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What's up, everybody welcome to bowler XCOM I'm here inside classic lanes, where today, I'm actually gonna, give you a little bit of a tip.
This is more of a beginner tip for those who like to go open bowling.
You don't really Bowl leagues a whole lot, but you want to learn how to curve the ball, and even if you don't have your own bowling ball, you can still do that.
The house balls do curve and I'm gonna show you how stay tuned hi.
Welcome back I've got a typical house ball here now these things aren't made out of like a reactive material, that you would see some of the professionals or some of the really good bowlers or League bowlers in town you're, not gonna, see them using a ball like this more times than not you'll see I'm using one of the higher-end reactive bowling balls.
But if you don't want to spend any money on getting yourself a nice brand new bowling ball, that's going to be built to do those things.
Why not learn to get a little bit better at the game and curve the ball a little bit or hook the ball for the people who like to see use the word or the term hook, we're gonna teach you how to do it properly with your hand, to make sure you can compete with your friends the next time you go out and go play roll in a little bit and I say play bowling because most people look at it as playing you're playing a game.
You're playing a sport is playing here or you're going bowling, whichever one you want to call it.
So we're gonna.
Take a look at one of these house balls here.
It's just a 10-pound ball.
If you watch me throw it, this ball will actually curve a whole lot.
I won't even put in a full approach, but I'm gonna throw it and it will still curve all the way through the lane.
So the big room are that the house walls won't curve.
Like some of these other balls, that's just not true! You can make these balls curved.
Just gotta have the right technique, so we're gonna.
Take this and I'm gonna show you what the right technique is.
There's gonna be a couple steps to this.
That I'm gonna show you and the first step is gonna, be probably what most people already do.
Most people can probably just walk up there, looking down the lane or looking at the pins and they're just trying to throw it right down the middle.
Just like that yeah most people are trying to just do that: they're just trying to go from hand forward just trying to get the ball to go right down the middle.
They just want to knock down as many pins as possible.
A cool thing and the way to knock down more pins is actually make the ball hook or make the ball curve.
Whichever way you want to call it so we're gonna show you how to do that.
So, since you can throw the ball straight, all I'm going to do now is if we zoom in on my hand or zoom in on this area, where my bowl, where the ball is, when you let go of the ball.
Normally you let go the ball just like this right.
So my fingers are directly behind it.
My thumb is up over here on top and then the ball comes off my hand.
This way, what we want to do is we want to figure out how to get it, to where my hand, rotates and the ball rolls off my hand and spins okay.
So all I want you to do is think about when you're sitting here I want you to think about putting your fingers this way and then throwing the ball from there.
So if I do it here, it's not much, but you can see it rotate to the side a little bit once you get that understanding and that feeling of the ball rotating off the side.
It's literally spinning off the side, then you can make some adjustments to make it happen more and make it happen faster.
It's just like, if you take a basketball in your hand and if you just throw it up in the air, it's gonna come down, it's gonna hit and it's gonna bounce straight back up, but if you throw it up in the air and you spin, it off your hand.
It's gonna come up, it's gonna hit the ground and it's gonna spin and it's gonna take off going one direction or the other, depending on which way you spun it.
It's kind of the same thing here so even though there's oil on the lane, we still want to be able to create some spin, because eventually the material of the bowling ball is going to hit some dry spots and hit some friction on the lane, and it's gonna make it start to rotate or move okay.
So now that we've got that first step, we went from throwing it straight.
So now we get our hand over here.
No we're gonna do is we're just gonna try to get our fingers to be more under it a little bit when we throw it okay.
So, instead of being here and here, I want you to be here and here, okay, so we're just going to rotate a little bit so now, when I do that it rotates even more and I'm not doing anything, fancy I'm, just letting it come off my hand right at that spot and the ball just rotates and spins off my hand.
That way.
So it's really about where your direction of your hand is at the release of the ball.
Now, if you really want to overdo it, which I don't recommend doing this but I'm sure you're gonna do it anyway, because everybody likes to try and make it spin as much as possible, as you can then really try to get your hand to rotate through and get the ball to do whatever you want, spend it more I, don't recommend getting your hand all the way up here.
What I would think about if I'm releasing the ball is just try to keep your palm towards the ceiling.
So in order to do that, I'm gonna have to cut my wrist and keep it from the ball up this way.
On top of my hand, and then rotate this way and have my palm staying up when rotating cuz, if I go down and I get my palm towards the crown, it's gonna give me that really bad spin, that's not gonna knock down pins as easy, there's a whole bunch of physics and technicalities that go into why certain ball rolls not now depends a little bit more.
