Bowler Breakdown: Jason Eubanks

[@DJSt3rling]

things i love about your swing: The WRIST CUFF at the top of your swing, the POWER throughout the swing, and the Y finish (arms up, like you're about to hug the lanes). Clean as ever!

[@dericksolomon7316]

Newbie in the game. Watched a lot of people explain all of this. By far, you are the most detailed explainer in the book . I will keep coming back and checking your vids! Life time subscriber sir!! 🎳

[@hihbowling]

Thanks!

[@BubbaJohn25]

Your position and the way you throw the ball gives it alot of revs, good job good bowling

[@splintercelloo7]

All I can say is you got a mean hook bro. Mean!!

[@tonyr8443]

Man, that is just superb bowling in all aspects of how it's perfectly done. Keep ripping those pins while having fun👍👍👍

[@hihbowling]

Thank you! Tried to cover it as best as possible. I think a little different so I thought I'd share.

[@BFT031809]

Man, with the amount of power you have and fairly quick approach, I still don't see how you do that in sneakers! Super impressive! Every time I try, my momentum pushes me forward every time. Also, I wish that was an option in my area. The centers here, all owned by the same person, don't allow non-bowling shows on the approach. I always thought that was stupid. I think you're the only one I've seen bowl this way, competitively anyways. Keep up the great work man!

[@hihbowling]

Thanks. It does nothing to the approach...lol. People are just stuck in their ways. I've used LH shoes to get around that bogus rule before.

[@SCRATCHONEMORE]

@@hihbowling I’m in Hawaii and I’ve always been a planter not a slider like you said it doesn’t feel right over time it messes up your knee especially if you are more heavy set. Is there any specific type of street shoes you know is generally accepted? I’ve tried finding info on it but the most I’ve seen is people claim non marking shoes to be safe. But non of them jawns look good lol. I want to use my basketball shoes to bowl so bad. So my question is do you specifically have a pair of street shoes that you only use for bowling? Becuz I think that’s the main thing that other bowlers always bitch about bringing stuff on the approach that messes up their slide. In a big cash league there’s always guys that complain about the approach so I know they’d snitch if I tried using non bowling shoes lol. Any specific type of shoes you recommend? Gonna try it next time I go cuz the sliding stuff just ain’t for me man lol.

[@devondrives4539]

This is amazing, thank you. I plan to try practicing your way after I get done with state Pepsi bowling (hopefully I qualify) . I am exited to see what I can do with this ball after I have watched this. I have always wanted a ball like yours and have never really known how but now that you have told me some things I think I’m ready to try to give it a shot and destroy those pins, thank you for the video.

[@hihbowling]

Good luck with Pepsi! Thanks for watching. Take your time and get the feel and it'll come.

[@megadrumhead]

The evolution of your game is crazy!!!

[@hihbowling]

Always time to learn....Still trying to figure it out.

[@po0hb3ar45]

Great video...My dad and I have been trying to figure out your approach...Him and I watch your videos all the time...Can’t wait to show him this video...

[@brigham2250]

Thanks. Some good information.

[@TullMachine]

New sub from Costa Rica. I like to way you explain things, direct and no bs. Great video. Thanks :)

[@hihbowling]

Thank you!

[@paulastry5842]

Very nice revs and accuracy!

[@DeepFriChickn]

Thank you been looking forward to this for months. Hopefully I can gain a few pins average

[@AverageJosh769]

Im a two hander and have come to a point where i have to bowl in my old basketball shoes because they gave superior comfort and breathability and i need my left foot to plant to create my power

[@crazy_thunder2516]

Can you do a video explaining how to get prepared for tournament, and how to stay focused and keep a good tournament mindset.

[@hihbowling]

Music selection and a clear mind. Leave problems at home and get to the center as relaxed as possible.

[@crazy_thunder2516]

@@hihbowling thanks man, I had my first tournament last week and I did eh ok I guess. I have another one this Saturday. I just thought earlier this week about music and if it would help while I bowl. Thanks again!

