Throw More Strikes in Bowling with this Quick Hack.

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🚨 Throw More Strikes in Bowling with this Quick Hack.
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@robertneil4559 Жыл бұрын

I have used this hack and it works for me. I am a senior bowler and need all the help I can get. Have a blessed day.

@lukenydam3772 3 жыл бұрын

Tthank you!!! Tried this out from your versatility video and the key for me is to push my pointer finger out and keep the rest tight, bowled three 200+ games 210,214,237.

@rodneyhankins6417 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Miss O' Keefe .since I been seeing your videos it has help me a lot this year.

@doctorrobert60 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips on grip Shannon! Wish I had your physical game!

@jbfranzini9828 9 ай бұрын

Best tip I ever found. Thank you for all of your help Shannon. Wish you gals could come back out to Sonoma County. Take Care, and good bowling !!!

@robiog1 8 ай бұрын

what a great short video on the different hand positions. Thanks

@perfectgameraj 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the bowling release tips. will learn more

@bowlingxp8345 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip from the friendly pro ! Thanks !

@82hawkerpilot 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your expertise. 🙏🏼

@leonardscott1604 3 жыл бұрын

Saw you and your husband at Strike and spare II, in Lockport with your team from McKendree, keep up the tips:

@arcadesunday4592 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your play tips. Your descriptions make so much sense to me. Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge with everyone!

@insidebowling 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comments! We're glad these tips are helpful to you and we really appreciate you watching them!!

@bigpike0 3 жыл бұрын

This tip helped me. Will work on it and even get better. Thx Shannon !

@Mentock11 2 жыл бұрын

These are like quality of bowling life hacks, these are great thanks again!

@jameyfrazier7559 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon! I'm going to try that.

@DubReed00 3 жыл бұрын

Tucking the pinky is VERY awkward at first but now after getting use to it, I love the motion of my ball. Also helps me to stay inside on the swing and come around it when I roll (not throw) my ball downlane.

@joesoto691 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@toddpiorkowski9325 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip Shannon. I never knew it was ok to spread your index and pinky.

@mostwantedkevin5360 Жыл бұрын

Yes! It helps me to throw the ball. I testing it and it's worked. Thx 4 the good and clearly lessons.

@grbanddad 2 жыл бұрын

Going to experiment with these different finger positions. Leaving allot of 10 pins, hoping one of these will help me carry more

@ninjawaver 2 жыл бұрын

This is very informative! Thanks!

@joesoto691 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info

@TraumaRider 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks

@frankformella6834 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff thanks

@MillerMike214 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the Tip Tuesday. Your videos have helped be a lot.

@insidebowling 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! We love doing them. Keep bowling!

@Rockzillanc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon

@jalayaallen2424 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@butchcoolidge3261 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a to the point video, that I can put into use immediately for some options. I’m averaging 195 and recently bowled my first 300. As everyone does, as well as the pros I still struggle at times. I have to figure it out, every time I bowl. Again, thanks very much. I subscribed, and am looking forward to some more tips. Also, you are doing a great job coaching our future pros.

@kingwillie206 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club. I improved my average from 180 at the beginning of the season to 201 before taking a break. Sometimes it’s good to step away for a bit and study/retool. The higher the average, the more difficult it is to improve. Once you hit 200 start trying different oil patterns if you’re a glutton for punishment.

@namman03 2 жыл бұрын

Good pointers! I'm going to try tucking the pinky in.

@bigray2859 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@williemorrison5006 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon

@mikehunter4575 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a video with 0 dislikes.

@alexvillarias2756 Жыл бұрын

Good suggestion Shann

@dj_let_me_be_great594 2 жыл бұрын

This is great!! I've been increasing my strike percentage. Thanks a ton!

