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Thread: That darn thumb!

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    Default That darn thumb!

    Still having inconsistent release issues. Mainly the thumb not exiting first.
    I've read it's an early release, my thumb exiting over the foul line. I hold the ball in my palm, with the thumb at 3 o'clock. It's a fingertip, which I like. I bowled a strike on 3 consecutive frames..no issues. Never felt the fingers exit.
    I'm not rotating the hand for hook, just trying to let the ball roll off my finger tips.
    Then the next 3 frames were garbage. Thumb hanging up,some subconscious thing where I try to rotate my hand, to hook and finish with some weird swipe coming across my face...and watch the ball dive into the right gutter.
    This bowling stuff...is hard! LOL.

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    As you are new to bowling, you should really consider finding a qualified coach so you can start out correctly. Timing is the result of a complex string of motions that lead up to the release. You can't just concentrate on getting your thumb out first without first addressing all of these other motions. A qualified coach can easily fix this and get you started out right.

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    Yes...,I have been working with one. I guess I'm just impatient!

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