How To Hook A Bowling Ball | Complete In Depth Guide!

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  • čas přidán 17. 02. 2024
  • Today we are going over how to hook a bowling ball the right way! Doesn't matter if you are a completely new bowler or a long time bowler just trying to improve! This in depth guide will help you on your journey!
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Komentáře • 175

  • @btaylor1948
    @btaylor1948 Před 3 měsíci +47

    Let's see episode 2. There can never be too many training videos.

  • @richmon9159
    @richmon9159 Před 3 měsíci +23

    Yeah, we want more training videos… It’s why we’re here watching the channel 😂 Maybe a video about where you’re looking… the dots, the arrows… no where 😂

  • @jimmyscott6159
    @jimmyscott6159 Před 3 měsíci +18

    Loved your demonstration on staying behind the ball. Add me to the list of wanting to see more.

  • @steven_merrell
    @steven_merrell Před 3 měsíci +15

    As a new bowler, this perspective (not from a pro) helps me tremendously.
    Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to more videos.

  • @rickwright9531
    @rickwright9531 Před 3 měsíci +21

    Will definitely watch version 2

  • @lilgeoffham
    @lilgeoffham Před 2 měsíci +5

    This video is the best explanation I’ve found on CZcams. Well done keep em coming.

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that!

  • @rdysetflamingo
    @rdysetflamingo Před 3 měsíci +5

    Coming from a bowler making the transition from two fingers to a conventional style, yes, please let’s have Episode 2! This was super helpful! Thank you!

  • @MichaelHarris-jn2fr
    @MichaelHarris-jn2fr Před 3 měsíci +9

    That was great. A refresher always helps. I’m working on the same thing myself.

  • @colinkameoka7316
    @colinkameoka7316 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Been bowling for 1 month, thank you this is what I was looking for.

  • @gbbowler
    @gbbowler Před 3 měsíci +7

    Yes, please, part 2. I enjoy the instructional videos.

  • @adamabdelaziz4586
    @adamabdelaziz4586 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I like these videos keep doing them

  • @Kenofthehill3
    @Kenofthehill3 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I appreciate the way you break things down and explain the expected result. I would certainly watch a part 2!

  • @natemoss7437
    @natemoss7437 Před dnem +1

    Thank you so much for this video it really was a big help I appreciate you so much 🙏🏾

  •  Před 3 měsíci +2

    Really helpful. Struggling to get a good release thumb fully in. Get awesome revs thumb half in but lose a lot of control..

  • @OskuPalermaa300
    @OskuPalermaa300 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Good pointers there Luis. Though I thought there was some contradicting things at times. Something that caught hard was, why was the 2nd 1 step shot “really good”, you said it was good “because of timing” when did we work on that?

  • @FHfan731
    @FHfan731 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I've recently subscribed as well. Awesome content and would love to see part 2. My track rings are too tight.

  • @NewVisionLCS
    @NewVisionLCS Před 3 měsíci +3

    Excellent video! I'm a beginner with a Storm Tropical Surge and a Storm Phase 2.

  • @rickwright9531
    @rickwright9531 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Appreciate your efforts

  • @davidlewis1474
    @davidlewis1474 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Trying to figure out my own swing - this has been the most thorough explanation. Thank you!!!

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  Před 2 měsíci

      glad you liked it! Im constantly working on it!

  • @nebraskalens12
    @nebraskalens12 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I enjoyed your video, Louis. I'm one that always bowled with a slight curve but mostly straight. So I've been watching videos for the past 3 months on how to throw a hook, as well as the proper techniques from start to finish (aka footwork, body posture & position & releases) but find myself missing a step or two on most throws. Realizing that improving muscle memory through repetitive practicing techniques is essential, as is unlearning bad habits that I'd picked up years ago. Self discipline & learning to be patient when I find the simple practice techniques tedious & boring (such as the ones in this video). There's a reason I'm unable to throw hooks well enough & consistently and it's because I haven't focused enough effort in the pre-bowling warmup practice techniques that you're teaching us. That all changes today & I'm looking forward to a 2nd Video to follow this one. Thank you for keeping it simple when that's just what the doctor ordered.

  • @davegroves5479
    @davegroves5479 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This video right here helps break it down , and you made it more understandable and I’m sure it will help bowlers that wanna improve… looking forward to vid#2

  • @larrylacroix3944
    @larrylacroix3944 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Definitely waiting for the next one

  • @dweb6916
    @dweb6916 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great tutorial! Do more tutorials.

  • @claudiajustice8920
    @claudiajustice8920 Před měsícem

    Wow thank you, I love how you teach this reputation to fix bad habits, please make more videos on the approach, and placement to be more consistent.

