Bowling Release Drills to Improve Your Consistency

Former Team USA 3x gold medalist, and head bowling coach of Davenport University Mike Eaton Sr. and his son, PBA member Mike Eaton Jr. show off 3 different drills, including at-home versions of said drills that will help you get rid of your hit-up or “meathook” as Eaton Jr. calls it, in no time, as well as teaching you the importance of having a soft release, and how hitting up on the ball may be costing you a consistent ball reaction.

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Seeing as this video is getting quite a bit of traction and great feedback, if you’d like to see Mike bowl in competition, see our MMSC finals series. He and his father also did commentary in the 2021 $10, 000 memorial day classic tournament finals.
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[pasta]

Didn't realize Mike Sr. had passed away in March. F cancer. RIP to a great one

[Taegashi]

This is literally one of the best videos on YouTube for drilling release!

[newsense]

Thank you! The drills demonstrations and explanations are invaluable. I do not think I have come across a video yet that defines the release drills so well verbally and visually.

[dhudach]

I just stumbled on this video. In general, this is one of the best instructional videos regardless of topic. As to bowling, it breaks down the release in ways I've never seen before. Simply excellent. If you haven't done so, I think a follow up video might be equally valuable. For example, how do these drills translate to the complete bowling motion? How are these drills incorporated into the complete bowling motion? Are there drills or steps that can be used to build on drill #3? In other words, one would hate to invest hundreds of repetitions on these drills only to find they are difficult to implement or don't follow naturally in a full approach and release. Of course, it's possible the motion and muscle memory are ingrained enough that additional drills aren't needed. Perhaps these drills become natural movements in the full approach and throwing motion. Thanks for the great video.

[dennismcclintock]

This is by far one of the best instructional videos I've come a cross on how to release the ball to get rotation on your ball just excellent. Even though it was made 2 years ago

[mtrithart]

This video should be in every starting bowler's library for drills.

[royplayer]

Probably the best video on this technique.

[carlkelly]

I am too old to yo yo but this is the best training video for it I have ever seen. Thank you

[HiYebba]

Literally the best bowling tutorial on yt 🙌🏾

[jeffkuipers]

i was never taught how to use these drills back in the early 80's but now i'm going to practice these to improve my release.

[markpurcell]

One of the best videos I've seen on the yoyo effect and staying behind the ball. Great job guys hope to see more in the future.

[remington]

I have watched this from the 1st time some months ago and now I watch it at least one time every week. I take my phone with me and go to this video to do these drills. Thank you

[kelvinaaa]

This is the best video for release drilling so far. The explanations and demonstrations are clear with analogies. I learn them easily. Can't wait to try it. Much appreciate for your works.

[CharlesSwartz-hs]

I'm just starting bowling. I am just trying fingertip ball. I watched this before my ball is even done. This is the best video I have found on line to teach me anything about bowling.. Thanks for this great content for a guy like me who has bowled 4 games. It shows me how to release a fingertip ball and stuff to do to practice at home...

[FredHerrman]

Nice to see a father and son who enjoy the same sport. 👍

[williemorrison]

This the best I seen yet 100% explains everything to know and learn this drill.

[lonestarpatriot]

This is good stuff. I love the can idea as I truly believe that with most things, if you can do drills at home, your practice time will increase dramatically as we can't all get to a bowling alley daily. This also addresses something I am always having to work on, and I can do so with a can. Thank you.

[digitalartee]

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST PRACTICAL, BEST AND PERFECT VID TUTS THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. Thanks!

[KSI_Rogue]

Thank you to all involved in this video. I have been trying to find videos on bowling as I started bowling 4 weeks ago and go bowling 2-3 times a week, I have over 40 matches put in and I feel perfectly comfortable with my approach but couldn't grasp how you release the ball. I have found tons of videos on how to learn to release the ball but none went to this extent. Edit: I like the idea of coming up with ways to practice at home because not everyone has the time or money to go practice. Luckily I have an old bowling ball that we do not use so I practice my approach on a carpet at home with that bowling ball