I reviewed this video. Specificall Tip #3. I want to thank you for this so much. Why? I bowled a 247 in my league last night. I have been bowling unkowingly using my whole hand for the last 5 years. Suddenly, my thumb fit perfectley in my bowling ball and my revolutions just went sky high. Also, I could control my Axis Tilt to match the lane oil pattern. Considering all the other videos I have watched, your video, so far, is the only one I have viewed that emphazied Tip #3. My gut tells me that you are a very good bowler yourself and a very good person. Thank you so much for making this video. You may indeed be a genius. As it is said "You Can't Prohibit Genius"
When you say your thumb fit perfectly what was the before feel to the after feel? Meaning was it a loose fit before to make you squeeze and then the thumb was tighter so you didn’t have to squeeze or was it extremely tight before and then became loose. Just honestly asking is all. I love my thumb to be extremely snug so I can totally relax my thumb that’s just me tho
Squeezing the ball too hard with thumb because I was not getting my fingers in first then the thumb. I then placed one piece of tape in my thumb put my finger tips into the holes at the first crease and slid my thumb in next. I'm an ex semi fingertip bowler so I was ignoring the span of the ball and digging my fingers in too deep which caused me to over squeeze my bowling ball because I was ignoring the span created by the fingertip drilling.
I'm 78 years old, been bowling for 60 years. Been holding ball from outside all this time. Knew I was doing something wrong. Your video showed me how to hold and release ball correctly. Been looking at videos for years, yours is the best. Thanks.
Excellent John, I’m trying to get on the alley and bowl but it’s been 30 years. So your post told me at only 74 I can probably still do it. I will bowl at Brighton bowl. Good luck.
As a Silver coach I just want to congratulate you on a great video. You explained everything perfectly in my opinion. The quality of this video shows your care and passion for the sport. Keep up the great work!
This is the best video on hooking the ball. THANK YOU. I have searched and viewed many videos but they all go so fast and don't explain half the things you have explained here. The other views don't even slow down the hand motion or show close-ups of your hand. So thank you bro!
I followed your 5 tips and in my second game I got 5 strikes and 2 spares. The first game I got one spare learning the technique. Once I settled down and just rolled it easily with the hooking technique on the right side of the lane, The ball was hooking nicely for the second game. Thank you. I just bowl maybe 5 times a year and could never hook the ball. I watched your video a couple of times.
I've been looking for a good tutorial for years and never found one that I connected with and made good sense. This is by far the best one out there. Thanks for breaking everything down step by step and then giving tips on how to practice/apply what we've learned. Cheers!
Im 61 years old i have never been able to hook the ball with any consistency i have hired coaches for help, why is no one willing to give this information i quit bowling cause i was so frustrated i knew i was doing something wrong but did not know what it was. this information makes me want to start back again! your the best thank you!
Hi sandro. I bowl for about 3 years and have watched endless TH-cam video clips. However, you have published an amazing tutorial video clip. Very helpful. Thank you very much. Guenter
This is the best video on how to really hook its so good that it shows how to hook with a house ball no finger tip! I see that in order to hook you need a ball you can cup easy a heavy ball will cause a weak wrist and it won’t hook also will tend to grab with fingers. Thank you can’t wait to try this
My first XXX in my life !!! Thanks for your advice!!! In only 20 minutes of practice my game went right up to heaven!! When I make my first 8X I will search for you to play.
Sir you have no idea how many videos I had to watch to get this information!!! THANKYOU I’m just beginning and I’m awful but this was so very helpful!!! THANKYOU
I probably should watch this before I bowl in my league each week just to remind myself of what to do… I wish I could like this video more than once because it seems to break everything down so well… great work
Thank you.....After years of struggling with the release....this discussion is by far the best. Even the pro's have not explained it correctly. You did......Congratulations on an excellent presentation.
New bowler and have been looking at a lot of release videos. Yours is the best out there. Covered all the main points needed to start work on a proper release. Thank you.
I really like this video. The best part is you keep it simple and make so that it is something you can start applying to your practice right away. One of my biggest struggles is my release. After watching this video, I will be practicing this a lot more! Thank you very much!
