The blister there is usually from squeezing the ball. With the thumb flexed and leaving the ball, the knuckle drags. Pitch and/or a hole too big are the biggest known causes.
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Lately I have been throwing the bball with a considerable amount of little (air) on the ball. I can tell a difference with my ball speed and hook. Should I cut back on this before I get used to this? And I also have a blister on my knuckle on my thumb. Is this also something for concern??? Thank you
The blister there is usually from squeezing the ball. With the thumb flexed and leaving the ball, the knuckle drags. Pitch and/or a hole too big are the biggest known causes.
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I use to loft the ball a good ways. I was told to stop because the ball will lose speed. Try to let the ball flow out of your hand instead of forcing it. Proper form is all it takes is how it was put to me. Also the blister issue i was told after bowling take a lemon and cut a hole on it and stick your thumb into the lemon for about 30 minutes and it should help dry it out. I dont know if that is true about the lemon but figured id post it.
Thank you bill I really think I am gripping the ball... and putting too much force on my hand. And will. I don't think I will try the lemon thing. Lemon on an open wound? Sounds like it will hurt. Thanks for the input
Lol ill never try it. But figured id share it.
Last edited by wdc1987; 08-28-2012 at 02:59 AM.
They told you wrong, It's not a Lemon.Originally Posted by wdc1987
You cut a hole in a potato! and stick you thumb into it. That's a old bowlers trick. You can see it done in the bowling movie "Dreamer".
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theres nothing wrong with loft if your mika koivuniemi. the main problem with loft is can you land the ball, lets say 5'5'' down the lane, and on your mark every time. rather than just your mark, you also have to throw it to a certain spot. if you loft 5'4'' you could miss the pocket.
Exactly.
Sounds to me like you're probably hanging onto the ball too long. I had one of my junior bowlers doing the same thing on Saturday. If your thumb is coming out late ( again the previous thread is right) because you're squeezing the ball, then your thumb and fingers may be coming out at the same time. Next time you practice, try to feel your thumb start to release the ball as your bowling hand is coming past your slide leg. That'll get your thumb out and allow you to lift and turn the ball with just your fingers. Your thumb is only there to help hang onto the ball. Let your wrist and fingers do all of the work for you.
Bob
Thanks bob, next time I will practice that. I'll try to take a video of it and put it up on here! And i will also try the potato!
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