I would like to try more forward pitch in my finger holes to hold the ball better during the swing; keep the fingers in a bit longer after thumb is released; Any thoughts or insights? Any problems or pitfalls?
Any suggestions?
I have a very weak wrist and have reduced my thumb pitch gradually from 3/8 reverse to 1/16 reverse and it has worked wonders for my grip, less muscling, better swing.  thanks for any observations.
I am at 3/16 forward in the fingers now.
timw

Edited on 3/26/2005 11:18 PM

tim,

Everyone's hand is different, if you feel you can handle the forward and want to give it a try, do so.

The only thing I would be on the look out for is that after going more forward in your thumb already, and then wanting to go more forward in the fingers as well you may need to adjust your span a little.

GOODLUCK,
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timw -- The pitch you NEED in your finger holes is determined by your joint flexibility.  If you have the pitch you need, losing the ball at the bottom won't be a problem.  Most of us older folks need some reverse because of arthritis.  I personally am using 5/8 reverse on my ring finger and 1/4 reverse on my middle finger.  Now, if you WANT extra forward pitch, go ahead, but be aware that it may damage your first finger joints.  I would change back at the first sign of soreness.  Also be aware of what happens when you use extra forward.  The second joint bends up off the ball to allow the first joint to get in its hole.  Then you lift with a small area of the finger tip.  Several customers that I've put into reverse finger pitch actually find they get more lift on the ball because they're lifting with the entire pad of their finger tips.  --  JohnP

so the logic would be to go to a bit less forward or some reverse in the fingers as I changed the thumb pitch to less reverse?
And the theory would be that this gives a more comfortable grip?
tim

The theory of if less forward in fingers maybe less reverse in thumb or more forward is correct.

More comfortable I don't know.

My criteria is how long do my fingers stay in?  How long does my thumb stay in?.

I adjust from there!

REgards,

Luckylefty

Pitch question in regards to comfort...

I'm at 0 on the fingers (1/4" lateral left/right) and 0 on the thumb (forward and lateral)...I get discomfort in my hand often times at the release, sometimes even leading to a tingling feeling upon release.  This normally only happens at the house where conditions are drier.  And this doesn't happen with just one ball...not entirely sure what the deal is...any suggestions would be helpful!
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