League nights I’m finding that early in the night I’m having an awful time from getting around the outside back to the inside. I know it’s not what “everyone” does but I really need to use the 15 min of practice time and throw the foul line drill over and over to warm up. Thank you for making this video! Just a suggestion, since you were so detailed and easy to understand maybe show a couple of the examples in slow motion? Thanks again
This video helped so much, I’ve grown fairly advanced in my way of bowling, I have a 194 average, however I have been using my thumb and whole hand to hook the ball, causing a very visible torquing motion in my wrist and arm which I want to eliminate
Thank you for the really informative video. I am a beginner bowler on a league and I want to get away from throwing a straight ball that never gets me passed a 125 average...on a good day, but this video really gave me the courage to try throwing a hook to improve my average. I've looked at a lot of videos and this one I believe was the most helpful. Thank you again.
I am a level one coach in Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 these are fantastic tips and what I try and get my students to do thx u very much can't wait for your next tips. Cheers steve 🥃
Great Video! I always watch it to remind be how to bowl again! When I stop scoring like I normally do! It is not the ball it is YOU🤣😂🤣😂 Stop buying NEW bowling balls and watch this Video!!
I've filmed myself and found that I've been coming around the ball and hitting up on it to generate revs. The big thing you said that I'm having trouble with is the patience part. I just want to be able to throw the ball the right way lol.
Bank when I played in High School (not as part of a team, just hobby) I got some pointers from some better bowlers. One in particular was a big help for me with hooking the ball. He told me when I go to release the ball, move my hand as if going into a handshake. I've done that for a long time and had decent rolls. Granted, I'm several years out of practice and was rolling consistent gutter balls just the other day lol... But that could just be lack of practice and stance and all, gotta get back in the groove! This certainly helped me out, thanks a ton!
now i understand what my dad meant when he would say too high or too low. thanks to you i understand a lot more about how to hook a ball. im glad i was almost able to figure it out in my head tho lol.
this is by far the best bowling tutorial video, i got results on the first day, i’ve always wanted to learn how to properly hook , i’ve always had the bad habit of using my thumb
Also... when you have the right form, you can bowl forever without fatigue. It'll save your shoulder, elbow, wrists and fingers even. I can huck a 16lbs ball >20mph with ridiculous hooks for 20 games straight with strain. Great video explaining the physics of it. Dont forget that offset core reactive urethane ball with fingertip setup. You cant hook a plastic house ball very much no matter how good you are.
Awesome video! I’ve been bowling for a long time and I’m what most players would refer to as a pure stroker release. I want to transform my game because my pin carry is not great. I am definitely going to practice your foul line drill many times until I get it right!
😊 excellent tutorial for me .. thank you ... am 66 and now bowling the best games of my life .. where were you 50 years ago😅 .. am having so much fun .. thank again and best 👌 wishes sir ❤
Great video man. I recently started bowling over the past month on a league with my friends, and have been using the 2-finger, 2 hand method since that is how my friends have been throwing, and taught me to do so too. It's working ok, but before I get too far along, I wanted to give the conventional single hand a try with the thumb. I had a ball drilled today, and realized that I absolutely cannot keep my hand behind the ball to save my life. I was really caught off guard realizing how weak my wrist is. I lift at the gym 3 days a week, and thought I had enough strength, but boy was I wrong. I'll definitely be doing the exercises you showed here. Thanks for the video.
This is so helpful! It great to see how to do it (visually), but also the explanation (physics) behind it helped make this concept make more sense! Great video.
SO what helps build wrist strength? I start in a strong wrist position but it breaks by the release and I have that dreaded gradual hook down the lane very little revs
@@edgarmorris6018 Strong wrist position is not all that difficult to accomplish. Put your hand in the ball while it's still sitting on the ball return. Make sure that your hand and wrist are perfectly straight and parallel to the ground and at a 90% angle. You then maintain this hand position throughout your entire swing. Don't allow anything to break down during the back swing or the forward swing and the ball will come off your hand perfectly every time. It's straight back and straight through, your hand position and the way your ball is drilled will provide all the ball rotation that you need. Firm wrist, ball parallel to the lane, straight back and through can't get any more simpler than that. The only thing you need to do on your back swing is to feel like your cupping your wrist. It's not a huge cup, it's just enough to keep everything firm and parallel to the lane. Then on the forward swing is to swing through and the ball will fly off your hand easily as long as you don't try to spin the ball at the foul line during the release. Your thumb must stay to the right or vertical at all times. This will get you up the back of the ball with more energy than you'll know what to do with. If you want 45 or 90% of rotation? Just place your hand in the ball and keep it there and the ball will come off your hand at those angles. You never have to feel like you're twisting your wrist to get the ball to rotate at your release point. Keep it simple...Put your hand in the ball and don't allow your wrist to change position during your swing. The 3 wrist positions are uncocked which is like you get when you take your ball out of your bag. Neutral hand position where your wrist is firm and straight behind the ball. Cocked position where your wrist and ball position is pressed firmly forward and up at your address position. But don't overdo it unless you're like Tom Daugherty on the PBA. Try all three possibilities and see what each one does for you and incorporate them into your game when you need them. Think frozen wrist once you decide what wrist positions you want to use on any given circumstance. Good luck.
