Bowling Science Episode 9: HAND Positions!

Welcome back to Bowling Science!
Today we talk about hand positions and how they affect ball motion. I show my normal hand position in two different types of bowling balls and then change hand positions to show the differences created. Do y'all use hand position adjustments to change your ball reaction?
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[@robertwareman1991]

a slow mo shot of your hand at release would really help with seeing how the difference in hand position. seeing the difference down lane with the overlay was cool. I'm sure you could do the same thing in a freeze frame and the point of release off your hand.

[@BowlingScience]

Great suggestion!

[@ChosenMJ]

@@BowlingScience Yes. I see your hand positions but I my biggest problem is how i exit the ball. I try to come out thumb first but it ends up coming out minutely quicker than my fingers which the result is little to no rotation forward, side or otherwise on the ball.

[@memert4744]

Very Very interesting videos. The resin/ polished urethane method you use makes me want to get a Hybrid of some sort and make it a left handed layout. Keep it up!

[@houstonhometownbowlers7364]

Dayummmm good breakdown of hand positions, I use all 3 that u reviewd, great breakdown, now I can forward this to some people I have discussed this with 🙏🏾

[@TSchra37]

This video makes sense, thanks!

[@Misanthrope5150]

I love the overlays in your videos. It really heals to visualize what you are teaching. Keep up the great work!

[@rickdavis8410]

All I saw was each release had the ball entering the pocket at the same angle. Suitcase it every time, it’s easier on the wrist and you won’t end up with arthritis in that wrist when you get old.

[@markbishop9743]

You are a walking encyclopedia with all the knowledge you've accumulated over the years thank you for sharing it with us

[@tannerwysong2256]

Never knew Mo had a son! Definitely a cool dude and getting my sub! Keep killin it Mikey! 🤙

[@jeffborders5448]

This is super useful. I’ve been struggling with the “correct” hand position and letting my thumb rotate up in the backswing. Pointing my index finger to target made it easy to fix a lot of things. I’m more consistent and get a good amount of spin. And I can make easy repeatable adjustments. I never thought of using the suitcase as a technique when needed. Great stuff. All your vids are great! A++

[@TraumaRider]

Great Explanation and visual differences with each hand position. I learned a lot today!

[@TraumaER]

What’s your rev rate? You got an insane release that is basically perfect.

[@BowlingScience]

I appreciate the kind comments... I am 450 to 500 off my hand. Comes.from slow hooking conventional balls for 10 years before moving up to fingertip... that'll train your hand to get around the ball.

[@machinethesun9243]

New subrsciber, that was very helpful thank you!

[@charlesdoyle2161]

1st time watcher. Best, straight-forward video on how what happens with axis-tilt; and how to change axis-tilt; I've seen! I'm subscribing!

[@Mista808]

Fuck hand positions bro. We need to talk about haircuts and hygiene! 😆

[@BowlingScience]

🤣🤣🤣

[@erythro8576]

Hold on… you said Pinboys at the beach? Is that in Virginia Beach cus I’ve been there… that’s actually why I looked up this video cus the last time I was there I had no idea what I was doing… what are the odds I find a video with the same place I bowl in it

[@BowlingScience]

Yeah man! That’s the place!!! So glad you found the video!

[@nordattack]

I throw classic suitcase and it doesn't look like yours! Also classic suitcase makes me a Vintage Full Roller, when you switch to suitcase do you become a Full Roller? I would have liked to have seen slo mo close ups of your hand at release though to better understand how the ball is coming off.

[@b.j.thomas3264]

"classic suitcase" sounds like the way my dad taught me in '68. no rotation, they had hard rubber balls (hooks were only on tv with Carmen Salvino). It has just been they way I bowl. Only recently (10 years) did I start to get a clue on how the "hooking" balls work. i still like the "classic suitcase". the most comfortable and easiest to be consistent with. I would like to see more videos that explore it.

