I’ve been bowling two finger since the first time as a kid bowling competitively (meaning just understanding the scoring, not actual competition) and I’ve had a wicked hook ever since. 180-200 avg. as of 2021 with a lot of practice and fine tuning. Put it this way, I’ve just recently this week taught myself a new technique for hitting that 10 pin! Finally! Dammit…. Lol
@@calvinnewsome7439 throw straighter, get your hand more behind the ball. If not, move as far left (or right if you lefty) as you can go and throw harder
@@calvinnewsome7439 I actually don’t pick it up with the conventional straight ball, I stand a bit left (I’m a righty) and my ball trajectory has sort of an outside hook toward the 10 pin. I try to throw anywhere between the second and third arrow from the left at about half power. I’m trying to teach myself a straight ball but I just have to practice it more. The outside hook gets my wrist a bit weary after a few games
Im only 15 and last week i was bowling with my parents and was curious on how to do a curve ball. Was only able to practice it for about an hour but my final shot i got a really good one in. So im learning. Thanks for the vid, i will be practicing
I've bowled like this for many years and a couple things to know is that each lanes is different so make sure you adjust so you know how to bowl on that lane, also cradle the ball on your forearm so not all the weight in on your wrist, it adds more revs and more power back.
I like short, simple, get to the point videos like this one, none of that long boring intro. I never learned to hook the ball, but one of these days Ill have to go to the alley alone, and try to perfect this throw. Thanks for the video
I started bowling like this 12 games ago (3 sessions of 4 games) and I'm already hitting my average again, more control than 1 handed and also have more hook, never could figure out 1 handed with no thumb so for the past year or 2 I've kind of hit a wall at the 140 average mark, didn't take long to adjust and last game today I figured out where I need to throw for a consistent strike, (actually the same line shown at 0:30, just I'm left handed so it's mirrored) all I need to do is work on my consistency so I can hit that perfect strike line and work on relearning spares now that I have more RPM
Anyone know if using two fingers to bowl requires 2 bigger holes? Or is correct? For me when spinning it with the 2 fingers they get stuck sometimes and my inserts are kind of tight. Im thinking of removing the inserts and having more space for my 2 fingers to help me allow to rev/spin the ball more without pain.
For the love of god, please do not listen to what this person is saying. This is completely wrong on so many levels and will lead to inconsistencies that will hurt your game if you try to bowl above the amateur level. The way how he is bowling (thumbless 1 handed) can be done at a high level but you need to learn the proper way to do so. Tom Daugherty displays this skill properly and bowls just like this, except for a few MAJOR differences. If you watch how Tom rolls the ball, he cups it into his wrist, creating accuracy by forcing the ball onto his forearm and the ball is released on line (where you are looking) Watch closely from 3:00 to 3:10 you can easily see how inaccurate you will be by not cupping the ball onto your forearm. I used to bowl exactly like this and in league my highest game was a 178 and my average never seen above 140. Tom also has a shorter approach (could be for timing or just his personal style, I lean towards the latter) yet still manages to have a ton of power and accuracy. Among the other comments about the finger holes and that a house ball does not hook, yes, that is correct but he is trying to inform people either just getting into bowling having difficulties hooking with 1 hand, or improving those bowling thumbless 1 handed. I agree, do not use a house ball as a ball that is drilled and fitted just for you (ask your local pro shop at the center) will help immensely and you can pick one up and get it drilled by your pro shop for around $200 and will last you years, so it is worth the investment if you are attempting to hook the ball and get results. Lastly, his release is completely wrong (yes I read the other comments, jesus stop berating this man as he does not know) You NEVER want to release past even the 3 o'clock position (for right handers) on the ball as this results in the ball overturning and you having WAY too much tilt, not allowing the ball to finish (another topic we wont get into) and hit the pins properly driving through the rack (allowing you to strike). "Just like a professional" as he states in the end, is not how ANYONE on the PBA tour releases the ball. The professional release is working the inside part of the ball and coming through it, generating an insane amount of power and revolutions. If you picture a clock, and the finger holes at release are near the 6 o 'clock position like shown in this video, the pro release is where the finger holes are near the (this is for RIGHT handers, left handers would be 5, 4 or even 3 o'clock, Jacob Butteruff I'm looking at you) 7 or 8 o'clock position with the elbow bent IN. This keeps the ball extremely close to your center of gravity allowing you to use your body weight and transfer the momentum properly to the ball and follow through on balance during your post-shot. I am no professional bowler, but I love this sport and just trying to provide some constructive advice instead of some of these other people in the comments literally just saying "don't do this" or "wow so wrong lmfao idiot". The one alternative advice I will say in conclusion, try to convert out of this style into 1 handed traditional or 2 handed (like Belmonte/Simonsen). I tried bowling exactly like this in league as mentioned before and could barely hold a 140 avg for almost 2 years. I switched to 2 handed and found my shots are WAY more consistent (because I have guidance with my non bowling hand) and I can properly stay on target. Only 1 1/2 years in and my average is 180 with my high game being 279. Nobody can tell you how to bowl, but if you decide thumbless 1 handed (like this video) is what you enjoy, study Tom Daugherty like a book, and you will be successful. P.S. I think this person made this video for his English class, so again don't bash him unless you have something useful to say. GL on the lanes!
