The 3 Basic Finger Grips For Bowling
There are 3 different ways that you can hold onto a bowling
ball and each one effects your release differently.
the conventional grip
If you have ever used a house ball at the bowling alley then
you are familiar with the conventional grip. In this type
of grip, the fingers and thumb are inserted into the bowling
ball up to the second knuckle joints. Typically, it is recommended
that bowlers learn this type of grip when they first start
bowing because it is the easiest grip to use and it provides
the most control on the ball. This grip also provides a greater
feeling of security and confidence.
the fingertip grip
In the fingertip grip, the fingers are inserted into the ball
only up to the first knucke joint. This increases the distance
between the fingers and the thumb which gives the fingers
more time in the ball. Because the fingers stay in the ball
longer, more 'lift' is given to the ball giving it more power
when it hits the pins.
The fingertip grip is harder to control than the conventional
grip but gives more power when the ball hits the pins because
of the spin that is imparted on the ball. More strength and
control is needed when using the fingertip grip so it should
not be used until a bowler has reached full control over the
conventional grip.
the semi-fingertip grip
The semi-fingertip grip is very similar to the fingertip grip
with one slight difference. The fingers are inserted into
the ball so that the lip of the finger hole is halfway between
the first and second knuckle. The extra bit of finger in the
ball gives more feeling of security as the conventional grip
while still having the power of the fingertip grip. One drawback
is trying to maintain the grip so it doesn't slip to the first
knuckle.
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