Thanks in advance!
Question. I seem to have a much higher rev rate with my symmetric core balls than asymmetric. My strongest asymmetric is Astro Physix. I don't think I change the release.
The rev rate on a particular ball depends on the RG (radius of gyration), which is basically a measure of how much the ball resists being rotated. Asymmetrical balls have three different RG's, and are designed to be released rotating along the high RG axis and precess to the low RG axis. This means the rotation will be slow when released but pick up speed as the ball moves down lane. The difference between the high and low RGs is known as the differential. Symmetrical balls don't do the same thing, so typically the RG at release will be a lot smaller.
So, if I understand this correctly, it's pretty much impossible to do this while wearing any type of wrist brace, since the wrist must be flexed in order to do so?
Would it make a difference with the way your thumb hole is drilled. I’ve always wanted to try the thumb inserts that you could exchange from ball to ball but I was afraid to
You need to do an instructional video bro. I can do everything but the elbow. Or maybe I do but don't notice. Last I checked my rev rate was only about 430. But I've only been bowling 10 months.
@@jeramiescott3364 The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice: Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch.
Walter - "....but holy shit...." Just a gentle reminder that Colossians 3:8 admonishes us to refrain from using filthy language when communicating with one another. There are eternal consequences that will be paid by those that ignore God's rules for living, so continue to use vulgar language at your own peril.
@@jhrsjhrs so he should pray for more revs?! why the hell would you reply to an instructional bowling video's reply with churchy bible bullshit? feel free to dedicate your life to your big book of fictional fairy tales to your hearts content, but do it in private, or with other simple minded sheeple. I'll be using my time on Earth having fun, including advancing my bowling skills... well, unless the mechanic bolts the 10 pin to the floor. (hey, it sometimes seems like he did!)
I know this video Is a year old but it would’ve been helpful if he put a link to the mini basketball in the description . He could also generate a ‘small” referral cash flow by doing so.
This sounds easy but I bowled since I was four and I’ve tried doing this for a long time and for some reason my mind wants me to keep my thumb in the ball to make sure that I don’t drop it. For some reason I’m always worried about dropping the ball and I think that’s what keeps me from doing this
@@rebirth_mishap Junior sized football. Throw the ball underhand to mimic your arm swing and try to throw spirals to a partner. This will help with rev rate and tilt
@@sohnjdupree01 yes i do that with similar sized objects, for me it's all about getting the thumb hole the right size so it doesn't rip it off while kepping my thumb from slipping out on the down swing. Something like that.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice: Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch. Remember Robert Lawrence who used to bowl on the PBA tour? 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
hello, could you help me please? I don't own my own bowling ball but i like to go play in my local bowling area. I kinda developed my own way of throwing the ball using only two fingers with the thumb out. I mainly did this because with all the bowling balls at the center when i go in with 3 fingers, my hand is not stretched at all. the thumb hole is maybe 6 cm away from the other 2 holes, which makes it completely impossible to hook the ball using 3 fingers (at least to me that is.) problem is that when I use 2 fingers, i can't really lift the ball up really high because it will fall out of my hand (i fixate it on my arm usually). Second problem is that I can't seem to release the ball close to my foot it's always around 20-30 cm away.. is it possible to properly hook (using 3 fingers) with bowling balls like the ones I described? All pro bowlers I see have their hands quite streched out when using 3 fingers. THanks for the help
No, @captdamnit55, rev rate is independent of ball speed. Ball speed is called translational motion, and rev rate is called rotational motion. Both contribute to total ball energy.
Your axis rotation would more influence ball speed. Forward roll will generate energy towards the direction that the ball is traveling where more side roll impedes it in sense.
It's not how it "should" be, it's just a cheat if you don't have natural hand speed. I have always kept my wrist firm, and my rev rate when I was younger was around 480. Now that I'm over 40, it's down to about 420. Some guys just don't have natural hand speed. I get trying to generate more revs, but I disagree with breaking your wrist. If the wrist is broken, even for a split second, the release can fluctuate wildly. And not every pattern dictates the need of this type of release. With new tech, do you really need to generate crazy amounts of revs to hook the ball? Especially with the new ball layout rules?