  • @johnm9743
    @johnm9743 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Nice Video. Thanks. It would be nice to see the next phases.

  • @justinedward81
    @justinedward81 Před 3 měsíci +3

    More please!
    Thank you for this video

  • @SoBapRevJon
    @SoBapRevJon Před měsícem

    Thanks for this. It helps me to better understand some of the tips people have been giving me.

  • @billdebolt9630
    @billdebolt9630 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great video content was great looking forward to the .next one.

  • @scramblendan
    @scramblendan Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am getting back into the game after many years away. Thank you for making this video 👍

  • @niallpbyrne
    @niallpbyrne Před měsícem

    Appreciate your video. I bowl straight this helped me understand the technique and drills to learn how to hook. And you did not make it over complicated was nice and simple. Would like see me more videos like this !!

  • @whiteboy2k12
    @whiteboy2k12 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey i was actually here for the premiere😂. Love the content.

  • @oginaz
    @oginaz Před 3 měsíci +1

    I subscribed. You’ve been putting out some great content

  • @JamesStiling
    @JamesStiling Před 3 měsíci +1

    I watched this video but didnt do any drills. Last night at league i must have applied something from the video because the track was right by my thumb all night. Has never happened before. So thank you 🙏

  • @patrickli911
    @patrickli911 Před měsícem

    Love to watch this training video. Let go for the part 2 please. thank you

  • @JanJan7234
    @JanJan7234 Před 3 měsíci +1

    more educational videos like this, i'm starting to get back to the sport and these videos do help me alot

  • @rednotereso
    @rednotereso Před 3 měsíci +1

    I like your demonstration on staying behind the ball. Please add me to the list of wanting to see more.

  • @MichaelHarris-jn2fr
    @MichaelHarris-jn2fr Před 3 měsíci +1

    A added version would be great as well.

  • @stevothegreat
    @stevothegreat Před 3 měsíci +1

    Excellent video ! ,I tend to get the chicken wing ,my arm cross over . So I need toget my hand under the ball, fingers and thumb point to the the pins . Question for you ,do you keep your fingers under the equater, (center line parallel to floor) or above when released? What about cupping or keep the wrist flat with the forearm ? Thanks for the video !

  • @BigDangerous311
    @BigDangerous311 Před 3 měsíci

    Can’t wait for the second part! As someone who has been bowling off an on for nearly 20 years and never learned how to throw the fingertip grip, I’m looking to make that next step to evolve past the conventional grip and learn how to hook the ball properly.

  • @aaronspringborn34
    @aaronspringborn34 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Definitely a great video now I was just practicing here at home. My problem is sometimes I don’t try to spend the ball by this try to put some speech/ref behind the shot and I sometimes try too hard and that’s how I gutter that’s part of my inconsistency my friends are trying to tell me the suitcase/shaking hands method, I like their analysis but for my autism and fine motor skills it’s a little challenge the fourth suggestion, professional, you guys talk about is what it’s more about being behind the ball. That’s what I wanna do do you need to slide? Here’s my opinion about that my fear is, I’m afraid someone’s gonna fall and hurt and the proof is in the pudding. I was bowling with one of my uncles. He did slip and fall when he slid onto the lane. He was OK Thankfully. I stopwhen I got to the line for that reason.

  • @lightingnut
    @lightingnut Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm ready for episode 2 bring it on. Lets learn to bowl better :)

  • @mitchellgross6982
    @mitchellgross6982 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Really enjoyed the video. I intend to start using the drills today! Thanks!

  • @MichaelHarris-jn2fr
    @MichaelHarris-jn2fr Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m waiting for the next lesson as well. That one was great.

  • @johnnyberlinn1663
    @johnnyberlinn1663 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the training video and looking forward to more thank you

  • @mariamartin8175
    @mariamartin8175 Před měsícem

    I love your videos they're awesome and so helpful, thanks!! ❤❤

  • @tdub5693
    @tdub5693 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I have a rev trainer im great on that but come game time not so much🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @mikebasson3798
    @mikebasson3798 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you!!!! You are fantastic!!! Do more please!

  • @user-zd7fy1bg9v
    @user-zd7fy1bg9v Před 2 měsíci

    I can't make it to the alley to practice a lot ao im going to try some of these with a few pillows in the living room. Great video!

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  Před 2 měsíci

      You can do it like that as well! Especially the ones from your knees!

  • @excelle
    @excelle Před 3 měsíci +1

    What are the next drills? I have old school game and looking to get more revs. Drills like these our my go to improve my 170 avg game to the next level. Thanks again.

  • @GrumpaBaggins
    @GrumpaBaggins Před 2 měsíci

    Very helpful video. Looking forward to the next.

