How To Hook A Bowling Ball

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Hooking a bowling ball is one of the most crucial skills in today's game. In this video, we demonstrate how to improve your release position in order to more efficiently hook a bowling ball. Sign up for our membership!!👉 bradandkyle.uscreen.io/
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[@tonyfrazier1843]

2:38 "Okay, lets see it." *Stands in the way so we can't see it*

[@brettr7970]

Couldn't have put it better myself. And I was about to attempt just that before I saw your comment.

[@jaga9828]

Couldn’t of they put a difference angle

[@yungavalor3192]

XD you said it best!

[@thedodgerboss3688]

I was there so I saw it

[@woodjuniesmith8666]

00p,m6im,709pl00 Lllp0p00

[@jeffallen6729]

Don't worry I definitely saw that hook by watching your back.

[@TiMengli]

🤣🤣🤣

[@caftood]

Jeff Allen you're supposed to look at the release not the hook

[@austinkreider4916]

It is the release not the lane, you can’t control something out of your hand practice and get back to me

[@danielunderwood5217]

You can tell by the remaining pins where the ball struck. It would have been nice if he stepped aside though

[@MariaMora31]

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[@bransonnovsam6937]

Practise at home Not everyone has a bowling alley

[@austinclifford1986]

Practice the motion not throwing the ball.

[@misunderstoodmainer7607]

Exactly my thought 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

@@austinclifford1986 I just throw into a chair

[@ijsbeer]

Wii Sports 😂

[@bransonnovsam6937]

ijsbeer 😂

[@MyOpinionMatterss]

The only thing I learned from this is how not to make an instructional bowling video.

[@premjitchowdhury262]

Lol

[@ssuperant6537]

I don’t get it

[@suyashgupta5793]

@@ssuperant6537 it means their tutorial video is so bad that no one can understand how to bowl by watching this

[@aldente5311]

The camera bounce when the ball hits the lane is priceless. Thanks guys.

[@wbrown310]

Move out of the way. Nobody can see the ball motion

[@animeco3297]

its about the technique anyways

[@braydenhelton8168]

why does it look like a green screen

[@SAVAGE308SNIPER]

Hahahahha

[@cynicaltexan9639]

Too much light

[@TheQuixoticEnd]

I legit was thinking that and looked down at the comments.. and there it was😂

[@MrSwaggonten]

They in the matrix.

[@tonyhernandez2730]

Looks like a green screen because of the straight shot, if they had the camera off to the right or left 2-3 feet it would look more natural.

[@dansirucek8918]

I appreciated the analogy and explaining how to practice it focusing on the last step. I liked the small chunk of information which is something I can focus on. Thank you.

[@lucasbauwens2041]

1:31 listen when he takes out his fingers

[@therandomraddish7281]

Pop

[@Wxyvs-]

Okay?

[@johng758]

LMAO!!!

[@varunpathak2969]

Legend says that he is still talking, and not actually throwing the ball.

[@marshalcraft]

when he demonstrated, it look like his hand on top of ball, who wants to slow roll a ball just so it can hook, got to whip it down there too, that just as important as the hook, the speed to obliterate those pins.

[@marshalcraft]

I see guys hook, but I can let them throw, wait like a second, then throw mine, and beat them to the pins.

[@kayess718]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kirahighheels391]

Me: *sticks fingers inside bowling ball holes* Bowling ball: Daddy Me: WTF

[@laurasanchez7105]

lmaoo

[@johnbonjov1491]

WTFFFF

[@omgitzjohn3953]

Noice

[@omgitzjohn3953]

Do u guys play fortnite

[@user-lp8jm1pm4n]

Hwhahaahaha

[@xandersoriano201]

Good idea of the video and a good reminder. This video will help me control my ball hand properly. Thanks guys.

[@noahangstadt4647]

You the man I rolling gutter balls first four took a break watched your video started getting spares and strikes

[@emanueladavis1885]

Didn't see anything but his back....lol

[@kelvinhan3088]

Emanuela Davis exactly

[@muhammadhaziq6331]

Its actually quite easy to understand but difficult to master. Basically load up ur elbow and wrist and keep it that way and then unload it while it passes ur toe. Make sure u dont turn your hand to much during the release and keep it behind the ball

[@SS-jo8id]

I'm researching bowls and found a great resource at Berts bowls guide (look it up on google)

[@starlab6568]

Emanuela Davis same 😆

[@SAVAGE308SNIPER]

That ass

[@OGMillenial86]

Perhaps you guys can do a video series of how the previous steps can mess up from staying under the ball? I like the videos that show a general idea of what we're trying to achieve but in bowling, it's very hard to get to this "under the ball" position if there are a few technical errors going on during the approach. One thing I have recently found that kills staying under the ball is letting the bowling shoulder rotate forward too early and you have no choice but to come over and around the ball early too. Thanks for all the great content!