@@FireyNinetales I also bowl with 2 fingers, but mainly because the holes in the balls at my local center are so close together :( I like bowling with two fingers though. Is it just my technique or do you also find it hard to lift the ball high up in the ball swing? I fixate it with my lower arm so it won't fall since I have no thumb supporting it and that's why I can't swing much higher than maybe 70°
Antony Weber - I hear ya with my style, I start low and I release my ball alot lower then I used to been bowling 2 fingered for yrs and I like it better more speed, power and revs and also....I cannot bowl 3 fingered to save my life anymore xD
get some tape for in the bowlingball or only your thumb or have some wax so make it have less grip. but when using the tape you need to also make the thumb hole bigger.
Not everyone has the ability to cup the ball and get a million revs on it.And thankfully with the aggressiveness of the equipment today,you don't have to. If you have it drilled right and it comes off your hand right it will knock pins down.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice: Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch. Remember Robert Lawrence who used to bowl on the PBA tour? 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
Unsolicited tip: there are styrofoam spheres at "craft" places like Michael's, that you can drill holes into, which can be used to demonstrate and practice finger and hand techniques with something much lighter than a bowling ball. (But they cost $19. Sad.)
totally hurt my wrist trying this at the lanes yesterday and wasted $6 on the two games i bought to spend time on these drills and see what i could do lol
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice: Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch. Remember Robert Lawrence who used to bowl on the PBA tour? 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
Increase your rev rate by throwing our like a soft ball. More air. More axis tilt more air more everything. Or take your thumb out tha ball. Our you can do this confusing azz I need a yo-yo way. Which is inefficient. You lose accuracy thinking about an extra motion. Use your current motion minus tha thumb or more air! :D
You can say a lot of things about the yoyo thing. To some extent you can even claim that you lose accuracy. But you CAN NOT claim that it is inefficient. That it just not true. Every professional bowler will tell you that the yoyo thing is very effective. And when i say that you could make an argument that you lose accuracy this way it is only in the beginning. When you practice a lot you will be plenty accurate. Sure, if you only bowl one or twice a month then maybe this isn't the way to go for you because you have to practice it a lot to get a good feel for it.
Essentially you are allowing the ball to run off your fingers at release which gets the ball onto the lane faster, with more roll, & less energy being lost during the downswing by getting hung up on the thumb. It eliminates loft, too, which can cause your ball to slow down and not have a consistent lay down. This is something I teach my players, especially ones who have been bowling longer and have learned at least a firm wrist position in the downswing. This is also the reason I have gone to a 2hand approach, myself - more revs for my already high ball speed, as well as a more consistent lay down. Well done JR.
2:53 the guy behind be like who just said YoOoOoOoOoOoOo
2:35 Ikr!
First I’ve ever heard of this described as well as you did. Can’t wait to try it... have always been trying to rotate the ball counterclockwise vs. rolling it forward like this... can’t seem to get my speed up above 16-17mph but I bet this will help! Appreciate it!
Many, many thanks JR for the most concise and clear explanation of this fundamental modern release that I have come across to date. I began incorporating the "yo-yo" mechanics today which proved successful as I bowled a 210 game and several in the 180 neighborhood. An added bonus that happened quite naturally today was the realization that pin fall ratios are intrinsically determined ball speed/rev rate compatibility. Meaning, pin fall can suffer if my ball is hauling buns down the lane so fast that it doesn't have a chance to grab the lane. Thus, the "yo-yo release" approach has graciously opened the door for this armature to one of our sport's more refined aspects. Thanks again JR!
2:32 The YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! 😂😂😂LOL
Thank you for this. Here in Denmark, coaches still hang on to the pure usage of fingers to create rotations and I'm starting to lose my mind. I had to teach myself with the help of various youtubers like yourself in order to learn how to actually hook a ball - and it works! It's so much easier once you get the hang of it!
Thank you!
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb when you drill the bowling ball.
