what is the perfect way to spin a bowling ball? do you put your thumb in the hole or not? i haven't?
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Please please please put your thumb in that bowling ball!!!!\n\nThis thumbless bowling craze is just a macho show off technique that has absolutely NO ACCURACY and you cannot control it whatsoever.\n\nTo get your ball to rotate, what you do is at the release of the ball, snap your fingers into the palm of your hand and lift lift lift with those fingers.This will cause the ball to rotate. It is much easier if your ball is drilled with a finger tip. This is where your fingers only go into the ball up to your first knuckle, which is, what, about 1/2 to 1 inch or so. If you're not familiar with throwing a finger tip, it will feel uncomfortable and awkward at first, but you'll get used to it.\n\nIf you want anymore advice, feel free to email me.\ngojenni714@yahoo.com
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I can't believe there is a curling category and not bowling!!! What is up with that?!?!?\n\nAnyway, help on your spares....This would be good for you too scrappy. Of course you want strikes, always. There is no secret for leaving easy spares. You leave what you leave. You work on spare shots. If you know people in high places (or work in the bowling alley ;-D) you can set up spares yourself.\n\nIf not, here's what you do. Corner pins are the hardest single pin conversion. More specifically, the ten pin for righties, the seven for lefties. Instead of throwing your ball at the pocket on your first ball, practicing shooting the ten pin. Never mind that it's a full rack...just shoot the ten. On you second ball, you can either choose to shoot the pocket for a conversion, or practice on the seven pin.\n\nRemember, just because you have a full rack standing, doesn't mean you have to knock them all down! Another good idea is forget keeping score. It only plays with your mind. Just get out there and through some good shots. \n\nIf you have problems converting the ten pin, here's my suggestion. You need to learn to be able to read oil patterns in lanes. This takes years...be patient. But you need to be comfortable in looking everywhere on the lane. When reading oil patterns on a first ball, I always start my shot on the 10 board at the arrows and adjust from there. \n\nFor spares, I do something a little different. When I shoot anything on the left side, I look about three boards to the right of the pin on the curtain on the machine. I know my ball is going to break and pick up that single.\n\nFor anything on the right side, particularly the ten, I look at about 2 inches in front of the pin and focus in on the shadow of the pin....and I throw that ball as hard and as fast and as straight as I can. \n\nI hope this helps you a little bit. If there's anything else you'd like advice on, feel free to email me. gojenni714@yahoo.com
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throwing a good spiral takes a bit of practice, so dont worry if it takes you awhile. here's how i do it:\n\ngrip the ball with whichever hand you use by the end of the laces, with your thumb and index finger near the top of the football while the other fingers line up with the laces.\n\nnow here's the tricky part:\n\nto make it spiral, throw it forward while rolling it with the end of your fingertips..and if it wobbles after you throw it, then cut back on the amount of force you use to throw it forward; just do what comes naturally and you should be throwin spirals in no time.
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I don't think there is one, best bowling ball on the market. Every ball is different because every bowler is different. If you're looking to buy a ball, we'd need to know what kind of line you throw to be able to give you advice on what would work best for you.
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To answer both questions - 'visualisation'\n\nBefore you bowl, before you shoot, you need to imagine or visualise the ball landing exactly where you want it to land, for example on the pitch or in the net.\n\nDo this before you run in to bowl - it works.\n\nIf you feel doubt, stop your run up, take a deep breath 'visualise' again and go for it!\n\nIf you are a fast bowler (right hand) - left arm and knee should be high in your delivery stride, and follow through with your right arm after you bowl - this will increase your speed.\n\nVisualise, if you believe you are in total control of the ball, you will have far more success!\n\nGood luck!
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7-10-1? three pins? that's much easier than just 7-10. take a 8 lb ball, go from left and aim at the right of the 1 pin. let the 1 bounce and hit the 7 while the ball will also bounce to hit the 10! Got it?
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My favorite is an overhand sinker. Hold the ball with your pointer and middle finger on the top and your thumb on the bottom and the slots facing your palm. Throw the ball over hand with kind of a football throwing motion bring your two finger snapping over the top. The ball goes much faster than a curve or slider and has a sharp, late drop that fools most hitters. Best when thrown in on the hands. \n\nI also like the sidearm riser. Hold the ball like you would for a curve. Throw the ball with a big, sweeping submarine motion and the ball will rise and break across the plate.
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Be at less than an angle, more like 75%. Don't forget to use the PADS of your fingers.\n\nGood luck and happy playing!
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When I hit topspin I try to come in fairly level to the ball but always finish rather high wrapping the stroke around my shoulder.  If I hit topspin by coming in too low at first I wind up hitting a loopy topspin shot that has plenty of spin but lacks pace.  This is not always bad, as I sometimes employ this tactic while playing defensively to stay in a point.  Loopy deep topspin shots can force your opponent off the baseline giving you a chance to retake the point.
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put the ball in the hole
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Moving the ball back in your stance is very dangerous.  The ball can go way right on you.  Making proper contact and the type of ball you use are the key.  You have use a ball that will spin.  Balls like Pinnacle, Top Flite, and HVC don't have a lot of spin.  Pro vi is good.  Your groves should be clean, and you can't spin the ball out of flier lies.  Which are grassy lies.  The club hitting the ball and the ground pinch  the ball and create the spin.  You may want to go to www.playgolfamerica.com and take a free golf lesson from a PGA pro in your area.  You can also go to www.pga.com improve your game section and look at all the tips.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nFirst off, how certain are you that the bullets are penetrating the bowling ball and not ricocheting off the round surface of the bowling ball? Second, you should be aware that the core of the bowling ball is almost solid cork, which will absorb more shock than you can dish out. Your bowling ball is really a poor choice in target from a safety stand point.\n\nGood luck.
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I would recommend you use a plastic bowling ball.  Plastic bowling balls are designed to roll straight down the lane instead of curving in at the last second.  It is a really easy ball to throw and can be ordered at any weight & color.  A few websites to try are:  \n1. www.bowlersparadise.com- they have balls, shoes, bags, help, and experts always online.\n2. www.bowling.com- has a nice size selection\n3. try going to your local bowling alley, they usually have a pro shop where you can buy the same things but also talk directly to the owner. \nhope this helps!
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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.
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emm throwin a ball around?? u must become the ball, get to know the ball, be its best friend, become on. or get lessons or something. sorry :( no one answered ur q so i thought id give it a go
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Cuts down on spin, basically you hit a knuckleball that doesn't slice or hook....just goes straight whereever you aim it.
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