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lane1lover

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forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« on: January 31, 2007, 10:55:51 AM »
Is forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ? and what is your thumb pitch ? how to enhance this ?
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lane1lover

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Re: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2007, 07:09:12 PM »
any cranker help me on that question, I have problem with my forward thumb pitch (1/8 with 4 3/8 span) with my stiff thumb, when I try to smooth out my release, it is okay, but if I try to have more wrist action to crank the ball, my thumb hang up and hurt my thumb
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Wilbert

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Re: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2007, 08:53:38 AM »
If it hangs at the top of the ball, the problem may be bevel.
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JohnP

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Re: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2007, 09:14:47 AM »
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I have problem with my forward thumb pitch (1/8 with 4 3/8 span) with my stiff thumb


With a stiff thumb, you will require more reverse pitch (or less forward pitch) to get a clean release than someone with a flexible thumb requires.  If you're hanging at 1/8 forward, you can try more bevel as Wilbert suggested.  If you still hang, start reducing the forward until you can get a clean release without grabbing the ball.  Of course, I'm assuming you don't knuckle your thumb, if you do that's the first thing to work on.  --  JohnP
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lane1lover

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Re: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2007, 06:18:01 PM »
thanks all, of course I don't kunckle my thumb, I taped my thumb hole very tight. I want to reduce the forward because of my fingers are quite stiff as I got lot of hurt on my fingers when the day i played basketball. My problem is quite simple, I cannot get my thumb exit the thumb hole naturally when I release the ball.

So I want to know more cranker thumb pitch if they have the same problem of stiff finger.

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Re: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2007, 06:17:58 PM »
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So I want to know more cranker thumb pitch if they have the same problem of stiff finger.


Finger pitch may be your problem.  With stiff joints, you need a significant amount of reverse finger pitch.  Not using it gives the same effect as lengthening the span.  I use 3/8 and 5/8 reverse in my fingers and have drilled balls for customers with as much as 3/4 reverse. You really need to see a good fitter/driller.  --  JohnP
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lane1lover

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Re: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ?
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2007, 10:37:53 PM »
yes sir, I already have 1/4 reverse on my finger pitch, i will consider to add more reverse. thank you John
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