The Proper Way to Release the Ball with Your Thumb in Bowling

TLDRLearn the proper technique to release the ball with your thumb in bowling to achieve higher revolutions and consistent results. Avoid squeezing the ball with both your fingers and thumb and focus on squeezing backward with your thumb. By doing so, the ball will naturally release at the bottom of your swing, improving your accuracy and control.

Key insights

🎳Squeezing the ball with your thumb and fingers hinders consistent release and rotation.

👍Pushing your thumb backward and placing pressure on the backside of the hole promotes a natural release.

🔄Mastering the transition from thumb release to finger release leads to higher rev rates.

🙌Squeezing the thumb backward creates a consistent release, improving shot repeatability.

💪Proper thumb pressure and release technique are crucial for achieving desired results in bowling.

Q&A

Why is it important to release the ball with your thumb?

Releasing the ball with your thumb allows for a smooth and consistent motion, improving accuracy and power.

What happens if I squeeze the ball with both my fingers and thumb?

Squeezing the ball in this manner can lead to inconsistencies in release and lower rev rates.

How can I improve my rev rate?

Improving your rev rate requires mastering the transition from thumb release to finger release and focusing on proper thumb pressure.

Why should I squeeze backward with my thumb?

Squeezing backward with your thumb promotes a natural release of the ball and eliminates the need for active thumb release.

How can I achieve shot repeatability in bowling?

Achieving shot repeatability involves practicing the proper thumb release technique and maintaining consistent thumb pressure.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction by Junior Raymond.

00:03Majority of bowlers are one-handed, using their thumb and fingers.

00:10Some bowlers are transitioning to two-handed style.

00:22Releasing the ball with the thumb first, followed by the fingers, creates higher rev rates.

01:32Squeezing the ball with both fingers and thumb hinders consistent release and rotation.

03:40Proper thumb pressure and release technique lead to consistent releases and shot repeatability.

05:40Demonstration of knuckling vs. squeezing with the thumb.

06:55Importance of focusing thumb pressure on the backside of the thumb hole.