@insidebowling 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@kristenanderson5273 3 жыл бұрын

The release has been the hardest thing for me to accomplish. I just got a new wrist brace called the Mongoose Optimum. My wrist is a little sore from using it on Sunday night, but it was helping me release the ball properly by getting my thumb out and letting my fingers lift through. Interesting how when you finally do something right, everything else seems to go out the window, at least for me. I never thought about tucking in the pinky. Thanks for the helpful tips, Shannon. Gonna keep working on being a little more consistent. My game is still all over the place.

@brettrobbins2707 3 жыл бұрын

ive always bowled with my pinky tucked, if i bowl it any other way im never consistent with my release or line, it just always felt right to me. I will warn you tho, you will tear the skin off the knuckle above your fingernail doing this until you build up a callus on it. So you should try it a few times and really think to yourself if it feels right or not for you if you dont wanna go through that. To me its very worth going through it, but everyone throws the ball different and you might not need that extra hook and feel for your shot.

@robertstravels7445 3 жыл бұрын

Did night. Awesome. It help

@jonathanthomas8574 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@StephRenee812 3 ай бұрын

Pinky tuck i started doing and it helped my game..

@GabrielGenord 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, I used to curl my pinky when I was younger I thought it was bad to do that so I made myself straighten it out. Ill have to try it again.

@billiards98 3 жыл бұрын

Will the spreading the fingers out to stay behind it more work for a Two Handed no thumb bowler to I will probably give it a try thanks

@badknees82 Жыл бұрын

Hey Shannon well I have have3 holes.in my bowling so I use my pinky..which seems to work alot better..

@sbeiring76 2 жыл бұрын

Any feedback on arcing your index finger? I seem to use it to help me get around more on the ball and generate more motion

@lzphoi2351 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Shannon!

@williamh1973 2 жыл бұрын

What are some of the best down and in bowling balls that is out there. I have a wild streak which is great but I need a ball that will work in the same area. I throw about 13.5 speed. As long as I forward roll the ball with an exaggerated follow through. I do well in the middle of the three games. I struggle early and/or late. Some of the issues are just me. But if I can get a ball that lets me stay in the area and either has a different shape or a slower/soft turn so I can keep my speed slow.

@smokey6965 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, something im working on, especially with the tucked pinky, my question is so when should you use these, ex; when lanes break down or flat patterns or on a heavy oil pattern. thank you so much

@dmoore0079 2 жыл бұрын

The pinky outward decreases your axis rotation (side roll) and allows you to play a straighter line, but it will cause the ball to hook and roll earlier. Moving your pinky inward or tucked increases side roll, which will cause the ball to hook and roll a little later, but will allow the ball to cover more boards. Of course, ball speed and axis tilt are also factors, since higher speed and higher tilt will also delay hook.

@garlandoverton727 3 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for the very few that bowl with their ring finger and pinky finger?

@erdalea20 3 жыл бұрын

What is the layout on that ZZenith Pearl? 👀

@rich2376 7 ай бұрын

Does the first finger position take speed off the ball?

@johnrocksvold9105 3 жыл бұрын

I noted during the player championships that one of the bowlers kept his index finger tight as well. What does that do? I was always taught that was something yo didn't do.

@stephaniepratt1414 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmm will try

@Deadbolthead Жыл бұрын

Man, I really wish I had 2 pinky’s so I could spread one out and tuck the other to maximize my rotation. I’m going to make an appointment at the plastic surgeon on Monday I think. 👍🏼 Bowling is life!

@bobgomavitz1330 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Maybe the next one should be more in-depth on why you would want to use any of those three. I went to pinky tucked early on because I did not understand Axis Tilt and Rotation very well and wanted more hook. Tucking it made me become even more of a “spin biscuit” (RIP MO) than I already was so when I saw a harder shot, aka longer, flatter patterns I was humbled. I did not know any better back then. Will work on a very spread pinky as it is spread out but not to the max in order to get more behind it.

@jayvallandingham2406 3 жыл бұрын

Be very careful when tucking your pinkie in between your palm and the bowling ball. If you do not release the ball properly you can rip your ring finger tendons right out of the palm of your hand. Please be careful with that recommendation. Go with the no step foul line release and work your way into it. If you feel any strain or pain whatsoever stop immediately.