Just watch Bob Vespi bowl on youtube. Note the "elbow snap" for increased revs. He has a double jointed thumb. Now use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you get your bowling ball drilled. As you increase the reverse pitch you can use velcro tape the rigid side in the thumb hole. As you increase the reverse pitch you'll be forced to cup your wrist. I remember Robert Lawrence 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
Thank you JR. I got that hang of yo-yo release and now my ball goes to the pins a lot stronger and harder thank you
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
Thanks, JR. I've watched this video a bunch of times and yesterday I finally had the "click" moment you talked about. What helped me was to hold my ball without the thumb in and simulate throwing it like that. Feeling the ball roll of my hand without the thumb helped really solidify the "click." Cheers to you! 🎉
This video was EXTREMELY helpful. Watched it before my last league outting with special attention to my elbow position and release grip and posted my high game for the season thus far.
Thanks JR. Keep up the good work
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
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This is truly a high level skill, less than 5 to 10% of all bowlers ever get this high rev rate technique down properly, but once you do, it's PRICELESS!! A much more powerful & aesthetically pleasing form of bowling, than the "herky jerky" wild body & foot work of two handed style. Imo
Thankyou very much for this video! Im a 15 year old high school bowler and average only 205 right now. I threw a 257 and 200 today in a match but my thumb is torn open right now. I get the right rotation but find myself with my thumb coming out the same time as my fingers. Some days I have trouble getting my ball to even do anything. I have a trident abyss and I clean it after every match or practice. I have always wanted to increase rev rate and I think this is one of the best explanations I've ever seen.
Unless you're playing like 9+ games, your thumb shouldn't be tearing up like that (I like to keep a small bottle of moisturizer in my bag after I wash my hands at the end of the night) unless 1) you're still gripping too much at the release and/or 2) that thumb hole needs adjustment, maybe around the side of the knuckle.
@@Jake17747 nigga i didnt give my whole life story
rev rate is entirely created by getting your thumb out on time. You're gripping the ball at two points, spin can not be generated until the first point, your thumb, is released. That should happen a moment before the bottom of the swing, follow through and the ball rolls off your fingers. IMO the most critical errors are trying to add velocity with muscle and not getting thumb out on time, which is usually the result of trying to muscle the ball. The height of your backswing should be the only factor in velocity then let gravity do its job and get your thumb out. Gravity moves objects at much greater speed than muscles, use it to your advantage. I also like enough spine tilt to release the ball at about ankle height. The big losses on speed and spin are when the ball contacts the lane, minimize the loss by releasing the ball at the bottom of the swing projecting it close to parallel to the floor. My best mechanics are hand inside the swing until thumb releases on time, maintain posture, follow through with fingers to the hand shake. Bowling is customizable experiment in practice take notes on what works for you put those pieces together for your optimal swing.
From my experience if you mess up your thumb when bowling you most likely have too big a thumb hole. That will make you feel like you have to squeeze the ball to not drop it. It also allows the thumb to bend a bit more which will put all the pressure on the knuckle and therefore it will rip the skin. All of this is of course only if the knuckle is where you tear your skin. IF it is then that would also explain why you some times experience that your ball isn't doing anything because squeezing the ball that hard will make it almost impossible to get the thumb out first. If any of what i said seems like it relates to you, go talk to your proshop about what to do about the thumb hole. Either get a new smaller one or use tape in the ball.
I quit bowling almost 2 years ago because of battling Rev-rate issues, and rolling over my thumbhole. I've been bowling for 25+ years, drilling equipment in a pro-shop for 10+ years, and been throwing countless coaching sessions. This video is probably some of the best advice I've seen/heard to correct this problem in bowling.
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice:
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch.
The easiest way is to increase the reverse pitch in the thumb. I remember Robert Lawrence (PBA member) used to bowl with 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. Many PBA members did this like the late Dave D'entremont.
to be honest...its not only a cupped wrist. with a straight arm you have no chance coming "under" the ball like most pros or 2hands. Its the "ellbow snap" and a well trained timing to do it. At the end you need less strong wrist as before with twice of revs. As somebody allready post down below. alot of japan/chinese videos you can find about that. And if you check this Video here from JR you can clearly see what iam talking about. Check 1:12 ...straight arm, just let the ball fallin..... (beginners revs) check 1:32...straight arm, a bit cupped wrist, focus on thumb comes out first....(most regular playing bowlers you can find on the lanes)......Check 1:47....a split second after backswing, bend elbow, dropping shoulder, cupped wrist and the release....check the right Video at the moment of the release...while the ball is swinging and at the last swing of the release its about 8 inches lower. this is because of the dropped shoulder. This art of release takes alot of practice and time.
what i only wanted to say: its not just cupping a wrist. took me also some time believing some guys had terminator wrists ;) But its not. Its -just- a perfect match of timing =)
my revs (checked with bowler ID) switched from 250/280 to 420/450.
