Need help with my bad habit..

[kev3inp]

Aww, shucks, ma'am, 'tain't nuthin' to hep out. We're glad to have you. And the better your experience is, the better for all of us. Now go tell all your league members about what a great site this is. Except for that one jerk. Bowling is fun and it should be fun. If I wanted to be miserable I'd learn to golf!

[tbrownie]

I pay 1.25 a game all year round and they have 99 cent game coupons alot too

[branstew]

The center that I bowl out of charges £5.00 (uk) and for that you can bowl from 10:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday.

[janbolen]

Well I have decide to stay a backup bowler.. One the coaches at the center, is going to take a look at the way I bowl tomorrow. To decide how my ball needs to be drilled.. I was told by one of my team mates that I hit the pocket very well bowling backup, and that is natural for me and that I should stay with it if that's what feel right for me.. And so did the coach so, okay. The guy that is going to give me a lesson tomorrow, is going to do it for free.. Which is very awesome of him.. I couldn't ask for a nicer person..

[Evilash71]

Thanks As a lefty I want to take advantage of my side of the lane.. Because no one bowls on that side much.. We try and go practice on Sundays.. It's not making the time to practice it's having the money to practice.. But I am going to work on it as much as possible.. Like I told my husband if I was going to pay to do this I want to do it right.. And have FUN!! Thanks for the advice..

Very smart to take advantage of that part of the lane. I would love if no one bowled on the right side!

[Evilash71]

Well I have decide to stay a backup bowler.. One the coaches at the center, is going to take a look at the way I bowl tomorrow. To decide how my ball needs to be drilled.. I was told by one of my team mates that I hit the pocket very well bowling backup, and that is natural for me and that I should stay with it if that's what feel right for me.. And so did the coach so, okay. The guy that is going to give me a lesson tomorrow, is going to do it for free.. Which is very awesome of him.. I couldn't ask for a nicer person..

One thing to consider and please understand this in the spirit of trying to be helpful.
Most coaches and bowlers I know, one having been pro dont feel the back up ball is a viable option even if it is more comfortable at this time.

So if you can learn to switch your release now it may benefit you later, where as if you wait it may be even more difficult to change later.

My wife had the same issue. She essentially switched to a mild "suitcase" release to learn the difference.
Since you are lefty this would mean your thumb would be at roughly 2 oclock position and your fingers at roughly 8 and 7 oclock. Follow through the entire swing with your hand at that position. As this feels more comfortable you can alter it more to get more hook.

I always see one girl in leagues out here throw backup style. She's good at it. But like i said for the most part the three coaches, pro shop owners, and pro my wife and i know got her to change and now she's feeling more confident and consistent with her release.

Just a thought. Too each their own and by all means not everyone is the same!