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CAN A PINKIE HOLE HURT IN ANY WAY?
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Naturally, pinky holes will hurt if they are miss drilled, for example the span is too short, too long, or drilled too small. Also, if the flexibility of the pinky is not pitched properly left to right, forward pitched or away pitched.
Since the use of any extra finger holes are meant to accommodate a better "feel" for the bowler, you will find that this is the main purpose for adding a pinky hole. When a bowler ages the desire to continue bowling for as long as they can increases. Consideration is given to adding a pinky hole or index finger hole to assist in a "surer grip" on the ball for the bowler's delivery.
Sonny, technical way that the pinky hole can hurt is when the pinky hole is in the ball, but the bowler is not utilizing the pinky hole. Technically it is illegal to have a pinky hole in the ball and not use it.
You physically must have all holes in the ball covered, or filled with the exception of the standard weight hole. In effect, you can not have two weight holes on a bowling ball.
In summary Sonny, you can be hurt by having a pinky hole. One way, by it being drilled to a point that it does not benefit the bowler and causes injury or unbalance at release. Secondly, it can be a point of contention if the bowler has a pinky hole, but does not utilize it for the release.
This act constitutes the use of the pinky hole as a weight hole and it would be in violation of the rule of having only one weight hole to balance the ball statically.
Thank you for your question. I hope I helped by adding another wrinkle to the bowling brain! Best of luck to you if you decide to use a pinky hole. I would love to know how it works out for you.
-Coach Gary
Las Vegas, NV.
www.TrueBowlerAdjustments.com (It's A Great Bowling Book!)
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Answers by Expert:
Gary L. Oatis, PBA Coach and USBC Silver Level Coach, PBA Member, Pro Shop Staff Member
Expertise
I am the author of True Bowler Adjustments bowling book. I can answer bowling adjustments questions dealing with the body, the ball, the lanes and using your eyes to read the ball reaction. I can also answer "most" drilling questions about bowling balls. I will generally answer your questions within 2 days. I am truly a "software guy" who loves the human or people part of coaching. Any questions concerning ball drilling, we want to direct to the "hardware guy," the true expert regarding ball fitting! Ball fitting is what I consider to be your first priority in bowling! Thanks in advance Warren!!! It will always be about teamwork with me! A very special "thanks in advance" for any help with drilling questions I may receive! If your question is about "How to bowl better? physically and mentally," I am here for you. Anything else will most likely be sent to the question pool for consideration by other members. I recently began my first year of ball drilling(6/1/2010). Thank you. :-)
Experience
20 years in bowling as a coach and player.
Annually I coach over 250 bowlers.
Author: True Bowler Adjustments Bowling Book
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Publications
True Bowler Adjustments bowling book,Author - Copywrite 12/2008
Radio shows - "Let's Go Bowling" and "The 13th Frame Radio Show" / Jan 2010 feature article in The National Bowling Association (TNBA) Magazine pg.29,
Above180.com writer Dustin Markowitz - March 25, 2012-What Happened to Bowling#16
Los Angeles Senate (TNBA Online Newsletter, "Ask Coach Oatis") 1500 members
AllExpert.com Questions Answered - 242 Responses.
Education/Credentials
Gary L. Oatis,MSgt,USAF(Ret.)
Associates of Science in Radiological Technology (we x-ray the cores of bowling balls as practice phantoms sometimes!)
PBA Coach and USBC Silver Certified Coach
Journeyman, Pro Shop Staff Member, Nadeau-Haynes Bowling Supply, Las Vegas, NV.
Awards and Honors
299's, 297's, 290's, 288, no 300's or 800's "yet!"
Past/Present Clients
Charles Nibert - USBC Senior Masters Champion and Alaskian State Champion
Randy Stiedl also of Alaska recently shot 800! Numberous PBA Regional Bowlers who compete across the US.
Zach Hattori $64,000 scholarship winner from Las Vegas, NV. Shawn Crossley, $10,000 Amateur Bowling Tour Winner 05/2011. Haley Rubin of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, won $7,500 in scholarship funds at the prestigious North Pointe Competition helded in Las Vegas, 2010. Lareece Chambers first female to bowl a perfect game in her bowling center, Victorville, California. Most enjoyable, are my local Las Vegas bowlers. Many have won their 1st ABT or JBT tournaments with my help. I am grateful to every bowler who puts their trust in me. Helping them apply bowling knowledge to reach their goals is truly the best fun I have ever experienced in my lifetime.
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