how do i keep my wrist from twisting when I'm bowling? and is a 115av good 4 a 13 y/o or should it be higher?
337446
Concentrate on keeping your hand behind the ball. 115 is not bad, but you should keep working to get it higher.
300400
to be fair 1 week is too short.\n1. however if u r a pace bowler(iam one) try to cut down on the pace an concentrate on line and length balls.trust me,they may not be as awesome to watch as a yorker or a swinging ball but u vil get good results.if u r a spinner the best way is 2 bowl slow,give the ball a loop and entice him 2 drive.if u bowl slow and in the right areas its very hard 2 get runs \n2.to  better ur 3 pointers u must do a lot of practise .get a good feel of the ball and dont try too hard.thats a very easy mistake to make.calm down take ur time and shoot.dont worry if u miss nobody sinks every 3 pointer that he shoots(even in the NBA).
45732
What type of ball do you throw?\nDo you throw a hook, curve or straight at the pins?\n\nMost bowling ball manufacturers make balls for varying levels of expertise and you will definitely find something to your liking. \n\nIf you go hard and straight then plastic or urethane would be good.\nIf you hook or curve then urethane or reactive covers might be better for you.\nI like plastic for the spares since it goes nice and straight.\n\nI put ballreviews.com in the sources because people review every bowling ball that comes out its a great informative sight.\n\nHope this helps
518493
actually, the ball fit is more important in bowling than the weight.\n\nthe fit of the ball should be\n1 comfortable\n2 fit the hand and fingers, properly, (not to big or to small)\nthe ball should touch the palm of the hand with little or no gap between ball and hand.\n\nnow for weight.\n\nwith a proper fitting ball, hold the ball down by your side with the arm fully straight down to the ground, now, lift the ball using just your biceps to waiste level, in a controlled manner \n\nif this is to easy, then the ball is too light\nif you can do it, but is not easy then it is about right\nif you can not do it, or struggle to lift it, then the ball may be to heavy.\n\nOsosober
588128
Step one\n\nHold the ball as if you're about to bowl a normal leg break.\n\nThe top joints of the index and middle fingers should be across the seam, with the ball resting between a bent third finger and the thumb.\n\nStep two\n\nAt the point of release, the palm of your hand should be open upwards, towards the sky, with the back of your hand facing the batsman.\n\nYour wrist should be 180 degrees to the ground, while the seam of the ball should point towards fine leg.\n\nAgain, it should be your third finger which does most of the work, turning the ball anti-clockwise on release. \n\nVisit:\n\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/cricket/skills/newsid_3208000/3208899.stm
96529
i had a amf gold angle but i have moved and lost it some where in the move so i need a new boling ball and th hammer brand is one of the finest bowling balls i have ever seen so i will check this one out.why i like hammers becouse if you look at it the out side shell is a lot thicker than any other ball on the market. as when i bowled on leagues a friend of mine had one and its shell was at least twice as thick as the one i was useing so i do not think you can go wrong with a hammer just make sure you get it drilled by a pro and you shall be happy and geting personal bests and go ahead and raise you avrage.
276830
I always put my index and middle fingers together and wrap my thumb around the bottom of the ball with the other fingers bent. then you let it slide off the fingertips as you release. WiCkeD PiTcH!!\n\nI think some spread the fingers but I get more speed and control when together.
923350
Based on your info, your reactive coverstock bowling ball will work on every lane condition around.  If it's too oily, use fine sandpaper to roughen up the surface and if it's too dull, polish it up.  Now to the fun part.....\n\nJust imagine that the target board or arrow is a bit bigger than it looks when you are on the approach.  Train your armswing to and hand release to focus on that same muscle motion every time and match it up to your target for shots that will hit the pocket most of the time.  Keep practicing and visualizing in that manner, and you will build muscle memory and hand/eye coordination that will help you make better shots as you bowl.  Also, experimentation with hand position during approach and release for more or less ball reaction helps too, especially when lane conditions change!  \n\nHope this helps!