That last step is what I was missing. I kept forgetting to take my fingers out of the ball and was walking around swinging it like a crazy person. My girlfriend already left though. 😔
That is one hand position for maximum back end motion but you can go anywhere from completely behind the ball to the handshake completely in the side of the ball. Wherever you position your hand you should follow through straight through not rotate your hand to the right that is completely old school as the bowling balls now a days need no help really in hooking that hard anymore. I have a 530 rev rate and can roll the ball almost completely straight or if on the side of the ball have a violent left turn.
As someone who only uses his two fingers, would you recommend getting used to using the thumb as well or would i be fine to just continue to use only 2 fingers?
You should clarify that during the close-up shots of the ball you are using a plastic house ball, which will hook slightly but not much, and then during the strike shot you are using a reactive resin ball, which will hook a lot. Also, the release you are showing is basically a two-handed release. There is also a version known as a one handed thumbless release, with the difference being that the left hand doesn’t stay on the ball during the backswing. - Bronze coach
I learned the second way actually. I’ve never been able to backspin lol. Only hook, now given I can hook a ball to any pin down the lane. Even lefty hook with my right hand. But not straight shots. I wish. But why learn something at the risk of my hooks.
@@danielavalos7671 if you can hook the ball, throwing straight shots when you want to is dead easy. Simply bring your fingers straight up the back of the ball during the release.
Moving the hand around the ball from 6-12 is a less efficient manner of hooking the ball. I believe it is better to keep the hand up the back of the ball, and let the fingers in the ball just come up around it. It creates less strain, produces more revs, and, at least in my experience, is more repeatable, and makes you less likely to pull the ball. I will say though that this video is good, and it provides an easy, step-by-step explanation, in order, of what you are looking to do, and is pretty clear and straightforward, which is honestly what is more helpful to the average bowler in my opinion. Keep up the content 🎳 🎉 😃
What's the third hole in a bowling ball for? I've been bowling wrong this whole time.. Thanks for this tutorial!!! I'll definitely do this when bowling next time!!!
Thanks for the lesson. I understood perfectly and my game improved. Checked out a lot of videos on how to hook/spin a bowling ball. But only through you I can now perfectly spin the ball.. Thanks a lot for the your lesson.
The way I bowl is kind of like a reversed hold on the ball I turn the ball I put just my two fingers in, and then I try to spin it right as I throw it, and normally towards the opposite side of whatever way I’m trying to get the ball to go. If I was trying to hit the pins on the left I will throw it in as far to the right as I can, Vice versa.
Use a heavier ball. Using this technique can be hard to control with high ball speeds. I also get way more revs anyway in the 11-14 mph range and still hit with power
@@multistuff9019 use your fingers to release and spin it instead of your wrist. One of the most common mistakes bowlers do is not release with their fingers. Look it up on youtube. I had the same problem and now i bowl with a 16lb and no wrist soreness
When I discovered this technique on my own (pre internet) I would line up my right foot at the next dot to the right of the middle. Instead of the curve shown in the video going all the way from left side - then all the way to the right - then hooking back toward center pin, I had used an alternate path. With my right root aligned between center and the first dot right of center I would throw the ball so it would then hug the right gutter and come back at the pins right where my foot was aligned. As a lackadaisical teenager I would consistently bowl 220-280 with this technique. Fun fact: The technique also works to bowl the ball from behind you between two legs.
