My thumb gets chewed up and bruised around the right side of the nail after bowling.. is this because of something wrong with my mechanics or whatever? Any tips on how to avoid or correct this? I'm average about 110 and bowl straight, so I'm sure I'm not bowling correctly.
2006-08-28 16:51:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
It could the hole or it could be the way you are holding the ball. You need to ask a professional to have a look at it for you, including how you are releasing the ball. It could be you do some twist with it.
I've been bowling for 20 plus years and just a few weeks ago I bruised my finger because I was releasing the ball incorrectly, and I didn't know I was doing it.
2006-08-28 16:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you using a house ball or a ball drilled to your hand and finger specifications? If using a house ball, the wear and tear on your finger or thumb probably came from the ball being damaged on the inside. If you are using your own ball, maybe you are just gripping the ball too hard. Try placing a piece of black bowlers tape on the side where your thumb is being irritated. That may relieve most of the friction and your release will be a lot smoother.
2006-08-29 04:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't own your own ball and you really want to improve, start with getting a ball. If you bowl often, using a ball that doesn't fit properly can cause you injury.
If this problem is happening and you are using your own ball, the thumb hole is too large and you are forced to sqeeze the ball on release, either have it plugged and redrilled or get some insert tape from the pro shop. Add tape until the thumb fits snug, but, not tight. The ball should stay on your hand without alot of effort.
If you want to learn to release the ball properly so it will hook (you really need your own ball) check out these sites.
I get most of my equipment online and I rcommend http://www.buddiesproshop.com. Their balls are reasonably priced and they ship within CONUS for free.
2006-08-30 03:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by Bake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the ball is yours, take it to a local lane's and have their pro shop fill and redrill that thumb. the angle of the thumb is pointing in the wrong direction . They have a thing that determins the angle of your thumb while in the ball and that will solve that problem. Some times it's better just to get a new ball all together and have it drill exactly to your style of bowling and your hand size and width. That is if you want to pay the price for one.. hope it helps. mike
2006-08-28 23:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by mike 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be as simple as you are gripping your ball to tightly. Although, it sounds like your ball doesn't fit your hand. If it was not custom drilled for your hand, then you might want to think about having it fitted for you. If it was custom drilled for your hand, get a pro shop person to watch you bowl and then suggest drilling patterns that will be more comfy.
Remember that if you bowl a lot, you will build up a callus on your thumb.
Good luck!
2006-08-30 02:12:29 · answer #5 · answered by tnspacelady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your hand should release with thumb and pointer finger facing up. Many new bowlers think it should be with the bottom of the wrist facing up. So, make sure your releasing it right. If that isn't it, check with the pro shop to have them ensure the ball was drilled correctly.
2006-08-28 16:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by JULIE J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a common thing when u are not using the right ball. Choose a right ball next time and u'll be fine. 110... decent.. how long have u been bowling? If its just not too long ago then u'll do just fine.. Keep on practising.
2006-08-28 17:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by Syed A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your average is 110 everything your doing is wrong. Go to pro shop show them your thumb
2006-08-28 16:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may want to consider purchasing a ball with a little bit of a hook for improvement of your game. If and when you do Please take it to a pro shop and have it drilled to fit your hand. This will decrease the brusing on your finger a great deal.
2006-08-29 05:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by vlalford44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pinky on the left... The nail gets bent a bit... Same thing...
2006-08-28 16:55:34 · answer #10 · answered by KnowhereMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