win a ball from Bowling.com
« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: How to stop spinning the ball  (Read 7710 times)

Dabalos

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 306
How to stop spinning the ball
« on: October 31, 2006, 02:20:09 PM »
I have a really bad habit of spinning the ball.  I seem to come around the ball too much with my thumb still in the ball causing me to spin the ball more than actually rolling it.  How do i stop doing this?
Logged

 

DanH78

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3913
Re: How to stop spinning the ball
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2006, 10:28:23 PM »
I assume you're looking for a more specific answer than "Quit turning your hand so much", right?

It's really that simple though.  Really concentrate on your release.  Practice finishing with your thumb pointing straight up.  If it's past 12 after your release you've gone too far.  A lot of people that spin the ball have the habit of "chicken winging" the ball.  So check your elbow position.  If it's not close to your body, work on that.  When you practice, throw whole games where you don't turn your hand at all, stay behind the ball the entire time rolling the ball end over end.
--------------------
What are you gonna do?  Beat me with your Jesus stick?
Logged
#10

BrunsMike

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2785
Re: How to stop spinning the ball
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2006, 10:31:15 PM »
You might also want to have another bowler whos experienced around to watch you as most people will not be able to tell if they are over rotating or chicken winging. The person watching you can see it clearly and tell you if you are or not.
--------------------
Mike Zadler
Formerly known as IL_Bowler
Using the best brand in the nation, BRUNSWICK!!!
Below, my stats from previous seasons:
http://members.bowl.com/FindAMember/memberView.aspx?ms=12886&mp=552&s=2005-2006
Winter season averages at Sunset Lanes in Waukegan IL.
Wed. Nite Ave: 202
Thur. Nite Ave: 213

Edited on 10/31/2006 11:24 PM
Logged
Mike Zadler

mrbowlingnut

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5727
Re: How to stop spinning the ball
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2006, 10:54:55 PM »
If you have too much reverse in your finger pitches it forces you to grab the ball which makes you spin it more. I lost 1/4 reverse in both fingers and now can stay more up the back of the ball, with the old grip i had to hang on too the ball which caused the chicken winging effect. Have your grip checked by a really competent driller you might be surprised what you have grip wise.
Logged

ThongPrincess

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3179
Re: How to stop spinning the ball
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2006, 08:00:58 AM »
I had the same problem and still do to a lesser extent.  My coach is working with me to get the fingers more under the ball.  He said the spinning is due to the fingers being above the equator of the ball at release.  I am also starting to turn the ball early.

His cure is to wait on the ball before turning.  He said I need to wait to turn the ball until it is just in front of the ankle.
--------------------
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
http://www.allbowling.com/journal/public.php?uid=156&leagueid=53
Logged
USBC Bronze Coach

"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07

I am a proud member of BallReviews.com and  Bowling Boards.com forums

Quaker

Dabalos

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 306
Re: How to stop spinning the ball
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2006, 09:00:04 AM »
Thank you to all that replied.  Anyone else have any suggestions?
Logged

JohnP

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5819
Re: How to stop spinning the ball
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2006, 10:06:10 AM »
Most folks that I've seen who spin the ball rotate their arm from their shoulder.  For a proper release, the shoulder should only have the forward/back action, not a rotating motion.  --  JohnP
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »