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Grip Check For Clean Revolutions

A consistent grip that produces clean, hard revolutions on the ball

10 min
5 x 10 deliveries, checking grip before each set
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Set your grip and show it to a partner or camera before bowling each set.
  2. 2Bowl with a full wrist and finger snap through the ball.
  3. 3Check the ball's revolutions by watching the seam spin in flight.
  4. 4Reset the grip any time you feel the ball slipping out flat.

What to focus on

Same grip pressure and finger position every ball.

Common mistake

Loose or inconsistent grip producing a flat, non-turning delivery.