@quickspinner210 3 жыл бұрын

YES. I was looking for this comment. Finally someone who knows. You are absolutely right, tucking the pinkie can injure your tendons.

@billylusk7207 2 жыл бұрын

I was taught to deliver with my hand coming up like im shaking hands, but noticed that now pros talk about coming straight up the back of the ball?

@lindadelcamp6686 2 жыл бұрын

I hold my index and pinky extended but not sure what or where to hold my left hand. Can you please help me with that?

@rogercarlson2330 2 жыл бұрын

I blew out my ring finger tucking my pinky under, had pain go all the way through my forearm into my bicep, be careful.

@tomy5868 3 жыл бұрын

do i have to swing my arm 8 times at the end of the swing?

@surroundedbyjaggoffs 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 🤣

@knightrdrx 3 жыл бұрын

the ball is already gone

@tomy5868 3 жыл бұрын

@@knightrdrx tic toc

@Ironfangzu 2 жыл бұрын

You should stand at the line and swing your arm back and forth at least 20 times after you release the ball. Try to work your way up to 30 times if you can.

@juliusparker7310 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be bowling with my nephew in the morning

@jeremymcdowell419 3 жыл бұрын

I actually move my index finger in tight to my middle finger when throwing at spares. And bring both in when I go at the 10 pin.

@kevpmntn 3 жыл бұрын

does it really make the ball straighten up? Didn’t try this yet

@jeremymcdowell419 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevpmntn I have bowled for 35 years or so, and have always did this. Seems to work for me???

@quickspinner210 3 жыл бұрын

Yes to reduce the angle revs for 10 pin pickup, unless if you have a very high backswing with blazing speed in a straight line.

@piratedwindows 3 жыл бұрын

You should talk about the different types of bowling grips. Standard, finger, the off-set finger sarge-easter? I have seen 4 finger grip balls but maybe that's a training aid?

@janderson8401 3 жыл бұрын

It’s rare to see but you can have a ball drilled to use all four fingers and the thumb to grip it. One of the people I used to bowl against had lost some of his grip strength and drilled holes for his index finger and pinky. The center where I bowl has a dozen or so 4 & 5 pound balls that they only bring out for the bumper league and they are all drilled with five holes.

@TheSkippy70 3 жыл бұрын

@@janderson8401 Spot on. The extra finger holes are nothing more than extra help to hold onto the ball.....while losing a little leverage to spin it. But, if you really want to bowl with poor grip strength, it can be done

@mariansowinski8967 3 жыл бұрын

So, through the different finger placements, are you still going straight up the back of the ball, or are you finishing off to the side of it?

@LegendAzN1 3 жыл бұрын

She covers that in the video. It depends on what ball motion you want. Spreading the fingers should make it easier to come up the back of the ball giving you a shot that will go straighter and carry down the lane. The other positions should help you come around the ball, giving you more axis rotation and making the ball hook more.

@coachstephsell 2 жыл бұрын

What weight ball do you usually like?

@insidebowling 2 жыл бұрын

Shannon throws 15lb bowling balls.

@scorpion-ninja8228 Жыл бұрын

My TIP: If you are going to Tuck the Pinky alot, you might wanna use Skin protection tape around pinky first knuckle. You will shred pinky skin rather quickly! Another TIP: You can remove some RPMs from your release if you move your "Pointer finger" close to your middle finger, and spread the pinky out as far! I like to do this release the first time I hit the pocket and leave a 10 pin. I throw 7-9 strikes in a row and throw the same shot and BAAMM 10 pin? WTF, no wayyy. All my teamates tell me "I wasnt behind the head pin, that was a sweet shot man!" Then I do above and next few shots I trip the 10 pin out. But only a matter of time until you need to make further adjustments to keep striking!

@classykitchen859 3 жыл бұрын

Any tips for people who just started using a fingertip ball? Tips on getting it to hook?

@tylerwill5250 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure your hand stays behind the ball. Dont “try” to make it hook. Dont grip/squeeze either.

