Trouble With Your Release? Try the Spiral Technique.

[@normware]

This drill makes the most sense of trying to get to the yoyo release.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thank you.

[@darknytestudios]

This probably the best explanation that I have seen. I have been trying to become a better bowler and get those rotations without hurting my arm doing so. Definitely going to run this drill.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thank you. Let me know how it goes.

[@scottyw0tty420]

as a youth coach i always found it difficult to explain this release to kids, but ive ordered some mini nfl footballs and im going to use your explanation to explain in future, thanks alot.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

That's great.

[@redcat5697]

I practiced this in the early 90s and since forgot about it. Thanks for bringing this video out and bringing me back memories of back then.

[@ChrolloMalloy]

I used to be a QB and this makes the most sense I ever seen!!

Best explanation I have seen in years. Thanks

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Appreciate that.

[@therayveneffect]

You weren't kidding, this was quick to be put out. Great video. I was actually working on this last weekend. I went from 280 rev to 340.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

That is awesome!!!

[@68kcfan]

Watched this video 2 weeks ago shot a 220 and 268. You truly helped a bowler out😎

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Fantastic. That is exactly why we do this. Appreciate the update.

[@brettnordling2417]

Basically your hand is cupped and cocked with hand slightly on outside of the ball but so fingers are on inside of the ball.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Yes sir.

[@rodneyshelby4371]

This is a good video on how to be more consistent with your release a more consistent you are with your release the more consistent your ball reaction will be

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thank you.

[@travishanson166]

It was great bowling and talking with you Kieth. Hope to see you again!

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thanks, same. Great chatting with you. Let me know how the Sarge Easter grip works out.

[@timothya.2920]

That's why I subbed because your videos are always spot on. This one takes the cake. Mark 6:30 up to 7:12 very much sums it up. Keep it brother!

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Appreciate that.

[@badknees82]

Awso.e video..now I need to incorporate this on the lanes..

[@papaisumeri3391]

Thanks.. now i get it... Ur a great teacher. God bless u..

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Appreciate that.

[@TheDeadeye5]

A buddy(who isn't a bowler) of mine asked me recently while we were bowling "how I got it to spin like that". I then used my Master rosin ball to demonstrate to him what he needed to do, including rolling the ball off his fingers. I emphasizes to him you aren't necessarily "spinning" the ball, because that would make the ball rotate basically like a top if you were using your wrist to impart the wrong kind of motion on the ball. He got the concept pretty quickly and this method would have been even better, but I didn't have a football on hand lol.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

That's awesome. I use rosin balls, softballs, even golf balls. They all do this well. Great job.

[@TheDeadeye5]

@baldbrothersbowling but this method is especially good, because the football will really tell on you if you don't have the motion right with a wobble or tumble too. I had never thought to use one before as a training aid, great choice!

[@youngvic22]

This technique is what i always tell people to do and i demonstrate it just like u lol i even do it with a ball

[@jetthehawktft4674]

I like this explanation my only problem is I hear a lot about being on the "inside" of the ball. But when spiraling a football your hand needs to be on the outside if that makes sense

[@jetthehawktft4674]

And then is bowling "up the back" of the ball the equivalent of spinning the football but the noses of the football are parallel to you if that makes sense?

[@baldbrothersbowling]

To just spiral it, you can be outside the football, just like you CAN hook the ball that way. To get a tighter spiral with more revolutions, you actual do come inside the football. The way the hand is cupped and cocked, you fingers will be closer to your hip. The idea I talk about at the very end is that the spiral can help those who don't hook the ball much hook it more. If the goal is even more revs, you do get your hand farther inside in both cases.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Also, your assessment of coming up the back would be correct if you grip the football centrally on the laces. In this drill, I talk about how you have to grab low on the laces AND rotate the ball in your hand to sit a little more in the palm. If you come up the back of the football this way, it won't actually be parallel. Additionally, when you spiral a football, the noise would typically be pointed at the target, but following these tips I outlined, it should be more diagonal. All that said, I greatly appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@BufordTGleason]

The underhand spiral works perfect for me. I don’t know if there’s anything to do with me being left-handed, but I can visualize it much better than the yo-yo.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thanks. There are many similarities. While the yoyo has some small differences, they are pretty minor and advanced. The spiral is a great way to get you most of the way there, and for many, it's all they need. Glad this helped.

[@mikesch550]

Again your a great instructor

[@baldbrothersbowling]

I greatly appreciate that

[@Monk-Amani.]

Can't wait to cut it loose. Physical visualization. 🏈 I got your yo-yo. Let go bro'! Great explanation! Thanks.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thank you!!!

