Better Bowling | How To Put Your Hand In A Bowling Ball

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Putting your hand in a bowling ball is extremely personal because everyone has a different feel. One constant amongst players is the idea of keep a relaxed hand. This will allow you to stay more relaxed through the swing and help prevent using too much muscle.
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@timgreene2915 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to stay thank you to brad and Kyle for the few videos that I've seen that have helped me with my griping of the ball and on how to get it to curve so thank you guys for being a big help and the facet that I use to not get over a 100 but with the few things I've seen and tryed out last night for the first time and bowled over a 200 for the very first time so thank you guys you have been a huge help

@Dana_Danarosana 4 жыл бұрын

I spent 22 years in the bowling business and I still love the sport. What you guys are doing is amazing and I can't thank you enough. A (I think) slightly funny memory... I coached high school bowling when it first started up here. I used to like to tell the kids to "put the thumb in the big hole" to lighten the mood in stressful situations...Invariably I'd see a thumb in a weight hole... smart a**es 😎

@GoodnotGreat88 Жыл бұрын

New bowler that thought I knew at least the basics. With every video I watch I become more and more convinced that everything I do is wrong. Thanks for the help!

@nathanholloman6321 4 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. The thing is that I believe that you can bowl however you want and how you feel comfortable. At my local bowling center most people that work there are old school traditional one handed bowling but I’m one of 3-4 people in my area that bowls two handed and I get judged for it. I believe that anyone can bowl how they want

@hro916 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle is such a natural and Brad is a great sidekick - well done

@thomasgorman1535 2 жыл бұрын

This video on totally relaxed ball arm is very apropos for all your videos.. No tension, just relaxed and loose, with just the right amount of humor and love to keep it that way. Good job guys.

@MyLocalRock 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for making my life a little bit better!! I started actually trying to get better at bowling since covid hit. got my shoes, reactive and plastic spare ball. I bowl two finger one handed. your videos have taken me from a 140 per game player to 180 before our leagues were cancelled early. high score 263! your videos teach me vocabulary that allow me to get more out of my questions with other bowlers I meet. Every wednesday the owner lays me out a fresh pro pattern to test me on the lessons I'm slowly starting to put together. I watch ur videos every day. Love them. Can't thank you enough for helping through 2020

@onions86 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips on a relaxed grip. Can help you keep a softer hand at the end of the release! The best bowling channel right here!

@duckk9921 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Always learn something new from the videos.

@NArai1858 4 жыл бұрын

That's the same way norm duke taught in his tutorial videos, put the ball weight on the left hand for righty and the other way around 👍👍👍

@Towelieeeeey.Bowling 2 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, 2 years old and this video is still helping people like myself improve my game. Thank you, Brad and Kyle, for the guidance and tips. This video helped me so much in reducing the muscling of the ball for me, it has helped my game improve by leaps and bounds. Keep it up 9n the coaching videos and keep it up on tour! You guys are amazing!

@Hawaiian706 4 жыл бұрын

Just got my Brad & Kyle T-shirt today. Absolutely love it. Definitely gonna use it while I'm bowling (hoping it helps 🤞😁) Everybody needs to check out their merch.🤙🤙🤙

@oldschoolbuilds9171 4 жыл бұрын

I have been bowling all this time and my forearm was always sore as hell. I will be shortening my span a little bit. Thank you so very much guys. I am binge watching now that I found this channel..lol I liked every vid and subscibed.

@phillygreekfeet 5 ай бұрын

This tip makes me relieved... I was always concerned I was holding it wrong even though I was still doing good... It's good to know I don't have to think as much about how I grip the ball as long as I'm throwing spares and strikes.

@cameronmiller5536 3 жыл бұрын

Love to watch you guys. Your videos have helped me out extremely. Thanks again from Arizona

@kevinhills6206 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your coaching guys

@doctorrobert60 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice informative video! Keep 'em coming!