Bringing your habd ovwr the top and pushing out on your finers will give tops spin. Less effective curve. You should still be in a near habd shake position similar but slightly more on to then a traditional 3 finger bowler
1.place fingers, 2.position feet on lane, 3.hold the ball,palm below ball.support with second hand, 4.footwork.1,2,swing,go,arm perpendicular to floor. 5.rock the ball,support with second hand 6.6-12
I'm not a coach but I know from experience I bowled exactly like this for months. But as soon as you buy a ball it will hook straight in the gutter. I recently got a raw hammer and I had to throw it straight on a house pattern. This is ultimately detrimental to to your future bowling in leagues and tournaments and whatnot
Any new equipment will take time to adjust to and all balls are not created the same. Your ball may not be a good match for the particular combination of your local house pattern and your game. A different layout or surface on the ball may be needed to give you the shape you're looking for. You may also need to adjust your release or your alignment and targeting to get the ball to the right breakpoint.
Need to make sure the forward motion is still greater then the spin you put on it. I used to play and i would go ka me ha me ha when I thew it. Lol have to have fun you know.
I've been bowling this way since I was 12 but the way you're talking about doing it seems all wrong to me a little bit more finger in there you got more stability
i taught myself how to hook, and after bowling constantly for about 3 months my highest bowl is 243, it was like 120😭 but i just never could use 3 fingers
This is how I've been bowling for years. People have told me this is the wrong way and it bothers me, what do you think about people saying that this is the wrong way to bowl.
never come out on top of the ball, Belmo never does that. you rotate your hand and lift from 4:00 up. not spin the ball. you'll get a stronger pin reaction if you lift from 4;00
I am a no thumb bowler and was intrigued when I saw this on my CZcams suggested videos. These tips are absolute garbage. I guess if you saved face by saying these tips are "for beginners who have no knowledge of bowling" because anyone with ANY knowledge of bowling knows better than to follow these steps.
whats something that the video is wrong about so I can learn more about how to do it properly. besides having ur hand spin part be fully on top. I think that's only supposed to be where ur hand ends up on the right side of the ball
@@ceoofcheeks5881 its not two handed since he is only using one hand for the swing till the release, two handed bowling keep their hands on the ball till the release. So the way the guy throws it like is like Tom Daughtery, which is a pba pro that uses a two finger delivery for a strike ball.
2 fingers no thumb is the easiest way to hook the ball and also the most inconsistent. I say that as someone who bowled 2 finger no thumb before switching to 2 finger with thumb and then 2 handed without thumb. I got to a point where it was very hard to progress and especially playing on sport shots it is an awful way to throw the ball sometimes. But if you're out there to just have fun then this is the easiest way to hook it
At 00:58 he says to use finger tips. This is inaccurate. You can use more finger than that and many of us do. You will be able to hold the ball better and control it more since you do not have the thumb to help. Just be sure to experiment with your finger position and find what works for you. I have bowled with two fingers since I broke my thumb in the 7th grade. I use a standard finger position. I'm much more consistent using my fingers than only using finger tips.
Step 6 should be how to break the tendons in your ring finger. Sure, in a 9 lb bowl you won't feel it, but throw a 15lb a few times and you will be scrambling to find painkillers to get the swelling down.
You 100% dont want to spin the ball from 6 to 12. More like from 6 to a handshake position. Also, griping the ball to your second knuckles allows more control and power
You're not walking down the lane. That is unless you want to eat shit when you hit the oil on the actual lane. It's also not called a "walkway". The area the bowler stands on is called the "approach". The lane is the area past the foul line and is where the ball rolls. Lastly, you are not supposed to rotate your hand the way you described. For best results, your hand should stay behind the ball and come up the side of the ball. This is all using house equipment of course. For even better results, get your own stuff. I use all 3 fingers and can get more hook than what you can with a house ball. Come on man. If you're going to teach people, at least learn proper terminology and technique (even with house equipment). This video wasn't all bad, but definitely needs improvement. Just my humble opinion.
I've heard this for 25+ years of bowling and I still don't even know what you mean by keeping my shoulders square? Can you elaborate for a dummy like me?
Worst explanation how to throw with 2 fingers (no thumb), this is coming from someone who has done this for over 15 years. Bowling ball in video is by far the worst way to demonstrate it all, finger holes are way too big for your fingers, gotta use a house ball that has smaller holes or use a ball custom drilled for you.
jonogunn that depends greatly on a number of factors. To try to make it simple, if you are a right handed bowler, you can start by targeting the third arrow from the right, and then take note of whether your ball misses the 1-3 (pins) pocket to the left or to the right.. if it misses to the left, then move your feet to the left… If you miss to the right, move your feet to the right. How much you move depends on how much you missed, for every pin width that you miss move your feet three boards, and keep your target the same. Bear in mind, this is a very simplified answer.
