How to Hook a Ball in Bowling

[sionaldinho]

ray romano bowls?

[ThatAirForceGuy]

i only bowl with 2 fingers =/

[Pandaman357]

i wish i was able to curve it with 3 fingers and make it look that good, but i use 2 fingers :/

[MrDip02]

@Pandaman357 same i only can use to mostly because i don't have a custom ball i don't know how and the bowling balls at the public bowling alley have thumb holes for babies

[Pandaman357]

@MrDip02 i use 3 different balls at any given time, all custom, 2 of them i got off my friend and he generates tons of curve and everything and with the speed i bowl at it kinda evens out, i'm just not super consistent like i wanna be :P

[tyrants542]

now begins the quest for knooner17's comment

[reddiez]

ray romano!

[kiainair]

its not the way you throw it it is how your hand is

[dedbirdman57]

no sound?

[millerliteisgud]

@dedbirdman57 nope

[Farnaldo7]

you look like van der sar



[talib4life1]

song in the kiser ad please?

[cloud33113]

@talib4life1 you do know that alot of people didn't even get an ad

[lvgordo]

i still cant do it. There was a little kid next to me last week with a wicked hook. just technique i guess.

[diaperreload]

keep pressing 6 lol

[intoxsik]

Lol, "Kegel training center".

[76dced]

Is there two different approaches? Like on the pair to his left

[NicorasuBurimo]

1:06 the ladies must love him

[jackvids7]

hold in 9 lol



[12345marooned]

keep pressing 7..... LOL

[BlackSkullArmor]

your accent reminds me of Nicholas Cage. Not that I don't like it, I just keep picturing Cage giving me bowling tips. Is that wierd? O.o

[davidwaynea0]

wheres the sample throw? o.o

[kimps07]

Mono sound is my favourite :)

[ODYSSEYBUBBA]

not trying to be mean but tracy is fat

[shonemat1988]

@ODYSSEYBUBBA lol

[colorclown26]

@ODYSSEYBUBBA lol, even worse is that I thought that was the actual video when I first got on.... like "Hi I'm Tracy, and I currently weigh 374 pounds. Today, though, I'm going to teach you how to bowl!"

[bowlmonster]

thairs no sound and i know how to hook a ball look at my channel

[t3hsniper]

Recently got my hook going, thanks to some friends and specifically one who gave me an old ball of his. Had it redrilled, learned to keep my wrist up for a while, now I just have to get some accuracy...especially on the revs. I can't even go back to a lane ball anymore, so nice having one fitted to my fingers.

[toshiru07]

Nicolas Cage is a pretty good bowler

[b3pointswish]

thanks for all those angles.

[1pcguru]

@kbooner17 you must have a very small dick

[electraglider01]

0:12-0:13: Right thumb goes up and appears to insert in right nostril...nervousness or nose nugget? You decide....

[BTayache]

I'm really interested in seeing that white tape action.

[ToTheConquered]

Don't be surprised when all the bowling instructors are out of business because of youtube.

[Scootman78]

Is the audio on this video bad? I can't hear anything on it (audio works elsewhere on my PC and on YouTube - just not with this).

[megadisc1982]

havent played in nearly 2 years or so liaoo..

this helps as a great reminder...

cheers...

practiciing later...

cheers.

[Arcuxs]

1:19 to 1:22 best hook in history

[theNewCovenantGroup]

Great video. Are you going to demonstrate what to do with different kinds of back-end technology? and a lesson on tilt would be great. My Virtual Gravity has been a challenge. If I throw high, I'm a little more consistent, but If I try the middle, I'm off. Storm has some wonderful ball/lane paradigms for some of their product, but a few more from others would be nice. Thanks for uploading what you guys have.

[maver6666]

OMG you are right it is Ray Romero lol

[RickytheBarbarian]

Excellent hook on your part but the biggest key that you missed in explaining it was timing and HOW to get your hand under the ball because if your wrist is not strong enough or your timing is not correct you can not unwind your hand as it is already collapsed and all you will get is top spin on the ball by rotating your hand without the firm wrist. I know from experience as that is my and other bowlers biggest problem, they can not get under the ball without the aid of a wrist device!

