2 Drills for a Cleaner Bowling Release. Create Maximum Revolutions.

[@kristenanderson5273]

Releasing the ball consistently has been one of my biggest problems ever since I started bowling with a fingertip grip (about March 2020). Lately I've been having difficulty hooking the ball, and after watching this video, I have a better idea of what I need to do. Thanks Mike Shady and all the coaches at InsideBowling.

[@insidebowling]

Thanks for the comments and for watching our videos Kristen!! Using a finger tip grip many times requires less grip pressure than using a conventional grip, despite the term "finger tip" can make it sound like it would be harder to hold with less grip pressure. Having a nice snug fit and a relaxed hand are also important to having the thumb exit cleanly and consistently.

[@kristenanderson5273]

@@insidebowling thanks for the tips 🙂

[@stevenbennett4210]

Need a super slow motion vid of the pro or yoyo release

[@davidtippett8125]

Sorry all this video did was state the obvious and wasn’t actually constructively instructing on how to get that perfect release/thumb out quicker for proper rotation. It’s fine doing a realise drill but if you don’t know how to release properly or even a relatively experienced bowler struggling to get it down consistently. Maybe the video should of also included some more in-depth instruction/tips for this. However keep up the videos they are helpful. Just think this one could of gone that bit further with the detailing

[@igorhabljak3218]

I agree with your comment. The first thing to realise is that the release is the result of that you do up until the foul line. So, all the elements of the bowling technique have to be done in the right way (step pattern, body angles, timing, tempo), and the ball has to be fitted properly for the bowler's hand. When all of these elements are met, then there is a POSSIBILITY to make a good release. It does not guaranty that it will be done the right way, but there is a chance. Without these elements, there is a really small chance that you can make a quality release. First step is going through all of these elements, one by one, and then deciding what is the first thing to work on that will bring you one step closer to your goal of making a better release. Also, we have to differentiate between a "classic", and a "modern" release. The wrist and finger motion are completely opposite in these two types of release, and learning the correct motion is crucial. This is such a complicated subject that there is no chance in making a quality video tutorial that is shorter than 30 mins, in my opinion. Btw, I'm a EBF Level 3 bowling coach.

[@LangarooGuy]

That's precisely what I was thinking.

[@davidtippett8125]

@@igorhabljak3218 completely agree it is a much larger subject. I would like to see further videos breaking each subject as you state down. This will I know lead to many videos and then the question is where do you stop. As you say it’s such a broad subject. It’s good that the video is raising such questions which I hope people can take to their local coach. Unfortunately here in the UK we don’t have many coaches around the country and unfortunately many people rely on sources such as KZbin to try and obtain a better understanding of the concepts of bowling to take to their game.

[@insidebowling]

Hey everyone thanks for the feedback and for watching our video. The main takeaway here on this short video is to think about how your thumb clears the thumbhole at point of release. We have seen a lot of bowlers that hang up in the ball when their fit or hole size or tape is not quite right. These quick tips are to help you identify and pinpoint specific areas in your game both physical and mental to help you get better at bowling. So with this issue we realize trying to fix this with an entire approach is quite difficult. So we wanted to show two drills where you can really feel your exit of the thumbhole and perfect it. We have a small production team and we facilitate these videos on our own. We know there are way more lengthy and in-depth videos out there that really break down in further detail the thumb exit, but we're here every week, twice a week with quit hit tips. If you want to really dive in to these more in-depth questions, join our community at backstagebowling.com and our coaches would be happy to work with you in the group to further this tip and conversation.

[@igorhabljak3218]

@@insidebowling I appreciate your efforts, and I wish that we, as a bowling community, had more people like you, who are willing to share the knowledge, and put in the effort to educate bowlers. You are doing a great job, I don't always have the same point of view on the drills you present, but I still think that this is a great thing you are doing in developing new bowlers and improving existing ones. Keep up the good work!

[@denmanfite3156]

Really wish you guys had marked the ball with tape or used a ball with a significant color so that the change in his hand was more apparent.

[@rogercarlson2330]

mike has helped me tremendously, someone said to me the other day that I don't look anything like the bowler from a month prior , these work, I spend a lot of time doing these, shot a 717 in league the other night and was not sore at all.