@taylorlewis4197 4 жыл бұрын

I drop everything when I see they uploaded a video😂

@sabbe71 4 жыл бұрын

Brad and Kyle,always nice,interesting and learning videos and i like that you are so humble. I think that youré videos can take the sport to the next level...two nice guys ho give us nice a lot of god tips,nice interviews with all kind of different bowlers...showing the sport from a different cind of way like. Keep up the god work :-) (sorry for my bad English) //Guy from sweden

@ksb-ld5ow 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned a good bit of stuff from your channel. Thank you guys

@ralphbryant236 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I would love to see a video on thumb pitch next👍🏿❤️🙏🏿💯😊

@franklinsnyder9005 4 ай бұрын

I like your videos on different topics on bowling very helpful even though I have been bowling a long time never too old for help

@Sojah4life 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@ZachAttack_0 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. All of people in my league bowl differently. 2 handed bowlers, 1 handed bowlers, 2 fingers only bowlers, thumb only bowlers, no fingers in the ball bowlers, etc. I've talked to the majority of them, and one thing they all do at the start is make sure the are relaxed and comfortable to do there throw. It's all about what is most comfortable for YOU to do throw your shot.

@golferace2 4 жыл бұрын

Very true statement guys. Good video on pointing out that not everyone is the same. You guys are awesome, please keep up the positivity.

@frankskyle1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the different schools of thought, instead of saying "this is what you MUST do".

@bowlmaned 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip!!!

@djHughesFishers 4 жыл бұрын

Great Content! Thanks

@kaindobinski5445 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Kyle for winning the doubles tournament! Can't wait for the vlog!😁

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@graysengordon6387 2 жыл бұрын

@Rene Dominic You are welcome =)

@thisoneguy6280 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video guys. I just started bowling again after 15 years and am currently a 180 average bowler and all of the things you said NOT to do in this video, I have perfected unfortunately. I can’t wait to get back on the lanes and put this advice into practice Question: is being tense in your grip a possible reason for yanking the ball at the bottom?

@codyo2573 4 жыл бұрын

@BradandKyle good tips, I dig as well! And I shake my wrist instead of my elbow to make sure I'm loose! Love the videos

@codyo2573 4 жыл бұрын

@@BradandKyleBowl definitely! If you arent comfortable you wont score!

@AprocksSkcorpa 4 жыл бұрын

Would you break down more details on the thumb? Such as how the thumb should fit in the ball, quick release powders, and details on what the thumb should be doing from the start of the approach all the way through to the release? Thanks! Love the channel!

@GrimTactics 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I really am trying to find a good video on the release because I keep releasing on top of the ball. I can not for the life of me get to the side of the ball and release for proper spin. Great video for people like me though when it comes to the basics.

@clowny2396 4 жыл бұрын

You mention placing your thumbnail against the back of the hole. I've begun placing two or three layers of white tape (cut about 1/4 to 3/8" long using standard width) down into the hole where my thumbnail gets placed. This gives my thumb something to feel and keeps it from grabbing at the ball during with swing. I used tiered tape on the front of the hole, too.

@jensmillgard 4 жыл бұрын

Essential my dear Watson!

@crankyy33 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, do you guys have a video talking more about the muscle swing?

@jasminewilson320 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. It be amazing if you did a video with Tom Daugherty mainly because he is one of the few two fingered bowlers out there. I still watch other bowlers to get the technical stuff down pack

@nopath 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what he said. I have been getting a sore spot right where my thumb meets the palm. Pro shop swears its measured right.

@Wrxgirl2021 4 жыл бұрын

Almost didn’t click on the video. Since I’ve been bowling forever. I thought I certainly don’t need to watch this. But I actually did learn a few tips. Thanks

@johnnierobles2304 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply in advance

@rkw221 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, this is a very overlooked part of the game. Just be consistent in your routine. A maybe idea for some future tutorials? What about addressing conditions like hang-spots near the pin deck that can wreck havoc on a shot when it matters most or makes a shot unplayable for your gear. How to try and solve that issue? maybe my question should be in your oil pattern section, oops!

@stevothegreat 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video on about relaxing the swing arm , I noticed that your ball has the pin down below the finger holes . Can you explain on the difference on pin down and pin up and how its affect the ball motion .

@Berry12TVoice 4 жыл бұрын

Just got this ball in the mail.

@wadesmith6725 9 ай бұрын

well done 🤠🤠👍👍

@MovieStar711 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brad and Kyle, love your work! Any chance you guys could do a video on thumb pitches and layouts and what a differences occur?

