I just wondered if this happens to anyone else?

I have a relaxed span, I put my pinky and index fingers as far away from my middle and ring fingers, and I don't come over the ball....

my thought were that the ball was resting my my index more than any other finger since I turn the ball out from me to get more revs.....

I would feel better if I had a second opinion or some way of fixing this problem....

Thanks.
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7 - 10, eh?
looks like a job for the reset button....

*presses reset button*
*random ball flies down the lane*
*ball hits 10 pin*
*ball explodes*

I knew it was too good to be true....

I had this probelm last year as well.  I had to tape the base of my finger, and knuckle up to bowl.  I ended up taking time off from bowling, and it ened up going away.  I also cut down how much I get under the ball.  I also turn the ball a lot, so I hope it helps you out a little.  

John

The tape seemed to work, I wrapped the base of the finger, then wrapped it around the palm of my hand.  Just have to leave the tape a little slack, so it does not crunch your hand up.  I still have some stiffness in the joint.  But that I can live with, the pain sucked.

John

I find that by not moving my index finger out as much, I can deminsih the pain... at least for a few frames but I am looking for a solution not a patch...

I used to be able to rol 20 games in one day... no problem, not tired at all....but now I am noticing that I can barely get through 8.

I never tucked my pinky under.... but I just recently started stretching it way out.... perhaps that is forcing the ball onto my index more than befor causeing my pressure...

hmmmm.... my mind just cleared up and I think this should solev my problem...

Thanks!
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Easy slider...

Hi ND,

This also happened to me for a few years when I was staying behind the ball quite a bit at the point of release.  The weight of the ball physically leaned on my index more.  It provided for a very good roll and reaction but was too painful in the long run, I also used to tape the base to subdue the muscle and that did seem to help for a bit.  I ended up going around the ball more to compensate for the pain but it will change your rotation.  When you opened your pinky, you were most likely more behind the ball thus causing more strain to the index.  

Tenpin(cool name), the callus at the base of the index is considered to be the true crankers callus.  I'm assuming you hit the ball fairly well, if you do, then this is what it is bud. Your hand is snapping around the ball while your physically behind it and would cause for a very high track as well.  Hope some of this info helps guys...
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Rick Leong
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Track Pro Shop Staff
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Edited on 3/19/2004 1:22 PM

Try reading the post on Steelfingers,and click on the link.It may be of help I don't know but it is related to what you are saying.