[@bookmonk397]

Why don't you explain how to get a clean thumb exit? This video explains nothing.

[@insidebowling]

Hey everyone thanks for the feedback and for watching our video. The main takeaway here on this short video is to think about how your thumb clears the thumbhole at point of release. We have seen a lot of bowlers that hang up in the ball when their fit or hole size or tape is not quite right. These quick tips are to help you identify and pinpoint specific areas in your game both physical and mental to help you get better at bowling. So with this issue we realize trying to fix this with an entire approach is quite difficult. So we wanted to show two drills where you can really feel your exit of the thumbhole and perfect it. We have a small production team and we facilitate these videos on our own. We know there are way more lengthy and in-depth videos out there that really break down in further detail the thumb exit, but we're here every week, twice a week with quit hit tips. If you want to really dive in to these more in-depth questions, join our community at backstagebowling.com and our coaches would be happy to work with you in the group to further this tip and conversation.

[@jfabritz]

You should really comment on the importance of proper wrist alignment in these drills because if you do not have the correct alignment at release, it is guaranteed that your thumb will hang to some degree.

[@tdub5693]

This is my biggest issue and I've heard this and tried the foul line and one step drills but I still drag when I do them as well because I dont really get what I'm supposed to with my thumb.

[@davidchamberlain5146]

The focus is on how it feels when the thumb is exiting the ball then coming/rolling off your fingers.

[@insidebowling]

Ideally the thumb will start to exit the ball slightly before the fingers. Having light grip pressure and a well fitting ball are both important to be able to have the thumb exit cleanly and consistently. Many times having that extra drag on the thumb through the release can also be do to using too much muscle, whether it just be too much grip pressure or having too much pulling of the swing with upper body muscle. Especially while doing the drills, have your hand nice and relaxed and a bit lazier than what you're used to to help the thumb come out quicker.

[@Dan-oi4kt]

A Consistent release is main thing to being a great bowler

[@ComradeJehannum]

First time I've come back in a long time, and it seems the "only tips" are foul line drill and one step drill. I'll come back in a couple months to check if there's anything else.

[@insidebowling]

Glad you came back for another look, thanks we appreciate it. You can click on the Videos tab and browse through all of our videos to find other topics. Always looking for more suggestions so please let us know what you’d like to see more of. Thanks for your comments and good luck on the lanes!

[@ruthkjaer7203]

Can you do a super slow motion on these releases...couldn't really see anything....thank you

[@insidebowling]

Working on some camera upgrades. This camera we used doesn't work the best for super slo motion.

[@hajrashajras7908]

Thanks ☆☆☆☆☆

[@lonestarpatriot876]

Seems to me that the thumb causes alot of problems for people when it comes to this, which begs the question of why use it? I have seen alot of people who don't use their thumb at all, and revs are super easy for them as they don't have to deal with the one thing many struggle with when it comes to this subject. It seems the only thing the thumb does is grab the ball on the backswing. Outside of that, it serves no purpose yet is the biggest thing that prevents people from having higher revs.

[@aw-stk]

If you bowl in Va around the Richmond/tri city area let me know with a 👍 need to chat.

[@aw-stk]

I can practice this wendsday what house?

[@jta9930]

I thought he was going to teach us how to release, angles, timing, anything... lol!

[@sven8633]

Doesnt show a before and after video. Doesnt clearly define what "snug" is or how gripping the ball affects release. Doesnt explain what he is doing aside from a foul line and 1 step drill. What is the hand doing, what are the fingers doing, what are the legs and hips doing...... where and why is the hand at a specific point on the ball. Video was created for people that dont need videos.

[@bigdj602]

Literally every video is just the foul line and one step drill... I guess all you need to do to be a good bowler is practice the foul line and one step drill.

[@carlosmusso2562]

Basically, yeah...

[@insidebowling]

The reason we like to get you into the foul line or one step drill is because it is very difficult to work on these singular details of your game during a full approach. Trying to feel something at point of release with 4 or 5 steps is really hard. This is what all the camps and national teams work on and we pass these teachings on to you.

[@mikewalker1429]

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