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General Category => Beginners Board => Topic started by: bayzbol44 on May 17, 2004, 06:26:28 AM

Title: Beginner Hook
Post by: bayzbol44 on May 17, 2004, 06:26:28 AM

All:

I just started bowling again after a great amount time off.  However, I have always thrown a straight ball.  I am currently reading books on how to "hook" a ball; however, I was wondering if there are any websites out there on how this looks.  The book, "Steps to Successful Bowling" is great, but I am confused on how exactly to release the ball.  Therefore, I was wondering if anyone knew of a website that had a video or pictures on how this looks/works.  IF there isn't anything out there, is my only option to get a "instructor"?
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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on May 17, 2004, 09:37:03 PM

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kennmelvin/kVideo.htm  <---search around on there, some OK videos.
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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: bayzbol44 on May 17, 2004, 09:45:43 PM

Thanks a lot!!!  However, if I am trying to "learn" the hook, which of the 3 options (stroker, cranker and spinner) am I supposed to view, visualize and learn? :-)
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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on May 17, 2004, 09:48:26 PM

do NOT try to learn the spinner, the cranker or stroker is best for u. Cranker is high revs, big hook. Stroker is medium revs, medium speed...best choice in my opinion.
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And why would I "saw" pins in half, THATS A WASTE OF PINS!

Edited on 5/17/2004 9:46 PM

Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: bayzbol44 on May 17, 2004, 09:58:39 PM

Thanks a lot!!!  This site is great!  Now, I have to go practice.  Luckily there are some lanes by me that are .99/game.

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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: bowler257628 on May 17, 2004, 10:10:47 PM

Cranker or stroker isnt the best for him, what if he cranks the ball wrong? BAM wrist injury and no more bowling. Get a coach and he will help you with your own style.
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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: a_ak57 on May 17, 2004, 10:26:50 PM

So, no cranker, stroker or spinner.  What exactly is he supposed to learn?  And BK said the stroker is the best choice...at least for a beginner.
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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: Strider on May 17, 2004, 10:32:45 PM

The stroker style is the easiest to learn and shouldn't exert much strain on your body.  Look at tip #20 in Ron's archive (in my signature).  There are lots of great tips there.  Beginners to advanced bowlers can all learn something.

http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/tip20.htm
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Title: Re: Beginner Hook
Post by: bayzbol44 on May 18, 2004, 01:25:54 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone.  All this information has been a lot of help.  The pictures and videos on the different sites are great!
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