This is what i try to explain to my pupils, they all think it's about a strong wrist, while it's not. If you are doing it wrong, it will take a lot of power on your wrist, but once you can master it, you will notice it's taking less effort on the wrist. I got a few with wristband that are afraid to take it off
Couldn’t have said it better myself. It’s ALL about the ‘elbow snap’ and timing it properly. I have the skinniest forearms and wrists but I have 19 mph ball speed with a 500+ rpm rev rate. Even though I mostly use a slightly cupped wrist, I can still put a ton of revs on a bowling ball with an UNCUPPED wrist a la Mike Fagan. Which further emphasizes how important it is to have a properly timed elbow snap.
Excellent video! The way you explained it was perfect & easy to understand. Thank you for doing this!
Great video! I figured out the release on my living room carpet lol. To me, it's like throwing a reverse spiral on a football. Then once I stopped muscling the ball, and let the swing create all the speed, the rest came easy.
JR you're the man! My bowling forever changed because of the same instructions you gave me almost 10 years ago lol.
What instructions where that?
Great video. I am struggling to get the Yo-Yo release technique down. I'm from the old school of keeping your wrist firm and lifting with your fingers. I wish I could get this down. I feel it would help me become more consistent for sure, but my practice sessions seam to fail me. I find myself going back to the old way, because I just don't get it. Do you have any more videos that cover the Yo-Yo better
Just watch Bob Vespi bowl on youtube. Note the "elbow snap" for increased revs. He has a double jointed thumb. Now use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you get your bowling ball drilled. As you increase the reverse pitch you can use velcro tape the rigid side in the thumb hole. As you increase the reverse pitch you'll be forced to cup your wrist. I remember Robert Lawrence 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
I've been bowling for over a decade but how you are suppose to release it was never broken down for me this well. Thank you for the helpful tips. Now to put them into practice and eventually seen improvement.
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
The best video explaining the yo-yo release. Took me a full year practicing to get it. Rev rate jumped from low 300 to about 450. The best thing someone told me was at the release the more relaxed your fingers and hand are the more revs you will get.
My problem is I was not uncopping my wrist through follow through and this video it helps me a lot on what I was doing wrong because I could spin the ball and hook it but not hook it as well as some of the other guys who have been playing for a while. I'm going to go practice this next time I go bowling.
Another tip is to do wrist curls in the gym with barbell with as heavy a weight as possible while maintaining perfectly form. Stand with barbell behind your back and rest on your hamstrings and held by your fingertips. Now curl the barbell and all the weight up until your wrist is in a cupped position. Repeat. 40lbs+ should be the goal. It will help with power of the release and give you more control on the ball.
TraumaER when I was lifting I would tie a rope to a straight handle and tie a weight to the end of the rope and curl my wrists up and wrap the rope around the handle. If that makes sense. Worked awesome.
Bryan Rose i built one of those for like $10 From parts from Home Depot. I use up to 20 lbs on that. 👍
TraumaER I was wondering if curls like this would make a difference
video game Michael boy 9 years old gaming it adds strength to your release. Rev rate is still a result of release timing.
So the strength work out increases the maximum you could possibly create and the technique and timing is how much you put on the ball
Wow! Someone who speaks English showing how this release works! You see a lot of Asian tutorials on getting the "yo-yo" release, but not a lot of English-speaking coaches attempt to explain it.
I understand it, I can do drills with it, I just can't get it to a full swing yet. This summer or bust, I don't make major changes during the league season.
This was a great video. Thanks for posting.
