Abstract: A bowling glove including an appendage portion extending from the back portion along the back of the index finger for substantially the entire length thereof, a first elongated pocket extending from an opening at the free edge of the wrist encircling portion along the palm portion and partially around the thumb opening, a first thin bar member disposed within the first pocket along substantially the entire length thereof with one edge extending partially around the thumb receiving opening, a second elongated pocket extending from an opening at the free edge of the wrist encircling portion along the center of the back portion and offset along substantially the entire length of the appendage portion, and a second thin bar member disposed within the second pocket along substantially the entire length thereof, the first bar member having a transverse bend adjacent the wrist joint and the second bar member having a transverse bend adjacent the wrist joint and a transverse bend adjacent the base of the index finger