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spinner031

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Gripping the ball
« on: May 24, 2007, 10:23:29 PM »
I have a problem.  I grab the ball.

When I set up now on the approach, I put my fingers in, and then only put my thumb in halfway.  My knuckle is really swollen and I do this so that it won't get stuck in the ball.  This causes me to grab the ball, and so begins the vicious cycle.  I don't know what to do.  I've ripped up my thumb twice now on the left side (I'm right-handed) and I know that I'm in real BIG trouble if I can't fix this.  Can anyone help me?  I'm drowning in 60 feet of oil here!
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charlest

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Re: Gripping the ball
« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2007, 09:11:27 PM »
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I think you have a combination of problems, "knuckling" the thumb when gripping the ball, and incorrect thumb pitches and/or size.  You need more help than any of us can give on a message board.  Find a good coach, fitter/driller and get some help.  Bowling is not supposed to hurt your thumb as you're describing.  --  JohnP


spinner,

PLEASE, for your own sake, listen to John.
There is NO quick fix. Don't try something because you want to do it immediately. Take your time and get it done right the first time. You will more than likely regret trying to get a quick fix; they rarely work on some factor that is so vital as this.

The correct span, and front and rear, left and right pitches for ALL your fingers is more than 50% of the way towards good bowling forever. Believe me: been there, wasted YEARS!
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