Seth Miles Gonna injure yourself doing it this way... this is what people do when they don’t know how to properly do it and just want to hook like crazy so they yank at it.
#1 Don't use house balls.
Got no core to hook
@@aldig3935 I always get a house ball to hook somehow. And the lanes are oiled properly.
@@JARAMOS1224 same , good ol sport shots , 14.05 mph , good release , perfect 1 - 3 high flush .... its possible
nathan king Exactly so you can use house balls, I have used both house and custom balls (Urethane only)
I can do it on house balls ... but on certain hook limits
I’ve been bowling two finger since the first time as a kid bowling competitively (meaning just understanding the scoring, not actual competition) and I’ve had a wicked hook ever since. 180-200 avg. as of 2021 with a lot of practice and fine tuning. Put it this way, I’ve just recently this week taught myself a new technique for hitting that 10 pin! Finally! Dammit…. Lol
How do you hit the 10 pin I need help I bowl 2 fingers
@@calvinnewsome7439 throw straighter, get your hand more behind the ball. If not, move as far left (or right if you lefty) as you can go and throw harder
@@pk_lo4638 I’m trying to practice throwing straighter shots myself.
@@calvinnewsome7439 I actually don’t pick it up with the conventional straight ball, I stand a bit left (I’m a righty) and my ball trajectory has sort of an outside hook toward the 10 pin. I try to throw anywhere between the second and third arrow from the left at about half power. I’m trying to teach myself a straight ball but I just have to practice it more. The outside hook gets my wrist a bit weary after a few games
@@pk_lo4638 Learned this earlier this week while with my girlfriend haha. Took me about 3 years of hooking a ball to figure it out, but got it now
Im only 15 and last week i was bowling with my parents and was curious on how to do a curve ball. Was only able to practice it for about an hour but my final shot i got a really good one in. So im learning. Thanks for the vid, i will be practicing
Keep at it kid!
Have you tried back up?
@@thefalco1981 tis confusion?
Possibly the best explained and easy way to hook a bowling ball. Thank you.
Lol no
It's kind of a bad example. It will get the ball moving, but pretty poor technique
I cant bowl no other way but 2 fingers lol😅
Exactly
Absolutely lol any other way is blaspheme
It feels so awkward trying to spin with my thumb
But the sad thing is we are the minority 😂😂😂 all these 3 fingered people
@@IvyMar- us 2 handed bowlers are with you
I've bowled like this for many years and a couple things to know is that each lanes is different so make sure you adjust so you know how to bowl on that lane, also cradle the ball on your forearm so not all the weight in on your wrist, it adds more revs and more power back.
That’s a bad idea, relying on your forearm is going to make the ball slip out a lot more.
hurst my eye the way you teach those newbies
Seen a lot of videos yours was the best you break everything down💯👏 I’m going to try this technique tomorrow for my first time.😁
I like short, simple, get to the point videos like this one, none of that long boring intro. I never learned to hook the ball, but one of these days Ill have to go to the alley alone, and try to perfect this throw. Thanks for the video
I started bowling like this 12 games ago (3 sessions of 4 games) and I'm already hitting my average again, more control than 1 handed and also have more hook, never could figure out 1 handed with no thumb so for the past year or 2 I've kind of hit a wall at the 140 average mark, didn't take long to adjust and last game today I figured out where I need to throw for a consistent strike, (actually the same line shown at 0:30, just I'm left handed so it's mirrored) all I need to do is work on my consistency so I can hit that perfect strike line and work on relearning spares now that I have more RPM
Hey guy's don't be so mean in the comment's, I think this was just a school project!
I don’t know man
So I have watched so many tutorials from professional and this was the best... A simple step by step is exactly what is needed. Thanks!
This is the video I’ve been looking for!
Anyone know if using two fingers to bowl requires 2 bigger holes? Or is correct? For me when spinning it with the 2 fingers they get stuck sometimes and my inserts are kind of tight. Im thinking of removing the inserts and having more space for my 2 fingers to help me allow to rev/spin the ball more without pain.