[@chucknola484]

Since most of my gutter balls are to the right side of the lane this video has helped evenly disperse my gutter ball failures. Thanks Brad and Kyle!

[@carlkelly3710]

First throw was texted book, I watch it while practicing, thank you

[@turloyd]

1:31 I've heard that sound before but not from a bowling ball! LOL!

[@Ace_v120]

it can be from a bowling ball :/

[@trojanword107]

Guys you are headed in the right direction but as you already know there are many videos on KZbin that show the one step drill. A different and IMO a more helpful kind of video would be one that not only does a one step drill but tell the viewer what are the fingers doing? what is the arm doing? what is the elbow doing? what is the wrist doing? Maybe its a matter of not having the time to fill in the gaps or maybe you guys are such natural bowlers that you don't even think about the micro details of the release. In any case I appreciate what you guys are trying to do for bowlers.

[@grantho21]

This is the question of the century. I have been wondering what the fingers are doing at the point of release in my entire life. It would be nice if someone can actually answer it. I have watched the USBC channel's videos many times, but none of them have ever speak of what the fingers are doing in the holes of the bowling ball.

[@Brogers97]

If you want to get an explanation of the real technical stuff of the release, or any facet of the physical game, go search for Joe Slowinski's articles. He's the king of technical. If I had to take a shot at answering your question, I think most elite level bowlers would say "nothing". The fingers are just meant to stay in the holes of the bowling ball, it's how we hold onto it. As far as the release, I would say they don't actually do much. It's more about the wrist, arm, and elbow. In short though, you want the thumb to exit quickly, and you want the ring and middle fingers to stay in the ball for as long as possible. The further your fingers are underneath the ball + how fast you "unload" = rev rate. Easy to say, extremely hard to master. I think what these guys could do is get some 120 FPS slow motion of their own releases and actually talk about how it works, especially for them. Watch high quality slow motion of PBA releases on YT to help understand the visual of it.

[@Brogers97]

I guess it's more of my own personal opinion. I don't think the fingers that go in the holes actually do much. They pretty much remain stationary throughout the whole swing and into the release. To simplify, that means to me that the wrist/hand performs most of the release, not the fingers. The fingers imparting revolutions onto the ball is a byproduct of the wrist cupping and uncupping. I would say the only caveat is grip pressure, and you want as little of that as possible. What you say about some players putting emphasis on the ring finger or middle finger is true, but those are really just keys to try and get the hand into a desired position. That's my 2 cents anyway. :)

[@Brogers97]

Definitely agree with you there. Our sport could do with a ton more instruction video, especially stuff involving the release and slow motion, because it happens so fast.

[@jisbinsanjose6231]

I found this video on Berts bowls guide - there are plenty more useful videos there that should help you

[@KennMiralPH]

Thanks for this video, I'm beginner on this thing.

[@randallkurzman9248]

I think there were moments in the video where you could definitely see the value and effectiveness of keeping your hand underneath the ball as shown in do's and don'ts diagram where cocking the wrist back as though you will get extra action on the ball is actually very counter productive and that the throw doesn't need to be that hard. I would also like to see them show how to hold the ball, whether the thumb should be lined up behind the two fingers and whether or not you should try to rotate the wrist as you release the ball. You could comment for immediate feedback while you think about redoing the video or another video as a response. I have watched a lot of golf videos and the best ones are from instructors who respond positively to questions or criticism.

[@TheSkippy70]

I'd like to suggest a video regarding timing of the release and tips to keep it consistent. I see a lot of bowlers (including myself) that get a tad early on their release. Also, a video showing the different styles of hook and how to achieve them. I have a friend who would like to master all of them (stroker, tweener and cranker).

[@Alonsel3]

Great vid thanks for the tips guys

[@tyrese3584]

I normally cant pick up any spares except today, today i did awesome.

[@Potential1223]

Hey guys. What if you are a bowler like Daughtery, the no thumb style? Is being too much under the ball a problem? Some tell me that my ball goes right through the break point and I don’t know why. Is it my speed?

