If you can't hit the head pin on the first ball, please stop...
2006-08-29 01:32:10 · 4 answers · asked by billbowlerski 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
I believe that, as a right hander, most bowlers have a mental block when it comes to picking up right hand corner spares, especially the "dreaded 10 pin". For me, I can back my ball up totally from the left side, throw a plastic or polyester spare ball straight down the 3rd arrow from the left side or use my regular strike ball but cock my wrist down to cut any hooking action down and aim directly at the pin.
Learning to pick up the 10 pin regularly was what boosted my average up to the point where I applied for and received my PBA card in the 90's. Practice makes perfect!
2006-08-30 06:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my biggest problem with the 10 pin is that I aim at the pin and pin-bowl... I dont use the arrows at all for the spares.. Whenever I've tried using the arrows it screws me up more, so I just stick what I'm comfortable with... You'll probably be more consistent if you start to use the arrows... Also cross-ally, it gives you more room for error b/c your not hugging the gutter, and its almost impossible to keep the ball that straight... By crossallying that means for the 10 pin, your going to stand on the left and aim across the lane... Also, I use a plastic spare ball, definitely good to invest in although I know several people that can just throw their reactive just as effectively, so its a matter of preference... Also make sure your throwing with your thumb facing up to keep the ball straight.
2006-08-31 04:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by Emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure I understand your question. Is the ten pin your trouble pin? A sure fire fix to avoiding missing troublesome ten pins is to practice shooting it. Instead of bowling and keeping score, bowl and practice your spares. On your first ball, instead of going for the pocket, shoot for the ten pin. It doesn't matter that a full deck is standing, just shoot that ten. On the second ball, shoot for the pocket, or go for the seven if you feel you need practice with that.
I don't throw a plastic ball for the ten. I shoot my regular reactive ball. To counter the rotation, I'll look at the shadow the pin is casting on the lane itself when I line up my approach. This cuts the rotation on the ball down to where I need it to pick up that troublesome corner pin.
Remember, practice makes perfect!
2006-08-29 12:03:17 · answer #3 · answered by gojenni714 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your queation has totally confused me!
2006-08-30 09:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by tnspacelady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