No Thumb Bowling Rules

This is the exception and not the rule though.

No thumb bowling rules. We recommend two options with pin placements. Bowling balls are only permitted one balance hole. If their thumb hole cannot function as a thumb hole then it should be considered a balance hole or a weight hole. He s by far the best no thumb bowler i ve ever seen.

For me it doesn t matter at all about 2 3 4 or 5 holes in the ball but in france when you bowl no thumb your ball must have only 2 fingers holes and the center of your grip is between the 2 fingers all measurements for balance use this center of your grip. My wrist is sore after bowling hand swells up after 6 games but i average 205 without my thumb. Some bowlers say you need the thumb for accuracy i personally have unsuccessfully tried bowling without a thumb. Most no thumb bowlers are higher rev players so there will be much less need for strong layouts except in rare circumstances.

The first option places the pin to pap distance between 3 3 4 to 5 1 4 and it produces more track flare more hook and stronger ball motion. The two handed and no thumb triangle bowling ball drilling layout offers 6 different layout options in one ball. While the weight of a ball plays a huge role in how easily it will travel down the lane it s also important to make sure that the ball isn t so heavy that it is difficult to throw. Bowling without a thumb can be difficult for beginners to learn how to do correctly without injuring themselves which is why it s such a good idea to look for a ball that is the right weight.

A ball with a thumb hole and a weight hole cannot be thrown without the thumb in the ball a ball may be out of balance by no more than 1 ounce front to back side to side. Bowling without a thumb is a way for bowlers to create a tremendous amount of revs on the bowling ball now the question is which is better thumb or no thumb. He s an example of someone who started out bowling with his thumb in but never had much success. A no thumb bowler using a balance hole along with an unused thumb hole could effectively create two balance holes and change ball dynamics.

If the no thumb bowler can demonstrate their thumb hole is actually a thumb hole then they should be allowed to have an additional balance hole. He switched to no thumb and it clicked. I have tried to put my thumb back in the ball and can t even hold it anymore.