Question: Why isn’t my bowling ball hooking even when I try to rotate my wrist?
Answer:
Common reasons include: gripping the ball too tightly (causes tension), not releasing the thumb first, over-rotating or cranking the wrist, throwing too hard, or poor timing in the swing. It can also be the ball itself—house balls with conventional grips are very difficult to hook. Start with no-step release drills at the foul line to feel the proper finger lift and rotation, and make sure you’re on appropriate lane conditions (medium to oily lanes help the ball hook).
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