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Title: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 01, 2009, 10:39:58 AM
I keep tearing my hand on my palm right below my pointer finger. What could I be doing to cause this(figuring its me) I tend to peal a layer of skin off after an hour or so of practice. Thank you for all your help.
Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: bowlerdawg on February 01, 2009, 06:54:11 PM
have you tried wearing a glove ?


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Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: charlest on February 01, 2009, 07:33:38 PM
YOu're obviously rubbing that part of your hand on the ball. Put a bandaid or piece of tape over that portion to protect it. There's lots of bowler's protection tape available these days.

Once you do that, find out why the ball is rubbing so much there. Usually people rest the ball on or where the index (pointer? ) finger meets the hand. Maybe you're not quite resting the ball on the right spot?

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Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 01, 2009, 09:11:32 PM
I have been told to use a glove or other method to protect but would rather fix the issue.
Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: bowlerdawg on February 01, 2009, 09:29:40 PM
how do you know wearing a glove wouldn't fix the issue
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Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 01, 2009, 10:23:54 PM
Im sorry for my ill worded sentences I mean in my technique and what not that could be causing it to me the glove is a temporary fix not the true fix.
Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: BeansProShop on February 01, 2009, 10:47:24 PM
Some peoples skin is very soft. When you bowl you sweat and your skin becomes softer. The ball is very tacky and it is turning in your hand. The ball is stronger than your skin so it is your skin that gives. This is a common problem. There was a company out there that made a protector for that spot. The best fix is to use a tacky palm glove. No metal inserts or anything. Just a regular tacky palm.

It isn't anything you are doing wrong that causes it.

You would have to shorten your span to the point that the problem part of your palm doesn't touch the ball.

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Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: scooter19530 on February 02, 2009, 07:25:25 AM
you could try and put some super glue on the area before you bowl, just make sure it dries 1st and keep your finger fully arched back while it dries. if nothing else it could protect the spot till you figure it out. just an idea.
Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: Krumpy300 on February 02, 2009, 07:34:43 AM
Do you spread your index finger quite a bit???

Many years ago, I used to and I formed a callous on the same area you describe. Over the years I have stopped holding the ball in that manner and I no longer have that problem.

I have seen quite few people who tear up in that area. If you don't feel comfortable changing your hand position, go with the protection tape as an alternative.
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Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: jimensminger on February 02, 2009, 07:41:29 AM
piece of tape,...
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Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 02, 2009, 11:28:02 AM
Ah, alright thank you very much. I do sweat pretty easy which is the reason I wear shorts and a t shirt through the harsh Michigan winters. I guess Ill try fixing one of my older golf gloves up to work.
Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: minimum bob on February 02, 2009, 01:43:19 PM
If you don't want to use the glove, you could always just do what baseball players do....

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Edited on 2/2/2009 2:44 PM
Title: Re: Help with tearing skin off a weird spot on my hand
Post by: KingofKings696 on February 02, 2009, 03:37:35 PM
Ummm Ill let them keep their tricks Ill wear a glove first..