[Giginsbla1]

u look like ray romano. U r awesome

[mgt1903]

h/watch?v=yUox_lELbwQ

[mgt1903]

/watch?v=yUox_lELbwQm

[burubura]

0:13 yaks!!!!!!!!!

[baseballsbiggestfans]

I'm a random wind storm..... "Shakey Shakey"

[StayxSludgex]

i am 13 about to be 14 and i have an average of 185. i do hook the ball i have been hokking it for about 2 years. my high game is 285

[kelseyleigh876]

@StayxSludgex ...with bumpers.

[auginke1]

i hook the ball and im 12 i just started 2 about a month or so ago and ive gotten a new personal high score of 145

[Cheesewizard07]

i dont bowl like this, but ive been bowling for about 4 years. my best is 221 and never again will i get that :( on average about 145

[ftp44]

@Cheesewizard07

Nice mate, My High is 221 also and my average is generally around 145 too

[ilovebettlach29]

@ftp44 - my highest is 216 and my average is like 137 .

[sfchawks01]

ok im 18 and maybe bowl 5 times a year and bowled an avg of 80, but recently i had a new found interest and started bowlin more often. ...as a straight bowler....no hook....but everyone around me bowls with a hook and i got curious and had to do it! so i went out bowling after watching this video and some others a couple of times. After a couple of games i got this technique down and was hookin like a pro....ok well not quite... but on my 5th game i did get 5 strikes in a row and score 167

[weesna]

I guess I'm bowling just fine if I average 190 bowling straight... I just feel out of the loop of not being able to curve it and I'm 17...

[WhostonSaxetGirl]

Way better than Expert Village!

[mandokir]

What's the furpect spot?

[JewClawClan]

I've been bowling for 7 years and no one ever taught me this, I feel like an idiot :| thanks for the video though

[dilah1990]

im 10 years old and my record is 145 points.....

[hmoob7]

@dilah1990 I just turned 4 and my best is only 122...

[dilah1990]

@hmoob7 4 years old?????????

[hmoob7]

@dilah1990 Fine, I'm about to turn 5 next week....but I still count as 4 until my birthday :)

[Sabooskin]

@hmoob7 it says you are 32 on your channel???

[dilah1990]

@hmoob7 dude!ure incredible!im more than twice the age of u and my best is only 145!

[bychineva]

i bowl with two hands and no matter where i stand the ball will always hook and hit the 10 pin...always missing the pocket...any ideas? thx

[WatchmenBowlingTeam]

@bychineva

yeah use one hand.

[spencersghost]

@bychineva Stop bowling with two hands.

[icyblade4452]

@spencersghost  wats so good aobut bowling wit 2 hands anyway

[revbowl]

no audio

[atx106]

@StonnerDogg my teammate has a similar issue, i think if u release too quickly and maybe ur arm turns in at release or ur hand goes under the ball when u release ull underhook. i use this method as im a no-thumb bowler wen i have a single, double or maybe even triple spare on the right of the lane. just remember to aim for the 1-2 pocket, not the 1-3, otherwise ull leave solid 5's and the like...

[Lautima]

This youtube update fails cant even rate

[richard017ful]

i try already but it dont become a hook ball.

[StonnerDogg]

hey i bowl in a league... in australia and i turn the ball fro left to right even know that am a right hander why is this

[scrumpymanjack]

@StonnerDogg This is just a guess, but could it be because you have terrible style and no idea what you're doing?