For the love of god, please do not listen to what this person is saying. This is completely wrong on so many levels and will lead to inconsistencies that will hurt your game if you try to bowl above the amateur level. The way how he is bowling (thumbless 1 handed) can be done at a high level but you need to learn the proper way to do so. Tom Daugherty displays this skill properly and bowls just like this, except for a few MAJOR differences. If you watch how Tom rolls the ball, he cups it into his wrist, creating accuracy by forcing the ball onto his forearm and the ball is released on line (where you are looking)
Watch closely from 3:00 to 3:10 you can easily see how inaccurate you will be by not cupping the ball onto your forearm. I used to bowl exactly like this and in league my highest game was a 178 and my average never seen above 140. Tom also has a shorter approach (could be for timing or just his personal style, I lean towards the latter) yet still manages to have a ton of power and accuracy.
Among the other comments about the finger holes and that a house ball does not hook, yes, that is correct but he is trying to inform people either just getting into bowling having difficulties hooking with 1 hand, or improving those bowling thumbless 1 handed. I agree, do not use a house ball as a ball that is drilled and fitted just for you (ask your local pro shop at the center) will help immensely and you can pick one up and get it drilled by your pro shop for around $200 and will last you years, so it is worth the investment if you are attempting to hook the ball and get results.
Lastly, his release is completely wrong (yes I read the other comments, jesus stop berating this man as he does not know) You NEVER want to release past even the 3 o'clock position (for right handers) on the ball as this results in the ball overturning and you having WAY too much tilt, not allowing the ball to finish (another topic we wont get into) and hit the pins properly driving through the rack (allowing you to strike). "Just like a professional" as he states in the end, is not how ANYONE on the PBA tour releases the ball. The professional release is working the inside part of the ball and coming through it, generating an insane amount of power and revolutions. If you picture a clock, and the finger holes at release are near the 6 o 'clock position like shown in this video, the pro release is where the finger holes are near the (this is for RIGHT handers, left handers would be 5, 4 or even 3 o'clock, Jacob Butteruff I'm looking at you) 7 or 8 o'clock position with the elbow bent IN. This keeps the ball extremely close to your center of gravity allowing you to use your body weight and transfer the momentum properly to the ball and follow through on balance during your post-shot.
I am no professional bowler, but I love this sport and just trying to provide some constructive advice instead of some of these other people in the comments literally just saying "don't do this" or "wow so wrong lmfao idiot". The one alternative advice I will say in conclusion, try to convert out of this style into 1 handed traditional or 2 handed (like Belmonte/Simonsen). I tried bowling exactly like this in league as mentioned before and could barely hold a 140 avg for almost 2 years. I switched to 2 handed and found my shots are WAY more consistent (because I have guidance with my non bowling hand) and I can properly stay on target. Only 1 1/2 years in and my average is 180 with my high game being 279. Nobody can tell you how to bowl, but if you decide thumbless 1 handed (like this video) is what you enjoy, study Tom Daugherty like a book, and you will be successful.
P.S. I think this person made this video for his English class, so again don't bash him unless you have something useful to say. GL on the lanes!
as a 2 fingers one hand bowler i cringed on Step #6 cause of the word "spin"! YOU DO NOT SPIN the ball for any reason.
chillllll he said "not supposed to be taken seriously"
i would suggest posting this essay somewhere else
oi m8.. i dont remember fucking asking.
TDarK aint nobody reading this shit virgin ass nigga
That last step is what I was missing. I kept forgetting to take my fingers out of the ball and was walking around swinging it like a crazy person. My girlfriend already left though. 😔
Awww why leave?
Very good presentation. It was a clear step by step instructions on how to successfully bowl using two hands.The best video I've seen yet.
since we start left for more hook , what arrows we look at
My bowling ball is drilled for a left hander. So if I do the two finger do
I throw the ball counter clockwise or clockwise do that I’m left handed ?
Rich Judycki clockwise, lefty here too 😅
So if you wish to hook the ball with your left hand, you could spin from 6 o clock to 12 o clock clockwise. Hope this helps!
You can try throwing it back-up which is a backwards hook, but you can do what ever is comfortable
I guess your way can work for me if i don't curve while I'm bowling with my fingers and my thumb then I try your way
My wrist and fingers been killing ( right handed 2 finger bowler ) and tips on not killing my self ? Would lk to bowl more then twice a week abs
The release needs to be vetter dont want your hand ending up on top but mostly on the side coming up for a hand shake like motion
I was talking with a guy tonight trying to throw my first hooks and this is exactly what he told me
That is one hand position for maximum back end motion but you can go anywhere from completely behind the ball to the handshake completely in the side of the ball. Wherever you position your hand you should follow through straight through not rotate your hand to the right that is completely old school as the bowling balls now a days need no help really in hooking that hard anymore. I have a 530 rev rate and can roll the ball almost completely straight or if on the side of the ball have a violent left turn.
