I have a problem with my hand position. I throw the ball with a wide hook(still inconsistently. I use the pro release extended wrist support.  Right now my main problem is my starting hand position.  I try to keep my wrist turned as far to the right as I can when I bring the ball back.  I seem to get the best reaction when I do this, but I am too inconsistent.  I may throw 2 shots in a row that are great, and then the next one I miss my mark and have no chance.

If i throw with a more neutral grip (my thumb is at 1 or 2 oclock) I get less of a reaction but seem to have more consistency.

I am throwing a Track Phenom with aggresive drilling.  I forget the exact stats but on the drilling detail it's the first one with the balance hole, designed for an early/mid roll. I have a feeling I don't need to work as hard to get my ball to move.  If anyone needs more info, just ask.  Any suggestions, please let me know.

Justin

I agree with accarlos.
Its best to learn consistancy first then as you improve you can learn different releases like the big bender later.
I have found that being consistant is the main way of competing with the better bowlers day in day out.
When you feel that you have the consistancy (a solid base)to compete then look at different releses and speeds etc. Thats when you know where to begin from and what adjustment would work for the relevant conditions.
--------------------
Happy go lucky bowler from the UK.
   Did someone say tough luck

Marauder,

Sometimes the best tips are not even done at the center.  I was taught this tip by Bill Straub, coach for the University of Nebraska.  Go home.  Take a softball or even a bowling ball.  Go over to your chair or sofa.  Do not take a full approach.  Take your normal stance about a few feet from the chair.  Start your normal armswing without taking a step.  As you start the downswing, step with your slide foot only, simulating your slide and release as if you are at the bowling center, concentrating on the hand position you want the entire time.  Then release the ball into the chair or sofa.  Keep doing it until you release the ball the same way over and over again.  Once this is accomplished, transfer all of it over to the bowling center.  Trust me.  This works.
--------------------
If anyone out there is worried about the scores being too high, try duckpin!!

Adding to TWOHAND,
When you do the home practice, take note of your thumb and wrist position as you release the ball.
I used this home method with a bowling ball, releasing it onto a sofa.

For armswing, do freeswing along a wall. Standing with your arm close to the wall. This will help teach your muscles to maintain a one plane swing. You'll find out if you're chicken winging real quick. When you are confident with your swing, do it fast and with your eyes closed.






--------------------
baiki

"Faulty mechanics makes all balls bad."  Bill Hall, BTM Dec. '98