  • @excelle
    @excelle Před 3 měsíci +1

    Please more training videos! Thank you. Keep up the great work.

  • @reginalddawson8567
    @reginalddawson8567 Před 18 dny

    I'm a beginner..very good tips

  • @joejones1330
    @joejones1330 Před 3 měsíci

    Love videos like this. Plz keep making them.

  • @johntopper9456
    @johntopper9456 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank You for your videos: Yes another video showing more steps would be extremely helpful. I for one appreciate your time and effort to help bowlers to be better and for your ball reviews, again Thank You.

  • @ketdeeliss3985
    @ketdeeliss3985 Před měsícem

    Thank you for your help. 👍🏽

  • @allsop8083
    @allsop8083 Před 3 měsíci

    Really good video, will watch part 2

  • @jorgemat1955
    @jorgemat1955 Před měsícem

    Nice Video, Thanks

  • @jaybee9471
    @jaybee9471 Před 3 měsíci

    Good stuff! More please.

  • @robertthroop-wk9wl
    @robertthroop-wk9wl Před 3 měsíci

    Very good video. I have a bit of spin on release. Low/med track. Trying to work on a better release. Definitely a helpful video. Thanks

  • @user-ts9ns9xi9o
    @user-ts9ns9xi9o Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good stuff

  • @avionsipping3169
    @avionsipping3169 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved it waiting on part 2 3 and 4

  • @chrisleonardi7797
    @chrisleonardi7797 Před 3 měsíci

    Yep. Loved it. When I first started bowling with a house ball I did this. Then I saw good bowlers spinning the crap outta the ball and I started twisting my hand. Will going back to this make me play more outside bc now I’ll get less hook? Play nova and iQ tour solid.

  • @jpb1367
    @jpb1367 Před 2 měsíci

    Helped very much thank you

  • @christopherjonathynbrooks
    @christopherjonathynbrooks Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good morning Luis napoles how are you doing this morning

  • @danparker1925
    @danparker1925 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great information. By the way, nice audio with the wireless lapel mic.

  • @hmartinez310cpt
    @hmartinez310cpt Před 3 měsíci

    Can’t wait for part 2!

  • @user-ek8mt4bb2s
    @user-ek8mt4bb2s Před 2 měsíci

    Please continue these videos, really informative and shows how the hand comes through the ball.

  • @brianbradley9380
    @brianbradley9380 Před 3 měsíci

    Ready for episode 2, Luis.

  • @ml9659
    @ml9659 Před 3 měsíci

    I bowl with someone whose never bowled before(like she thought u were supposed to throw the ball...i guess "overhand;" basically fingers first) im working with her to train her a bit and these tips will help. I may just tell her to watch the video before next league night. Keep them coming though, they'll be a great help

  • @kennystarnes4844
    @kennystarnes4844 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Video! Need to improve my technique.

  • @ZachHarris810
    @ZachHarris810 Před 3 měsíci

    Good stuff.

  • @johnny_1971
    @johnny_1971 Před 3 měsíci

    yes, let's see the next episode i love this type of stuff looking forward to it louis

  • @drwalsh50
    @drwalsh50 Před 2 měsíci

    Good instruction. I am battling a totally inconsistent release. Virtually all videos are shot from behind or from the side. I would appreciate one from down lane. A close up of how the ball comes off your thumb and fingers.

  • @gordonyoung5760
    @gordonyoung5760 Před 3 měsíci

    I liked it. Always need to improve

  • @robertdorans142
    @robertdorans142 Před 3 měsíci

    Great episode. Yes keep on mixing it up.

  • @turkeyvolumeguessing
    @turkeyvolumeguessing Před 3 měsíci

    As someone who is looking to relearn how to release properly, I like this video and hope to see part 2. One question, as we are releasing up the back are we relying on the coverstock and core in the ball to provide the hook rather then trying to spin it ourselves?

  • @umangplastik9288
    @umangplastik9288 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @thepresidentslab
    @thepresidentslab Před 2 měsíci

    More educational content please and thank you! 🥰

  • @JohnBoston-td1ek
    @JohnBoston-td1ek Před 3 měsíci

    I have not been bowing from the 8th week of league, because of heart problem had surgery going on 3 months I AM GOING TO USE YOUR VIDEO TECHNICH TO START PRACTICING ON MARCH 3RD AND WILL PRACTICE'S ALL SUMMER TO GET READY FOR FALL, BY THE WAY I HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  Před 3 měsíci +1

      oh gosh! Good luck on back to bowling!

  • @joeanderson9267
    @joeanderson9267 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome video! If you can't afford to go bowling like that, you can modify the first drill using the ball spinner.

