How is this release position?

[sprocket]

Here's a screenshot I took. The resolution isn't the best. I think I like it except the funny thing I do with my trailing foot. I actually think that causes my hip pain.bowlingsized.jpg

[Bunny]

My husband used to have that stretched out step. Which could definitely cause hip pain.

Mark Baker had him move up a little on the approach. Problem solved! He made a huge improvement after that.

[Mike White]

Here's a screenshot I took. The resolution isn't the best. I think I like it except the funny thing I do with my trailing foot. I actually think that causes my hip pain.bowlingsized.jpg

Since this is just one instance in time, it's hard to say there is anything wrong with the trailing foot.

It looks like you have just pushed off, both forward, and to the left. The toe is the last part to leave the floor so the image looks fine.

The question is when the trailing foot stops moving, is it still behind you, with the toe pointing to the right?
Or is the foot left of your slide foot, and the toe pointing to the left?

As for hip pain, I'm not a Doctor, didn't play one on TV, and didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

So without evidence, I would suspect the hips are more open than needed, and the muscles used to close the hips at the foul line are conflicting with other muscles around the hip that help to keep your balance.

[sprocket]

Mike, my foot remains in that position and it never kicks around. My shoe gets a big wear spot and I have had to have the shoe glued back together and then I sanded it on the buffing wheel at work to round it off and reduce drag. I can't for the life of me get that foot to turn. I can do it at home without a ball all day long but not when actually bowling. At 50 I think this is something I need to fix. I was watching Jason Belmonte and his trailing foot gets into that same position but it becomes a non-issue when it comes completely off the floor at release. The reason his foot comes up is because of his forward spine tilt. He also releases the ball much closer to the floor than I do. Of course, I'm not two handed, but still, maybe I should try to focus on spine tilt.

[noeymc]

your hand is to much on the side of the ball if u ask me its a solid release compared to most i would like to see a full video if possible

[larry mc]

u do look a little stretched out , but everything else looks good

[Mike White]

Mike, my foot remains in that position and it never kicks around. My shoe gets a big wear spot and I have had to have the shoe glued back together and then I sanded it on the buffing wheel at work to round it off and reduce drag. I can't for the life of me get that foot to turn. I can do it at home without a ball all day long but not when actually bowling. At 50 I think this is something I need to fix. I was watching Jason Belmonte and his trailing foot gets into that same position but it becomes a non-issue when it comes completely off the floor at release. The reason his foot comes up is because of his forward spine tilt. He also releases the ball much closer to the floor than I do. Of course, I'm not two handed, but still, maybe I should try to focus on spine tilt.

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Is your right foot sole a non-slide material?

If your shoes could be used for either right or left handed, it could be that your foot has been "trained" not to push off (and not kick around) since there has been no reward for doing so.

Consider using a bowling shoe on your left foot, and a clean sneaker shoe on your right to see if you get a bit more push.

[sprocket]

Mike, they are Tour Ultras which is a pretty high end shoe. The right one is already very grippy like a tennis shoe. I had a hell of a time getting used them when I first got them. They must be about 8 years old now. Maybe I just need to focus on not turning that foot and pushing straight off the front of the toe. The thing is though, I'm pretty sure there are many pros that kind of push off the inside of their foot, Belmonte being one. Push but don't drag. One way or another, that is what I need to do.