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sheppy335

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tucked Pinky
« on: October 25, 2004, 12:56:55 AM »
Hey all,
     for years i tucked my pinky and it never bothered me unless the lanes broke down and then i started to realize it helped to untuck it when the lanes were dryer and this year both places I bowl have a very difficult shot where if you hit it to much you can over react alot. It have taken me almost 6 weeks to come to realize that i need to untuck my pinky for good, i did this Saturday and i really started to have my ball not over react. Have any of you had this problem and what things did you do to stop it? Thank you!
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MI 2 AZ

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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2004, 10:27:23 AM »
I never did do the tuck but noticed other bowlers who did.  I never realized what it did for the ball until I read Ron C's tip on Finger Dancing, then I played with it a bit.  Sounds like you learned something valuable on how/when to use it.  For others, here is a link to the Finger Dancing tip:

http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/tip11.htm
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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2004, 08:16:16 PM »
Getting my span to fit correctly was a great help in stopping a 25-year habit of tucking the pinky.  As it turned out, my span was more than 1/4 inch too long.  A relaxed fit that let the ball rest more in the palm of my hand gave me more of a feel of "holding" the ball which I would previously generate with that tucked pinky (pushing the ball harder onto the fingers)

Ron's tips that Mi2Az mentions are worth viewing.
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stanski

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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2004, 09:21:20 PM »
i've always tucked my pinky... did it ever since i was a little bugger. Now when i try to straighten it, i always feel like the ball is going to fall off to the left (holding the ball up). I can adjust my release enough through moving my pointer finger and wrist movement and staying behind the ball and coming out the side that i really dont worry too much about it being too much of a problem.
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Goof1073

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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2004, 03:19:02 PM »
I used to tuck my pinky when I was younger, but during college it over stressed my ring finger tendon so badly that I couldn't bowl for 2-3 months while it healed.  Ever since I have not tucked and wouldn't try it again.  I do however keep my pinky resting against my ring finger now while bowling.
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sheppy335

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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2004, 08:43:42 PM »
I did have my span checked but this is somehting i have done since i was about 15. I feel i am adding more to my game by learning to not tuck it and then when i need that extra rip i can tuck it. Thank you for all your comments.
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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2004, 09:37:53 PM »
I also tuck my pinky when throwing for a strike, and for most spares.  When shooting for the 6, 9, or 10 pins I always untuck as it lets me get more of a straighter/controlled line.  Like shepp, when the lanes do start to break down, I always attempt either untucking my pinky or shifting my index finger closer to the middle finger.  Both help me take a little less hook off the ball, while keeping my normal release.
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sheppy335

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Re: tucked Pinky
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2004, 08:44:11 AM »
just to let you know. First full night of not tucking it and only had three opens all because of learning how the spare ball will move. Shot 640 and i was tired from trying to throw the ball hard and I only used one ball all night. thank you all for your support!
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