@@jayvallandingham2406 That depends on your body type and strenght all together. Some just can do it simple and others have to train longterm to find a way to do it. The hand position isnt as important as the turning point in the swing. That is different for each player and yes the professionals are working from the inside. So when you see a pro play on high scoring patterns they often tend to struggle more. Thats the ballroll and they need to blend the profiles more. Better ballroll means harder patterns Will be easier and easier patterns wont be as effective to play on. Except if you are able to change your PAP and ballroll.
First thing i would like to thank you for the so informative video, but I have 2 problems: the first one that is the ball rotation track is on fingers And the 2nd thing that i can't do swing feels the ball so heavy is there any technique to do swing?
This is the first time seeing how to properly hook and surprisingly it’s almost exactly how I taught myself through trial and error. When I first started I couldn’t figure out how to hook with the thumb so I don’t use my thumb but I might have to make an adjustment so I’m more consistent
I seen in the video that you have your hand on the inside and before you release the ball your hand went toward the center of the ball, looks like you relaxed your arm before the release the ball. I seen a lot of bowling video and I don't thing any of them showing arm-hand-elbow position of releasing the ball. I had to slow down the playback speed .25 and I think this is the best one yet. thanks for showing this.🙂
As a trainer and a coach i find this a very good video for people who wanna learn how to throw the ball with a hook. You basically explain my first lesson when someone comes to me when they wanna learn how to hook a ball.
I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with my swing and release. I saw a whole tutorial video about the yoyo drill, but they didn't explain how it works into the full shot. This video does that perfectly. I can't eait to try these drills and improve my swing and release.
Just received my very first HP1 level Hustle ball by Roto Grip. I am trying to learn to use it. I watched your video and am looking forward to using your tips and drill. I have only ever rolled a 'straight' ball so I have been struggling learning finger tip hold and release. Thank you for your tips.
I have tried to get my hand to turn to the inside but my wrist is a bit stubborn. But I’m waiting to try getting my fingers under the ball. Unfortunately our lanes barely lay down oil anymore and if the do the volume of it is very low. So even with the least aggressive ball in my bag and moving practically in the next lanes approach I can’t get the ball in the pocket. The last thing I need at this place is more hook. I practically have to through up the middle to get there.
Thanks for your tip on the release, knowing the bowling ball is going to hit the pins from the right or left side, where do you actually aim the ball? Phil
This is fantastic information! The thing I've never gotten the feel of is the cupping/uncupping of the elbow during the release. Even though it's a subtle/fast action of the arm, it always felt awkward to me, but I'll definitely be more than happy to try it again. :)
You absolutely DO NOT need to bend your elbow to get more revs on the ball or more speed or any other type of action on the ball. The less movement in your throwing arm, the better off you will be. To many different movements will cause accuracy and speed issues along with potential elbow or arm problems down the road.
I'd absolutely avoid the elbow bend. I had professional coaching, did bowling specific exercises/stretches daily and bowl 5+ days a week and did EXTENSIVE damage to wrist and bicept when PROPERLY bending elbow to "unload" at release. I actually create just as many revs without bending my elbow now. For 90% of bowlers bending the elbow is not only unnecessary but also dangerous. Keep fingers below the the equator, hand on inside/behind the ball, slightly cup your wrist, have a relaxed fluid armswing, proper timing and you can easily have 350-400 revs. That's more than majority of bowlers. I'd also suggest getting re measured by multiple pro shops if possible. Spans use to be too long until recent years. Unfortunately many pro shops still measure improperly. A relaxed natural fit will create more revs, while also preventing pain and injury.
@@Joshua_Szymczak Thank you!!! I'm not the only one who cringed when I heard that. I've commented as much as possible so glad someone else did. Not only will it cause inconsistency but more likely than not cause injury/pain. Yes, Tommy Jones and EJ tackett bend their elbow and have nearly 500 revs. They are professionals who do it for a living. Many pro bowlers don't even have elbow bend anymore for the reasons we mentioned. Unnecessary and dangerous for 95% of bowlers who bowl league once-twice a week.