@thomasgorman1535 2 жыл бұрын

I have a crooked middle finger (RH) from an injury at 2 year old. From mid joint roots to right 2° and at end joint left 2°. It's finger tip. I've had different drill pitch tried but have last knuckle pain after, no matter. Suggestions, or just give in and make it conventional? I don't like the last option, quit.

@michaelsima9186 2 жыл бұрын

Besides the span of the holes, what’s also important is the angle the holes are drilled at.

@ChimpyyPlays 4 жыл бұрын

Find a guy the way Brad looks at Kyle when explaining 🤣

@nicholasscheetz229 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips. I don’t even know how I hold the weight of the ball in my stance. I’ll pay attention next time I’m in the bowling alley.

@johnchojnowski8790 4 жыл бұрын

Miss you guys

@cri8tor 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Injured my middle finger last night because of bad grip and using a house ball with holes that are way too big. What can guys like me do before we purchase our own equipment? Are there thumb and finger socks that can be purchased to improve grip? Have you guys posted a video on how to choose equipment, so we're not wasting a ton of money buying the wrong things?

@ozneroll2132 4 жыл бұрын

B@K....when you guys hold the ball....do you feel most of the weight of the ball on the side of your hand closest to the index finger/thumb or to the side of your hand closest to the pinky finger? Or .....is the weight directly in the center of the hand? Thanks.

@igorhabljak3218 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! You could, maybe, consider doing a video on thumb holes, and the importance of a tight thumb hole for all level bowlers. I think bowlers do not pay enough attention to the importance of a tight thumb hole and it's relation to the relaxed swing and a quick release (resulting in more revs). Keep up the good work.

@dalebloomer6854 3 жыл бұрын

Still a little confused on the quick release and also on breaking wrist back at release... So do we actually push the ball forward with our thumb then just follow through with the fingers?

@igorhabljak3218 3 жыл бұрын

@@dalebloomer6854 Imagine holding a bottle of water in your hand, and trying to roll it toward somebody alond the floor. It is the same motion. So, the thumb goes toward the floor and the fingers travel all the way to the top. Take a bottle of water and try it. You will see what your hand does. It is really easy to see. You have to replicate this movement when you try to roll the bowling ball.

@dalebloomer6854 3 жыл бұрын

@@igorhabljak3218 so, why do people teach to come around the side of the ball to increase hook, if you need to really stay behind it all the time...

@igorhabljak3218 3 жыл бұрын

@@dalebloomer6854 Ball motion is a sience in itself. The axis rotation is one of the things that is a little bit easier to change in your release then others (like tilt). The point in going "arround the ball" is only usefull when you read the lane and realise that the front part is gone, and your ball hooks too early, then you could try and use a little more side rotatoon to make the ball go a little longer down the lane and not read as soon. The most common case where side rotation is used is when you move in the insisde part of the lane, and have to cover a lot of boards. In that case, side rotation can give you a little more push, and the ball has the ability to make it's turn on the backend and still go through the pins the right way. So, there are cases you would need to use more side rotation, or axis, but they are not present all the time in your normal play. The ball reads the lane better when it is rolled in a more forward manner then on the side. You can check out the slow motiom releases of all the top players on YT and you will see the way their hand commes up the back of the ball. Very few use side rotation as their first option (like PDW), and there is a reason for that.

@braydenhelton8168 4 жыл бұрын

I personally don't even put my hands in the ball, I prefer to use my elbows.

@shambueno2175 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, I like using my thighs to bowl

@BowlingDad 4 жыл бұрын

I use my middle part because I’m a human tripod

@neoadviser8056 3 жыл бұрын

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@blickluke 3 жыл бұрын

I punt mine.

@kenpope5701 2 жыл бұрын

I don't put my hands in them either, I put my fingers in them

@eujiboo 3 жыл бұрын

Any way to avoid having sore/bruises on the tip of the thumb (my nail keeps getting chipped even though its really short) and the tip/inside of the pinky finger? I've bowled for awhile but my basics are weak and I haven't seemed to be able to fix or correct these issues over the years.

@johnnierobles2304 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning guys second time I’ve watched it I do have a question on the downswing once you push the ball away should you firm up your risk then and is that not considered using muscle. ?

