Author Topic: Question on Thumb pitch. (Read 12791 times)

titletowncards · « **on:** January 10, 2012, 02:56:33 AM »

I've been thinking about changing my Thumb pitch. Right now I have a 1/2" of reverse pitch. Wow huh! Seems like a lot from what I here other people use.

I feel if I went to a little less pitch, I might be able to not only stay in the ball longer, but get underneath it a little bit.

For those of you with experience, what would be a next step for me as far as pitch?

Was thinking about 1/4" or 3/8".

Chris Orgeman

Get MOTIVated and Bowl Up A Storm!

Buckwild · « **Reply #31 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:40:03 PM »

JustRico wrote on 1/11/2012 10:32 PM:
It has to be the correct angle or it is defeating the purpose. ...it is all predicated to the proper release angle to create the proper amount of rotation.

The views and opinions expressed by myself are solely those of mine and NO one else, nor are they affiliated with anyone else.

Rico,

What is the proper release angle? Is this predicated on wrist position?

JustRico · « **Reply #32 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:09:45 PM »

it's predicated on each individual bowler and their release. It's meant in reference to blanketing pitches...and I hate the word pitch....it should be angle and the coordinating 'pitches' to acquire the angle. Whether it be a combination of left & reverse or right & reverse..it's still an angle. It needs to take into consideration the bowler's release as well as hand & other variables, alignment of fingers in regards to thumb and arm.

The views and opinions expressed by myself are solely those of mine and NO one else, nor are they affiliated with anyone else.

titletowncards · « **Reply #33 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:37:23 PM »

I know, that's what I would have thought too, that's why I tried it. But then after practicing my new pitch, I went to a ball with my original pitch and it felt so good. I actually got pain in my thumb for 2 days after throwing the newly pitched balls. Doesn't make sense, but like someone on here said, it's whatever feels comfortable. My span has been checked regularly, I shortened it a couple years ago by 1/8", that's been money.

There's area on the back of my thumb, I see people put colored tape over it to help get out of the hole, and that is an area that helps be hang onto my ball. On occassion, that part of my thumb will develop a blister, but only after a lot of games and being humid out.

I guess if it don't hurt, don't fix it.

LuckyLefty wrote on 1/30/2012 12:11 PM:
Those are fascinating statements, usually going forward makes it easier to hold on and sometimes too tough to get out of.

Also fascinating seems to be that you are saying you are holding on with the BACK of your thumb? Your span must be too short!

Regards,

Luckylefty

It takes Courage to have Faith, and Faith to have Courage.

James M. McCurley, New Orleans, Louisiana

Chris Orgeman

Get MOTIVated and Bowl Up A Storm!

JustRico · « **Reply #34 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:39:20 PM »

if you are rubbing on the back of your thumb where you mention...you are squeezing or gripping the ball. This can be from too much reverse pitch, the span being too long or the ball too heavy. This can also lead to tendon damage if not addressed.

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titletowncards · « **Reply #35 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:54:57 PM »

Only slightly, but not enough to cause problems. I defiantly don't squeeze, I'm very aware of that.

My ball speeds about 15.5mph, everything feels good.

I've never had wrist, hand, thumb problems other than longer during formats, but who hasn't experienced some soreness after a long day on the lanes.

I have video's out there on Youtube if you want to watch me throw, mostly Motiv and Storm stuff.

Search titletowncards.

Thanks for all the replies, I think it's a very interesting topic. I drive my driller nuts with my reverse pitch btw!

JustRico wrote on 1/30/2012 5:39 PM:
if you are rubbing on the back of your thumb where you mention...you are squeezing or gripping the ball. This can be from too much reverse pitch, the span being too long or the ball too heavy. This can also lead to tendon damage if not addressed.

The views and opinions expressed by myself are solely those of mine and NO one else, nor are they affiliated with anyone else.

Chris Orgeman

Get MOTIVated and Bowl Up A Storm!

tburky · « **Reply #36 on:** January 30, 2012, 04:59:48 PM »

I'll stick with my 1/8" reverse and no lateral and 40° oval. Works well for me.

Edited by tburky on 1/30/2012 at 6:00 PM

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