I would just like to learn how to be more rev dominant with my thumb in the ball in case I face conditions where it would benefit me. I'm only a one-trick pony right now and want to be a little more versatile.
I already gave that release position in post 20 but thanks for backing it up.Originally Posted by Tampabaybob
Last edited by billf; 09-12-2012 at 08:02 PM.
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I would just like to learn how to be more rev dominant with my thumb in the ball in case I face conditions where it would benefit me. I'm only a one-trick pony right now and want to be a little more versatile.
Try them all, learn them all, practice them all. When I practice I will pick a style/release and use it all across the lane from 1 to 40. Some of the shots look like crap BUT I learn how, when and where to use each style, release, etc. so maximize each night.
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Take a light ball and practice spinng the ball with your thumb in. keep doing that till you get the motion right. Then slowly move up in weight.
Okay I give up. The only thing I can think of is that my thumb is not drilled correctly. It is impossible for me to focus on rotating the fingers on a full release because I can't relax my hand during the swing. It's not that I don't know how to do the motion, because I can do it taking mini swings on to my bed. On a full swing, though, I think because of the grip I need to put on my ball I can't let it roll like it should. Oh well.
rab......two things.....If you have a good proshop operator go to him and ask him to check your pitches on your thumb. Start by explaining what's happening and what you're trying to accomplish. If he thinks a different pitch could help, start with a ball you normally wouldn't use all the time and experiment with that. The second thing, if that doesn't work, is to find a "good" accredited coach and spend an hour with him. It might be the best $$ you can spend.
Bob
I don't have one... and I find out AFTER I get my Virtual Gravity drilled that the shop I used isn't very good. I saw online that there are "thumb socks" that can be used to help hold your thumb in. Maybe I will try that if putting a bunch of tape in doesn't help. Until I get some tape, though, I've been trying to focus on staying completely relaxed bowling thumbless and it seems to really help the ball read the lane rather than hook uncontrollably, so I should be able to get my average up until I figure out my thumb situation.
Don't know much about the thumb sock, have never seen them or anyone use them. Won't hurt to try. Ask some of the 'higher average' bowlers in the house you bowl in who drills their equipment and where they are located. Most good bowlers are usually more than willing to help.
Bob
I called my pro shop earlier regarding my thumb pitch because i tend to grip the ball with my thumb at the very bottom of the down swing. He said I'm griping the ball because i was muscling it down, when i tried to just let the ball fall in motion i still grip the ball with my thumb!
My thumb reverse pitch is 1/4, is that too much or too little? you guys think i should re-drill my thumb hole and adjust the pitch?
AngeloPD-That was 1 of the problems I had! 1/4 right and 1/4 down I think was what I had. Changed to 0 pitch with slightly snug fit. Took about 2 weeks of practice to get used to not squeezing the ball. Now I have a much better track on my ball and i'm not coming over top of ball like I used to. If you don't want to change pitches,you can try a thumb straight. Thumb straight helps keep your thumb straight.
Zothen
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