For me I started league bowling at 12 (7th grade) in about 1981. Other than a couple of years sitting out here and there I bowled in leagues until 2002 when I tore tendons in my elbow. I quit bowling and threw all my stuff in the dumpster. Had a 193 average when I quit and was one of the highest averages in my league. Started back again in 2018 and saw these massive hooks and said 'I gotta do that'. Spent a couple of years trying it and realized most of our highest average bowlers aren't the massive hooking, high revving bowlers. Our highest league bowler is 229 and while he has some revs he pretty much goes right up the 15 board maybe out to the 10 board. In fact, of our top 10 averages only maybe 1 or 2 'look' like PBA pros with their release and hook. I decided to relax and go with what felt most comfortable for me and my average is coming back up. I started this season using my 'big' release but I was inconsistent and missed tons of spares. The last few weeks I went back to what feels better and my spare shooting is finally coming back.
So my advice, unless you are looking to go on the PBA Tour just go with what feels comfortable. Me trying to get around the ball, changing my axis rotation, etc, was just messing with my mechanics and hurting my game.
Others may disagree but that has been my experience.
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