[@kimjones3298]

Is there wiggle room where the flicking of release is at the release?

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Differences in when it happens impacts the speed, so yes and no. To maximize the speed and increase the Rpms, the uncoiling needs to happen as late as possible, right before you release the ball. However, not everyone can do this and they need to start a little earlier. This usually means it will be slower and lower the Rpms but still may be an improvement on what you are currently doing. Some (myself included) will start it late but are still slower. This means you don't complete the uncoiling motion. This will also lower RPMS (this is why I am high 300's and not high 400s). Despite not being as fast and completing the uncoil, this method is still what had increased me to where I am today. I hope that makes sense.

[@hushmode69]

Do you do video training? I have a few questions and things i would like to ask to help improve my game.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

I haven't but I'd be happy to help you out. What I would suggest is find bald Brothers bowling on facebook. Then you can send me a direct message. And if needed we can even do a video call using Facebook Messenger. If that works for you

[@hushmode69]

Yes it does thank you ​@@baldbrothersbowling

[@thejaben]

The video is great.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thank you

[@thejaben]

@@baldbrothersbowling Love from Holland Great Channel.

[@nordattack]

It is possible to do the spiral release without cupping the wrist or bending the elbow.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

You certainly can. The Rev rate will likely be a bit lower, but absolutely. You can try a football without the cup and see the difference.

[@nordattack]

@@baldbrothersbowling I think this is safer to start so people do not hurt themselves trying the spiral.

[@joemorales3035]

Do you have sarge on your Primal?

[@baldbrothersbowling]

I do. I switched about 2 years ago. I have arthritis in my wrist and index finger knuckle, and after trying many things, this and left pitching my thumb helped the most.

[@supertruckertroy]

Is there any thing different being left handed or would it be as you explained just the opposite

[@baldbrothersbowling]

The concepts are the same with either hand, just mirror image.

[@badknees82]

Gotta get that thumb outta the ball.. first.... that my problem...( letting the ball go...)

[@badknees82]

Aren't you doing a video..using a wrist brace...?..

[@pebbleschan6085]

That’s not a yoyo toss of a football. 🏈

[@baldbrothersbowling]

This drill is for those who struggle with the yoyo release. I could do the EXACT same release, but those who struggle will still struggle. The point is to give them something to try that maybe they can do that will be close. It is close. It still uses the cupped wrist to flattening the wrist to achieve getting the ball off the thumb first and into a roll. That part is the same.

[@danipman]

I think this drill is misleading and encourages a too late release and lofting because of when you release the football. (Much later than bowling ball). Also it would be better if you held it in the middle and then tried to "roll" it to your left. The underhand spiral encourages too much side rotation. Just my 2 cents after holding ball too long to look like a forward football spiral.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

I understand your point. What I will say to this are a few things. First, just before the 1:00 mark, there is a disclaimer that this method is NOT the standard for throwing a bowling ball. It is simply an alternative to try if someone is struggling with other techniques they have tried. My goal is to provide alternate practice methods that I don't see a lot of videos on, for those who have tried every other video and just can't seem to get it down. Even if they get too much side rotation at first, you can fix this, but it's a good was to get started if the yoyo and other videos have been too complicated. (I will also mention that pro bowler Andrew Anderson ALSO said that a good beginner technique is like spiraling a football :)) Second, yes, you may loft it a bit at first because you practiced throwing a football in the air, but again, if you struggle with rotation of the ball, I'd rather you slightly loft it and get the rotation, and then later work on getting the ball out earlier and down on the lane. It's simply a tool to get you started. I have spent SOOOOO much time in my work office or at home tossing a football in the air to myself, but focusing on the movement of my wrist to create a tight and fast spiral, and this, more than any other drill I have ever done, has had a great impact on my ability to translate to the lanes and improve my overall release. Again, I totally get your point and appreciate the comment, just know that this is a tool to use for those that struggle with other practice methods.

[@danipman]

@@baldbrothersbowling I'm not saying its wrong, and perhaps I should have intimated it was "my" misconception and exaggeration of the drill that I learned elsewhere. Plus I fight hanging on to the ball, so I just wanted someone to blame! XD XD XD. Just kidding. Its a matter of spinning the football but at a much lower throwing direction. Great content and thanks for the response!!!!

[@baldbrothersbowling]

@@danipman Absolutely. Thank YOU for watching and engaging. I try to always respond as much as I can (I have luxury being a smaller channel LOL). I encourage all comments, questions, etc. It's through this dialogue we learn, myself included. I certainly don't know everything in the game and am always learning new things or new ways to help others. Appreciate the comments!

[@bonesballreviews]

Horrible spike!

[@baldbrothersbowling]

That's why I bowl.