In most cases, Bowler’s Thumb can be resolved by treatments such as pressure relief and adequate rest to the affected thumb. However, those who cannot rest should provide support to the ulnar digital nerve and may need surgery.

There are generally three phalanges (distal, middle, proximal) for each digit except the thumbs and large toes. The singular of phalanges is phalanx.

The thumb basal joint, also known as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, is a specialized saddle-shaped joint that is formed by a small wrist bone (trapezium) and the first of the three bones in the thumb (metacarpal). …

Bowler’s thumb is a rare perineural fibrosis involving the ulnar digital nerve of the thumb. Affected patients present with pain, neuropathy, and mass lesion. The condition is caused by chronic repetitive impaction of the ulnar soft tissues of the thumb against the thumbhole of a bowling ball.

Gamekeeper’s thumb is an insufficiency of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb. Campbell originally coined the term in 1955 because the condition was most commonly associated with Scottish gamekeepers (especially rabbit keepers) as a work-related injury.

Be courteous and respect other bowlers and the bowling facility. Stay on your lane or in the seating area behind your lane unless you’ve completely left the bowler’s area. Change into your bowling shoes and keep your street shoes and other items out of the walkways.

Bowler’s thumb usually occurs in bowlers who put a lot of spin on their bowling ball. If your thumb’s hole is too tight, it can also pinch the ulnar nerve inside of your thumb. If your bowler’s thumb injury is not serious, a little rest and correcting the ball size will fix the issue.

At the most basic level, aiming at the center arrow will line you up with the center or head pin, assuming that you roll a straight ball that doesn’t curve. But if you bowl with a hook, you will want to aim at an arrow farther to the side you roll from (right handers on the right; left handers on the left.)

When a ball is rolled straight, hitting the pocket must be precise. By hooking the ball, the ball will hit the pins with more force, producing better carry – especially on the 5-pin during a strike ball. A hook ball can also help the bowler shape the shot on challenging oil patterns.

Straight bowling is often preferred by stronger bowlers who want to hit the pins with power, as this style allows you to throw as hard as you can without affecting the trajectory of the shot. As long as the ball is on a straight line, the extra power only helps matters.