@classykitchen859 3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerwill5250 Thank you.

@jayvallandingham2406 3 жыл бұрын

If your pin is around your ring finger it will hook by keeping the pads of your ring and middle fingers pointing up to the ceiling throughout your regular release. Just be sure that the bowling ball stays flat in the palm of your hand. And the ball will hook easily on it's own without you having to do any tricks with your hand. You can easily play from the gutter to the 20 board without any hand manipulations. Good luck.

@raezor82 3 жыл бұрын

I’m basically gonna echo what they said. You’ll want to keep a relaxed grip and feel your palm covering as much of the ball as possible, as well as think about “pushing” (best description I could think of) the ball during the bottom portion of your arm swing. This should create a lot of roll and then the ball should do the work.

@raezor82 3 жыл бұрын

And if you want to really delve into the mechanics of bowling, I would definitely recommend checking out “Analysis of the modern 10-pin swing and release” (part 2 has male and female).

@tramoriusdean8955 3 жыл бұрын

When I tuck my pinky it makes the ball go further down the lane and snaps in the back end I like doing it that way so I won’t burn the ball out before it get to the pocket

@djsully8071 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly giving you the most axis rotation

@allenthomas914 2 жыл бұрын

Does any of these help carry the 10 pin?

@insidebowling 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed. Entry angle changes will occur with these adjustments which will help you carry the 10.

@joesoto691 3 жыл бұрын

How many pound ball do you throw? It looks light and very easy on you. I wish I can do it that way.

@jayvallandingham2406 3 жыл бұрын

More than likely she throws a 15 pound ball. But they're plenty of WPBA bowlers that are switching to a 14 pound for a little more control.

@marcusb.3038 3 жыл бұрын

Technically, a ball should be 10% your body weight, so for instance, if you weight 140 lbs, you should use a 14 lb ball. If you are 120 lbs, you should use a 12 lb ball. (There are exceptions to that rule if you have less muscle mass than normal)

@brettrobbins2707 3 жыл бұрын

missed bringing both fingers in making your ball roll pretty straight for those wrap corner pins, most people are house bowlers and dont roll plastic and use their strike balls for everything

@TheSkippy70 3 жыл бұрын

Not "most". Many in my house, including me, use plastic. When you play some short sport shots, you'll understand why pretty quick. It's mostly personal choice to learn corners/split conversions with your "strike" ball or plastic. Many of us plastic users want the ball to go consistently from point A to point B

@Nicbred. 3 жыл бұрын

i know that bowling alley at 0.34

@josephvonbulow1164 3 жыл бұрын

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@dcccvislimbone9147 3 жыл бұрын

I want to agree with you on spreading out both your pinky and your pointer finger but if you pay attention to the Pros in the PBA 95% of the time they only spread out their pointer finger as far as they can but they usually will keep the pinky in along side the ring finger. This is how I've always held the ball in the 30+ years I've been a bowler as well. Current average is 211 in the only league I'm currently in. EDIT - God damnit. I take back everything I just said.. I paused the video and typed the previous reply before watching the entire video where you in fact talk about the same method I've been accustomed to using and seeing the pros use where you pull your pinky up against your ring finger with only the pointer finger spread outwards. 🤣

@dcccvislimbone9147 3 жыл бұрын

However.. I should have stated I could see this advice helping someone that's brand new with bowling. Or a low average 120-150 type of player who doesn't have a proper release/approach etc.

@bofadeeznuts469 3 жыл бұрын

Used to tuck my pinkie. Pinched a nerve doing it that way lol. I will say someone with more hand strength than myself might have more success

@hetcarnavalsbeest 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon....I do Pinky. Same as you T-Shirt. Lol. Love from Holland.

@jeffwells5133 2 жыл бұрын

What wrist device are you using?

@bth9101 3 жыл бұрын

Plus you need to swing your arm 5 more times like they do.