@@donkeydiehard879 Yes no problem Matt. I've seen to many young bowlers destroy there careers cuz they're trying to bend at the elbow. But they see what is on TV and they want to mimic that style. Hopefully more people will see our comments and want to talk bowling.
Thankyou for your video. I have a question: Where do you look (aim) before and and at the release do you look at the pins or the arrows on the lane? Could you do a video on where to focus your eyes during an approach
You rock dude! This is the best instructional video on hooking the ball I’ve seen! Question: What would be the right weight for a ball? I bought a 14 pound ball and it feels too heavy to hold it like you showed on the video. Thanks for sharing!
Wow.. This video changed everything for me. I've watched so many videos out there about how to hook the ball and not one them made any sense to me whatsoever. I was about to give up and just keep bowling straight. This video is amazing, thank you so much
I want to thank you for your great instruction technique! You have explained something I have wondered about for a long time in a way I can clearly understand. You truly have a gift and I wish I could take some one-to-one coaching from you as I think this would benefit me greatly. I am in Southern California. Do you give lessons? Thanks again, I will work on this.
Hi! Glad it helped and thanks for the comment. Yes I do give private lessons here in Las Vegas, NV. I also offer video coaching sessions. Send me an email at media@athleticbowling.com for more info. Thanks! 💪🏼
I noticed you're at sunset station, I live in Vegas so I bowl there a bit. This is a great video, I have been bowling for a while (2 handed) and have a lot of hook. My girl is learning and getting her hook skill very slowly and this will definitely help. Hope to run into you soon
I reviewed this video. Specificall Tip #3. I want to thank you for this so much. Why? I bowled a 247 in my league last night. I have been bowling unkowingly using my whole hand for the last 5 years. Suddenly, my thumb fit perfectley in my bowling ball and my revolutions just went sky high. Also, I could control my Axis Tilt to match the lane oil pattern. Considering all the other videos I have watched, your video, so far, is the only one I have viewed that emphazied Tip #3. My gut tells me that you are a very good bowler yourself and a very good person. Thank you so much for making this video. You may indeed be a genius. As it is said "You Can't Prohibit Genius"
You have indeed made my day. I'm really happy my work served you for the better! Keep practicing 💪🏼
When you say your thumb fit perfectly what was the before feel to the after feel? Meaning was it a loose fit before to make you squeeze and then the thumb was tighter so you didn’t have to squeeze or was it extremely tight before and then became loose. Just honestly asking is all. I love my thumb to be extremely snug so I can totally relax my thumb that’s just me tho
Squeezing the ball too hard with thumb because I was not getting my fingers in first then the thumb. I then placed one piece of tape in my thumb put my finger tips into the holes at the first crease and slid my thumb in next. I'm an ex semi fingertip bowler so I was ignoring the span of the ball and digging my fingers in too deep which caused me to over squeeze my bowling ball because I was ignoring the span created by the fingertip drilling.
I'm 78 years old, been bowling for 60 years. Been holding ball from outside all this time. Knew I was doing something wrong. Your video showed me how to hold and release ball correctly. Been looking at videos for years, yours is the best. Thanks.
Excellent John, I’m trying to get on the alley and bowl but it’s been 30 years. So your post told me at only 74 I can probably still do it. I will bowl at Brighton bowl. Good luck.
@@4406bbldb show me thanks
@@4406bbldb Have been bowling 8yrs, 78yo, 196 avg, still learning!! Go for it!!
I don’t believe you
If you guys can do it, then so can I. My knee issues were exacerbated by my newly found enthusiasm for bowling backup ball.
Been bowling since ever since i could crawl, I’m 84 years of age and you’re helping me keep up with the little ones. Cheers buddy 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
As a Silver coach I just want to congratulate you on a great video. You explained everything perfectly in my opinion. The quality of this video shows your care and passion for the sport. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Any advice is welcome as well
This video elevated my game after 1 watch! In 10 minutes I finally grasped something I've been working on for 7 months. Thank you so much!
This is the best video on hooking the ball. THANK YOU. I have searched and viewed many videos but they all go so fast and don't explain half the things you have explained here. The other views don't even slow down the hand motion or show close-ups of your hand. So thank you bro!
I followed your 5 tips and in my second game I got 5 strikes and 2 spares. The first game I got one spare learning the technique. Once I settled down and just rolled it easily with the hooking technique on the right side of the lane, The ball was hooking nicely for the second game. Thank you. I just bowl maybe 5 times a year and could never hook the ball. I watched your video a couple of times.
