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Title: Pitches for Players W/High Backswings
Post by: dw23 on August 28, 2006, 08:18:55 AM

Hi All,
I wanted to get some ideas from people with backswings above their shoulder on what pitches they use for comfort and the least amount of grip pressure.
Thanks,
DW

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Title: Re: Pitches for Players W/High Backswings
Post by: The Bowlers Edge 2 on August 28, 2006, 08:57:19 PM

i have a "rather high" backswing i use 0 side to side and 1/16th reverse. Vise thumb mold with tape in that, then add more to it after i put it in. Depends on how flexable the hand is more than the hight of the backswing. Only thing I could stay is to not go too much reverse to where you'd have to squeeze to hold on to the ball on the down swing.
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Title: Re: Pitches for Players W/High Backswings
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on August 28, 2006, 09:13:46 PM

DW....I agree with Eric, it should be based on your hand, thumb flexibility etc.....not backswing height.

Carl
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Title: Re: Pitches for Players W/High Backswings
Post by: dw23 on August 29, 2006, 12:12:37 AM

Thanks Carl and Eric,
I totally understand the concept of hand flexibility. I have a lot of flexibility and a double jointed thumb so I need less reverse than most. I do think that the height of the backswing and hand flexibility has to be taken into account when trying to figure out grip pressure.

I have been using 1/8 reverse. I just like to get ideas from people of like styles and ability for comparison. I'm going with 0 and 1/8 left to try to hold on to the ball and lessen grip pressure.

Thanks for your comments.
DW
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Title: Re: Pitches for Players W/High Backswings
Post by: tenpinspro on August 29, 2006, 02:38:57 AM

Hey dw,

Don't forget to factor in your span.  Our span length also dictates the amount of forward/reverse needed.  Sorry but this is too tough to say unless I see your hand, know your span and then it is still a little bit of a trial and error process to get to what "works" and what "feels" good.  Just my thoughts bud...
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