Hey JR - I really appreciate what you’re doing with this video and the others from you I’ve found on TH-cam with regards to increasing rev rate. Something I would love to see from someone with your level of knowledge and ability is live instruction moving someone with an “old school lift-with-the-fingers” release to this type of release. Maybe even a spreadsheet charting rev rate increase/progress throughout the lessons. Hearing the fundamentals you’ve explains in this video is great...but it would be even more beneficial to see a coach teaching this in real time. Thanks again for the videos. - Chris
Great reply I've been bowling for 7 yrs and nobody teaches this. It's alot easier if someone in bowling alleys could teach this but that's not happening, if your willing to put the work in bowling would b much more enjoyable but it's not happening. They have schools but they charge a fortune to learn a skill and most people don't have that kind of money so you have to learn your own way.
@@stryker1705 I joined the PBA for a couple of years, have bowled competitive all of my life, and recently stopped bowling altogether. I had the rev-rate and release I wanted once in my life but I couldn't explain to you how I got it or what I could do to reproduce it. It sort of came and went over the course of one year during the summer league season. I had a HellRaiser Revenge (great ball, js) and it cracked and I could never get the same fit or feel out of another ball after that. I had an equipment guy that was ultra-accurate and used the exact same layout for my replacement but still nothing. It was incredibly frustrating. I've won several tournaments at various levels since but I'll never forget how well my ball moved on the lanes that summer. Good luck in your search for finding answers.
Thanks. Can't wait for Saturday (tomorrow) to try this out!
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
Thanks as always JR. Easy to understand.
Great video JR!
Thanks for sharing
Basically this type of tutorialmis what i need.. thank you!!!
And slightly bending your elbow just prior to the yoyo helps
Great set of information videos.
Very helpful video. My ball is hooking much more than it had been. Any pointers on how to use the yo-yo move and to keep ball speed up?
Seems so easy, yet I struggle so much with this!
It'll feel more natural if you slow down your approach a bit and really work on making your arm swing a lot smoother. Also, as long as you can at least somewhat easily eject your thumb out of your bowling ball, you just need some extra faith that it will leave your hand; you shouldn't have to grip too much to keep the ball in your hand throughout your swing.
I’m working on this my self. Try starting doing what he’s doing but start doing it end over end. That’s the revs then add some rotation when that feels good. Or just cock your hand and do the same thing. That adds rotation. Good luck I feel your pain
If ur using a house ball and really wet lane conditions it will always go straight
Same here. My biggest thing is getting my thumb out first. Developed the habit over the years of gripping the ball with my thumb instead of just keeping it straight
This type of release is great for today's bowler. I'm a 56 year old bowler who would probably have to spend a whole summer revamping my release. I don't think I'm ready for that. I'm a 198 avg. bowler and I'm fine with that. Now, maybe if I was younger and entered many tournaments, then I would consider the change.
I hear you rr2418. When I was in my 50s I was using the release described in the video. But I'm 70 next year and no longer have the strength in my wrist to be able to do it. Not with the 15lb ball I still use. I'm sure you would be able to change your release if you had the desire and persistence (your still young enough). I'm sure if you did you'd get your average up over 200. Up to you and where you want your bowling to go. Cheers. Greig.
@@greiglyas1 I had a 205 avg. about 2 years ago with my current release but I practice during the week. I don't practice any more because my work schedule changed. I only bowl one time a week.
I'm wondering what's wrong with the old school cranker "cupped wrist" release? This has generated great revs for me my whole bowling career.
@@tch632 hear you. There is too much movement in this modern release. What did Earl Anthony once say? Too much moving parts in a release and something is bound to go wrong,...or something like that, lol. Anyway, I used to make adjustments by cupping my wrist or uncupping it. Spreading or narrowing my forefinger and pinky. Sometimes my adjustments was just a "feel" at the bottom of my swing right before the release. Anyway I still keep things simple.
@@rr2418 : thanks!
I once had a coach/pro shop operator tell me "....son, your release is far too powerful for today's bowling balls..there's no need to be a cranked anymore..."
Remember John 'buzzsaw' Gant??
thanks JR
Hi JR that was helpful thank you.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice:
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch.
2:32 ?
LOLOL
No freaking kidding.
The YoOoOoOoOoOoOoOo
Talking about the what
LOOOOOL I can't stop laughing. Ur question mark was the thing.
Will definitely give it a shot thanks for the tip
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
Jr can u make video for using hand guard ?
Question JR:
I am an ultra low rev rate bowler, only 145 rpms and I am having tons of trouble in my sport league playing on the animal patterns.
