How to HOOK / CURVE a bowling ball for beginners | Even if you don't have your own ball

[@jc-ht1gl]

Me: I'm gonna get some sleep tonight Me at 3:30 A.M:

[@murasaki1417]

Me rn be like- Literally it's 3 am rn lol

[@whatisthis2809]

its 3:50 am lol

[@wukong773]

4:41

[@kovenyoung3194]

3:25 To Be Exact

[@joelouise2009]

3;29 for me rn lol

[@JeffWhaleyII]

Best video I’ve ever seen of how to teach a beginner to hook the ball

[@tomjones2348]

I'm a newbee, and have watch numerous videos on this subject. This one is very easy to understand. I think I can do this!

[@laserfalcon]

That was the clearest lesson on this ive ever listened to

[@Michael-Ambarossa]

It really is

[@KimDahl77]

Yes I bowled 300 on the Wii after seeing this.

[@internetexplorer7303]

KimDahl77 bruhh

[@Skumpatron]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!

[@stuffsmithonviva2316]

Highest ive ever got is 244

[@MidgarZoloms]

My four year old daughter got 222

[@Stadt101]

lol me and my buddy threw 1200, which means 4 straight games of strikes I finally beat him in the 5th game, 4th frame he left a standing 5, I cleared. and won the bet.

[@mattscott7910]

When your going on the first date and you want to make sure the girl doesn't beat you.

[@ProfessorZaitsev]

That happened with my wife and I

[@GoodnessaGracious]

Dude, this is exactly why I'm watching this!😂😂

[@atsukivz3000]

Not to be rude,but im guessing talking from experience?

[@trcnts]

first hnd expierience for me. she just beat my ass today and its been 2 years

[@YNGUNS35]

How you know that lmaooo 😭😂

[@G-gnome]

Thanks! I was taught that same throw! Only using the two fingers and no thumb. It’s crazy the amount of hook it makes. It’s pretty much bowling out from over the left gutter, rolls out to the right, and hooks before nearing the right gutter. So much fun!

[@karlfortuin5794]

As a league bowler myself I dont.use my thumb & when I plant my ball usually down the 2nd & 3rd mark & yes my ball has a wicked hook & the only time I use my thumb is when.im working on my spares 🎳

[@Cripplified]

I taught myself how to hook the ball, and I agree no thumb is the way to go. Only downside is when you want a straight throw, it feels awkward to use your thumb, and depending on your handedness, the 7 and top 10 pins can be very difficult to spare. I'm right handed and my strategy for the 10 pin is to start far left and do the lightest hook so it rides the right gutter. Honestly I'd prefer a 5 10 split or a 1 to 10 split than 10 solo.

[@1005RyAnNnN1005]

2 fingers and no thumb. 😜

[@PrinceTrexus]

How do you keep control of the weight of the ball wouldnt the weight of the ball put more pressure on ur fingers without using the thumb?

[@G-gnome]

@@PrinceTrexus if you’ve ever watched 2 handed bowlers, it’s a matter of using both hands and the releasing hand is always under. There’s a way to make a pendulum swing without having the hand underneath, it’s by cupping the ball from hand to bicep.

[@bizbas9083]

I’m in high school bowling and I started last year so I’m still new and just learning, all these helpful things make this so much more fun to try it out. I really thought since I was new and so bad I would annoy my team by getting low scores but everyone is accepting in this sport and gives me confidence as I see myself improve. Hopefully I hope to be able and get a 300 and helping newer bowlers cool tricks.

[@Vintage_Zero]

Yessir! High school gang. I had a kid talking smack in bowling class. This is why I’m here.😎

[@dootdoot5124]

Im oldest on my team- we freaking LOVEEEE newbies. it’s so fun watching them light up when you teach them a new method with their ball.

[@Neveronline2024]

I just join a high school bowling team this year as a freshman and everyone on my team are so accepting and kind.

[@thehalfblacksnack]

How are you doin now?