[@crazycotton]

dope thank u

[@robertreinoehl2805]

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[@BowlingScience]

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[@Philycheeze222]

I’ve seen many videos about playing the inside part of the ball and keeping the elbow in. I have a nasty habit of breaking my wrist back, overturning the ball, not keeping my elbow in, all that stuff. I feel like I’m capable of fixing these habits but one concern I have about playing the inside part of the ball is wouldn’t that cause a more muscled swing, and your swing going behind your back? And also, I feel like that would just mess up my ball rotation, correct me if I’m wrong. But to me, placing my hand on the inside part of the ball is such an unnatural position

[@lwrjmpr]

This video was just what I needed to hear. Will try it out this week!

[@Tyjan102008]

Awesome video! Request: Can you explain which of these hand positions you use for your straight ball, I.e. 10 pin spare pickup? Thanks.

[@tylernewell7797]

Great video. I like seeing how other bowlers create their style!

[@MikeSmith-er7sz]

Never considered using a suitcase release other than a two rev ten pin shot, I’ll have to give it a try

[@machinethesun9243]

same

[@swndle1]

Awesome video maybe some side shots so we can see the release point , thanks new subscriber

[@BowlingScience]

Check out episode 10! I just added some new angles... let me know what you think!

[@bossman4771]

Thank you as I struggle with this very thing...

[@veggieoilerfan2940]

The final hand position that was demonstrated looked like the one that Mike Aulby and Joe Salvemini often used on TV.

[@trashboi-bk]

This is an amazing video! What did I just find?! 🤯

[@Gbuck426]

What is your hand position to throw straight at spares?

[@BowlingScience]

I use a flat wrist with my hand under the ball, and follow through completely flat. The ball rolls purely end over end on my spare...

[@Gbuck426]

Bowling Science Thanks!

[@BoydsBowling]

i Used some of these tips today in practice!

[@amonacoamonaco]

your video makes you look like a bowling Shiva lol . #momudra

[@autodoson1]

Awesome Vid. Thank You.

[@Clarkson350]

Awesome video! Watching the balls with different hand positions overlay is great

[@billem3085]

can the zing hybrid be used on dry/short oil?

[@garlandoverton727]

Now just need to know about how you have your wrist in the beginning setup position

[@harveywallbanger2899]

Your not rolling the ball your dependence on speed and oil.

[@MasterGunz84]

Hey Mike good info on hand positions will definitely practice it on the lanes...

[@mikeperrcione]

Getting back into bowling since a work Xmas party at Main Event...(I never was able to throw a Hook or Curve)...I seemed to always release with my hand on top. Just recently took a video and notice I have no balance or follow threw...Mike, any directions would be helpful...I love your style and follow through...your game gets me to the lanes more often!!!

[@jimrigney9716]

You need to improve the audio of your video

[@kevinrapley]

Love seeing the squatch hybrid shots. Mine just arrived two days ago!

[@jamesb6505]

Great instructions.

[@dukea1]

Hey thanks for explaining the subtleties, and illustrating them, unlike other vids I've seen.

[@christopherwilson7004]

It's Pure Science!

[@MrABS369]

Nice job bro 👌🏿

[@donwebster9170]

Great tip

[@silveredsurfer]

Great video. I'd love an updated two-handed version of this.

[@Buckinghamrabbit]

The breakdown is a 10, the live audio is a bit muddy, and the music totally owns lol- lovin it

[@BowlingScience]

Thanks! This was well before we got better mics and learned how to better capture audio in the bowling center. Thanks for watching and enjoying the content.

[@SkateClipsAndTips]

Suit case position seems uncomfortable, do you release at that position or hold it like that the whole time?

[@BowlingScience]

Adjust your wrist for your individual flexibility, but yes, the suitcase style hand position is my finishing hand position in the follow through, so when I start there as well, my hand stays in that position throughout delivery, however my wrist still rotates around the ball some...

[@flippperboy]

Who do you go to for coaching?

[@BowlingScience]

Mo Pinel has been my only coach for 27 years.

[@NorCalBowler]

Another great video!

[@charlieodom9107]

So...you want to show a tutorial on hand positions, but neglect to show your hand position in ANY of the shots? Hmmm....great job there bud!

[@BowlingScience]

I appreciate the positive feedback... I get what you are saying though, and will improve future videos. I work hard on my content, and will continue to do so.

[@BowlingScience]

Check out episode 10! I corrected my error...

[@charlieodom9107]

@@BowlingScience yeah...just delete the last video! The 2nd one is the only one we need to see! Great job.