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insidedrive

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Rolling over thumbhole
« on: November 06, 2006, 12:39:30 AM »
I've been working on my game a lot lately and now find that I roll over my thumb hole for every ball I throw.  It only rolls over it for the first 3 or for revs at release and once it turns it doesn't hit it anymore, but I'm wondering why this is happening?  I'm having trouble finding a release that does not produce this result.  I'm a high end stroker/low end tweener.  I've tried sever releases with turning my wrist earlier, maybe later, slowing down, speeding up, no matter what I do I have lines going right over the thumb.  Any help is greatly appreciated everyone!

Thanks!
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ClarkD

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Re: Rolling over thumbhole
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2006, 02:33:55 PM »
See Ron Clifton's tip on "Release":

http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/tip20.htm
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BowlingWolf

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Re: Rolling over thumbhole
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2006, 04:38:58 PM »
quote:
hey everyone thanks for all your input! I don't think it's the drilling because I've never done this before and I've had the ball for almost a year. It only started when I changed to a five step approach and started standing more straight up than bent over. I think part of my problem may be I am releasing the thumb and rolling with the fingers but not getting enough turn on my wrist and hand if that makes any sense? The drilling is good too so I can't blame the quality of drilling. I think I just really need someone to take a look at my release and help. Maybe I'll be able to get a video up to show what's going on. I'll try everything you all brought up though, and see if it makes a difference.  


KULAY,
The above words are from "Inside".
I think it's great that you are a fine bowler, but, not to make this a p-ing contest, I have credentials that meet yours.
If you are able to get to the line any which way you can and still release the ball properly, more power to you.  I cannot do it that way, and neither will most people (AND this is from personal observations from decades of bowling, also in different countries/continents, seeing all sorts of applied releases).
I don't subscribe to the notion that if one's mechanics are off to start with, that their release will always be proper.
Having said the above, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, which of course includes you and I, even if we have differing opinions; it is the way of the world, the "Ying/Yang".
Regards,
BowlingWolf
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