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REvans284

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Another Pitch Question
« on: January 10, 2008, 02:04:20 PM »
Ok..

I have a callus on my thumb (righty) and when you look at it palm down its on the left side (when thumb is in the ball its on PAP side).  I have increased the oval shape in trying to decrease the problem, and continue to add tape to the front/back as an adjustment to try and releave pressure in this area so that it doesn't rub/blister.  Everything I have tried has seemed to fail.  Even though it takes a while (6-8+ games when I'm bowling often) for it to break the skin and start giving me trouble, it does.  And since coming back from a lay off, its started doing it after 2 1/2 to 3 games I guess since my skin has softened.

Since I have tried all I can shape wise, I'm guessing the problem is in the pitch (lateral) that is causing it.  What can I do lateral thumb pitch wise to help cure this problem?  Is foreward/reverse also hurting the situation?  A little more left lateral maybe?

Thanks.

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Edited on 1/10/2008 11:07 PM
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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2008, 02:50:30 PM »
Just the opposite...adjust pitch towards the burn (in your case, to the right, or under the palm).
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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2008, 05:42:25 PM »
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Just the opposite...adjust pitch towards the burn (in your case, to the right, or under the palm).
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This seems possible. Also I know I get some rubbing when the angle of the width of my thumb knuckle (shorter than the height of the thumb knuckle) is not anlged correctly. Mine is just short of that magic 45 degree angle. I have tried flatter angles but it rubs.

Wish drillers, like JohnP and King of the mill, and Carl and tenpinspro would comment. I know there are others; just don't recall their userids right now.
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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2008, 08:10:49 PM »
Hey RE,

Generally speaking, it sounds to be more of the situation that novawagon has just mentioned.  However, it can also depend on how tight your thumbhole is and/or how your hand rotates when you deliver the ball relative to the current existing pitch.  

If your release is in a counterclockwise motion (standard handshake) and you happen to have left lateral in your thumbhole (or basically any angle that is going against your natural motion), this will cause the leftside of your thumb to rub and cause that type of irritation.

I have also seen where a thumbhole can be a little too tight for your current size which causes rubbing and irritation regardless of pitch.  

One question, how do you throw the ball (rotation axis)?  I'll try and help how I can, thanks.

on edit: Yes, your forward/reverse pitch also has an impact but I'll also need to know your span and current pitches to help evaluate this further.
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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2008, 08:21:47 PM »
I went a year ago to left lateral pitch, and suddenly I had this blister exactly where you described yours. Believe me on this: after changing the pitch to 1/8 right, the blister disappeared after a week. No blisters or pain in my thumb since.
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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2008, 09:12:18 PM »
If the problem is where I think you're describing it, "knuckling" your thumb can also cause it.  --  JohnP
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REvans284

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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2008, 11:53:28 AM »
Its at the joint but its not on the back of my thumb its on the side.  And while I haven't really had my axis tilt/rotation measured by anyone I come up the back of the ball more than I "suitcase" it.  Maybe if I get ahold of a camera soon I can tape myself with a line from my PAP over my bridge so you guys can help me calculate it.

Thanks.

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Re: Another Pitch Question
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2008, 08:26:11 PM »
What are your current spans and thumb pitches?  Have you checked the inside of the hole in the area that's causing the problem to be sure there's not a rough area?  You also might try a little more bevel in that area.  --  JohnP
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