Glad it worked for you! There is much more to bowling than just this lesson. Hope you keep improving 💪🏼
I’ve been bowling for 7 years and this is hands down the best release video I’ve seen. Thanks man
I've been looking for a good tutorial for years and never found one that I connected with and made good sense. This is by far the best one out there. Thanks for breaking everything down step by step and then giving tips on how to practice/apply what we've learned. Cheers!
Awesome video. My sons and I have started bowling together as a hobby and this video truly helped us improve.
Im 61 years old i have never been able to hook the ball with any consistency i have hired coaches for help, why is no one willing to give this information i quit bowling cause i was so frustrated i knew i was doing something wrong but did not know what it was. this information makes me want to start back again! your the best thank you!
Thank you! You're the best for keep pushing to get what you want!💪🏼
Hi sandro. I bowl for about 3 years and have watched endless TH-cam video clips. However, you have published an amazing tutorial video clip. Very helpful. Thank you very much. Guenter
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome and thank you for the support!
This is the best video on how to really hook its so good that it shows how to hook with a house ball no finger tip! I see that in order to hook you need a ball you can cup easy a heavy ball will cause a weak wrist and it won’t hook also will tend to grab with fingers. Thank you can’t wait to try this
Beautifully explained. As a novice I gained a lot from this. Wish me luck.
My first XXX in my life !!!
Thanks for your advice!!!
In only 20 minutes of practice my game went right up to heaven!!
When I make my first 8X I will search for you to play.
Heck yeah!🤙🏼 Congratulations! You shoot many XXX like clockwork from now on
Sir you have no idea how many videos I had to watch to get this information!!! THANKYOU I’m just beginning and I’m awful but this was so very helpful!!! THANKYOU
You're very welcome Hannah! Let me know about your progress!💪🏼
I probably should watch this before I bowl in my league each week just to remind myself of what to do… I wish I could like this video more than once because it seems to break everything down so well… great work
Thank you.....After years of struggling with the release....this discussion is by far the best. Even the pro's have not explained it correctly. You did......Congratulations on an
excellent presentation.
New bowler and have been looking at a lot of release videos. Yours is the best out there. Covered all the main points needed to start work on a proper release. Thank you.
I really like this video. The best part is you keep it simple and make so that it is something you can start applying to your practice right away. One of my biggest struggles is my release. After watching this video, I will be practicing this a lot more! Thank you very much!
This is the best tutorial I've watched. Thanks for such detail, Thank you!
This by far the best video on hooking a bowling I ever seen. Demonstration excellent.
Thank you!
League nights I’m finding that early in the night I’m having an awful time from getting around the outside back to the inside. I know it’s not what “everyone” does but I really need to use the 15 min of practice time and throw the foul line drill over and over to warm up. Thank you for making this video! Just a suggestion, since you were so detailed and easy to understand maybe show a couple of the examples in slow motion? Thanks again
This video helped so much, I’ve grown fairly advanced in my way of bowling, I have a 194 average, however I have been using my thumb and whole hand to hook the ball, causing a very visible torquing motion in my wrist and arm which I want to eliminate
Best presentation i’ve ever watch! Thanks
Thank you for the really informative video. I am a beginner bowler on a league and I want to get away from throwing a straight ball that never gets me passed a 125 average...on a good day, but this video really gave me the courage to try throwing a hook to improve my average. I've looked at a lot of videos and this one I believe was the most helpful. Thank you again.
Merci!
Very good man. This is what i am going to practise. Love from Holland. Great tip.
Probably the most useful bowling video I've ever seen.
Probably the best tutorial on this kind of subject. I keep coming back to it for a reason and I average about 210. Good stuff!
Glad you keep coming back to watch! Keep improving every day 👊🏼
This is the best video for beginner, intermediate and pro bowlers. Thanks for the amazing video
I am a level one coach in Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 these are fantastic tips and what I try and get my students to do thx u very much can't wait for your next tips.
Cheers steve 🥃
Great Video! I always watch it to remind be how to bowl again! When I stop scoring like I normally do! It is not the ball it is YOU🤣😂🤣😂 Stop buying NEW bowling balls and watch this Video!!
I've filmed myself and found that I've been coming around the ball and hitting up on it to generate revs. The big thing you said that I'm having trouble with is the patience part. I just want to be able to throw the ball the right way lol.
Thanks!
Hands down the best explanation of each step! I cannot wait to try these techniques this week.
