Why Your Release Feels Stiff & How To Fix It

Does your release feel stiff, forced, or like you have to MAKE the ball hook? 🎳 Today on the BowlersNetwork Daily Show, Jay Fettig and Carolyn Dorin-Ballard break down what a “stiff release” really means, how unnecessary tension can hurt speed, revs, direction, and repeatability, and why the release itself might only be a symptom of a bigger issue. Plus, learn a simple 5-step reset to FREE UP YOUR RELEASE, from relaxing before your approach and checking your grip pressure to letting the ball swing and stopping the urge to “hit” it at the bottom. Where do YOU feel the most tension in your delivery, your hand, forearm, shoulder, or somewhere else? Drop it in the comments! 👇🎳