I reviewed this video. Specificall Tip #3. I want to thank you for this so much. Why? I bowled a 247 in my league last night. I have been bowling unkowingly using my whole hand for the last 5 years. Suddenly, my thumb fit perfectley in my bowling ball and my revolutions just went sky high. Also, I could control my Axis Tilt to match the lane oil pattern. Considering all the other videos I have watched, your video, so far, is the only one I have viewed that emphazied Tip #3. My gut tells me that you are a very good bowler yourself and a very good person. Thank you so much for making this video. You may indeed be a genius. As it is said "You Can't Prohibit Genius"
@AthleticBowling Жыл бұрын
You have indeed made my day. I'm really happy my work served you for the better! Keep practicing 💪🏼
@Jesusfanatic0711 Жыл бұрын
When you say your thumb fit perfectly what was the before feel to the after feel? Meaning was it a loose fit before to make you squeeze and then the thumb was tighter so you didn’t have to squeeze or was it extremely tight before and then became loose. Just honestly asking is all. I love my thumb to be extremely snug so I can totally relax my thumb that’s just me tho
@autodoson1 Жыл бұрын
Squeezing the ball too hard with thumb because I was not getting my fingers in first then the thumb. I then placed one piece of tape in my thumb put my finger tips into the holes at the first crease and slid my thumb in next. I'm an ex semi fingertip bowler so I was ignoring the span of the ball and digging my fingers in too deep which caused me to over squeeze my bowling ball because I was ignoring the span created by the fingertip drilling.
@johnwitt69433 жыл бұрын
I'm 78 years old, been bowling for 60 years. Been holding ball from outside all this time. Knew I was doing something wrong. Your video showed me how to hold and release ball correctly. Been looking at videos for years, yours is the best. Thanks.
@4406bbldb2 жыл бұрын
Excellent John, I’m trying to get on the alley and bowl but it’s been 30 years. So your post told me at only 74 I can probably still do it. I will bowl at Brighton bowl. Good luck.
@leonardmcrae49862 жыл бұрын
@@4406bbldb show me thanks
@heliflyer9992 жыл бұрын
@@4406bbldb Have been bowling 8yrs, 78yo, 196 avg, still learning!! Go for it!!
@kevinhofer49222 жыл бұрын
I don’t believe you
@kyleb86702 жыл бұрын
If you guys can do it, then so can I. My knee issues were exacerbated by my newly found enthusiasm for bowling backup ball.
@xaar0n4268 ай бұрын
Been bowling since ever since i could crawl, I’m 84 years of age and you’re helping me keep up with the little ones. Cheers buddy 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊
@williamfreitas70163 жыл бұрын
As a Silver coach I just want to congratulate you on a great video. You explained everything perfectly in my opinion. The quality of this video shows your care and passion for the sport. Keep up the great work!
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Any advice is welcome as well
@ambrosiacarmichael4510 Жыл бұрын
This video elevated my game after 1 watch! In 10 minutes I finally grasped something I've been working on for 7 months. Thank you so much!
@lifestyleforfiftiesАй бұрын
This is the best video on hooking the ball. THANK YOU. I have searched and viewed many videos but they all go so fast and don't explain half the things you have explained here. The other views don't even slow down the hand motion or show close-ups of your hand. So thank you bro!
@anthonypalumbo81718 ай бұрын
I followed your 5 tips and in my second game I got 5 strikes and 2 spares. The first game I got one spare learning the technique. Once I settled down and just rolled it easily with the hooking technique on the right side of the lane, The ball was hooking nicely for the second game. Thank you. I just bowl maybe 5 times a year and could never hook the ball. I watched your video a couple of times.
@AthleticBowling8 ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you! There is much more to bowling than just this lesson. Hope you keep improving 💪🏼
@rstyles122 жыл бұрын
I’ve been bowling for 7 years and this is hands down the best release video I’ve seen. Thanks man
@realtalk47883 ай бұрын
Awesome video. My sons and I have started bowling together as a hobby and this video truly helped us improve.
@ashegam3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a good tutorial for years and never found one that I connected with and made good sense. This is by far the best one out there. Thanks for breaking everything down step by step and then giving tips on how to practice/apply what we've learned. Cheers!
@smattext3 жыл бұрын
Im 61 years old i have never been able to hook the ball with any consistency i have hired coaches for help, why is no one willing to give this information i quit bowling cause i was so frustrated i knew i was doing something wrong but did not know what it was. this information makes me want to start back again! your the best thank you!
