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[water]

Just got back into bowling.


To be honest I am very frustrated in trying to learn a hook. When I throw a straightball, I have a much better game.


I will not give up though.



water

[Graaille]

Never ever give up, but don't lose the ability to throw a straightball either -- both are important. But the most important 2 things are: Enjoy yourself, and enjoy the site.

Welcome.

[water]

Yeah, maybe I should continue my straight ball until I am properly coached.

[kev3inp]

That's not a bad idea. What kind of ball are you using, and are you open bowling or in league? Both can make a difference. It also seems the harder you try to hook it the less hook you get.

[water]

Thanks a lot. I am using a Brunswick Twisted Fury Destruction 15 pounds.


I am just open bowling now to get back into it after a long time away.


I went the other night and did terrible for two and a half games trying to hook. As soon as I switched back to my straight ball, I threw a strike.


I am bowling in southeast Michigan and there are private lessons available.


Thanks everyone for your interest and support.

[branstew]

Hi and welcome glad you joined us

[Bygnel]

Welcome, try to have fun with it as you go.. Get yourself a coach and the everything will fall into place..

[water]

Yes that is important to have fun. I keep comparing myself to others when I have just begun.

[janbolen]

Welcome to the boards.

[mrbill]

Just got back into bowling.


To be honest I am very frustrated in trying to learn a hook. When I throw a straightball, I have a much better game.


I will not give up though.



water

Welcome to the boards>....
My mentor of the mind Bruce Lee once said "Be like Water my Friend" so I guess I got to be like you
I've been trying to teach my kids to hook the ball and so far I got 2 that throw it with 2 hands and no thumb, 1 that still throws it stright, and 1 that almost got a small hook(thats the one that listens the most)
and 1 that is a cranker that over hooks it now.
What i tell them in a NutShell is " bend your knees and put your hand under the ball, at release ether choke the head pin or salute in the folloow through.
Try that and think like a cat on the aproch and releace follow through..
Theres alot of web sites out there and Youtube to watch others to get the visual