[@Jephre87]

So many videos and FINALLY this one shows the actual technique and hand positions/movements. Clear and simple, thank you!

[@3Trevon]

Anybody on here the day after sucking at bowling? I am 😂

[@borisi3692]

Nope, preparing for not sucking too hard tomorrow.

[@manilaboy1vic]

haha, i played last night, unlimited bowling.. i dont normally hook it but i started trying to work it out last night.. i was able to look a hook last night, kinda.. and i got one strike with it.. i wanna be able to to it consistently.. this vid is pretty good

[@wjerame]

Yes sir lmao

[@jamesmuthiani5680]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣

[@WutTheDeuceGaming]

here because this season has been a struggle. 185 bowler, down 8 pins this season with only 1 600 series. Pray for me, lol.

[@loganstriker2973]

I like sports where one can eat while they play.

[@Spooky711B]

Even better drink while they play. :p

[@billybob6604]

varsity swim to varsity bowling

[@j.cun777]

@@Spooky711B hockey

[@2405cjw]

esport = eat sport

[@reigndrops4090]

If you bowl for money through, have fun eating and bowling at the same time and winning

[@louispotter9051]

Of all the tutorial videos I’ve watched, this one is the best. I learned so much from only watching a 6:53 video. Thank you so much for posting this! It helps me a lot!😊

[@-_Nuke_-]

Did you manage to hook a house ball with this technique?

[@v1rotate391]

Best video on the planet on bowling, holy crap

[@ryanwelch7301]

I"ve watched alot of videos on how to hook the ball and this is by far the best and easiest explanation

[@BBsAdventures]

I grew up in a bowling alley while my parents bowled in a league every Wednesday , Amazing sport and a nice place to have a good time and eat and drink .

[@tamaslengyel1497]

Finally some reasonable explanation on how to start. All others do not disclose minute details, yet here we can see the first steps. Excellent video.

[@DiscoFace315]

Bowled my first 200+ game ever after watching this video! Thanks!!!

[@kennythao9558]

Higher end balls hook/curve so much easier. I tried my uncles ball and it takes such little effort to make it hook/curve a lot. Crazy how fast I learned and got good at curving the ball in one night. Never tried curving because it looked difficult but I told myself to try and now I know how to. Got my score from 70-120 to 171. Curving is more consistent.

[@tsymnz66]

Hi, just wanna say thanks for making this video. I have never been able to spin/hook the ball until i watched this video. I had to resort to using just 2 fingers. Scored my 2nd highest game tonight of 171, would have been my best if I could have picked up the spare in the 10th frame. Thanks brother!!!

[@RfdMusicOfficial]

just got 2 fingers, its OP

[@lonlinkin]

I'm from Spain 🇪🇸 , I've seen your video and I've perfectly understood your explanation. Thanks, good tutorial!! 👍🏼

[@nibornm1]

Great advice, thank you. Really well explained to someone who bowls very infrequently but as an engineer I found this video easy to understand. I'll apply these techniques today and report back later how I did using them.

[@lochnessrose]

I’m a bowler so I’m used to seeing bowling videos in my recommended but apparently everyone got recommended this out of the blue and it’s funny

[@kassanoannab6672]

First time playing bowling 😊

[@hanswurst8305]

Finally a quick and easy bowling video for beginners! Thank you very much!

[@JH-ki2iq]

Direct, simple explanation....very helpful. Thanks

[@SpoookyBooogie]

Great tips. Went bowling for the first time in many years last week and I finally taught myself to spin. But now I can actually refine it! Going back every week I can since family day is $21 for 3 hours, shoes included!

[@mcnalls4401]

I have to say, after watching multiple videos trying to understand the release of a hook. This video blew the others away. Mainly, due to a singular focus on the release and the simple way its broke down here. Great video.

[@boog3rwood]

2:49 This is the best tip I’ve seen for a beginner bowler that wants to hook the ball. I just started. I bought a new ball, had it drilled finger tip and have been struggle to hook the ball. I will use this tip next time I bowl.