[@hihbowling]

Just keep it up. Experiment on what keeps you focused. Make a bad shot, let it go. Some people draw. I made beats during a tournament before....hahaha

[@crazy_thunder2516]

@@hihbowling yeah man, I make beats too. Mine are more edm/trap beats though. I'll have to try that too, thanks again, have a good one!

[@sarata13]

Jason, how do you line up for the 10 pin? What are your primary and secondary targets when lining up? What spare system do you use with plastic?

[@hihbowling]

No plastic. Just hard and straight. Stand 30 look 18 ish.

[@SCRATCHONEMORE]

⁠@@hihbowling Omg thank you for this the 10 pin is my nemesis! Now extra question when you say “Stand 30” which foot is supposed to be standing on that board if you are a right hander? Do you stand on 30 with left foot or right?

[@CrazyCatLady552]

Thank you for this! Great video and explanation. I've watched it at least 5 times already, and I'll likely watch it many more. I just started bowling 5 months ago, still learning to hook and trying to increase revs. I wear street shoes too, so it's great to see an example of someone who wears them as well. And I got quite a bit more hook bowling after watching your release. Thank you again. :)

[@hihbowling]

Glad I was able to help. Keep me updated on your progress.

[@CrazyCatLady552]

@@hihbowling Will do! I hope to see more videos from you.

[@chihfeng7943]

this is a super man, bowlining style I am the regular bowler. but I can't lift the ball straight to the sky like you. it's amazing

[@richardgee9434]

Jason hope to see you at the Huntsman Senior games next Oct 2021 Saint George Utah. Hookem hard.

[@othas3]

Love that video bio!

[@teak.y]

Thank you! That was very informative

[@splintercelloo7]

I feel you on the plant. Im a planter, very little slide. I wish I could change but I cant. Im sure ill have hip surgury in a couple yrs for it but my game feela tight with that plant foot. *right handed*

[@hihbowling]

I refused to buy another pair of shoes after they were stolen.

[@splintercelloo7]

@@hihbowling sad that bowling shoes are on someones "theft" list.. I mean come on, dude must not be a regular at your lanes. Id be embarassed to tale another mans bowling shoes. Feels like the late 80's or early 90's hearing a story like that.

[@SCRATCHONEMORE]

@@hihbowling Wow so your shoes game has an origin story!? Yo you need to do a whole separate vid about this lol

[@bartolomy01]

Wow damn Seqouia Lanes! I used to bowl there when I was a teenager before they shut it down.

[@richardgee9434]

I have a hard time just not forcing I. You have one heck of a hook.

[@HaulinLS1]

Great video bro!

[@matthewholley31]

Showing Love All the Way from Chicago! You gotta Nice Channel Keep Up the good Work! 👍

[@hihbowling]

Thank you! Appreciate it.

[@IAmTheEggMan111]

Great breakdown of your game. You have come a long ways since your early days. I struggle to get my hand in that power position. My wrist breaks back and fingers don’t stay below the equator of the ball going into the hit zone

[@hihbowling]

Thanks. Have to keep That wrist firm until its time....

[@Philycheeze222]

Man that’s crazy! I always wanted to be a cranker like that. I feel like I’m capable of doing that but my problem is that I have a tendency to pull it, which makes it impossible to get under the ball. Also, is it still possible to keep your elbow in while still bending the elbow?

[@ericwilliams4551]

You need to put a don't try this at home for the planting method I can see a bunch of guys trying to get out there in there tennis shoes and breaking their face . Or something else but it's going to hurt for sure.

[@hihbowling]

😂😂😂😂

[@phillip357]

Would you or have you ever been on tour?

[@hihbowling]

No. I'd have to be top 10 to make what I do at work.

