Author Topic: question about changing drilling to get more fingers on ball (Read 2266 times)

baltimora · « **on:** January 29, 2009, 12:53:38 PM »

i have a small hand and have always jammed thumb in ball. i just realized by accident tonite that my fingernails are what tend to touch ball more than pads of fingers. if i back out thumb a little and knuckle thumb so to speak all of a sudden i get thumb out rapidly and lift with fingers which actually makes my ball hook which barring dry boards it has never done. i may not be pdw or tommy jones but the difference is like nite and day. i don't think knuckling is the way to consistency. how should my drilling change to make clean thumb clearing and get fingers on ball?
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cheech · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:19:12 PM »

maybe you should cut ur finger nails and put your thumb all the way in
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on the way maybe the sauce or momentum swing.
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p.s. go leftys

tdub36tjt · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2009, 09:37:38 PM »

that was helpful

tenpinspro · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2009, 10:12:40 PM »

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i have a small hand and have always jammed thumb in ball. i just realized by accident tonite that my fingernails are what tend to touch ball more than pads of fingers. if i back out thumb a little and knuckle thumb so to speak all of a sudden i get thumb out rapidly and lift with fingers which actually makes my ball hook which barring dry boards it has never done. i may not be pdw or tommy jones but the difference is like nite and day. i don't think knuckling is the way to consistency. how should my drilling change to make clean thumb clearing and get fingers on ball?
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It possibly sounds like your span may be a little long. If you find yourself having to pull your thumb out to make more contact with the pads of your fingers that is. You also shouldn't have to knuckle up the thumb to hang onto a ball if drilled at the proper span and size (or utilize tape to snug if necessary).

The other times I've seen this is when a bowler places too much emphasis on thumb pressure to hold a ball. The span may not be too long but trying to bury your thumb or using your thumb more to hang onto the ball can cause this as well.

Here's the test, place your thumb in the ball and extend your hand over the finger holes, now relax your hand a little. The edge of your finger grips (or holes if no grips) should be between your first and second joints of your finger. If it is closer to the first joint, the span is reading long.
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Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder
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baltimora · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2009, 06:46:13 AM »

Ryan, get the headgear on the bus will be along for you in a minute....

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maybe you should cut ur finger nails and put your thumb all the way in
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HG:300x2(SR300 both)289(sawblade)280(SR300)
HS:792(SR300)778(SR300)778(SR300/Dr.Jekyll)
2004 NYSPHSAA team champions
2007 NYSPHSAA individual high game(300) and series(1411-6 games)
arsenal: rival arch rival dead flush blue vibe scout SR300 plastic
on the way maybe the sauce or momentum swing.
sacred heart university bowling, frosh.
p.s. go leftys

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baltimora · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2009, 06:46:44 AM »

thanks Rick

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i have a small hand and have always jammed thumb in ball. i just realized by accident tonite that my fingernails are what tend to touch ball more than pads of fingers. if i back out thumb a little and knuckle thumb so to speak all of a sudden i get thumb out rapidly and lift with fingers which actually makes my ball hook which barring dry boards it has never done. i may not be pdw or tommy jones but the difference is like nite and day. i don't think knuckling is the way to consistency. how should my drilling change to make clean thumb clearing and get fingers on ball?
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It possibly sounds like your span may be a little long. If you find yourself having to pull your thumb out to make more contact with the pads of your fingers that is. You also shouldn't have to knuckle up the thumb to hang onto a ball if drilled at the proper span and size (or utilize tape to snug if necessary).

The other times I've seen this is when a bowler places too much emphasis on thumb pressure to hold a ball. The span may not be too long but trying to bury your thumb or using your thumb more to hang onto the ball can cause this as well.

Here's the test, place your thumb in the ball and extend your hand over the finger holes, now relax your hand a little. The edge of your finger grips (or holes if no grips) should be between your first and second joints of your finger. If it is closer to the first joint, the span is reading long.
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Rick Leong - Ten Pins Pro Shop
Tag Team Coaching - Co-Founder
"El" Presidente of the Legion

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JohnP · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2009, 12:04:21 PM »

If your spans are OK, you probably need more reverse pitch in the fingers. A good fitter will check your joint flexibility to see. -- JohnP

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