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're the best for keep pushing to get what you want!💪🏼
@jocelynfillion87192 жыл бұрын
Merci!
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any questions at all? Hit me up in the comments!!! Let's help each other improve our games!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@restierosales60933 жыл бұрын
Do u pressed your your inserted 2 fingers?
@edgarmorris60183 жыл бұрын
SO what helps build wrist strength? I start in a strong wrist position but it breaks by the release and I have that dreaded gradual hook down the lane very little revs
@jayvallandingham24063 жыл бұрын
@@edgarmorris6018 Strong wrist position is not all that difficult to accomplish. Put your hand in the ball while it's still sitting on the ball return. Make sure that your hand and wrist are perfectly straight and parallel to the ground and at a 90% angle. You then maintain this hand position throughout your entire swing. Don't allow anything to break down during the back swing or the forward swing and the ball will come off your hand perfectly every time. It's straight back and straight through, your hand position and the way your ball is drilled will provide all the ball rotation that you need. Firm wrist, ball parallel to the lane, straight back and through can't get any more simpler than that. The only thing you need to do on your back swing is to feel like your cupping your wrist. It's not a huge cup, it's just enough to keep everything firm and parallel to the lane. Then on the forward swing is to swing through and the ball will fly off your hand easily as long as you don't try to spin the ball at the foul line during the release. Your thumb must stay to the right or vertical at all times. This will get you up the back of the ball with more energy than you'll know what to do with. If you want 45 or 90% of rotation? Just place your hand in the ball and keep it there and the ball will come off your hand at those angles. You never have to feel like you're twisting your wrist to get the ball to rotate at your release point. Keep it simple...Put your hand in the ball and don't allow your wrist to change position during your swing. The 3 wrist positions are uncocked which is like you get when you take your ball out of your bag. Neutral hand position where your wrist is firm and straight behind the ball. Cocked position where your wrist and ball position is pressed firmly forward and up at your address position. But don't overdo it unless you're like Tom Daugherty on the PBA. Try all three possibilities and see what each one does for you and incorporate them into your game when you need them. Think frozen wrist once you decide what wrist positions you want to use on any given circumstance. Good luck.
@barkanellichasingdreams41423 жыл бұрын
@@jayvallandingham2406 That depends on your body type and strenght all together. Some just can do it simple and others have to train longterm to find a way to do it. The hand position isnt as important as the turning point in the swing. That is different for each player and yes the professionals are working from the inside. So when you see a pro play on high scoring patterns they often tend to struggle more. Thats the ballroll and they need to blend the profiles more. Better ballroll means harder patterns Will be easier and easier patterns wont be as effective to play on. Except if you are able to change your PAP and ballroll.
@abdallahbadran63622 жыл бұрын
First thing i would like to thank you for the so informative video, but I have 2 problems: the first one that is the ball rotation track is on fingers And the 2nd thing that i can't do swing feels the ball so heavy is there any technique to do swing?
@gunterstahn57183 жыл бұрын
Hi sandro. I bowl for about 3 years and have watched endless KZbin video clips. However, you have published an amazing tutorial video clip. Very helpful. Thank you very much. Guenter
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome and thank you for the support!
@derekroberti51782 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@AndresCuervoArt Жыл бұрын
This is the best video on how to really hook its so good that it shows how to hook with a house ball no finger tip! I see that in order to hook you need a ball you can cup easy a heavy ball will cause a weak wrist and it won’t hook also will tend to grab with fingers. Thank you can’t wait to try this
@JosePereira-ly5fb2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained. As a novice I gained a lot from this. Wish me luck.
@RobertPriestEsp2 жыл бұрын
New bowler and have been looking at a lot of release videos. Yours is the best out there. Covered all the main points needed to start work on a proper release. Thank you.
@bobbywilliamson87873 жыл бұрын
This is the best tutorial I've watched. Thanks for such detail, Thank you!
@haroldogutierrez31113 жыл бұрын
My first XXX in my life !!! Thanks for your advice!!! In only 20 minutes of practice my game went right up to heaven!! When I make my first 8X I will search for you to play.
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!🤙🏼 Congratulations! You shoot many XXX like clockwork from now on
@jamesproctor22103 жыл бұрын
This by far the best video on hooking a bowling I ever seen. Demonstration excellent.
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jbfranzini98283 жыл бұрын
Thank you.....After years of struggling with the release....this discussion is by far the best. Even the pro's have not explained it correctly. You did......Congratulations on an excellent presentation.
