Quote Originally Posted by jbultman View Post
Basically.... Faster Ball and less hook vs Slower ball and more hook??!

The long and short of it is I'm new to bowling, only my second week in leagues, only 1 month with new ball. Basically, I want my ball to hook more. Currently throwing on a house shot in leagues, with a Columbia Nitrous, ball speed is averaging about 18mph (calculated via the in-alley computer and on video from the coach's eye app and ball speed chart). I don't know what my rev rate is though, haven't figured out how to calculate that, yet. I was told I have medium spin. However my ball is only hooking a couple of boards. I line up on the second dot from the right, aiming between the second and third arrow. If I slow my shot down the ball still doesn't seem to hook up. And will hit the 6pin. I've tried moving my aim and my feet with no luck. I can hit the pocket but I only get maybe 5 board hook.

I guess there are a couple different options...
Option #1 Continue with what I'm doing
Option #2 Change the surface of the ball and do...
Option #3 Do something I haven't thought of yet

Thanks and I look forward to hearing the responses. I'm leaning to trying a pad and changing the surface. So I'd live to hear what you guys say.
At the menu at the top of the page here is a link to BowlVersity and here is a link to allowing a bowling ball to hook found there:
http://www.bowlingball.com/BowlVersi...-one#idc-cover

This link is to Part 1. There are also links to Part 2 and Part 3 found there.

One step drill that is always helpful is the one step drill shown here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ23LKBLemw

Using the one step drill you'll likely be rolling the ball a bit slower than normal and it will allow the ball to make its move a bit easier. Listen to the explanation and watch how it's done. It's an excellent way to get your body used to finishing well, balance at the foul line and a clean release hopefully.

You can find a USBC coach by using http://www.bowl.com in your area.

Hope this helps...