Because my rev rate is so low I have zero miss room on these patterns.
Where a higher rev rate bowler has "area", I have a target the size of a dime I must hit consistently at 20 feet to reach the pocket.
What should a bowler like me do to increase my margin of error and how differently should super low rev rate bowlers be playing sport patterns?
Lots and lots of surface. 360-500 grit. The ball has to read before the back of the pattern to have any room for error
@@Tenpindoctors I tried my Purple Hammer at 500 grit and it still would miss the headpin right on only a half board miss.
My resin balls were just spare balls, sliding the whole way and then barely doing anything in the back.
My low rev rate turns these patterns in super over/under patterns.
Only a half board right misses the head pin and a half board left splits.
Currently bowling on Bear.
What is the major impact of tucking vs. untucking your pinky with respect to rev rate? I see you tuck your pinky.
Subscribed!
Very thorough explanation thank you very much.
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
Yoyo
It's confusing because my arm is never moving forward when I yank my wrist down
Vs
When bowling I'm swinging my arm a different direction than my wrist is going to have to go.
Worth trying to figure out though
I love your videos! I’ve bowled a straight ball for many years. It’s been about two years now of me change my throw and I started watching your videos 2 months ago. I’ve been doing it all wrong and I’m almost there. Thank you!!!
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb when you drill the bowling ball.
I thought he was spinning a bowling ball on his finger xd
Yaisai Gaming same
What has been hurting me is the 10 pin and I’m using my spare. Ball
I feel like this may be something I'm missing. I've always built up some pretty serious callouses on my fingertips because of how I learned to "lift" with my fingers through release. I'm going to try to focus on rolling out of the ball instead next time I hit the lanes.
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
Roll thru it or roll around the side? I top spin way too much and never have been able to correct it regardless of what I try
I have been bowling for 40 years and am 64 years old. I have a 200 league average, but that is on an easy league pattern. Is is possible at my age to incorporate the yo-yo release into my game to increase my revs, or is there something more basic that may help?
Thanks for the video. I'm having a pain in my ring finger. Should I change pitch in that finger.
Same! I’ll comment here so I get notified when it’s answered!! Hope we find out!
were talkin g about the yooooooooooooooo grip
Nah but that one coach said if i didnt start learning at age 9 I'd never be able to increase my rev rate
/sarcasm
How do I lower my Rev rate. I was told that I have and put to much hand in my shots.
I have emailed you multiple times before but never ever got a reply back. I just end up watching your videos and a few other videos and try to imitate with little to no actual coaching to be able to better improve my game,have watched you for years and years now and trying to keep a consistent 200 average which is difficult for me at this point in time
1. Cup to Uncup wrist (Flex to extend) like a yoyo
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My average up to 175 after 2 years of bowling. I’m bowling with a Brunswick Cutting Edge Pearl and a plastic spare ball. If the lanes are dry it hooks just fine, however, if there is medium oil the Cutting Edge Pearl doesn’t hook much at all. This may be to my low rev rate at age 72. My question is if I purchase something like the STORM OMEGA CRUX will I be able to control the hook on medium to dryer lanes? What do you recommend? Thanks in advance!
Would a forward pitch on the 2 fingers (as opposed to reverse pitch) help generate more revs?
Was Chewbaca there?
Question. I seem to have a much higher rev rate with my symmetric core balls than asymmetric. My strongest asymmetric is Astro Physix.
I don't think I change the release.
The rev rate on a particular ball depends on the RG (radius of gyration), which is basically a measure of how much the ball resists being rotated. Asymmetrical balls have three different RG's, and are designed to be released rotating along the high RG axis and precess to the low RG axis. This means the rotation will be slow when released but pick up speed as the ball moves down lane. The difference between the high and low RGs is known as the differential. Symmetrical balls don't do the same thing, so typically the RG at release will be a lot smaller.
thanks
Crystal clear..tq!!!!
i thought i was watching a youtube poop for a second lol
So, if I understand this correctly, it's pretty much impossible to do this while wearing any type of wrist brace, since the wrist must be flexed in order to do so?
Don’t get a wrist brace if you want high revs. Too restricting.