[JonasFromNarvik]

Its probably because your thumb is at 2-3 o'clock when you release.. try to start with your han so the thumb is at 10-12 o'clock, and maintain that handpossision the whole swing and follow through. Hope this helps :)

[deanchamp]

@StonnerDogg thats a back-up ball, which means you are rotating your hand clockwise

[vidsofdispute]

hey guys i got a new ball and its 13 pounds and its like kinda hevey so it messes me up does anybody know a way to get use to holding it so it seems lighter or what i should do to make it feel lighter and i can control it

[ipittythefool300]

when ur standing on the approach hold it closer to ur body.. but do some excercises at home like pushups to get ur arms stronger so that it isnt to heavy other wise no good

[mogli420]

BUY A LIGHTER BALL!!!!!!

[thegarrethasketsong]

yeah hooking is easy when you're two handed, but accuracy is harder

[prettyboync]

you know he bowls alot. his body is leaning to his right just a little. he messed himself up from bowling!

[Moneyindabankrecords]

I bowl two handed so hooking is extremely easy..

[bowlchamp411]

kool same i can bow left ,right and like you two handed

[bowlchamp411]

lol i already have a good hook but its fun watchin these videos

[VS024]

yeah agreed.

[mikkizzle]

Ray Romano LMAO nice.

[pantherlax01]

@mikkizzle I almost spit out my dinner when I read this comment. hahahahha

[Happyjuice]

@mikkizzle ahahahahahahahh

!!!

[Lynk1992]

@mikkizzle i was thinking more like jerry seinfeld



[7RyRod]

@KurvelProductions ya that would help a lot

[KurvelProductions]

@7RyRod

Your thumb pops out first, when you feel the weight of the ball shift to JUST your fingertips, you pull them like tossing a frisbee, that'll put overturn, or revs, on the ball. This carries on the oil, then hooks on the dry lane. If you want, I'll post a video of how to move your hand.

[FauxKeegan]

@KurvelProductions Not quite, you got the gist of it. These days, you don't pull onthe ball with fingers. That will create less hook that cupping and releasing at the bottom. Pulling on the fingers creates inconsistencies and poor carry.

[IinRapCover]

Pls make the vid

[xxPamperThePriestxx]

@KurvelProductions yeah i want that teach u how to move ur hand

[Bmeinemusic]

please do

[amostzq]

he is one good bowler.

[italion21]

hey guys is it possible to go to my pro shop plug my holes and re-drill it with a different layout

[Retrobowler]

@italion21 yes you can but from what I have heard it can affect the surface but dont worry the pro shop owner should be able to help you

[josephwong09]

good tq

[navysaxplayer]

Good Video Del. Great Explanation.

[7RyRod]

legendaryrocka35: can you explain how you do it, because although i use 2 fingers i am a decent bowler

[legendaryrocka35]

I dont use the holes at all. i just grip the ball like gripping a basketball. and i curve it. I have a MASSIVE curve. Its beastly.

[ScubzMcTalBowling]

@legendaryrocka35 and i bet your very inaccurate and i bet u suck.

[7RyRod]

does it take awhile to get used to, cuz i have tried and tried that but have always failed?

[7RyRod]

can someone help me please, im wondering if you release your thumb first, or if you release all fingers together? please help

[psonio3d]

Your thumb has to be released naturally first and then your finger tips. Do not release all your fingers the same time. Make sure your thumb is neither too big or too tight . Keep your thumb as relaxed as possible. If your thumb is always relaxed you will soon feel how the thumb is released by itself and then you only need a good follow through of your hand , from the bottom to the top of your head.

[italion21]

can anyone help im not getting side rotation its hooks but doesnt get alot and i dont see the ball rotate like that

[starsandbarsDixie]

Your ball is not gonna rotate exactly like his. It depends on the drill and the ball itself. Your ball is getting side rotation, or else it wouldn't be hooking at all. You just have to go bowl and work it in. It takes a little bit to find out what works for you.

[italion21]

thank you

[starsandbarsDixie]

You're welcome. Here's actually what I did. Throw a plastic ball. When you start to see a slight hook or even more. Go to a urethane or reactive. That taught me to crank it. Once you learn that (though probably not recommended by a lot of people haha), you can learn to tone it down and control it. Who knows, might work for you.