@rollyflores93333 жыл бұрын
Best presentation i’ve ever watch! Thanks
@hetcarnavalsbeest11 ай бұрын
Very good man. This is what i am going to practise. Love from Holland. Great tip.
@tonyguerrier22582 жыл бұрын
League nights I’m finding that early in the night I’m having an awful time from getting around the outside back to the inside. I know it’s not what “everyone” does but I really need to use the 15 min of practice time and throw the foul line drill over and over to warm up. Thank you for making this video! Just a suggestion, since you were so detailed and easy to understand maybe show a couple of the examples in slow motion? Thanks again
@kylemoon74882 жыл бұрын
Hands down the best explanation of each step! I cannot wait to try these techniques this week.
@patrickking10532 жыл бұрын
I probably should watch this before I bowl in my league each week just to remind myself of what to do… I wish I could like this video more than once because it seems to break everything down so well… great work
@hannahbaker0073 жыл бұрын
Sir you have no idea how many videos I had to watch to get this information!!! THANKYOU I’m just beginning and I’m awful but this was so very helpful!!! THANKYOU
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Hannah! Let me know about your progress!💪🏼
@idek66522 жыл бұрын
This video helped so much, I’ve grown fairly advanced in my way of bowling, I have a 194 average, however I have been using my thumb and whole hand to hook the ball, causing a very visible torquing motion in my wrist and arm which I want to eliminate
@garwong65672 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandro. Your explanation is defintely one of the best ones that I have viewed.
@javegas1003 жыл бұрын
Muchas Gracias Sandro por esa información , Excelente, voy a ponerlo en practica y seguir tus recomendaciones. Agradecido. Te felicito.
@leopoldjenkins2 жыл бұрын
Probably the most useful bowling video I've ever seen.
@TangoDownProduction2 жыл бұрын
I really like this video. The best part is you keep it simple and make so that it is something you can start applying to your practice right away. One of my biggest struggles is my release. After watching this video, I will be practicing this a lot more! Thank you very much!
@camilobracho3 жыл бұрын
Buenas noches. Recordando viejos tiempos me conseguí este video tan bueno. Saludos a todos. 😁👍
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Saludos viejo!
@kellyfredrickson1522 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the really informative video. I am a beginner bowler on a league and I want to get away from throwing a straight ball that never gets me passed a 125 average...on a good day, but this video really gave me the courage to try throwing a hook to improve my average. I've looked at a lot of videos and this one I believe was the most helpful. Thank you again.
@DennisManske-i4z4 ай бұрын
I'm definitely keeping this gem of a video. Going to go practice what you have taught! Thank you!
@ragincajun993 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video for beginner, intermediate and pro bowlers. Thanks for the amazing video
@james8fate3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video that is easy to understand and learn.
@SteveSmith-mx1bu2 жыл бұрын
I am a level one coach in Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 these are fantastic tips and what I try and get my students to do thx u very much can't wait for your next tips. Cheers steve 🥃
@chimexca3 жыл бұрын
Great Video !!!... Well explained step by step...Gracias Sandro...
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Gracias por el comentario!⚡
@SirJoelsuf13 жыл бұрын
Probably the best tutorial on this kind of subject. I keep coming back to it for a reason and I average about 210. Good stuff!
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Glad you keep coming back to watch! Keep improving every day 👊🏼
@crazy_thunder25162 жыл бұрын
I've filmed myself and found that I've been coming around the ball and hitting up on it to generate revs. The big thing you said that I'm having trouble with is the patience part. I just want to be able to throw the ball the right way lol.
@kjs.49043 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your video make more sense than then other video I have seen so far
@Tyr4xx Жыл бұрын
top! thanks!
@DrBoX89 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I’ve been bowling for a long time and I’m what most players would refer to as a pure stroker release. I want to transform my game because my pin carry is not great. I am definitely going to practice your foul line drill many times until I get it right!
@jtmiles41493 жыл бұрын
I’ve been struggling with getting leverage and it’s hard to figure that out. I think that would be a good one too.
@cosmosprincess203 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing teacher. This is easily the most helpful video for a bowling beginner
@robertmsmr25763 жыл бұрын
Beginner here, very very helpull! Nice video👍
@mikeyvolovnik75802 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching me hook, hands, practice tips.
@kevinvaughan56712 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on this topic!!!