Should the hand rotate on release? If my thumbs was pointing to 1-2 oclock, should it be rotating too around 10-11o'clock as the thumb comes out?
Would it make a difference with the way your thumb hole is drilled. I’ve always wanted to try the thumb inserts that you could exchange from ball to ball but I was afraid to
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
How do you get your thumb out of the ball faster
Bent elbow and build those finger callous....lol
You need to do an instructional video bro. I can do everything but the elbow. Or maybe I do but don't notice. Last I checked my rev rate was only about 430. But I've only been bowling 10 months.
@@jeramiescott3364 The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice:
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch.
I didn’t know that was rubber ball at first I thought you were just toss in at 10 pound bowling ball around but holy shit the guy strong
Walter - "....but holy shit...."
Just a gentle reminder that Colossians 3:8 admonishes us to refrain from using filthy language when communicating with one another. There are eternal consequences that will be paid by those that ignore God's rules for living, so continue to use vulgar language at your own peril.
Oh fuck off.
@@jhrsjhrs so he should pray for more revs?! why the hell would you reply to an instructional bowling video's reply with churchy bible bullshit? feel free to dedicate your life to your big book of fictional fairy tales to your hearts content, but do it in private, or with other simple minded sheeple. I'll be using my time on Earth having fun, including advancing my bowling skills...
well, unless the mechanic bolts the 10 pin to the floor. (hey, it sometimes seems like he did!)
I know this video Is a year old but it would’ve been helpful if he put a link to the mini basketball in the description . He could also generate a ‘small” referral cash flow by doing so.
Let's see you do that with a bowling ball!
This sounds easy but I bowled since I was four and I’ve tried doing this for a long time and for some reason my mind wants me to keep my thumb in the ball to make sure that I don’t drop it. For some reason I’m always worried about dropping the ball and I think that’s what keeps me from doing this
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
2:32?????yoooooo
Is there a way to practice that motion, with ball of some sort, without spending hours at the bowling Center (at your house i.e.)
@@twfales i was actually thinking about something like that, maybe in the garage?
@@rebirth_mishap Junior sized football. Throw the ball underhand to mimic your arm swing and try to throw spirals to a partner. This will help with rev rate and tilt
@@sohnjdupree01 yes i do that with similar sized objects, for me it's all about getting the thumb hole the right size so it doesn't rip it off while kepping my thumb from slipping out on the down swing. Something like that.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice:
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch. Remember Robert Lawrence who used to bowl on the PBA tour? 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
When I do it I roll over thumb hole. Should I be rotated around the ball before my thumb releases?
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape in the thumb hole.
What’s rev rate
hello,
could you help me please? I don't own my own bowling ball but i like to go play in my local bowling area. I kinda developed my own way of throwing the ball using only two fingers with the thumb out. I mainly did this because with all the bowling balls at the center when i go in with 3 fingers, my hand is not stretched at all. the thumb hole is maybe 6 cm away from the other 2 holes, which makes it completely impossible to hook the ball using 3 fingers (at least to me that is.)
problem is that when I use 2 fingers, i can't really lift the ball up really high because it will fall out of my hand (i fixate it on my arm usually). Second problem is that I can't seem to release the ball close to my foot it's always around 20-30 cm away..
is it possible to properly hook (using 3 fingers) with bowling balls like the ones I described? All pro bowlers I see have their hands quite streched out when using 3 fingers.
THanks for the help
whoa! 2:32
Revs are ok but his yo-yo rate is insane!
Everyone knows this it’s putting them in position to do it and getting them to do it
Does increase rev rate automatically increase ball speed?
No, @captdamnit55, rev rate is independent of ball speed. Ball speed is called translational motion, and rev rate is called rotational motion. Both contribute to total ball energy.
could be, sometimes if i want more rev rate up then i do have more rev but i am also throwing the ball harder, but it doesn't have to.
Your axis rotation would more influence ball speed. Forward roll will generate energy towards the direction that the ball is traveling where more side roll impedes it in sense.
Why not just be a thumb out bowler and eliminate one variable? Pros and Cons of thumb out bowling?