[@zulhilmiidris3688]

this is the most useful channel i’ve watch. thank you so much for the tips

[@llNATEDOGGll]

KZbin is amazing for tutorials. Thank you!

[@MidWesti]

this was exactly the kind of tutorial i was looking for. Thank you

[@aaronvalencia753]

Love how he mentions having FUN!

[@jty9631]

I've bowled occasionally since I was a kid, and just kept trying to figure it out on my own. I finally gave up and now I'm watching youtube tutorials. This makes it so much more clear in my head, I was going about it all wrong. Lol.

[@conniee.]

Thanks for this tip, I wish I had seen this yesterday, I went bowling today and could've practiced this but will next week. 😀👍🏾

[@NewVisionLCS]

4yrs later, this is exactly what I needed!!!

[@torlandmusiq]

Best video I’ve seen thus far on the topic!! Straight forward

[@septbaaby]

best tutorial i’ve seen so far. thank you.

[@Ironfangzu]

Such a simple, useful explanation of the fundamentals. Thanks! I am sure this will help a lot of beginners, and even some of us who have bowled a long time but are still sort of beginners :P

[@harperpetersen8019]

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[@ArgonianJesus]

Exactly what I needed. I'm not trying to go pro, just wanna have fun for an evening 👍👍👍

[@Arxiuz2]

Actually something that I can understand.. thanks for the tips

[@rileybrown2271]

Probably one of the best explanations out there. I started bowling 2 handed because I couldn’t hook it one handed, got good bowling 2 handed and actually goofed around with a house ball and learned how to hook it one handed after I got good with 2 lol

[@jasonlung858]

I started bowling at 12 years old taught myself how to hook the ball but also got tips from the owner of the local proshop I did all my business with I stopped bowling 20years ago because had to support family but I finished with a 196 average I bowled a couple pro-ams here in Connecticut in Milford and Windsor locks and got to meet some of the best bowlers in the world Robin Romeo, Walter Ray Williams Jr. Ameleto monticelli, and my all-time favorite Pete Webber.

[@NaydeenHhog]

Hi i just want to say thank you so much for this tutorial informative video,next Sunday, I'm going to play bowling with my Family and relatives and thanks for this video, I'll be sure to remember the steps as i want to try curving the ball for the first time and this video is highly informative for me so thank you so much

[@DavisMcQueen]

This is one of the cleanest executions of plain and simple training I've ever witnessed

[@gracielasandt4142]

Thanks for the explanation. I am not new at bowling, but I have never tried to rotate the ball. I am listening and learning a lot by watching your videos and the PBA Bowling tournaments on TV. Thanks again!!!

[@thefilamhome]

Awesome, this is the clearest explanation ever! I'm going to try this for sure!

[@shawnlombardo4192]

5th tutorial video of the night and this is the best one sadly I work at an alley and I know nothing but I appreciate everyone that worked on this video because you taught me mucho.

[@JohnPloskina]

This is the best video I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you!

[@robgoodsight6216]

Clear and simple explanation!

[@messynate]

Thank you, first video to make a difference!

[@turtlejeremy6980]

My bowling coach posted this on our gc and encouraged us to watch. I have a really nice Radical incognito ball so I dont really need this but this is great for the other bowlers that don't have balls.

[@chicoktc]

Great video, the simplest to the point explanation for noobs like me! Best of its kind in youtubeland

[@kenc8411]

This is the best tutorial I've seen so far regarding hook balls. I don't want to go back and recite how I hired a coach 20 years ago to teach me how to hook, but you nailed it.

[@butterfly23faith84]

Best video I have seen yet on this topic!

[@GucciestCuzOutThere]

What adjustment should i make if the ball is hooking too much? I used to have a decent release but as of recent the ball gutters to left before it gets to the pins. I bowl without the thumb for comfort. Should i release later/earlier, angle myself differently, etc? Thanks!