[italion21]

good idea

[619trang85]

@italion21

dont try to muscle it.

Relax your arm, should, wrist, fingers, etc.

When you let do follow through like basketball, bring your arm up with thumb pointing at the ceiling

[legendaryrocka35]

@italion21

I can hook the ball, if u want to know how to do it.

[celdoor]

I play bowling just now and then. Dont really give it much of a thought.

The way i hook the ball, is that i DONT use the thumb-hole. I juse my middle fingers, and i hold the ball like im holding an football or whatever. When i throw it i just toss the ball forwards while im jacking my hand upwards.. Seems kinda weird, but its working out good for me :)

[NickBuckel]

i think the easiest way to explain it is to come out of the bowling ball like your giving someone a hand shake. come out with your hand at 90 degrees.

[savag333222111]

Give the ball to the lane baby

[cholebear1994]

this is a pretty good video but if beginers are goin to hook they shouldn't kick their leg out because it often knocks them off balance and then you just hook into the gutter

[xnarutogirlx21]

where is part 2? LINK ME PLEASE!!

[wheezer97]

Probably the most informative videos on bowling on you tube. Great job! (P.S.- Don't waste your time watching anything by expert village, or as I like to say NOT so expert village). This guy is one of the best!

[madman102792]

i hope to get more info on what your saying. im headed up to kegal in a few weeks to get some professional training. cant wait :)

[TheBounty900]

Del Warren is a good guy to learn from. And

zmansumner93 you are right the surface of the bowling ball does make a difference depending what lane condition you are bowling on, weather it be sanded, pearl, polished , but also the rotation on the bowling ball makes a big difference as it enters the pocket. it all inter-relates right ball for the right lane, right rotation, playing the lane likes it's supposed to played, but the game is not all about the surface of the ball,

[shog808]

looks likes ray romano but sounds like nicholas cage.

[spnnr116]

he sounds like nicholas cage

[DarkD3athPhe0n1x]

i cant hear anything

[krazyazn208]

wheres the rest of the video

[2mreatme]

i know where

[BowlingFEVER]

Nice guide!

[labelskate102]

don't listen to moiez101 he's a nub

[zmansumner93]

The game is not all bout hook i was told it is all bout surface cause if the ball cant read the lane nothing is going to happen

[chngbat]

its not all about hook,

The point of hooking the ball is because the physics of it all indicates that if you hit the pocket (in between the 1 and 3 pin) with a hook there is more chance of getting a strike.

[spartan69x2]

my coach tought me to hold it like a suitcase bring it back and release when you release the ball already has spin because it is released sideways i dont turn my hand at all

[sk8trdude36]

i love bowling but i dont like have my own ball and all that i just go wit my friends. hey and u sound lkinda like ray from every one lovs raymond

[fanofCOH]

i love bowling!

[djbigsmooth]

where is the audio?

[dynn]

Thanks this excellent guide.

[72ve17]

thatnks for info

[jimmy199244]

his line was so good much better than mine, mines all over the place. A question for anyone, i used to always hook the ball no matter what the situation is, now i keep straight bowling the ball and i dont mean to do it any answers why?

[Moiez101]

dude, that's wierd, i don't understand. but here's a suggestion. i hook the ball a very unorthodox way but it hooks more than usual hook bowlers. try this: grip the ball with only the middle and ring ringer and keep the thumb out for support. now throw the ball without bring it back all the way. tell me if it works. keep trying different ways.

[jimmy199244]

Hey there, i have regained my hooking technique again. I redrilled my ball cleaned it and soaked all the oil out of the ball. Also I have been practicing the release and turning my wrist more. I got to the semi finals of our bowling tournament and was 1st out of the under 18's. So I think it's come back. Thanks for the info cheers. And i got a good score of 235.

[ozmagen]

The presenter was fine and seemed to be on his game.

[ozmagen]

Very good beginners guide to bowling a hook ball. Excellent, covers everything in record time.