To be a good bowler it is very important to learn how to spin the ball. When talking about 10-pin bowling, deliveries fall into two categories. Straight shots are the fundamentals in bowling and hook shots are a bit more advanced. You need to master both to become a great bowler.

Obviously, if you’re trying to hit a straight shot, then the bowling ball should follow a straight path to the pins. In the other category is the hook shot, which curves as it approaches the pins. A hook shot looks like a straight shot at first, but then begins to curve before reaching its target.

That sudden curve of the ball will cause it to spin on its axis. It will continue to do so until it comes into contact with the pins. A spinning bowling ball will roll down the lane like a non-spinning ball. The change occurs when you start to bank slightly as you approach the end of the lane and then change course. Before you can learn how to hook your shots, you must first learn how to spin the ball.

1. You have to have patience and skill to learn how to do a powerful spin. The correct type of ball is also important. In general, all bowling balls have the ability to spin on their axis when you release them. Keep in mind that if the reason you’re trying to hook the ball is because you’re trying to meet some scattered pins, you’ll need a reactive resin or urethane bowling ball.

What is the reason for this? Bowling balls covered with a reactive resin or urethane coating material are better able to grip the dry area of ​​the bowling lane than plastic balls. It is extremely difficult to cast hooks with plastic balls, but it is possible. It can be very frustrating, especially for an accomplished bowler.

2. It is important to learn to release the bowling ball while it is still moving toward the foul line. Some bowlers will stop for a fraction of a second before being released. There’s really nothing wrong with this approach, but it’s much easier to spin the ball if you’re still in a forward motion. That little extra momentum will help the bowling ball spin on its axis.

3. Be sure to hold the bowling ball in such a way that you can easily drop it. You also need to make sure you develop a throw that keeps your arm straight during forward and backward movements. You don’t want to “muscle” the ball too much during delivery or delivery.

The momentum of your body as you go is the best. According to the laws of physics, as long as you keep moving, that same movement will be transferred to your bowling ball.

4. To hit the perfect hook shot, simply rotate your hand or wrist just before the final bowling ball release. Imagine that you are turning a key to the three o’clock position. Release the ball just as you turn your hand and there you have it. The perfect hook shot!