@natashajohnson591 3 жыл бұрын

Help me, I have a wicked curve that’s hard to control

@danmiller9868 2 жыл бұрын

What ball weight do you use

@insidebowling 2 жыл бұрын

Dan Shannon uses 15lb bowling balls. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching our videos, we appreciate it!!

@BillyDaGoat1017 2 жыл бұрын

I spent 600 on balls I need a trainer in Dallas area dangit!

@quickspinner210 3 жыл бұрын

NO!! Don't tuck in the pinkie! Yes it helps maximize the revs but will also damage your wrist tendons in the long run. Trust me, I know the hard way.

@skylermccloud6230 Жыл бұрын

I only do it if I'm in league just 3 games once a week

@bradleysmith4563 Жыл бұрын

It puts too much stain on you tendons. It also slows your ball speed down. You don't have the same hand strength when the pinkie is tucked

@darylmccowan531 Жыл бұрын

Pinky tuck is ok as long you span isn’t too stretch as fingertip. Been doing this time to time with a fingertip grip. If span too long yes you will have problems with your tendons

@yanaa8040 Жыл бұрын

I've been tucking in my pinkie for 5 years already it doesn't anything but I just noticed if u don't have a proper span on your ball I'd does hurt a lot

@haydenladrew6823 3 жыл бұрын

I swear I saw this girl at st.Clair bowl someone know if it was for sure

@haydenladrew6823 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the walll toooo

@Nicbred. 3 жыл бұрын

@@haydenladrew6823 that is St Clair Bowl, i bowl there for league

@mogators 3 жыл бұрын

That "girl" is the head coach for McKendree University and a multi year PWBA player of the year. So yeah, I'm sure it was her.

@patriciamvisnofsky6107 3 жыл бұрын

It all have to do is how they oil the lanes know for a fact that they oil different with the major league a owner of the lanes told me this

@Dan-oi4kt 9 ай бұрын

All these videos on the internet with so many different ways to do this and do that just makes bowling more confusing for the starter and the experienced bowler

@dom2668 3 жыл бұрын

I heard Randy talking about this on the Finals and think he said the opposite so now I'm confused.

@sto1vall 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard her examples from others. I'd go with her. The more you slide the pinky over the easier it becomes for weight to shift. Also, for me adding pressure to my index also can increase the shift and natural brace your wrist.

@dom2668 3 жыл бұрын

@@sto1vall Thank you, I will!

@TonysMusic1974 3 жыл бұрын

When did the word "hack" begin to mean "tips" or "Advice" or anything other than what "hack" actually means?

@lilnbigman 3 жыл бұрын

Agree but tucking that pinkie really does not give more than movie pinkie in. That is a mental thought. There are bowlers who do but major will say it causes the same reaction leading back to the mind again. Still great video!

@KaiTakApproach Жыл бұрын

The sad part is when she tells me to tuck in my pinky.

@dannygreen6145 2 жыл бұрын

Well I feel silly after watching this. I've always used my index and middle finger. That might be why I suck at bowling!

@unclerhombus 2 жыл бұрын

She’s cute.

@11SEXMACHINE 3 жыл бұрын

Great video except for the cringy extra arm swinging release she does.🥶

@skylermccloud6230 Жыл бұрын

You mean two handed bowling? There nothing wrong with that allot of people do it

@jdizzlef83 Жыл бұрын

It's somewhat involuntary. Swinging a heavy object and releasing all the energy/power from the arm creates a bit of a pendulum effect when releasing the ball, unless you're muscling the ball.

@skylermccloud6230 Жыл бұрын

It's not extra arm swing it's called following through something that's actually very important to bowl properly

@marksimmons9389 3 жыл бұрын

She is a goddess

@marksimmons9389 3 жыл бұрын

I can max her out alright

@SDMGraDi 3 жыл бұрын

Hello insidebowling! I am struggling with oil rings going through my thumb hole. I'd really appreciate if you could take a while and look on my instagram videos @thesunnythomas to let me know where I am doing mistakes. Thanks alot and have a nice day!

@williemorrison5006 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shannon