[@unclesam997]

1:31 pop

[@shun.junior9558]

Lol

[@sabansaulic4941]

I found a useful collection of videos that will help on Berts Bowls Guide

[@mike1776GSD]

Despite doing a lot of wrist curls and exercising to strengthening forearm after a motorcycle accident I have a problem trying to stay under a 14 pound ball. I'm thinking of getting a 13 pound ball despite knowing it won't won't hit with the same energy as a heavier ball. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

[@itskindreal]

Great video This Helped Me a Lot! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@LuisRodriguez-hs1pt]

Thanks guys for a useles video...P.S MOVE OUT THE WAY''

[@joeshoyu_TV]

My perfect teaching taught my little brother and many others the most simplest way to learn hook. It's called the hand shake and it's how my hook is strong too.

[@DanArr1]

Should show (slo-mo) close up of hand during release. And at different angles.

[@sl099y]

Great video it helped a lot

[@cyworld2707]

If you kneel down, don't support yourself with your left hand and try to get under and lift your bowling ball from the right, you will tip over. However, if you bend your elbow inward, in a V-shape from you shoulder to your elbow and back again to the ball, you will have the leverage to get under and crook your wrist so as to impart a side roll. The inside elbow at the start and at the point of release and turn gives you the leverage you need to hook the ball.

[@thomastaylor6511]

i no this is an old post but have you tried to get you hand to bend back in you backswing then at the point of release you snap that wrist forward. 30 years ago I used this release with a Columbus white dot ball and the second have of league play where the pattern was 45 ft flat oil . I actually in the second half of league play averaged 228 for the second half of play and raised my average from 170 to 202 overall. it's a interesting release back then they didn't have a good way to judge your exact speed downlane and your revs but this is how we did it . we put a piece of tape just above the finger holes parallel with the fingers. then someone counted the times the taped rolled over. we we told a pro had about 30 revolutions I had with this release 45 revs.

[@normannobrot]

I'm using a 14ib ball....and at times struggle to get spin on my ball or hook. Do I need to work on technique or maybe obtain a lower weight ball?

[@insiderbowlingtips]

Great Bowling Tips - Thank You For This Valuable Information. We Have Tips Too. and Will Be Share and Posting Your Videos On Our Fanpage and Websites and Blogs!

[@derekholman4927]

Thanks for the video you gave me good advice

[@vincentja1519]

Thanks for the tips just made 2 strikes in a row!

[@bowlingteen]

so im right handed my old ball when i was young would sping to left now with my new ball i got a few years ago spins to the right not sure if the holes are causin it or if its just me

[@debbiecoleman8786]

Thank you for the tips i'm in a bowling league at capital plaza and I took down notes so this helps me a lot so thank you again and this is Nariah Claire Coleman here so thank you

[@weathdone]

cool name...!!

[@LeicesterArtist]

If you redo the video but step to the left to watch your shot so the camera sees what the ball is doing. Maybe do a close up slow motion so we can see the twist in the wrist as you go from bowling straight and finishing with the twist and release. Maybe include a southpaw to the tutorial. Fanks for doing this tutorial.

[@Popsplace42]

Injured my wrist trying to do this with a 15lb ball. Holding your wrist straight at the release creates a lot of leverage, not to mention there’s already centrifugal force. I’d suggest warning beginners about the dangers of starting too heavy without a wrist brace.

[@ucsdsnsd4]

Beginner bowler here... are there any tips you have on how to keep the wrist in the right position. I've been bowling with house balls for 2 years and used 2 fingers while cradling the ball to get hook on the house balls. I was to do a more traditional release with the new ball I just got but I cant seem to go under it. I'm thinking maybe 12 is too heavy but I was using 12 lbs on the house balls already so I dont think it's the weight

[@Mudflap1974]

Hold your index finger as far away from your middle finger as is comfortable on the ball (nearly every pro does this, just watch one of them setup to see what I mean), then apply pressure with the index finger pushing into the ball as you execute the swing. This will help your wrist to not break back. Follow through the swing and focus on the last thing to touch the ball being your middle finger... don't try and accelerate the swing, just let it happen at whatever speed it is already going for starters. Don't try and rotate the ball either. It'll turn your hand on its own, its heavy enough. Hope that helps, takes a while to get used to it. I'm sure there are other ways, but that is how I get a fair amount of hook.

[@falopio67]

guys im fullroller bowller oil trace beteween fingers, what should i do to change to semiroller,

[@sevencorsa]

Good Video...Thanks !!!

[@fairwayray]

Good info. Keep it up.

[@davetaylor9221]

How do you slow your ball down to get that hook, if your more of a speed or power bowler down and end.