[@fishgutz4272]

My wife, at 62, is taking her first lessons. One thing the coaches told her is that due to the arthritis, rather than starting with the hand under/ behind, start toward the side. This adjustment worked great for her. She is now curbing the ball more than she ever could before. The coaches are USBC cert too. Great way to learn or improve one's game.

[@chrisloesch1870]

it should be noted that if you have weak wrists holding the ball up in the "cupped" position during the throwing motion before release can be quite difficult and tiring. To remedy this problem get a a couple of dumb bells and practice wrist curls every couple of hours to start strengthening your wrists. It will take some time to develop that strength but in the end it will make it A LOT easier to spin the ball.

[@stevejefferson3929]

Good tip, I’m a carpenter, so I’m guessing my wrists aren’t too weak but I still found the “cupped” position really tiresome whilst trying to flick the wrist with a 13. Dumbell evenings it is 👍

[@chrisloesch1870]

@@stevejefferson3929 np 👍. I had to start doing wrist curls as i got into my early 40s. Carpel tunnel made it harder too

[@WillsBeard]

Explaining why is very helpful. Thank you for including that when explaining how

[@ballgoddd]

this helped me sooo much!! i even got on the bowling team!!

[@PonchoMT__]

see… i actually needed this, but i never planned to look it up. I always wanted to know how to curve a bowling ball because I always saw my brother curve his ball, no he doesn’t have his own ball

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Wow. As a *very* casual bowler, thank you!

[@imdaveedgaming8911]

This fixed my game instantly so thankful

[@zmyGe]

Best tutorial video I've seen.

[@AO-ly3mv]

Thank you so much I recently got really into bowling and this was so clear I can't wait to try it out here in north UT

[@JayPaulOfficial]

Me and a mate basically just tried a technique we heard about maybe 15 or so years ago and that was it. Instead of bowling with 3 fingers like everyone does when they first go bowling, we just used middle and 4th finger, barely in the holes, literally just enough to curl it at the last second. Stand more to the left, bowl slightly towards the right and it curls left into the centre pins. I'm not saying either of us were great at bowling but it took all of about 5 minutes to learn this new technique and we both got over 100 each time. Went bowling 2 weeks ago for the first time in about 8 years, tried that technique and still got it

[@TheMao999]

Thank pal, will practice!!!! Hello from Bogotá, Colombia

[@hondafan4life95]

I bowled a ok backup ball so I bought a right-hand ball had never rolled or tried to hook a right hand ball after watching your video it has helped me so much I did bowl a 196 thanks 👍

[@DoubleM-hf6ih]

Keeping the fingers behind then rotating the wrist. I haven’t tried that yet. I’ll give that a try when I go bowling on Friday.

[@tcayzer]

Thanks for the tips, really simple way of getting a bit better and have more fun playing, or going bowling!

[@Swolsen]

I have been bowling for nearly 25 years and it was first explained to me, in order to get the ball to spin, is to imagine as if you were preparing to shake someone's hand. That has stuck with me this whole time.

[@afarizar]

Finally! The best explanation

[@scottc1675]

We bowl weekly and enjoy practicing the hook/curve mostly without using the thumb. Lighter balls hook sooner and speed is only affected by the amount of hook put on the ball combined with the weight of the ball. I.e. When I use my 16lb ball it roes slower and hooks toward the end whereas; my 9lb ball goes faster and hooks about half way. There's a lot of options to practice with. Every week is a new experience and we're HOOKED!! ;)

[@MalayaGold]

Your words opened up my eyes....thanks!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

🙀

[@vivlee2771]

Thanks so much this was so helpful!!! I literally watched the first few min and I got 4 strikes in a row!!

[@Asolence]

Nice video! My cousin who was like still young played bowling for only 3 times and when he bowled on his 4th time, he somehow hooked and curve! I was surprised by what he did and I was told that hooking and curving at the same time is for professionals. Now I wanted to learn how to hook and curve on a house bowling ball and I saw this video! This video helped me a ton, and I can finally hook and curve!