@kddakid6 4 жыл бұрын

What’s your opinion on; no thumb bowling?

@chriswilliams2776 4 жыл бұрын

Does putting more finger in add more hook?

@richardgensman1455 2 жыл бұрын

How do you hold the bowling ball with your fingers to get more reaction?

@donnyduke300 4 жыл бұрын

What is the rationale of tucking the pinky finger? I’ve tried it some and see extra rotation and it helps me keep my elbow in, but very hard to get used to doing for 6 games straight at this point. Recommendations???

@ThePoozer69 4 жыл бұрын

cool wrist tension sound. haha

@koolaidman531 4 жыл бұрын

My grip pressure is more in the front too and never liked it on the back either.

@joecaseyj 4 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on how to pick up 4 pins

@bgkgkg802 2 жыл бұрын

Do you guys spread your pinky apart from ring finger, or side by side.

@miguelgranadamata1255 Жыл бұрын

I have a question, if i want to keep my hand behind the ball in order to give effect, I need to be with the forearm in tension right? I can't put the hand behind the ball, maybe i have week forearms or... I am doing the technic to put the hand behind the ball badly and you don't need to be in tension at all? I want to know, i've been trying to give effect to the ball for a long time but i can't put the hand behind the ball... Do you need to be using the forearm to put the hand in the right possition, like doing force?

@brianpreston4121 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting back into league bowling. Been 20 years. Trting to hook the ball. One gentleman told me to stat far left aim for the second arrow from the left. Could someone give some advice. Thanks

@donaim2479 2 жыл бұрын

Can do some video on 2 hand bowler set up and eye point or line up

@RAM_845 3 ай бұрын

Is there a way from preventing your thumb getting stuck in the hole? Even when wearing thumb tape.

@johnnierobles2304 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s the number one question I cannot get answered if you would help me please. As you push too far away and it starts downward in the swing can you explain to me what you feel the most pressure on your fingers pressure on your thumb no pressure.It all does appear to look super smooth when I watch you and your partner do it but how do you do such without muscle and what is the one feeling you have in your hand the most as it starts down after your push away

@fullcircledojang 3 жыл бұрын

How much pressure are you putting with your fingers and thumb

@pokeyjourneys3984 2 жыл бұрын

When you go to a bowling alley do they usually teach you how to use it it's been a very long time since I last been I was 15

@r6chronicle676 2 жыл бұрын

I keep getting blood blisters on the tip of my thumb is that because of my grip or what and am I supposed to out my whole thumb in the ball because I only ever out the tip

@kylecampbell1996 4 жыл бұрын

Hey brad and Kyle i just got a new ball yesterday and the span from my fingers to my thumb is longer than it used to and it’s causing me to grip the ball and lose skin. Do you have any tips to help?

@BAMCIS13450703 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Campbell if it’s not too far off you can put an inch and a half slug in and have the thumb redone

@wbrown310 4 жыл бұрын

2:38 touchy feely time 😉

@jayb7675 10 ай бұрын

I’ve always just palmed the ball and never used the holes. I role about 65% my strength and the results have been good. The holes always seemed to mess up my release.

@luisamador2973 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed you are curling your pinky. Always wonder the correct way to place your pinky, curl, straight or open wide? Does the pinky position make any difference?

@darroch133 4 жыл бұрын

could you do a video about finger positions on the ball

@darroch133 4 жыл бұрын

@@BradandKyleBowl thank you

@HD-mm1iz 4 жыл бұрын

How does this work if you're using 2 fingers, instead of using two fingers and a thumb?

@keeganjacobs5913 Жыл бұрын

never understood this, how do we have relaxed wrist or arm when we pushaway the ball in our first step? If we relax it , then our wrist won't be straight or firm under the ball anymore which i thought that is what we want? If we do have the hand under the ball , well then there has to be tension on the wrist and arm. Am i missing something here ?

@drwisdom1 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Tommy Jones, who Brad tries to look like, appears to crank his thumb into the thumb hole and then put his two fingers into the ball. What is the deal with that?

@dalebloomer6854 3 жыл бұрын

How do you keep a cupped wrist with a relaxed wrist? I try to point my index finger to the floor and thumb to the gutter when in stance, but how can i keep the arm and wrist relaxed and still accomplish the cupped wrist? Or, am I supposed to cup it just prior to release? A little confusing

@pbz7455 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. When I relax i swing with a broken wrist. Can anyone help?

