Quick thumb question

[Calvj]

I understand that you need to get the thumb out of the ball quickly and drive the finger through the ball. However I cant seem to get the thumb out quick enough. I put my thumb all the way into the hole then my fingers in the inserts. The question is, am I putting my thumb too far into the hold to get that quick release ??

[debs130]

Your fingers should be inserted first.  Putting your thumb in first makes it feel as if your thumb is "buried."  Some people and pros insert their thumbs first, but the vast majority insert fingers first.

Debbie

[Calvj]

thanks for the response. I will try as you suggested and see how it goes. Should the thumb go all the way in or just to the first knuckle ? Or is it  whatever is comfortable ??

[debs130]

The thumb should go all the way in.  Are you using a house ball or your own?

Debbie

[Calvj]

My own. Not had it long. The thumb is not tight nor loose but when the fingers are in the thumb seems very tight. Is the span or pitch wrong ?

[debs130]

Span or pitch could be wrong.  It took a lot of experimenting to get my span right (we reduced it by about 1/8).  I'm still not positive about my pitch.

Bring the ball back to your driller and tell him exactly what the thumb feels like.

Debbie