thumb problem

jae SG

recently, i've been experiencing this thumb problem Confused :

if u face ur thumb(thumb print side) towards u, there'll be a burnt patch on the left side from the center of my thumb...anyone experienced this before?? Rolling Eyes

^mm^ SG

spontaneous human combustion

Player1 SG

its probably scrapping at the thumb slug when your thumb is hot and moist.....
either that, otherwise, foreign substance in thumb hole?
haha...i dunno. or issit cos ur release change due to timing, causing the problem?

Deamon SG

I think i know the prob. And it may be due to the following scenerios: 1)drilling;2)size of thumb slug;3)release point, and 4)span. I used to have such a problem too.

If got any chance to see yr ball, then will explain in detail.

harmzuay SG

Yeah.
all heavy ball bowlers have time some point or other. I believe P1 had it some time back too.
its not a big thing. since it surfaced recently, its probably due to some change you made unconsciously.

Ian SG

been having the patch, or rather patches for a long time now… well, to me its part of bowling. watever eh jae? watever.

jae SG

Sam saw my thumb, and he says that it's due to the nature of it, i curl my thumb far too much at the release pt, thus causing friction at the particular point. Very Happy

Ding SG

Weird hand... erm.. I mean unique hand Exclamation Mr. Green

FireIce SG

i used to have this prob oso......
something like abrasion and the skin will become red red....the pain is like blue-black those type...press then will pain......

Ding SG

Ya, sometime when you bowl too many game and your thump swell, you'll get it Neutral

prataman SG

Both you and I are guilty of crimping our thumbs, trying to squeeze the ball to death sometimes. Over time, that results in both abrasions at the top of the thumb (for me especially) as well as the front tip (in your case).

Tip: When our thumb is in the ball, it should be relaxed and straight. The only area of the thumb actually applying slight presure in order to hold on to to the ball should be at the bottom front (your nail would be considered "top back") section. Over time you will actually develop a callous which will allow you to do this without any discomfort.

If you feel you have to exert excessive force or crimp your thumb just to hang on to the ball, it's either way too loose, or it would be wise to get your ball fit examined. Absolutely no squeezing or you will ruin your armswing!!