@KGAGamer2 жыл бұрын
Bank when I played in High School (not as part of a team, just hobby) I got some pointers from some better bowlers. One in particular was a big help for me with hooking the ball. He told me when I go to release the ball, move my hand as if going into a handshake. I've done that for a long time and had decent rolls. Granted, I'm several years out of practice and was rolling consistent gutter balls just the other day lol... But that could just be lack of practice and stance and all, gotta get back in the groove! This certainly helped me out, thanks a ton!
@kbcoop3249 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I’m 58 and just getting back in the bowling I’m picking up a new phase 2 here next week. Excited to try this!
@K1DTC3 жыл бұрын
This really helped me thank you so much. My fingers were pointed at the floor not they are at the pins.
@ZhenTeoh Жыл бұрын
the best video that teach how to hook bowling!
@diannagerber2923 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! It great to see how to do it (visually), but also the explanation (physics) behind it helped make this concept make more sense! Great video.
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad it helped you.
@FEETLE Жыл бұрын
thank you so much to articulate the mechanics of hooking.
@vipxxr37953 жыл бұрын
this is by far the best bowling tutorial video, i got results on the first day, i’ve always wanted to learn how to properly hook , i’ve always had the bad habit of using my thumb
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Boom! Did you record the before and after video in the same day?⚡
@NassauCountyAquariumSociety9 ай бұрын
Awesomeness. Top rate video and tips! Thank you!!
@mpawli103 жыл бұрын
This is a good breakdown!
@jamesstogin64023 жыл бұрын
Great video! Keep up the work!
@keithreicher3883 жыл бұрын
awesome video as always. your videos have helped me tremendously. especially the slow motion vids. would love to see more slow mo from the side view.
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to read that! Thanks for the support to the channel!💪🏼
@richardhayes1833 жыл бұрын
This will really help me. What great Tips. You showed me things, i nerver really knew. It is good to know how to bowl. I should get better.
@kallel65882 жыл бұрын
This was a great video! Awesome job my friend!
@MyVangy2 ай бұрын
Also... when you have the right form, you can bowl forever without fatigue. It'll save your shoulder, elbow, wrists and fingers even. I can huck a 16lbs ball >20mph with ridiculous hooks for 20 games straight with strain. Great video explaining the physics of it. Dont forget that offset core reactive urethane ball with fingertip setup. You cant hook a plastic house ball very much no matter how good you are.
@archangel_yt81162 жыл бұрын
now i understand what my dad meant when he would say too high or too low. thanks to you i understand a lot more about how to hook a ball. im glad i was almost able to figure it out in my head tho lol.
@laforrestroxbury99092 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I always watch it to remind be how to bowl again! When I stop scoring like I normally do! It is not the ball it is YOU🤣😂🤣😂 Stop buying NEW bowling balls and watch this Video!!
@gusk3 жыл бұрын
As a trainer and a coach i find this a very good video for people who wanna learn how to throw the ball with a hook. You basically explain my first lesson when someone comes to me when they wanna learn how to hook a ball.
@hookedandcooked4202 жыл бұрын
Dont try to sell in somebody else's channel smarty
@shaundevlin4180 Жыл бұрын
😊 excellent tutorial for me .. thank you ... am 66 and now bowling the best games of my life .. where were you 50 years ago😅 .. am having so much fun .. thank again and best 👌 wishes sir ❤
@BiodigitalStuff Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed and well filmed hand positioning. I think just changing my hold and bending my arm will get me above 200.
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandro. Thanks a lot for the video. Great tutorial!
@Col-trek2 жыл бұрын
I seen in the video that you have your hand on the inside and before you release the ball your hand went toward the center of the ball, looks like you relaxed your arm before the release the ball. I seen a lot of bowling video and I don't thing any of them showing arm-hand-elbow position of releasing the ball. I had to slow down the playback speed .25 and I think this is the best one yet. thanks for showing this.🙂
@tatay17283 жыл бұрын
Great video. I learned quite a bit, and recognized a few things that I do improperly. Thanks!
@JoseOrtega-oc9ip3 жыл бұрын
You rock dude! This is the best instructional video on hooking the ball I’ve seen! Question: What would be the right weight for a ball? I bought a 14 pound ball and it feels too heavy to hold it like you showed on the video. Thanks for sharing!
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
I used a 10lb for demonstration, you can start from there and go up in weight every week
@JoseOrtega-oc9ip3 жыл бұрын
@@AthleticBowling Awesome! Thanks for answering my question!