Bank when I played in High School (not as part of a team, just hobby) I got some pointers from some better bowlers. One in particular was a big help for me with hooking the ball. He told me when I go to release the ball, move my hand as if going into a handshake. I've done that for a long time and had decent rolls. Granted, I'm several years out of practice and was rolling consistent gutter balls just the other day lol... But that could just be lack of practice and stance and all, gotta get back in the groove! This certainly helped me out, thanks a ton!
Thanks Sandro. Your explanation is defintely one of the best ones that I have viewed.
now i understand what my dad meant when he would say too high or too low. thanks to you i understand a lot more about how to hook a ball. im glad i was almost able to figure it out in my head tho lol.
this is by far the best bowling tutorial video, i got results on the first day, i’ve always wanted to learn how to properly hook , i’ve always had the bad habit of using my thumb
Boom! Did you record the before and after video in the same day?⚡
Also... when you have the right form, you can bowl forever without fatigue. It'll save your shoulder, elbow, wrists and fingers even. I can huck a 16lbs ball >20mph with ridiculous hooks for 20 games straight with strain. Great video explaining the physics of it. Dont forget that offset core reactive urethane ball with fingertip setup. You cant hook a plastic house ball very much no matter how good you are.
Thank you for teaching me hook, hands, practice tips.
You are an amazing teacher. This is easily the most helpful video for a bowling beginner
Great vid! I’m 58 and just getting back in the bowling I’m picking up a new phase 2 here next week. Excited to try this!
Awesome video! I’ve been bowling for a long time and I’m what most players would refer to as a pure stroker release. I want to transform my game because my pin carry is not great. I am definitely going to practice your foul line drill many times until I get it right!
😊 excellent tutorial for me .. thank you ... am 66 and now bowling the best games of my life .. where were you 50 years ago😅 .. am having so much fun .. thank again and best 👌 wishes sir ❤
Muchas Gracias Sandro por esa información , Excelente, voy a ponerlo en practica y seguir tus recomendaciones. Agradecido. Te felicito.
Buenas noches. Recordando viejos tiempos me conseguí este video tan bueno. Saludos a todos. 😁👍
Saludos viejo!
I'm definitely keeping this gem of a video. Going to go practice what you have taught! Thank you!
the best video that teach how to hook bowling!
Great video man. I recently started bowling over the past month on a league with my friends, and have been using the 2-finger, 2 hand method since that is how my friends have been throwing, and taught me to do so too. It's working ok, but before I get too far along, I wanted to give the conventional single hand a try with the thumb. I had a ball drilled today, and realized that I absolutely cannot keep my hand behind the ball to save my life. I was really caught off guard realizing how weak my wrist is. I lift at the gym 3 days a week, and thought I had enough strength, but boy was I wrong. I'll definitely be doing the exercises you showed here. Thanks for the video.
This is so helpful! It great to see how to do it (visually), but also the explanation (physics) behind it helped make this concept make more sense! Great video.
Thank you! So glad it helped you.
Do you have any questions at all? Hit me up in the comments!!! Let's help each other improve our games!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Do u pressed your your inserted 2 fingers?
SO what helps build wrist strength? I start in a strong wrist position but it breaks by the release and I have that dreaded gradual hook down the lane very little revs
@@edgarmorris6018 Strong wrist position is not all that difficult to accomplish. Put your hand in the ball while it's still sitting on the ball return. Make sure that your hand and wrist are perfectly straight and parallel to the ground and at a 90% angle. You then maintain this hand position throughout your entire swing. Don't allow anything to break down during the back swing or the forward swing and the ball will come off your hand perfectly every time. It's straight back and straight through, your hand position and the way your ball is drilled will provide all the ball rotation that you need. Firm wrist, ball parallel to the lane, straight back and through can't get any more simpler than that. The only thing you need to do on your back swing is to feel like your cupping your wrist. It's not a huge cup, it's just enough to keep everything firm and parallel to the lane. Then on the forward swing is to swing through and the ball will fly off your hand easily as long as you don't try to spin the ball at the foul line during the release. Your thumb must stay to the right or vertical at all times. This will get you up the back of the ball with more energy than you'll know what to do with. If you want 45 or 90% of rotation? Just place your hand in the ball and keep it there and the ball will come off your hand at those angles. You never have to feel like you're twisting your wrist to get the ball to rotate at your release point. Keep it simple...Put your hand in the ball and don't allow your wrist to change position during your swing. The 3 wrist positions are uncocked which is like you get when you take your ball out of your bag. Neutral hand position where your wrist is firm and straight behind the ball. Cocked position where your wrist and ball position is pressed firmly forward and up at your address position. But don't overdo it unless you're like Tom Daugherty on the PBA. Try all three possibilities and see what each one does for you and incorporate them into your game when you need them. Think frozen wrist once you decide what wrist positions you want to use on any given circumstance. Good luck.