But what I'm, showing you with keeping your palm up? That's the more the better technique or one of the better techniques.
That's gonna! Get you to knock down more pens and learning to curve.
The ball is gonna, make it to where you're having more fun.
Now the last thing I can show you if, for some reason, you can't figure out how to do it.
With your thumb, take your thumb out.
Most people they'll go up there and they'll.
Just they'll put their fingers in the ball like this here.
They'll just lay the palm on the ball, with their thumb out and they'll do the same thing and then they'll just mint it, and you can really create a lot of spin that way, because if I were to go into detail about how this all works, it's actually about how fast your thumb gets out, and then your fingers rotate the ball.
So if your thumbs, not even in the ball, it's a whole lot easier to spin.
It I, don't recommend this for everybody, but if you're just trying to go out and have some fun and you want to learn how to curve the ball, that's one way to absolutely do it to make it easier to get you a little bit grip a little bit of leverage, so you can spin the ball just how you want so I hope.
This helps hope.
This helps a lot of people go, have a little bit more fun bowling.
Maybe learn a little bit of technique on this and, if you're looking to gain some technique, if you're a beginning league ball or anything, make sure to hit us up, we got some options for coaching available as well.
If you're in this area or in other areas, I'm at classic Wayne's here in Rochester, Hills I offer virtual lessons as well as normal lessons and then I know that the guys at bowler, X in Pittsburgh or in Pennsylvania they'll, be able to tell you what kind of lessons they have.
So if you want to email them at pro shop at bowler XCOM, you can do that or email me life's traction control today are at gmail.com and we'll get back to as soon as we can.
But thanks for watching hope, this helped you a little bit and until next time we'll see you later.
FAQs
As You Swing, Release Your Thumb: Releasing your thumb first will help you get more spin on the ball and make it easier to curve. Use Your Wrist to Throw the Ball: This will give you more power and control of the ball. As you swing your arm forward, release the ball from your hand and allow it to roll off your fingers.
How do you curve a bowling ball easily? ›
As You Swing, Release Your Thumb: Releasing your thumb first will help you get more spin on the ball and make it easier to curve. Use Your Wrist to Throw the Ball: This will give you more power and control of the ball. As you swing your arm forward, release the ball from your hand and allow it to roll off your fingers.
Where do you aim a bowling hook? ›
Use the Arrows
Keep your eye on them, not the pins. While most people would believe that aiming for the centre arrow is the key to getting the head-on strike, it's actually not the first choice. The ideal arrow to aim for is generally the second one from the centre, on whichever side your bowling arm is.
Is there a trick to bowling? ›
Keeping your wrist and arm straight through your whole motion helps with this. Beginners frequently allow their elbows to swing side-to-side – a good way to end up with the dreaded gutter ball. Maintain a straight position with your arm and wrist and release the ball as it passes your foot.
Why can't I hook my bowling ball? ›
Reactive balls have a porous surface that is meant to grip the lane and provide the traction through the lane oil that you need for your ball to hook. Plastic balls are much harder and smoother than reactive balls so they won't be able to get the same traction (That's not to say plastic doesn't have its place.
How can I practice bowling at home without a ball? ›
Grab a football and a family member and set up six to ten feet apart! Put your hand under a football, placing your fingers to the inside and then complete the throw with an underhand spiral. This emulates how it feels when a bowling ball is in your hand when you are out on the lanes.
Does cleaning a bowling ball make it hook more? ›
Cleaning your bowling ball is absolutely necessary. Reactive balls absorb oil, and a ball saturated with oil won't get enough friction to hook.
How often should I sand my bowling ball? ›
When Should You Resurface a Bowling Ball? As a general rule, you should resurface your bowling ball every 60 games. When it has been sanded so frequently that you can't see the logo any more, it's time to buy another ball.
Should I look at the pins or arrows in bowling? ›
Top Tip #2: Don't Look At The Pins!
Skilled bowlers do not look at the pins as they throw the ball towards them. Next time you're on the lanes, have a quick look at the lane before you start bowling. You'll notice a row of arrows, approximately half-way down the lane.
Why can't i curve a ball? ›
If your ball isn't curving much you are probably not wrapping your foot or you are not rotating your body. If your foot makes contact with the ball, but you don't wrap your foot until after the ball has left your foot then it's too late. It's too late! Wrap your foot as you are making contact with the ball.
