How To Hook a Bowling Ball w/ Better Release

Hooking a bowling ball happens because of a great release. In this video, we teach the positions that your hand needs to be in in order to hook the bowling ball with control and versatility.

You want to learn how to bowl from TWO of the BEST bowlers in the world? Brad and Kyle have been showing behind the scenes footage of the PBA and professional bowling tournaments. Their instructional bowling videos have helped millions of bowlers learn to hook a ball and throw more strikes! You can follow their bowling careers and learn how to curve a bowling ball.

[janderson]

Good to see I’m not the only coach who throws it right in the gutter when demonstrating a drill.

[hamfun]

being a wheelchair bowler, i like the no step ways to do drills lol

[CoachAshley]

As a girl's high school coach, I'm rarely able to find videos that I can use. Not having the speed/power or revs, it's difficult to translate a Pro tip video for the girls. This one is different because you guys made it so simplistic. I can explain that stuff all day and it goes over their heads...they need a visual. Not only did you guys give me that for them with this, but now they can't just blame me for these drills lol They like to think the "one step" is something I invented just to be mean...thanks for bailing me out! 😉😂

Please keep in mind how many young girls you have the potential to help with your videos. If you can ever get one of the ladies to join in an instructional video, many of us female bowlers/coaches would appreciate it!

Keep up the great work, Brad & Kyle!🤩

[JamieBakerM]

Been watching for the past three weeks. I had gotten into some bad habits. Over the past two weeks I've raised my avg from 195 to 198 just incorporating some basics and keeping some of your tips in the back of my mind. This is a humbling sport, especially when things go sideways, thanks guys for these tips. They really help at all skill levels.

[Dogeyboy]

I've watched this video like 3 times trying to improve my hand position when throwing a hook and i finally had a Kyles discomfort about a minute in, just seeing the hand inside position and mimicking it myself drastically increased my rev rate and control. Thanks for this video, just subbed, Happy Bowling!

[timtheenchanter]

A good release always helps me sleep better!

[christianpiombo]

This is exactly what my biggest weakness is. Been bowling for the majority of the past 30 years, but I was never coached. As a result, I developed A LOT of bad habits due to being a "feel" bowler. I've been attempting to focus on my release, specifically hand position, and have been struggling big time. Like to the tune of ~30 pins under my average.

This video has a couple great pointers that I'll try to apply. Thanks, guys -- keep up the great work and content!

[charlieodom]

Totally doing this in about 2 hours before league tonight! I REALLY need to get my hand to stay behind the ball so I can control the breakpoint.

[Isak.Isaksson]

I still have problems with spares sometimes but your tips in theese videos have helped me alot, i used to struggle to get over 110 and now im more stable and the results are starting to show. Thumbs up from sweden.

[moduleman]

You should make a video on tips for keeping the wrist in a strong position to stay under the ball more

[billclark]

I bowled a 300 no step on my computer ...you guys have in real life with witnesses thank you for

[charliefraley]

I grew up throwing rubber and my most consistent release was with my hand on the outside of the ball. As bowling balls changed to plastic, urethane, and reactive, I have had to change my release, as well. I have recently been fighting a tendency to yank the ball left and, after watching this video, I believe it's because I've reverted to my oldest release which is totally inappropriate for today's equipment. Can't wait to get to the lanes and work the no-step and one-step drills.

Thanks for helping me, specifically, and for furthering this sport we love. You guys are terrific!!

[Tony-Jabroni]

I’ve been a one hand 2 finger bowler for years, and have been stuck hovering around 200. I’m practicing a more traditional 2 finger + thumb and these drills have been a great way to make sure i don’t develop bad habits.

[terson]

Thanks for creating this video! As a 64 year-old bowler, I struggle with many aspects of bowling, including my release! Awesome job Brad & Kyle!

[dustinmensing]

I use to bowl two fingers for about 5 years took me two months to use my thumb and got the same line and strikes again lol I'd love to bowl a game or 6 with you guys for sure

[EXKRS]

Started to fix the bad ways and its really nice to have people in my locals that are very supportive :)

[thefleetfarmer]

Thanks, I have a tournament coming up and (I hope) this will help me.

[randyreid]

Dear Brad&Kyle Thank You for the Video, from the Old Tourney Volunteer From Riviera Lanes in Akron, Ohio- On Timing & Release !! God Bless You

[Fabomenal]

The difference is insane! I often get stuck with my thumb in the ball because of my hand position. Thanks for this video

[DoRayMeFa]

Showing exact hand positions is very helpful! Words alone don't capture what to do, and what the results are. Best wishes for success on the lanes!