  • @icub4ucstr8
    @icub4ucstr8 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! Episode 2 please

  • @gme375
    @gme375 Před měsícem

    I would like more videos. One on how to stop leaving so many 10 pins.

  • @neroscyter8429
    @neroscyter8429 Před 2 měsíci

    very helpful to me..tq..not too advance..totally for beginner..good advice..will try that tomorrow with my black widow hybrid 2.0..im a straight bowler with average 200..but to join club, i need to be either hook player or spinnner@some call helicopter...

  • @Wtreadway0129
    @Wtreadway0129 Před 2 měsíci

    I need episode 2 now!!!!

  • @SirJoelsuf1
    @SirJoelsuf1 Před 3 měsíci

    Luis: Don't lift the ball, don't spin the ball.
    Practically everyone in my league: Lifts and spins the ball haha
    This was really good, gonna start doing stuff like this on my channel once I get some coaching certifications and a few honor scores to show that I'm actually good lol.

  • @tonyharlin1997
    @tonyharlin1997 Před 3 měsíci

    That was nice …. I want more

  • @jax346
    @jax346 Před 2 měsíci

    5 step approach. Thanks

  • @deanfrank1344
    @deanfrank1344 Před 2 měsíci

    I am 72 years old and I throw 16 pound balls. I take a 5 step approach with virtually no sliding. Two years ago I had a 204 average. Last year I ended with a 199 average, first time under 200 average since 1971. I know the house had to get a different oil.(no choice) I have no problem throwing 16 lb balls. Does new oil make that much difference. Other bowlers are also having issues also.
    Thanks Dean

  • @mabelbeautycare
    @mabelbeautycare Před 2 měsíci

    La explicación y ejemplos muy buenos 👍

  • @jameswiser
    @jameswiser Před 3 měsíci +1

    The video shows you throwing off the back of the ball like a yo yo. But your last 2 shots where you get the curve you are turning your wrist inward to get rotation. It is not a full suit case type throw but you do turn your wrist inward. Can you elaborate on this in your next video. Thanks

  • @jordanwright5472
    @jordanwright5472 Před 24 dny

    Part 2 🙏 please!

  • @johnny_1971
    @johnny_1971 Před 3 měsíci

    hey Luis my bad habits is coming back so I'm doing the down on the knee shots im doing 20 at home and at the alley i wanted to ask if my track is still low do i go to the next step down on the knee with the lefting of the ball thank you for the video

    • @LuisNapoles
      @LuisNapoles  Před 3 měsíci

      if the track is still low that means you are moving something when there should be zero wrist movement

  • @bobnicolli4265
    @bobnicolli4265 Před 3 měsíci

    Luis I would like to see more stuff to get better thanks

  • @davegroves5479
    @davegroves5479 Před 3 měsíci

    One more thing, this is the type of videos that most bowlers are looking for.. (ways to improve) we all love ball reviews but if your not able to throw (roll) the ball the correct way we’re just hurting ourself (scores)

  • @jax346
    @jax346 Před 2 měsíci

    Def need more videos

  • @jamalmuhammad5129
    @jamalmuhammad5129 Před 3 měsíci

    That was awesome video, but I wanted to see more how you released the ball off your fingers

  • @bobpreston6767
    @bobpreston6767 Před 8 dny

    Yes mote of these.

  • @onecallclose
    @onecallclose Před 3 měsíci

    Episode two please ✊

  • @dwightkellams6065
    @dwightkellams6065 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Why follow through straight? Shouldn't the drills follow through as if you wanted to hook the bowling ball? From taking shooting instruction Jerry Miculek would call that negative training. Please explain that point to help me understand. Thanks for your time and attention to detail.

    • @notonyourlife7939
      @notonyourlife7939 Před 3 měsíci

      No. As for why, the simplest answer is "a bowling ball is not a shotgun", and you're not trying to hit a moving target. Right off your hand, the ball travels in the direction of your swing and follow through. Thanks to modern cores and cover stocks, the ball will hook and change direction down lane whether you like it or not. You're not creating hook, you're controlling it. Your job is to direct the ball to an appropriate breakpoint down lane, and let the ball do the rest... you're aiming at a fixed point on the lane (the breakpoint , NOT at the pocket.

  • @die7fox
    @die7fox Před 2 měsíci

    Luis, when you lift the ball off the ground, how do you keep your hand behind the ball/fingers under the equator without excessive grip pressure? Obviously, some grip pressure is necessary, but where should you feel it? I find I have difficulty keeping my hand behind the ball without squeezing, even after having my fit checked. You always hear how you're supposed to keep your arm and wrist muscles relaxed throughout the swing, but how do you do that while simultaneously keeping your hand in the correct position to release the ball?