In baseball, the curveball is a monumentally difficult pitch to hit. It turns out there's a very good scientific reason why. Right when a curveball crosses the plate, the spinning of the seams tricks a hitter's brain into thinking the ball is diving at a steeper angle than it really is.
Where do you hit the ball to curve? ›
Contact the ball with the area of your foot right below your big toe, just before your arch begins. Imagine there's a line around the middle of the ball. You want to make contact with the ball just under that line, which gives the ball an upward curving movement.
What is the hardest thing to do in bowling? ›
At a crucial moment in the classic bowling comedy Kingpin, Woody Harrelson's character, Roy Munson, stares down a 7-10 split. “The dreaded 7-10 split,” an announcer intones. “In bowling there are 1,022 spare leads. And this, the 7-10, is by far the most difficult.”
How do you face fast bowling without fear? ›
Keep your head still and watch the ball at all times.
Don't be afraid of the ball. If you keep your eyes on the ball, anticipate its trajectory, and stay ready to react, you're less likely to get hit. Watch the line and length of the bowler's delivery, and your instincts will help you decide which shot to play.
Why can't I feel my thumb after bowling? ›
Bowler's Thumb is an overuse injury resulting from compression or repeated friction on the inside of the thumb which causes pressure on the Ulnar nerve. As the name indicates, bowling is the main cause of this injury and causes the area to feel numb and weak.
Do pro bowlers put their thumb in the ball? ›
No. If a bowler doesn't use their thumb during a delivery, they can either have a thumb hole or a balance hole but not both. If the ball has a thumb hole but the bowler doesn't use it, then as long as it meets static balance requirements, the ball is allowed.
How do you bowl without hurting yourself? ›
The thumb should be pointed at about 12 o'clock, with the pressure on the middle and ring fingers during the release. Also, work on keeping your arm close to the side of the body during the backswing and downswing. You should experience greater accuracy and less pain.
Why does it hurt when I bowl? ›
The most common bowling-related injury, bowler's elbow, or epicondylitis, develops due to the repetitive wrist movements when swinging and releasing the ball. Such actions strain and inflame the elbow and forearm tendons, causing pain and numbness.
Does squeezing a ball help wrist pain? ›
Ball clench
It works the muscles in the hand and wrist: Take a tennis or stress ball (you can choose a sponge ball if you are experiencing a lot of pain). Squeeze the ball and hold the squeezed position for 10 seconds. Relax, then repeat at least 10 times.
What is a dead bowling ball? ›
Bowling ball death describes the loss of performance of a high performance bowling ball where it no longer reacts on the lanes as it did out of the box. You will see a noticeable loss in performance and ball reaction from your bowling ball when a bowling ball has died.
In addition to getting aerobic exercise, you should also work out all of your major muscle groups twice per week or more. Increasing your muscle strength will help you be a good bowler. Tip: Try activities such as lifting weights, rock climbing, or resistance training.
How do you make homemade bowling? ›
Directions:
- Fill the plastic bottle with a few small toys to weigh them down.
- Set up the plastic bottles in as many rows as you wish. ...
- Then take about 7-10 steps away from the plastic bottle pins.
- Roll the ball on the ground towards the pins.
- Try to knock over as many pins as possible in one try!
This is because bowling speed is improved by putting power from your body into the ball. Power is strength times speed. So, the stronger you get with weights, the faster you get as a bowler. Raw strength is best developed in the gym with tradition methods like lifting up heavy weights.
Can you drill a bowling ball yourself? ›
Drilling new holes in a bowling ball is usually handled by a professional, and in most cases, that's probably the best approach. However, it is possible to do it yourself!
What is the difference between axis tilt and axis rotation? ›
Many bowlers confuse axis tilt with axis rotation. Axis rotation is determined by the amount of side roll that your hand applies to the ball. Axis tilt is the spin that you put on the ball. Tilt increases as the circumference of the ball track lessens, there's more tilt with a spinner and less tilt with a high track.
Is it better to bowl with one or two hands? ›
Holding a bowling ball with two hands gives you an extra level of control and that translates into better performance on different lanes. That's because, in order to produce enough power for your throws, it helps to have one hand supporting while the other executes the release rather than just relying on only one arm.”
Can you bowl without using the holes? ›
No. If a bowler doesn't use their thumb during a delivery, they can either have a thumb hole or a balance hole but not both. If the ball has a thumb hole but the bowler doesn't use it, then as long as it meets static balance requirements, the ball is allowed.