[@19Youngblood19]

Bruh where did you get those green Jordan's? Bowling in J's is the wave

[@hihbowling]

Shiekh Shoes....They were like 39.99...hahaha

[@cameronmorgan0203]

Dang Jason I see you are blessed to be able to bowl left and right handed. Also I didn’t know you bowled with regular shoes.

[@t.c.bowling1934]

Have you tried the two hand grip that Belmo uses? Great explanation!

[@hihbowling]

I do to get loose during practice. Not a good look for me..hahaha

[@MotivGuy94]

Very cool and informational video. Ive been battling low rev rate issues for a long time. Hard to get revs i feel with a bad back. Something i tried last week and had decent results was two fingers with only half my thumb in with a heavy cup on the wrist then once my thumb is out on release then get as much hook i can generate with my fingers. Do you think this is a good strategy?

[@hihbowling]

Do what is best for you. Everything you do you have to be comfortable doing. The 1/2 thumb will help you see the difference in hitting the ball. If it's going to be a long term thing get refitted and get layouts that will match your game with the new rotation you're going to have.

[@MotivGuy94]

@@hihbowling cool thx. I wouldnt mind seeing more videos like this once in a while i think most ppl would agree. Especially when it's far better explained then most maybe all other videos. P.S my mind is still blown you use normal shoes... That confuses me but they way you word it makes...so much sense lol i never slide in fear of wiping out on the lane.

[@schizoak_4720]

New bowlers that wanna hook the ball need to watch you instead of doing that hop, skip, bounce, gallop, shuffle, dip low, spread your feet two-handed bullshit. The cool part Jason are your fundamentals, keeping it simple so you can free up your mind and hit it harder. As you pointed out, there's a fine line between having a free swing and letting gravity and body motion work versus forcing the shot. I haven't seen one 2-hander that doesn't force the shot, Belmonte is the exception. Question Mr. Eubanks... I know a majority of my hit comes off of my ring finger, I was told that it's incorrect. I don't see how. Axis tilt is good, track is good, revs are good, all good. So how can that be wrong ??

[@hihbowling]

I touched on that exact point in my rev rate increase video! Very true. I posted it about 2 months ago. Check it out and let me know what you think.

[@schizoak_4720]

@@hihbowling I'm under the impression that someone was just trying to get into my headspace. Loved that video by the way!! I may just have to make a trip up to Phoenix to watch you in person.

[@richardgee9434]

What is your rev 400 +

[@lukeevans9641]

Great vid, def informative, was skeptical about the shoes thing but after I gave it some time I was like yea that makes sense. Do you do local tournaments? Or just Bowl for fun? Or consider it a part time job? Or are going pro? I’m very curious, I love bowling and am trying to get back into it and would like some help but with my work schedule it’s hard to do, any help/information/advice will be greatly appreciated

[@hihbowling]

Thanks. Depends on my mood. I bowl league, tournaments, PBA events..etc. Just something that I do. Ive never dedicated 100% to bowling, I have too many other loves.

[@Bigstock24]

Ayyyyye I made it on a video from the throw back footage at the showboat rollin for that schalla dalla haha

[@jonathanthomas8574]

thank u fam

[@richardgee9434]

Your on #2 board for the break

[@saintmichaelstransportatio4093]

Can we get an unedited video of you bowling?

[@hihbowling]

Look up Kings & Queen live video from last month

[@saintmichaelstransportatio4093]

@@hihbowling I can't find it. Send me a link.

[@adamparker2645]

My only problem is getting my thumb out..so i just bowl 2 fingers but been tryna practice a lil more with the thumb.😐

[@hihbowling]

keep working at it,

[@JeansGelato]

Are street shoes legal in league play?

[@hihbowling]

Yep

[@JeansGelato]

@@hihbowling awesome I am new to bowling and don’t really like bowling shoes that much. I may try street shoes like you have. Keep up the good work!

[@hihbowling]

As long as they're used for bowling you're good.

