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heavyarty

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problem squeezing.
« on: September 17, 2008, 01:18:34 PM »
ive been having trouble lately with my thumb... mainly squeezing. my pitches are 3/8 foward and a 1/4 right.... even when i put tape i hang up and when i dont use it i squeeze.. any suggestions
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Re: problem squeezing.
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2008, 10:50:50 AM »
VERY well said, Deadbait!  I was in a similar predicament as heavyarty.  My thumb pitch was changed from 3/8 forward to 1/4 reverse with 1/8 right and I no longer hang up in the ball.  I will say I've always squeezed my thumb a bit but this new thumb has me relaxing more.  It's taken some time to get used to however I am rolling the ball much better with each week.

hammermike2000

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Re: problem squeezing.
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2008, 11:46:53 AM »
LOL.  He already thinks he's squeezing it too much and you guys want to put him in reverse?  

heavyarty...double check your span.  If they are correct, I suggest opening up the oval (knuckle) part of your thumb, then adjusting the amount of tape in the front of the thumb hole.
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hammermike2000

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Re: problem squeezing.
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2008, 12:45:01 PM »
Well not quite opening up the back, it's more opening up the side.  Creating more room for the knuckle, while keeping the back-to-front as tight as you like, with tape in the front.

Flicking your thumb back, or basically trying to maintain a "thumbs up" throughout the release, is essential as well.  That is one of the secrets to being able to use forward pitch effectively.  The 3/8 forward is by no means too much, but you have to be able to use it correctly.
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NJStroker

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Re: problem squeezing.
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2008, 01:27:44 PM »
ur span might be too long, i know that a few of my stuff is too long for my thumb pitch so that if i snug it up with only my thumb in the ball, i cant even get the ball off my hand with it. i say take some forward out.
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