As someone who only uses his two fingers, would you recommend getting used to using the thumb as well or would i be fine to just continue to use only 2 fingers?
You should clarify that during the close-up shots of the ball you are using a plastic house ball, which will hook slightly but not much, and then during the strike shot you are using a reactive resin ball, which will hook a lot. Also, the release you are showing is basically a two-handed release. There is also a version known as a one handed thumbless release, with the difference being that the left hand doesn’t stay on the ball during the backswing. - Bronze coach
I learned the second way actually. I’ve never been able to backspin lol. Only hook, now given I can hook a ball to any pin down the lane. Even lefty hook with my right hand. But not straight shots. I wish. But why learn something at the risk of my hooks.
I just thought it was a bit funny how he explains with the house ball
But then shoots his reactive ball
You can hook a house ball better than most people think. I did it today. You just gotta get a lot of revs on the ball.
Yea, at 10mph on a dry lane.
@@danielavalos7671 if you can hook the ball, throwing straight shots when you want to is dead easy. Simply bring your fingers straight up the back of the ball during the release.
Moving the hand around the ball from 6-12 is a less efficient manner of hooking the ball. I believe it is better to keep the hand up the back of the ball, and let the fingers in the ball just come up around it. It creates less strain, produces more revs, and, at least in my experience, is more repeatable, and makes you less likely to pull the ball. I will say though that this video is good, and it provides an easy, step-by-step explanation, in order, of what you are looking to do, and is pretty clear and straightforward, which is honestly what is more helpful to the average bowler in my opinion. Keep up the content 🎳 🎉 😃
What's the third hole in a bowling ball for? I've been bowling wrong this whole time.. Thanks for this tutorial!!! I'll definitely do this when bowling next time!!!
Thanks for the lesson. I understood perfectly and my game improved. Checked out a lot of videos on how to hook/spin a bowling ball. But only through you I can now perfectly spin the ball.. Thanks a lot for the your lesson.
used a reactive ball to this tutorial and my ball hooked the whole lane lol
I'm still trying to figure out how the curve works lol I'm having trouble figuring it out
The way I bowl is kind of like a reversed hold on the ball I turn the ball I put just my two fingers in, and then I try to spin it right as I throw it, and normally towards the opposite side of whatever way I’m trying to get the ball to go. If I was trying to hit the pins on the left I will throw it in as far to the right as I can, Vice versa.
What shoes are those?
Turning the ball from 6 to 12 o'clock. Are you trying to make someone to crack their bone? You're supposed to flick it or lift it in a different axis.
Says for his english class and not to be taken seriously in the comments. FYI
I need help putting power into it. Im doing everything right but no power
Use a heavier ball. Using this technique can be hard to control with high ball speeds. I also get way more revs anyway in the 11-14 mph range and still hit with power
I just bowled my first 300 game because of this video.
Before watching this I was lucky to even bowl a 120 game.
Wowo a perfect game nice👍
No you didn't
@@nascarandbowlingfan3888 prove it!
I actually have shot a 300
Bro I was looking for a tutorial about 2 finger bowling not a video about how to bowl for the first time
He himself knows not to actually follow step 6 when he throws it lmao
I did this today, got 4 strikes in a row
hambone
I've been bowling like this for 7 years. Using 2 fingers really does give you a wicked hook.
It might give you a hook but does it give you scores?
@@keelandarger4866 yes
I've been doing this just recently and it's been killing my wrist (I use a 9) do you know what I could be doing wrong?
@@multistuff9019 use your fingers to release and spin it instead of your wrist. One of the most common mistakes bowlers do is not release with their fingers. Look it up on youtube. I had the same problem and now i bowl with a 16lb and no wrist soreness
You might not be doing it right or you may have just needed to get used to it and build some stamina. Do you still get the soreness?
When I discovered this technique on my own (pre internet) I would line up my right foot at the next dot to the right of the middle. Instead of the curve shown in the video going all the way from left side - then all the way to the right - then hooking back toward center pin, I had used an alternate path.
With my right root aligned between center and the first dot right of center I would throw the ball so it would then hug the right gutter and come back at the pins right where my foot was aligned. As a lackadaisical teenager I would consistently bowl 220-280 with this technique.
