How do I convert the 10 pin with a two finger / thumbless release?

[unclemantis]

I currently have a 159 average and I am using a two finger thumbless release with a single hand release.

I am currently having no.problems picking up spares except for.the single 10 pin.

I am unable to use my thumb and a straight and hard approach due to an injury from years ago.

I have tried rolling it faster with no luck. I have tried releasing the ball in the opposite way to straighten it out but I still miss.

Any thoughts?

[noeymc]

my advice is dont turn ur wrist when u throw it and maybe get a plastic ball somthing that wont hook as much the ten pin will be hard for u cuz like u said u cant throw straight

[unclemantis]

Will give that a try.

Anyone else?

[75lockwood]

Plastic is fantastic when it comes to single pin spares, the goal is to be able to throw the ball completely straight, for me i break down my wrist and don't rotate my wrist in order to throw straight, not being an expert in thumbless bowling makes me unsure what would change. if nobody here can provide insight i would recommend contacting Belmonte at http://www.iabowling.com/ for his technique, while he is a two hander, the release is essentially the same.



Targeting: Line up across the lane with the center arrow in line with the 10 pin

[Greenday]

Give the ball some extra loft to help get it down the lane more.
Make sure you are using a plastic ball that won't hook so much.

[unclemantis]

Belmonte uses a 2 handed

[75lockwood]

Belmonte uses a 2 handed

Like i said, while he uses two hands, the release is done with the right hand only, and is near to identical to what a 1 handed thumbless bowler does. and lets face it, his mechanics are amazing

[unclemantis]

Belmonte uses a two handed reverse ball. I tried using one handed and no luck.

Tom (forgot last name) uses a full grip.

[scottymoney]

As Lockwood said the release is essentially the same. Belmonte does use 2 hands but the left hand acts as his thumb and he doesn't use his left hand to create any revs, it is basically there to act as a "thumb".

[unclemantis]

I think I just need practice but ya. Jason is amazing!