[@roseyrogers7837]

Love this so much… thank you for the easy to follow explanation.

[@LoneWolf10-12]

Hello my Brothers, KZbin algorithm has brought us together yet again....enjoy the video and have a great holidays. ✌🏼

[@chillerdude1]

Thank you! I've tried it today and it worked perfectly

[@johnathans2001]

3:00 wow what a casual strike !! Amazing video

[@Letsgetbacktobasics2024]

Thanks, you’re a very good teacher and explainer.

[@kathytran3237]

thank you for this as i'm hanging out with friends and want to play well

[@CVSoprano]

Good drill to reinforce the hand rotation at the bottom: get a mini-Nerf football, and throw underhand spirals, but without flaring your elbow away from your body. Also promotes releasing the thumb first, then lifting and releasing the fingers.

[@MrDeshawn124]

Great video sir. im new to abowling leave here in ohio and I suck. I have been watching videos and this is the first one in plain english that explains that spin. thanks so much!! I plan to try this tonight!

[@nellythree]

Great video and very informative, thabk you for creating snd sharing 👏🏽🙌🏽✌🏽

[@afiqharith]

Finally a tutorial i can really understand.Not just talking but actually explaining like properly😂

[@daffyduck8244]

Clear and complete description. Thanks for a thorough explanation.

[@PlayingAy0]

I always take my thumb out and watching tutorials, I thought I had to change it. Thanks for telling me it's a viable way. 😊

[@xxdfoster]

You're a great teacher. Thanks sir

[@erictheviking844]

How important is the weight of the ball? Also what about the depth of your fingers??

[@ThePainterr]

Looks aeesome....will definitely be trying this out....greetings from the UK!!!!!

[@Gwalk978]

Thanks for the informing video! I am definitely going to try to learn one handed hook.

[@3rdDose1312]

Great presentation. Learned it! Thanks.

[@johnbarnett2488]

Casual bowl, usually with mucho cervesas involved, but learned the thumb out method and it has made bowling more fun. Never understood why until your video and your explanation of spin and thumb release. Props!

[@diamond6719]

I m a avid bowler 18 yrs I have several trophies

[@Temple-of-Procrastination]

Understanding comes from ignorance. Thanks for the close-ups and the visualizations. Imma gonna try it out. Palm up, thumb out, thanks. I think my thumb holds too big anyway and I'm just learning about tape and its uses. Also putting your thumbnail against the back of the hole versus eagle clawing the ball. Thanks again

[@Dz______]

Thank you!! this is really helpful 😊😊

[@KingMills1]

Love the basketball analogy 🏀

[@tomjones2348]

This is well done. I've learned a number of things that I didn't know before. Thanks

[@stangtrax]

Thanks And speed of your throw. If lane is greasy take it easy, if it's dry let it fly.

[@dham99]

I've gotten the hook down pretty good using only 2 fingers...i have 4 balls i use depending on the oil/lanes.. but your explanation is really good for me to help those who ask me when watching me bowl how i do it so well. I can average about 200 a night but my style is different...its hard to replicate. This is a much easier way to explain how to spin! Appreciate the tips!

[@Zoomer30_]

When I was a kid (high school) I was in Saturday league and went to district and state a few years. I had a "K-Mart Special" plastic ball (still have it). A Galaxie 2000 I think. I really wanted to develop a hook but was told it was very hard to do with a "full finger" grip, really needed a fingertip. Got the ball plugged and re-drilled as a fingertip. Totally changed my game.

[@jordanparker7751]

JR could you make a video about targeting? I have many people questioning what they should look at for their target. More specifically should they look down the lane, the arrows, or possibly the foul like. I think this would be a great informative video for all levels of bowlers. Thanks

[@xotixlol5763]

Varsity Football i like looking at the 7 arrows

[@ericshoemaker9140]

I'm going to try that, that's one of the best descriptions I've heard yet.

[@stantriplett9980]

Nice clear tip. Just what I needed.