1000577
First off you have good height strong upper body helps but pitching is 30% body strength 70% technique ask yourself these questions \n\n1.do i have good balance from the point of my rotation into my stride.\n\n2.am I using full arm motion = on a 360 degree scale wich means are you releasing the ball at the top point into your stretch.\n\n3.you say you have long legs that is a good tool for alot of pitchers. question from me to you. So I can be a bit more helpful . After you go into your stretch from the wind up what is the position of your trail leg into your stretch do have a habbit of pushing off the mound . Not good gets you into bad habbits .Its more like a pulling off the mound into the stride then pushing into the release . \nA good practice for this is stand at the mound go into your routine simulate your movements to the place go step by step every motion check your body position into each step. Break it down steps 1 to 5  \n\n1.your starting stance Check your balance \n2.your raise into your windup check balance look at your footing \n\n3. from windup into your stride check balance arm position did you get proper waist rotation did you push off the mound. \n\n4 look at your arm are you at your right release point .is it in correct position if not at a perfect point gonna cause loss of velocity and cause improper control of the pitch.\n\n5 check your balance after the stretch do you still have proper balance.\n \n\n\ncauses balance issues and takes away from your volicity and has a tendency of causing alot of wild pitches. Do you see  \n  yourself with this problem?\n\nThe leg kick is a tool but if you dont have balance from the kick to the stride your wasting your time .\n\n4. Do you have proper waist rotation going from windup to the stretch this is important. (note) proper hip motion=rotation) if your not balanced going from your turn into the stride this will cause a potential  loss of velocity thats where alot of power pitchers    get this down to tee.\n\nYou say you have a 3qtr arm slot question when you release the ball at what point of your stride are you release what is your arm position .Always release the ball at the top of you stride Balance+  release point = velocity .I hope this gives you some ideas on  where your at or where you need to be at .Please feal free to e-mail question's if you have any .Id be glad to help
432214
What type of grip are you using on your fastball? Are you throwing two seam or four seam?  For maximum velocity from grip, grip the ball with the tips of your fingers and less bottom finger/palm.  Note: you will lose some control of these pitches, so don't introduce them until you have found a comfortable fingertip grip.  Another suggestion, talk to your pitching/catching coach! \nOther than that, you need to have maximum extension of your throwing arm...think of your arm as a whip.  Start doing some exercises to increase your thighs, as they provide a solid source of core power/velocity.
1055777
im a bowler and i had it also.  it doesnt just affect your bowling either, i found it also hurt in things i did at home where your arm had to go in an upward motion.  \nit is tendonitis\nwhat i did totally stopped it and wasnt expensive\n\nat walmart there is an armband in the pharmacy section it has an air pillow in it (i cant remember what it is called) the band goes right below the elbow and the air cushion goes toward the outside of the arm and i wore it everytime i bowled and never had any more problems.\n\nit worked great\nhope this helps
1052436
If its unlimited, obvisouly throw it as high as you can. If its 6-12 ft, find a good height that you can constantly hit while throw strikes, thats tougher as a pitchers, its like putting it on a tee for the hitter. Technique wise, i pitch with a backspin on my pitch.  Hold it with all 5 fingers, have your hand face the batter, the ball toeards second, flick your wrist dfor the backspin, thats one way to do it. You could also hold it in your palm, ball facing the batter, and throw it that way, with that you can spin the ball for a bit of a curve. Those are some ways i do it. Good Luck!!
542978
the basic line for tenpn bowling is at the foul line\nstanding 17 board and rolling over the 10 board,\n\nwhich is in lay mans terms\n\nthree board to the right(for right handed bowlers) from the big center dot on the approach and rolling the ball straight over the second arrow in from the right hand side,\nwhile keeping the hand,elbow and wrist in a straight line and finishing up by your right ear.\n\nor for left hand bowlers three boards to the left of the big center dot, and rolling the ball straight over the second arrow from in from the left hand side. while keeping the hand,elbow and wrist in a straight line and finishing up by your left ear.\n\nthis will get the ball, if done correctly somewhere near the head pin on the correct angle for the side you are bowling from.\n\nososober
475278
position the inside two fingers and the outside two fingers as far apart as possible.  and then start practicing holding the ball with just fingertips.  Maybe three fingers will give you a slider, two will give you a bit more travel from left to right.\n\nPractice a lot, but don't blow out your arm.
758274
Using the marks is a lot easier...the lane is 60" in width and 60 foot long.....you need an inch of skill and 60 foot of luck!!.....pick out 2-3 boards right in front of the foul line......you should also see some dots....maybe there also.....roll the ball over those boards every time (about 5-8 boards from the gutter and inward).....now about 15 ft out are the arrows in from of there.....pretend that those are actually the pins and bowl as if they are with some medium and natural speed......pickout the spot I told you too and then move to the foul line with your shoulders square to the foul line and then roll the ball and pretend to shake hands with the #1 pin(the head pin) to create a good folow thru......most important when you slide your sliding foot must finish perpendicular to the foul line....if you don't your stroke with be off and not consistent for you to make adjustments.....depending on where the ball finishes from the headpin....move yourself left or right.....but stroke or use the same speed and finish with you foot perpendicular and your shoulders square to the fould line.....and keep adjusting..........watch some of the better scorers (notice that I did not say better bowlers).....look for the better scores....there is a good chance that they have blocked or fixed lanes and these cheaters know where the oil was laid.....these are the ones that average 215 + but can't score anywhere else......but they will tell you where the block is....do and learn what I told you and you will be able to score anywhere under any conditions......good luck on the tour and I will be expecting my 1%!!
126575
WRIST PROTECTOR AND FORM ..THOSE ARE THE ONLY TWO WAYS.  THE FIRST IS A BRACE, AND THE SECOND IS TO JUST PRACTICE BY YOUR SELF, GO SLOW AND GET YOURSELF TO JUST FOLLOW GOOD FORM.
1072607
All the above answers are good advise, but I don't think they are going to stop you from slicing.\nAim, swing speed and tempo are a must for a good shot, but for a quick fix (not one that solves the reason your slicing), try rolling you top hand over the bottom one a little more (it's called tightening your grip), and move your back foot back a little. The more you tighten and bring the foot back, the more the ball should go left (or in your case straighter).