@@jayvallandingham2406 That depends on your body type and strenght all together. Some just can do it simple and others have to train longterm to find a way to do it.
The hand position isnt as important as the turning point in the swing. That is different for each player and yes the professionals are working from the inside.
So when you see a pro play on high scoring patterns they often tend to struggle more. Thats the ballroll and they need to blend the profiles more. Better ballroll means harder patterns Will be easier and easier patterns wont be as effective to play on. Except if you are able to change your PAP and ballroll.
First thing i would like to thank you for the so informative video, but I have 2 problems: the first one that is the ball rotation track is on fingers
And the 2nd thing that i can't do swing feels the ball so heavy is there any technique to do swing?
Beginner here,
very very helpull! Nice video👍
This video is wonderful. This is fantastic. I have two people I know trying to learn to bowl.
Thank you! Let's us know if you have any specific questions on any level of learning you're at the moment :)
This is the first time seeing how to properly hook and surprisingly it’s almost exactly how I taught myself through trial and error. When I first started I couldn’t figure out how to hook with the thumb so I don’t use my thumb but I might have to make an adjustment so I’m more consistent
I seen in the video that you have your hand on the inside and before you release the ball your hand went toward the center of the ball, looks like you relaxed your arm before the release the ball. I seen a lot of bowling video and I don't thing any of them showing arm-hand-elbow position of releasing the ball. I had to slow down the playback speed .25 and I think this is the best one yet. thanks for showing this.🙂
Thank you for the detailed and well filmed hand positioning. I think just changing my hold and bending my arm will get me above 200.
As a trainer and a coach i find this a very good video for people who wanna learn how to throw the ball with a hook. You basically explain my first lesson when someone comes to me when they wanna learn how to hook a ball.
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Great Video !!!... Well explained step by step...Gracias Sandro...
Gracias por el comentario!⚡
I’ve been struggling with getting leverage and it’s hard to figure that out. I think that would be a good one too.
This will really help me. What great Tips. You showed me things, i nerver really knew. It is good to know how to bowl. I should get better.
Thanks! Your video make more sense than then other video I have seen so far
This really helped me thank you so much. My fingers were pointed at the floor not they are at the pins.
thank you so much to articulate the mechanics of hooking.
I wish I could hire you in person. Nice vid. I need to practice because I’m terrible lol
Finally a video that is easy to understand and learn.
I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with my swing and release. I saw a whole tutorial video about the yoyo drill, but they didn't explain how it works into the full shot. This video does that perfectly. I can't eait to try these drills and improve my swing and release.
Just received my very first HP1 level Hustle ball by Roto Grip. I am trying to learn to use it. I watched your video and am looking forward to using your tips and drill. I have only ever rolled a 'straight' ball so I have been struggling learning finger tip hold and release. Thank you for your tips.
You're welcome! Let me know how it goes. Reminder, just be patient 😅
Good video! I only bowl straight, so these tips give me a lot more confidence to start learning the hook shot.
This is a good breakdown!
This is truly the best video training I’ve seen. Your presentation is easy to follow and concise. Thank you
Awesome!!!💪🏼 Thank you for the feedback. Have you applied anything from the video yet? How did it go for you?
I have tried to get my hand to turn to the inside but my wrist is a bit stubborn. But I’m waiting to try getting my fingers under the ball. Unfortunately our lanes barely lay down oil anymore and if the do the volume of it is very low. So even with the least aggressive ball in my bag and moving practically in the next lanes approach I can’t get the ball in the pocket. The last thing I need at this place is more hook. I practically have to through up the middle to get there.
Great video. I learned quite a bit, and recognized a few things that I do improperly. Thanks!
Wow great video very informative, Lots of important details. I can’t wait to try it. I’ll probably try a lighter ball that I can hold easily.
Thanks for your tip on the release, knowing the bowling ball is going to hit the pins from the right or left side, where do you actually aim the ball?
Phil
great for the love of bowling. My favourite bowler is shalin zulkifli
Awesomeness. Top rate video and tips! Thank you!!