Thats 2 handed blowing
It's not how it "should" be, it's just a cheat if you don't have natural hand speed. I have always kept my wrist firm, and my rev rate when I was younger was around 480. Now that I'm over 40, it's down to about 420. Some guys just don't have natural hand speed. I get trying to generate more revs, but I disagree with breaking your wrist. If the wrist is broken, even for a split second, the release can fluctuate wildly. And not every pattern dictates the need of this type of release. With new tech, do you really need to generate crazy amounts of revs to hook the ball? Especially with the new ball layout rules?
Just bowl two handed. That’s how you increase revs lol
this xD
I bowl 2 fingered that's how I get my rev rate up, hence all my bowling balls don't have a thumb hole.
@@FireyNinetales I also bowl with 2 fingers, but mainly because the holes in the balls at my local center are so close together :( I like bowling with two fingers though. Is it just my technique or do you also find it hard to lift the ball high up in the ball swing? I fixate it with my lower arm so it won't fall since I have no thumb supporting it and that's why I can't swing much higher than maybe 70°
Antony Weber - I hear ya with my style, I start low and I release my ball alot lower then I used to been bowling 2 fingered for yrs and I like it better more speed, power and revs and also....I cannot bowl 3 fingered to save my life anymore xD
the two handed technique is like viagra for bowlers who can't gets their balls to come up strong enough into the pocket
If your thumb if torn your gripping the ball you shouldn't grip the ball you should have a loose grip
get some tape for in the bowlingball or only your thumb or have some wax so make it have less grip. but when using the tape you need to also make the thumb hole bigger.
I was bowling in a tournement back in 2012 and my thumb swole up and i had to bowl without a thumb :/
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Not everyone has the ability to cup the ball and get a million revs on it.And thankfully with the aggressiveness of the equipment today,you don't have to. If you have it drilled right and it comes off your hand right it will knock pins down.
Not if you want to keep up with the ones who do put a million revs on it..
@@Tenpindoctors whatever.
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice:
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch. Remember Robert Lawrence who used to bowl on the PBA tour? 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
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Unsolicited tip: there are styrofoam spheres at "craft" places like Michael's, that you can drill holes into, which can be used to demonstrate and practice finger and hand techniques with something much lighter than a bowling ball. (But they cost $19. Sad.)
No I won't get it right away..my wrist is too weak to yoyo it..if I did, I'd drop it worse than I already do
totally hurt my wrist trying this at the lanes yesterday and wasted $6 on the two games i bought to spend time on these drills and see what i could do lol
The video is nothing but bad advice. Use my advice:
Just use more reverse pitch in the thumb hole when you drill the bowling ball. Remember you can always use velcro tape (the rigid side) in the thumb hole. You'll be forced to cup your wrist as you increase the reverse pitch. Remember Robert Lawrence who used to bowl on the PBA tour? 5/8 of an inch reverse pitch in the thumb hole.
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Increase your rev rate by throwing our like a soft ball. More air. More axis tilt more air more everything.
Or take your thumb out tha ball.
Our you can do this confusing azz I need a yo-yo way. Which is inefficient. You lose accuracy thinking about an extra motion.
Use your current motion minus tha thumb or more air! :D
Cameron Potts uh how bout no Scott 🤦🏻♂️..do NOT listen to this guy☝🏽
How about two hand. Lol
You can say a lot of things about the yoyo thing. To some extent you can even claim that you lose accuracy. But you CAN NOT claim that it is inefficient. That it just not true. Every professional bowler will tell you that the yoyo thing is very effective. And when i say that you could make an argument that you lose accuracy this way it is only in the beginning. When you practice a lot you will be plenty accurate. Sure, if you only bowl one or twice a month then maybe this isn't the way to go for you because you have to practice it a lot to get a good feel for it.
The average guy hasnt thrown a softball underhand before, almost everyone has used a yoyo at least once
Essentially you are allowing the ball to run off your fingers at release which gets the ball onto the lane faster, with more roll, & less energy being lost during the downswing by getting hung up on the thumb. It eliminates loft, too, which can cause your ball to slow down and not have a consistent lay down. This is something I teach my players, especially ones who have been bowling longer and have learned at least a firm wrist position in the downswing.
This is also the reason I have gone to a 2hand approach, myself - more revs for my already high ball speed, as well as a more consistent lay down.
Well done JR.
Thanks