@virginiamadrona5859 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. The tips are so helpful. I hope i can do better nxt time. God bless
@mariawaldren21793 жыл бұрын
Just received my very first HP1 level Hustle ball by Roto Grip. I am trying to learn to use it. I watched your video and am looking forward to using your tips and drill. I have only ever rolled a 'straight' ball so I have been struggling learning finger tip hold and release. Thank you for your tips.
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Let me know how it goes. Reminder, just be patient 😅
@Wj333332 жыл бұрын
Wow great video very informative, Lots of important details. I can’t wait to try it. I’ll probably try a lighter ball that I can hold easily.
@istrasci3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, brother!! Keep up the good work!
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@reedallidap71732 жыл бұрын
I wish I could hire you in person. Nice vid. I need to practice because I’m terrible lol
@smattext3 жыл бұрын
oh and i hit the like button and im now subscribed!
@ruthkjaer72032 жыл бұрын
Great video...I will try this next time
@Blueknsw7775 ай бұрын
Thankyou for your video. I have a question: Where do you look (aim) before and and at the release do you look at the pins or the arrows on the lane? Could you do a video on where to focus your eyes during an approach
@AthleticBowling5 ай бұрын
Noted!
@BobsWoodStuff Жыл бұрын
Good video! I only bowl straight, so these tips give me a lot more confidence to start learning the hook shot.
@figuraxy4873 Жыл бұрын
thank you..thank you n thank you coach..a very great technique
@eknurgaming73882 жыл бұрын
Thnk u I hope this will help me in. Improving my game✨👍🏻
@aaronthomas5539 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. It has helped me to hook my bowling ball properly.🎉
@mohdbakrirejab7832 Жыл бұрын
👍 Easy to understand. 😄
@ellsworthlbean43863 жыл бұрын
g hello this video was very help and full of info to me , my problem is that i keep releasing to the left which i am trying to keep my hand behind the ball on release my hand is on the top how to correct this
@Dukeofearl113 жыл бұрын
This video is wonderful. This is fantastic. I have two people I know trying to learn to bowl.
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Let's us know if you have any specific questions on any level of learning you're at the moment :)
@dars.2165 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! 👍
@NickSchrader2 жыл бұрын
Great video man. I recently started bowling over the past month on a league with my friends, and have been using the 2-finger, 2 hand method since that is how my friends have been throwing, and taught me to do so too. It's working ok, but before I get too far along, I wanted to give the conventional single hand a try with the thumb. I had a ball drilled today, and realized that I absolutely cannot keep my hand behind the ball to save my life. I was really caught off guard realizing how weak my wrist is. I lift at the gym 3 days a week, and thought I had enough strength, but boy was I wrong. I'll definitely be doing the exercises you showed here. Thanks for the video.
@slowen_ehr2 жыл бұрын
Tremendo video. Muchas gracias, un saludo
@ytrue4832 жыл бұрын
Learned so much in this video. Thank you.
@notarobot52563 жыл бұрын
@athletic bowling great video wish u showed again side view when you was showing the drills on the foul line shots
@philcongrave8326 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your tip on the release, knowing the bowling ball is going to hit the pins from the right or left side, where do you actually aim the ball? Phil
@KentHamson Жыл бұрын
I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with my swing and release. I saw a whole tutorial video about the yoyo drill, but they didn't explain how it works into the full shot. This video does that perfectly. I can't eait to try these drills and improve my swing and release.
@gflo22603 жыл бұрын
Very informative! 👍
@Krayzieboy993 жыл бұрын
First time watching you done an awesome job, everything was A+++...fantastic teacher and instructor...God Bless...
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it helped!
@ManalMagdi-u5l3 ай бұрын
I want to thank you for the video It's very useful
@sololegit3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! What a wonderful gift that the entire community can learn something from!
@TheGreatConstantini3 жыл бұрын
This is truly the best video training I’ve seen. Your presentation is easy to follow and concise. Thank you
@AthleticBowling3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!💪🏼 Thank you for the feedback. Have you applied anything from the video yet? How did it go for you?
@TheGreatConstantini3 жыл бұрын
I have tried to get my hand to turn to the inside but my wrist is a bit stubborn. But I’m waiting to try getting my fingers under the ball. Unfortunately our lanes barely lay down oil anymore and if the do the volume of it is very low. So even with the least aggressive ball in my bag and moving practically in the next lanes approach I can’t get the ball in the pocket. The last thing I need at this place is more hook. I practically have to through up the middle to get there.