Become a Better Bowler – Learn to Throw a Hook
Let’s face it, any bowler worth his salt should learn how to throw a hook. If you really want to start scoring big and hitting the pocket with power and action, a hook is the only way to do it. Surprisingly, throwing a hook is easier than you might think.
What is a hook? A hook is a bowling ball that’s thrown on the lane with rotation that makes it curve. It’s as simple as that. Bowlers who are proficient at hooking the ball will start the ball out on the lane so it’s headed toward the gutter, but the spin they apply at release makes the ball grab the lane and turn back into the pins at the optimal moment for maximum power and pin displacement.
What’s the benefit of throwing a hook vs. a straight ball? When amateurs throw a hard, straight ball, often they will get some strikes, however the pins generally move from front to back when struck, and will generally not hit one another. When pins react and bounce off each other it’s known as action. Straight balls don’t create much action. However a the spin on a hook ball will make the pins hit one another and the side boards. This will result in a lot more strikes, which is the ultimate goal right?
by demsy on October 20th, 2009 Tags: Become a Better Bowler, Better Bowler, Bowling, Learn to Throw a Hook, Sports, Ten Pin Bowling Tips and Techniques
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