Fun fact: The technique also works to bowl the ball from behind you between two legs.
Positioning and throws are completely different for different patterns so don’t worry about that. ( unless you only ever bowl at one place )
Bringing your habd ovwr the top and pushing out on your finers will give tops spin. Less effective curve. You should still be in a near habd shake position similar but slightly more on to then a traditional 3 finger bowler
Thank you
1.place fingers,
2.position feet on lane,
3.hold the ball,palm below ball.support with second hand,
4.footwork.1,2,swing,go,arm perpendicular to floor.
5.rock the ball,support with second hand
6.6-12
I'm not a coach but I know from experience I bowled exactly like this for months. But as soon as you buy a ball it will hook straight in the gutter. I recently got a raw hammer and I had to throw it straight on a house pattern. This is ultimately detrimental to to your future bowling in leagues and tournaments and whatnot
Any new equipment will take time to adjust to and all balls are not created the same. Your ball may not be a good match for the particular combination of your local house pattern and your game. A different layout or surface on the ball may be needed to give you the shape you're looking for. You may also need to adjust your release or your alignment and targeting to get the ball to the right breakpoint.
Same exact thing happened to me when I switched but u just have to adjust and it'll come back
I am going to try this my tumb gets so sore and I want to hook like crazy
Need to make sure the forward motion is still greater then the spin you put on it. I used to play and i would go ka me ha me ha when I thew it. Lol have to have fun you know.
I've been bowling this way since I was 12 but the way you're talking about doing it seems all wrong to me a little bit more finger in there you got more stability
I was born without a knuckle in my right thumb so this is my only option
That's not the right way to hook the ball. Your fingers shouldnt come around the ball, the ball should roll off of your hand diagonally.
@Alteric Racing actually no. The bowl should spin off the side of your hand. The wrist snap is what provides the rotation.
I need to hold the ball? I though i was supposed to kick it.
No negativity though :D
That actually was helpful. Thank you. Tom Daugherty bowls just like that. I love his style of bowling.
Nice video.
i taught myself how to hook, and after bowling constantly for about 3 months my highest bowl is 243, it was like 120😭 but i just never could use 3 fingers
very helpful
I'm not putting my thumb in that contraption esp if I'm drinking
Wow i didnt know ur supposed to use the holes
This is how I've been bowling for years. People have told me this is the wrong way and it bothers me, what do you think about people saying that this is the wrong way to bowl.
If it works for you, go for it!
never come out on top of the ball, Belmo never does that. you rotate your hand and lift from 4:00 up. not spin the ball. you'll get a stronger pin reaction if you lift from 4;00
Can you clarify a bit on what you mean by this? I am new to bowling and just starting to learn how to hook.
Damn I need a bowling alley.?
Damn near yanked my thumb off bowling with my thumb, only kiddie throws for me now 😮
5:21 seriously??
It’s funny how he said it’s a difficult task, to master it yes but just to do it no
Gr8🔥🔥
All the bowling ball holes at my local bowling alley so i have to use my own bowling balls
I am a no thumb bowler and was intrigued when I saw this on my CZcams suggested videos. These tips are absolute garbage. I guess if you saved face by saying these tips are "for beginners who have no knowledge of bowling" because anyone with ANY knowledge of bowling knows better than to follow these steps.
Yep
whats something that the video is wrong about so I can learn more about how to do it properly. besides having ur hand spin part be fully on top. I think that's only supposed to be where ur hand ends up on the right side of the ball
Also it’s called thumbless bowling
Keno O. It’s called two-handed or Belmo style
Spencer Goodell I’m talking about how he called it two finger bowling.
@@ceoofcheeks5881 its not two handed since he is only using one hand for the swing till the release, two handed bowling keep their hands on the ball till the release. So the way the guy throws it like is like Tom Daughtery, which is a pba pro that uses a two finger delivery for a strike ball.
2 fingers no thumb is the easiest way to hook the ball and also the most inconsistent. I say that as someone who bowled 2 finger no thumb before switching to 2 finger with thumb and then 2 handed without thumb. I got to a point where it was very hard to progress and especially playing on sport shots it is an awful way to throw the ball sometimes. But if you're out there to just have fun then this is the easiest way to hook it
wheres the throwing with the house ball... its hard to hook a house ball even with 2 hand bowling technic... hahaha
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I haven’t got my own ball so I use house balls and I can hook but I use 1 hand
I have enough revs to throw a house ball from the 5 arrow to the 10th board i think, but i dont use houseballs anymore:p
I have a size 8 bowling ball and it's too heavy for me do I need to go down a size or start lifting weight to not make my ball to be heavy
God bless everyone and have a good day,..