[@turnt0ff]

LaterClips vid about a fight in a bowling alley brought me here lol. I saw a “hook” and a “swing” but not like this 😂

[@insiderbowlingtips]

Great Bowling Tip! We Have Bowling Tips Too - We Liked Yours So We Will Be Sharing It On Our Fanpage and Website and Blog! Thank You Again!

[@lechatnoir1923]

Great video, thnx🙏

[@wesleystafford8521]

Lots of odd whining in the comments. This is actually the best description I've ever seen/heard of the yo-yo method.

[@pvt.rickert4002]

Wesley Stafford have u heard of that song u can’t play it my yo yo

[@marianpekepeke]

Muchas gracias x tu ayuda. Hice pleno nada más verlo. Bendisiones

[@DCWFilms_]

Swing, step, release... got it!

[@leonardmartin5145]

Yeah the drill is great. The problem for me is getting it right in my regular approach. Ahh always end up on top of the ball!! Very difficult!!!

[@johnny_1971]

hey brad & kyle i did the drill but my arm was tired afterwards is that normal or am i doing something wrong keep up the maken them videos

[@user-sx2nt2sr5o]

わかりやすい説明 ありがとうございます。

[@tonybieker9306]

Thats exactly what i thought

[@brettkeepin808]

I'm a social bowler I bought a tiger visaball and had it drilled for myself, but I was told it was a straight ball not a hook ball, is this right?

[@Prizmatic1658]

Cool, thanks dudes

[@moronlight3230]

1:30 ‘It’s a great drill because it’ll break your floor’

[@vaibhavabiker]

Is it valid to just stop at the foul line and swing your arm 3-4 times before delivery?

[@-mais]

Name a more iconic duo, I'll wait.

[@Titantelly15]

We need another vid on this. Is it more so your fingers or thumb that help with keeping your hand under the ball?

[@Terkzorr]

Me: Has only played bowling once in his life many years ago KZbin: Here's some bowling tips

[@MoViesDProductions]

Really informative, but I can't help but notice that for some reason it looks like you guys are standing in front of a green screen!

[@mk0879vg]

Some complaining are off base cause at 2'30" they showed ball reaction down lane. Also, the main POINT was demo using the ONE step drill while trying to keep hand 'under or behind' the ball, not releasing from top. But he should have moved left out of way. And to any haters bagging on these guys, I've seen both of them on Fox sports TV in PBA tournaments.

[@liydah1]

Love the way the guy on the left cuts across the other guy at 3:08

[@Jongraphs8600]

liydah1 noticed that too 😂

[@jeffreyd508]

03:33 he said 'ball motion', that was pretty kool

[@4bvenom733]

I'm 135 lb and it feel like my 12lb ball alittle to heavy for me to hook it, some time it will feels like it slipping off of my fingers.

[@suzannehyland6929]

Thank you very much for soreness at the ball

[@kendahltitcomb8063]

So I hope I can still an answer, but I've been throwing a backup ball for a little while and I'm doing ok. I avg out in the 180's peaking around 250 in my usual game. I feel the need to move over to a normal right hook, but have no clue how to adjust myself to make it happen. I've tried alot of throws and worked on the approach but I always get hung up in the wrist action of the throw. Now I can throw a decent no thumb right hand hook but I tend to let go to early so my ball just hooks super late..any thing you can advise?? P.S it was awesome to watch you in this last week's Roth Doubles

[@pursuitofpassion3537]

J R Raymond has some advice for a back up ball release some kind of practice band to go from wrist to elbow. No disrespect to Kyle and Brad of course

[@tomytable1753]

Having a 15 lbs ball and only going 11 to 10 mph down the lane, would this be the ball is just heavy for me? Ebonite gyro 1 urethane. Still find my self throw it out on lane on top of the ball.

[@greghall4996]

Brad and Kyle if I haven’t bowled since 93-94 what are some best ways to get back into it the last time I picked up a bowling ball it felt like it weighed 30Lbs

[@howardslade267]

I am there with you. Amazon has a 7 piece wrist and forearm strengthening kit for 24 dollars, gonna give it a try.

[@earthflute2248]

Please explain the ball rolling onto the fingers as it comes down without the thumb engaged.

[@tiktokfriends5428]

I am going bowling today and hopefully I win now a

[@MichaelsOriginals]

How do I keep myself from grabbing the ball right at the release of my swing, it might be because I'm just getting back into bowling after 5 years of not playing, but I've noticed myself grabbing it right on release

[@monkeycircus509]

could be a few things: You could be grabbing because your fit isn't quite right. You could be grabbing because your shoulders are either too open or too closed. You could be grabbing because your swing timing isn't matching up with your feet.

