Expert: Chip Aki - 3/27/2007

Question
I recently got a fingure tip ball. I do something iv never seen any one do befor put spin on the ball by swinging the pinky side of my hand inward makeing the ball spin in a non traditional way. Have you ever seen any one do this befor? is there any advice you can give me? the ball hooks surprisingly well for me. Thanks

Answer
There have been a few bowlers with moderate success that use that kind of release.  It is a bit harder to generate a lot of leverage, but if it works, I would not worry about changing it.  If you are right handed, your ball will need to be laid out like they were for a lefthander as far as pin, Cg and Mass bias markings.

Good luck,
Chip