Nice
At 00:58 he says to use finger tips. This is inaccurate. You can use more finger than that and many of us do. You will be able to hold the ball better and control it more since you do not have the thumb to help. Just be sure to experiment with your finger position and find what works for you. I have bowled with two fingers since I broke my thumb in the 7th grade. I use a standard finger position. I'm much more consistent using my fingers than only using finger tips.
this is the funniest video ever. dont throw the ball in the air youll hurt your feet lol
just read the description lol. Im sure you did well on the assignment! nice job
4:40 wrong. You don’t want a 3-9 o clock spin. 4-10 o clock spin is the money shot
Step 6 should be how to break the tendons in your ring finger. Sure, in a 9 lb bowl you won't feel it, but throw a 15lb a few times and you will be scrambling to find painkillers to get the swelling down.
Oops, I missed the entire video because I WAS ASLEEP!!!!
I play with both hands, using two fingers.
Guys I have been bowling for a long time and trust me that this guy can't bowl and don't listen to him
A nice way to break your middle finger
is this trolling video?
Those are Twister Pins
You 100% dont want to spin the ball from 6 to 12. More like from 6 to a handshake position. Also, griping the ball to your second knuckles allows more control and power
You're not walking down the lane. That is unless you want to eat shit when you hit the oil on the actual lane. It's also not called a "walkway". The area the bowler stands on is called the "approach". The lane is the area past the foul line and is where the ball rolls. Lastly, you are not supposed to rotate your hand the way you described. For best results, your hand should stay behind the ball and come up the side of the ball. This is all using house equipment of course. For even better results, get your own stuff. I use all 3 fingers and can get more hook than what you can with a house ball. Come on man. If you're going to teach people, at least learn proper terminology and technique (even with house equipment). This video wasn't all bad, but definitely needs improvement. Just my humble opinion.
Keep ur shoulders sqare is better for your accuracy
I've heard this for 25+ years of bowling and I still don't even know what you mean by keeping my shoulders square?
Can you elaborate for a dummy like me?
@@SuperHonkyPodcast pretty much to sum it up don’t drop ur shoUlder down when u release keep its kinda hard to explain
I try it it not very easy
What if ur left handed tho 🤣
Who’s still here in 2022 🙋🏻♀️
Curving a Bowling ball with 2 fingers is alot easier without thumb in my opinion
Thank you for the details! Loved it!
Easy-to-use video! Can't wait to master the curve on this throw
The walkway??!?...OMG
Worst explanation how to throw with 2 fingers (no thumb), this is coming from someone who has done this for over 15 years. Bowling ball in video is by far the worst way to demonstrate it all, finger holes are way too big for your fingers, gotta use a house ball that has smaller holes or use a ball custom drilled for you.
Well of course you need a bowling ball
Did i really waste my time watching this.... yes.
Mark Benoit no bs
this troup person is a bit of a poser ah he loves himself
thanks...good for beginner 👍👍👍
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Hes bowling two handed, but technically it's a one handed shot
Thats how i bowl. I let go with my other hand
@@iPeanutJelly really all he did was hold the ball with both his hands then did a one handed release
Its a two handed approach but a one handed release
@@mit0373 that's basically what I said in the second comment
@@alexaviermunoz_5443 my bad i didn't read that
Dont use this way use where you hold with both hands
No wonder why my curve wasnt strong enough i was using middle and index
Ur nawt a rl boler 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Hope u do a second part with where to aim on the floor and stuff
jonogunn that depends greatly on a number of factors. To try to make it simple, if you are a right handed bowler, you can start by targeting the third arrow from the right, and then take note of whether your ball misses the 1-3 (pins) pocket to the left or to the right.. if it misses to the left, then move your feet to the left… If you miss to the right, move your feet to the right. How much you move depends on how much you missed, for every pin width that you miss move your feet three boards, and keep your target the same. Bear in mind, this is a very simplified answer.
You should watch a different video. This person looks like a beginner himself that just got into bowling.
Seth Miles Gonna injure yourself doing it this way... this is what people do when they don’t know how to properly do it and just want to hook like crazy so they yank at it.