Author Topic: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ? (Read 2281 times)

lane1lover · « **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 ?

lane1lover · « **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

Wilbert · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2007, 08:53:38 AM »

If it hangs at the top of the ball, the problem may be bevel.

JohnP · « **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

lane1lover · « **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.

JohnP · « **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

lane1lover · « **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

Author Topic: forward thumb pitch suitable for those cranker ? (Read 2281 times)

lane1lover

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