[@Jesusfanatic0711]

It’s simple you release it like a yoyo and cock your hand for more axis rotation it isn’t all end over end. Lifting the ball as you say is the thing of the past not the yo yo or letting the ball simply roll off your hand it’s easy to do and something you can do into your golden years with the right fit.

[@dennisvargas9614]

Thanks for the breakdown it was really helpful. I'm going to watch it again tonight when I go practice 💯🎳🎳🎳

[@edwardnadella6812]

How do you get to use sneakers on the lanes..

[@jjones283111]

As long as they are not worn outside and won't mark or damage the approaches you can wear whatever you want.

[@edwardnadella6812]

@@jjones283111 fuck yeah......

[@jjones283111]

You won't believe how many Jordan's and Air Force 1's we see from people who don't slide.

[@hihbowling]

More grip the better...hahaha

[@paulastry5842]

Ever bowl at classic daly city?

[@hihbowling]

Maybe in a junior tournament decades ago...lol

[@paulastry5842]

@@hihbowling I'm from bay area would love to bowl with you someday

[@othas3]

Sea Bowl was probably state which was paired with Classic

[@anonymousmouse237]

What is your average?

[@hihbowling]

Can range from 200-230 depending on how I'm feeling.

[@anonymousmouse237]

@@hihbowling cool!

[@richardgee9434]

Suit case release 6 to 12 great

[@richardgee9434]

This makes my middle and ring finger first knuckle hurt.

[@cameronmorgan0203]

Lol I know my girl would get mad if she heard the truth about how her guy Lebron sucks at the free throw line like you mentioned Jason 😂😂

[@whootydaowl1132]

I need your bowling shoes bro! Look like J's!

[@hihbowling]

$40 Jordan's...lol

[@whootydaowl1132]

hihbowling actual bowling shoes though?

[@bradjohnson1902]

I NEED THEM GREEN SHOES BRO 🤣

[@hihbowling]

😂😂😂

[@bradjohnson1902]

@@hihbowling awww u not leaking the name Mr Eubanks captain?

[@hihbowling]

$40 Jordans I got from Shiekh dont know the name.

[@--gamer6627]

Thanks, now i get it how to spare the 10 pin. 😅

[@hihbowling]

Hahaha...i need to watch again to remind myself

[@--gamer6627]

That is a must😂😁 haha

[@cleswag2419]

Lmfao that’s exactly what happens when I try the “yo-yo “ release

[@hihbowling]

hahahaha.....no bueno

[@louisdiaz316]

you've thrown it like that for years. If anyone attempts ur style they're bound to get hurt. Or throw it in the wrong lane

[@hihbowling]

thats why it's I didn't do a how to. Try at your own risk, I'm only explaining it...hahaha

[@MaskWearinManYT]

I Don’t Use My Thumb

[@hihbowling]

Have you ever?

[@MaskWearinManYT]

hihbowling No I Never Did

[@timothysmith6512]

Everyone looks good on a house shot

[@hihbowling]

Depends on where you are. All house shots are not easy. Bowled a dual pattern 8 gamer today, house on the left Sphinx on the right. I struggled on the left lanes.

[@egibs3565]

Bruh, it's not how it's how many. If it works, it works. If you're not crossing the foul line it doesn't matter lol

[@hihbowling]

Exactly. Which is why I have no problem slapping a brooklyn out.

[@egibs3565]

@@hihbowling I've needed a couple of Brooklyns to shoot my 300's lol

[@hihbowling]

😂😂😂

[@egibs3565]

hihbowling lmao bruh this past weekend I'm sitting on 9 in a row, ten frame pocket 7-10. Shit I would've gladly took three brooklyns in the tenth lmao

[@richardgee9434]

Oh don’t take grapes to eat around bowling shoes dam near went down the lane.

[@po0hb3ar45]

Great video...My dad and I have been trying to figure out your approach...Him and I watch your videos all the time...Can’t wait to show him this video...