@kirkisthabombliketic 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that it looks like you guys tuck the pinky. Does that help with getting more hook on the ball? Or is that just preference?

@chickenwriter 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same. I see some pros do this. I tried it in practice one time and it felt really awkward.

@dejabowler873 4 жыл бұрын

Storm staff

@dcccvislimbone9147 3 жыл бұрын

"If it didn't feel that way.. it wouldn't be an Adventure!"

@adamparker2645 4 жыл бұрын

I can't bowl with my thumb always feel like im going to drop the ball on my backswing so i just stick to two fingers so my avg stays between 180-190.

@zacharymachado7394 Жыл бұрын

for the longest time ive always held a ball with thumb fore finger and middle finger and i was shit but then i realized several people were using thumb middle ring finger and i tried it and i went from like 46 to 78 im like bruh ive been holding the ball wrong XD i dont play competitively or whatever i just bowl for fun and im still bad at it, but i guess proper finger positioning is best too!

@shambueno2175 4 жыл бұрын

@johnflynn7861 4 жыл бұрын

Relaxed fit = way better than stretched fit. 🎳🎳

@taylorlewis4197 4 жыл бұрын

I was bowling last night and I hurt a muscle in my left upper outer thigh, any idea of something I could’ve done? I’m a right hand bowler and I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary I didn’t think, but it hurts to walk

@jeremycarrillo7399 4 жыл бұрын

I had this happen and i was sticking on my slide. Went to a slicker shoe and it has gotten better.

@innocentrage1 2 жыл бұрын

I keep getting blisters on my thumb. Hopfully this will help me.

@MBroJoBowling 4 жыл бұрын

Y did I not get a notification

@colbedano8921 4 жыл бұрын

I’m having hard time with removing the oil rings/ track off my bowling ball. How do you guys remove that off the ball for max ball roll and motion down lane

@DylanAGames 4 жыл бұрын

Use a rag while you’re bowling and wipe every shot.

@leshopkins45 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure how you put fingers tips in ball pass knuckles if they are finger tips?😳

@NotQuiteEpic 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, so many years later, I realize that I've been over-gripping the ball by thinking I needed to have my wrist locked by tensing those muscles throughout the entire shot.

@dashady1367 2 жыл бұрын

I have that ball in the thumbnail but it’s a burner

@robertpenn250 3 жыл бұрын

That tip is really interesting to know. Because I have been fighting how to gain ball speed. And everyone tells me i grip/squeeze the ball way too much. And to just relax my grip.

@GG-im6pq Жыл бұрын

I never want to dig my fingers because I'm afraid of the suction to throw off my shot last minute.

@pierogiravioli2387 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the videos Brad & Kyle. If I lived closer to you guys I'd love to volunteer to be the left handed bowler for demonstrations. It'd be a free lesson from 2 of the best up and coming bowlers in the sport. Much love you guys #StormNation #Chasing300 #PracticeMakesPerfect

@pierogiravioli2387 4 жыл бұрын

@@BradandKyleBowl cpuralewski@gmail.com, email me and we'll work something out. Right now I've got a full time job and a part time job just at Arrowhead lanes in Champaign. I'm working for league fees, discounts on lessons and equipment. I'm learning light maintenance, and how to oil the lanes. I love the game that much

@tyson9983 4 жыл бұрын

One of my simple questions are what’s the best plastic ball to use for your spares you should do a video about that or you can simply respond I don’t care honestly I’m just giving you a recommendation

@metalmike1976 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve found that a ROUND, plastic ball works best.

@DanielRodriguez-yf1yo 2 жыл бұрын

all are the same

@michaelbarnabasrumfaker 3 жыл бұрын

Brad & Kyle:"Putting you hand in..." Me:*Uses my palm to hold the whole bowling ball but still get a strike*

@demetrius067 3 жыл бұрын

Right😄

@matttipton5403 4 жыл бұрын

A coach told me to move my index finger and pinky finger farther or closer to my “bowling fingers”. He said it could help me get more inside the ball if I needed to. Does anybody else do this?