[@benjaminbailey5320]

You could focus being smoother in your approach and timing, also just letting the ball roll off your hand. Instead of forcing the ball to your breakpoint.

[@chriss.1242]

Hey I'm a right handed bowler but I can't throw off my left foot it feels unnatural. Any tips on that?

[@toddscott4881]

What is the rule for how heavy ball you should use?

[@jessicadorrico8854]

Thanks for all

[@MyYTaccountName]

1:30 When you pull your fingers out of your stepsister.

[@xcapris3351]

Wtf

[@hairamleba6304]

Uuuuummmm what the hell??

[@gurwan6139]

Thank you so much for your tips. Thanks to you I will defeat my grandma ! Update: 2 strike in a row

[@whompmaster]

2:48 Got to remember to get out of the way of the camera so we can see. :-)

[@samjupeiters]

I learned how to spin a pin if that counts

[@kellypreer1128]

I need help cos I’m in a disability lead in Frankston in Melbourne at zones Bowling the only thing the i need help with is my hand cos im a straight bowler I only having trouble with my hands and need help with it and I don’t want any low games next year cos there reasons why I can’t say I just need help with the hands any tips on the for me please

[@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS]

My question is besides hand under the ball, how about the wrist wrist out and then in doing that process? Otherwise you just need to both forward right?

[@lorenzomanny1370]

Love the video but do backward bowlers are allowed in the league?

[@DANVIIL]

Talk about how you have the finger holes staggered on your bowling ball. It looks like the ring finger hole is higher than the middle finger. Can you make a video on why you had the ball drilled that way? At 2:32 you can really see what I'm talking about.

[@ricodimaz3985]

Nice tutorial

[@andrewaustin7110]

Hey Brad and Kyle. Any tips on developing a CONSISTENT release?

[@joesimonetti]

Just practice honestly.

[@22hotrizzle]

@@BradandKyleBowl can you guys do a video on how to add a power step to your game for those of us who doesn't have one?

[@ace632dt]

Hey Brad and Kyle is there a difference between a non-conventional and a conventional drilled ball

[@Freman13]

Hey guys love the video very helpful would love it if u Could slo mo the release

[@ivy1974]

Suggestion. When you want us see how a ball goes into the gutter or spin or whatever, you might not want to stand in front the camera and blocking the entire thing. Throw the ball and then step to the side so the camera can catch it hence us seeing it.

[@bestamerica]

' which arm is a better throw the ball... left arm hand or right arm hand... no matter ether way arm / hand what player prefer throw ball

[@anthonycompston664]

hey guys, I'm thinking about taking up bowling as a hobbie. As a beginner, is it a good idea to buy a good ball like a Motiv Venom Shock or something of a proline?

[@anthonycompston664]

Brad & Kyle that's the thing. i don't know what weight ball to use or if a Hammer ball would be better for me than a Venom shock. can you give me some pointers how to go about this?

[@lobotomizedjellyfish2171]

Go to a pro-shop and talk to them about what you are looking to get out of a ball. I have a Motiv Venom Cobra and while it is a nice ball it isn't suited to an every day lane. it's a good ball when there is a lot of oil still on the lane before they break down, but once the lane breaks down it starts going too crazy. So I will switch to my Ebonite Mission Unknown which seems to be a little more consistent to medium-high to medium oil conditions. If you are just beginning, I would suggest to not try to get something that is going to be real early/aggressive. Try to find something that is more consistent that you can throw to work on your approach and mechanics. Get your feet right! Get comfortable with your steps and release. Pay some money to take some lessons to help with that. Once you get to where you are able to shoot a consistent shot and basically just move your feet to adjust while maintaining the same steps and release, then entertain a monster ball. Again, have the pro-shop help you, and see about taking lessons. I've been bowling league for 25+ years and I'll still take a few lessons to work out some issues with my mechanics. Oh yeah, and don't get frustrated! Bowling gets much worse the more frustrated you get. Lol

[@anthonycompston664]

Ron Balch thanks man. i really appreciate your advise, i think your right. I'll go and take a few lessons and find out what ball would be right for me. thanks again bro!

[@Sep___]

thanks für Tipps

[@SailorMoonRailfan]

I was hoping I could get a bowling alley at my house.😊😌😉🙂

[@SkillsofAesthetics]

The camera work reminds me of my gf videoing me and missing the one and only strike I did the whole night

[@aungthiha3232]

Watched this while playing after I watched this, I instantly got 💌

[@hamzahaider3606]

Keep it under what a tip! Im now the best bowler in the world. God is great !

[@qgleesto210]

1:30 "Pop" 🤣💀