Things You'll Need:
- Bowling shoes
- Bowling ball
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Step 1
The first step in knowing how to put spin on a ball is first knowing your bowling ball. There are many types of balls that do specific tasks, such as:
Plastic Balls - Simply go straight
Urethane Balls - Developed in the '70s to give more of a hook on your ball
Reactive Resin Balls - Developed in the 90's which added resin to the Urethane balls to make them tackier for better grip and hook
Particle Balls - Little particles were added to the balls to give them better bite on oily lanes. -
Step 2
After choosing your ball, the next step is getting your ball properly fitted. This is key to making your ball hook to its fullest potential. There are two ways to drill a ball: full finger, where your middle and ring finger go in the ball up until it is at the middle of your finger and finger tip, where the tips of your fingers go into the ball.
To receive the results get your ball drilled so you are using your finger tips. -
Step 3
The next important feature before adding spin to your ball is choosing the right shoes. Plain old rental shoes just wont cut it if your trying to impress your buddies. The best type of shoe is the one that lets you slide as you run up to the line. Dexter shoes provide a wonderful line of effective and reliable bowling shoes.
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Step 4
Now that you have your ball, drilling and shoes picked out it is time to put some hook on your ball.
First off lets explain the lane. You will notice there are seven arrows located approximately fifteen feet from the foul line and ten dots located six feet away from the foul line. These arrows and lines will help you guide your ball to the perfect hook and strike. -
Step 5
Now lets pick our target. If your right handed concentrate on the second arrow in from the right side of the lane and if your left handed focus on the second arrow in from the left side of the lane. Stand upright with your feet close together. Position your shoulder and your bowling ball directly over your target arrow. Square your shoulders so they are at a 90 degree angle to your forearm. Walk towards your target arrow. Keep your feet square and perpendicular to your shoulders. Push your ball away from you with the back of your hand facing the ground and swing the ball back behind you, as you swing slightly start to lean forward. As you approach the foul line bring the ball back to your front then plant your left foot in front of the foul line and release the ball as it swings forward towards your target arrow keeping your palm facing up and allow your right leg to simply swing behind your left leg. Now watch it spin!
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Step 6
The key to putting perfect spin on your ball is to keep your palm facing up on release and allowing your ball to do all the work. Keep practicing and you will eventually get this motion down perfectly and you will be on your way to impressing your friends in no time!
Comments
genninma123 said
on 9/5/2008 I just taught myself yesterday in about 5 minutes. Its so much easier than it looks. First off use ONLY TWO fingers, do NOT put your thumb in the hole. When you release, instead of trying to twist the ball (which most people who dont know how do), try simply pushing the side of the ball up as you release. Its so easy now; just bowl like you use to, only adding these two steps.
nanomatrix said
on 8/16/2007 Hey I'll come back and vote on this, I think its good, but what we really need is some pictures or video. The information is great, but I am a visual person... Please, please, please take a few snap shots of this process...
Thanks!
superbabyturbo said
on 8/16/2007 YAY! You couldn't have posted this at a more perfect time! My husband and I just started joining my Aunt and cousins for Sunday bowling. It's perfect because I bowled a 41!!!!! Arg :(
I'm using ALL the tips and help I can get!
Dootchie said
on 7/13/2007 thank you!
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