Author Topic: Changing thumb shape with hand position (Read 1190 times)

Backwards · « **on:** November 16, 2008, 06:47:12 AM »

I use a variety of different hand positions. I've had trouble clearing the thumb when using a cupped wrist and fingers at 9 o'clock (right-handed) using a ball with a round hole. Conversely, I've had trouble dropping balls with oval holes (that work well with a stronger release) when playing straighter.

Does anyone drill different thumbs on different balls that are likely to be used with different releases? Changes in oval angle/pitch/bevel?

Thanks for any insight.

Russell · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2008, 05:08:03 PM »

No...I have a 70* oval that works all of the time because it is how my hand sits in the ball. The oval angle doesn't create a release or a ball roll, it helps you clear the edge so you don't tear your thumb up.

If you're dropping ovals, they aren't fit right.
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JohnP · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2008, 09:31:57 AM »

Add or remove tape. -- JohnP

Backwards · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2008, 09:25:44 PM »

Thanks guys, tape has been my solution when drastically changing releases and staying with the same ball.
I thought I read somewhere that span can change a little with different wrist positions, so I was just curious if anyone adjusted drillings to compensate.

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