Thanks for this video I know I will bowl better now
By far the best tutorial
This is fantastic information! The thing I've never gotten the feel of is the cupping/uncupping of the elbow during the release. Even though it's a subtle/fast action of the arm, it always felt awkward to me, but I'll definitely be more than happy to try it again. :)
definitly imagine your arm as a yo -yo that helped me out alot when it came to control and consitency.
You absolutely DO NOT need to bend your elbow to get more revs on the ball or more speed or any other type of action on the ball. The less movement in your throwing arm, the better off you will be. To many different movements will cause accuracy and speed issues along with potential elbow or arm problems down the road.
I'd absolutely avoid the elbow bend. I had professional coaching, did bowling specific exercises/stretches daily and bowl 5+ days a week and did EXTENSIVE damage to wrist and bicept when PROPERLY bending elbow to "unload" at release. I actually create just as many revs without bending my elbow now. For 90% of bowlers bending the elbow is not only unnecessary but also dangerous. Keep fingers below the the equator, hand on inside/behind the ball, slightly cup your wrist, have a relaxed fluid armswing, proper timing and you can easily have 350-400 revs. That's more than majority of bowlers. I'd also suggest getting re measured by multiple pro shops if possible. Spans use to be too long until recent years. Unfortunately many pro shops still measure improperly. A relaxed natural fit will create more revs, while also preventing pain and injury.
@@Joshua_Szymczak Thank you!!! I'm not the only one who cringed when I heard that. I've commented as much as possible so glad someone else did. Not only will it cause inconsistency but more likely than not cause injury/pain. Yes, Tommy Jones and EJ tackett bend their elbow and have nearly 500 revs. They are professionals who do it for a living. Many pro bowlers don't even have elbow bend anymore for the reasons we mentioned. Unnecessary and dangerous for 95% of bowlers who bowl league once-twice a week.
@@donkeydiehard879 Yes no problem Matt. I've seen to many young bowlers destroy there careers cuz they're trying to bend at the elbow. But they see what is on TV and they want to mimic that style. Hopefully more people will see our comments and want to talk bowling.
Best video I've seen on this topic!!!
Awesome video. It has helped me to hook my bowling ball properly.🎉
Great video man. I bowl decent and all, but never spent the time at the foul line to get the thumb out the correct way. Thanks for the tips 👌
Yeah, get the practice done as I mentioned and you should see and feel good changes in your game 💪🏼
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You are the best. Please do one for advanced bowlers. My average is 220, but I want to get better.
👍 Easy to understand. 😄
Thnk u I hope this will help me in. Improving my game✨👍🏻
I want to thank you for the video
It's very useful
Thankyou for your video. I have a question: Where do you look (aim) before and and at the release do you look at the pins or the arrows on the lane? Could you do a video on where to focus your eyes during an approach
Noted!
Great video! Keep up the work!
You rock dude!
This is the best instructional video on hooking the ball I’ve seen!
Question: What would be the right weight for a ball? I bought a 14 pound ball and it feels too heavy to hold it like you showed on the video.
Thanks for sharing!
I used a 10lb for demonstration, you can start from there and go up in weight every week
@@AthleticBowling
Awesome!
Thanks for answering my question!
Wow.. This video changed everything for me. I've watched so many videos out there about how to hook the ball and not one them made any sense to me whatsoever.
I was about to give up and just keep bowling straight. This video is amazing, thank you so much
You're welcome! Let me know how it works for you ✌🏼
Tremendo video. Muchas gracias, un saludo
The most detailed tutorial
Great tutorial! 👍
I want to thank you for your great instruction technique! You have explained something I have wondered about for a long time in a way I can clearly understand. You truly have a gift and I wish I could take some one-to-one coaching from you as I think this would benefit me greatly. I am in Southern California. Do you give lessons?
Thanks again, I will work on this.
Hi! Glad it helped and thanks for the comment. Yes I do give private lessons here in Las Vegas, NV. I also offer video coaching sessions. Send me an email at media@athleticbowling.com for more info. Thanks! 💪🏼
I noticed you're at sunset station, I live in Vegas so I bowl there a bit. This is a great video, I have been bowling for a while (2 handed) and have a lot of hook. My girl is learning and getting her hook skill very slowly and this will definitely help. Hope to run into you soon
Great video...I will try this next time
First time watching you done an awesome job, everything was A+++...fantastic teacher and instructor...God Bless...
Thank you! Glad it helped!
Im a noob. This is one of the best instructionals Ive seen. You show examples of one and two hand bowls. Do they have the same release technique?