Bowling by the Dots
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- How to use the Approach Dots and Targeting Arrows on the Lane.
This tutorial is intended for the novice to learn where to place their feet, what to look at (the targeting arrows and approach dots), and to learn to be consistent.
I learned this about 35 years ago and my average improved from about 145, to about 180, in just one bowling season. Now at the age of almost 68, I’m bowling again after recovering from two spinal fractures, a rear end collision, and two back surgeries, over the last 35 years. I’m bowling in three leagues and my average in each of them ranges from 160 to 187, and with my new ball and practice, I hope to be bowling consistent 200+ games each week.
Wow! I'm proud of your accomplishments and not giving up.
The very best instructions i've see and understand. Made simple enough for me as a very new bowler. Thank you
This is the best video example of how to aim you shots. This has help me a great deal and has improve my score immensely.
You have made bowling seem so easy. I have always had trouble picking up spares and everything and now watching your video it made everything seem so clearly so i just wanted to thank you. Maybe i can increase my average now by not only picking up on my strikes but my spares as well. So again Thank You Robert.
Thank you and glad I could help.
Spares win and loose games. Strikes will come but you have to cover what you leave behind.
@@jvmiller1995 Lose. Only one o please.
Best explanation I've ever seen for this, I know it will help me going forward, hopefully I'll find it a missing piece for me. Thanks
Great video on arrow positioning. I have been bowling about 6 months in a league and never could understand why had to bowl on the second arrow as suggested by my team. Now I understand . Thank you very much for sharing the knowledge.
Thank you very much for the trainings. My scores have been increasing after viewing it before and after my play. Every member of my leagues were amazed with my progress increasing my average from 93 to 135 since a month ago.
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I've watched tons of bowling videos and I have to say this is the most informative video I've seen thus far. Thank you!!!
Robert thank you so much for this video, I am just learning to bowl and I am really enjoying it. When I saw your Video I said WOW I now understand what my coach is teaching me. I have another tool that I can come home and learn from at night, so thank you!! Oh and for all you that are posting negative comments why don't you go make your own video it is so easy for you all to post negative comments but harder to actually do work!!
+Irene Ponce Thank you Irene, very glad that you liked my video. Practice and be consistent...that is the secret. When you know your approach was right, your speed to the foul line, back swing, lift and release, that you rolled the ball over the Arrow/or Board you were aiming at....only then can you learn to read the Lane and make the appropriate adjustments for the Lane. And the Lane will change as you bowl. The oil on the Lane will dry and adjustments will have to be made. But that is for a more advanced lesson. When you get to that point, you are no longer a Beginner.
Some have commented that my video is too simplistic. Those that did so try to imply that they know how to bowl and that my approach does not work. The real question is, if they already know how to Bowl...why are they even watching a video that was designed for a Beginner. There will always be Haters.
read the oil and buy a high tech bowling ball.....take advantage of the engineers and chemists hard work done to develop the physics of new equipment (It Works).
need to archive this one until i can remember which pin to aim for to pick up my splits. This is a good video for the novice as well as a reminder video for those of us still learning 2 years in. Yes oil and balls change things some but everyone needs basic foundational rules
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You are correct.
one of the best videos i've seen on here , I try to tell people this method ever since u posted this video .. and no one listens , so i have to watch people miss easy spares and i just shake my head . cant fix stupid lol
Far too true.
Best explanation for a beginner I've found, thanks
Super great explanation I never heard of such an in depth explanation where to stand and where to aim. I've always bowled by the arrows but not like this! Thanks
This is exactly what I needed after my average tanked last two league nights.
Now I can’t wait to get back on the lanes
Thanks broseph that's exactly the kind of simple and effective instruction we were looking for.
this is new to me cause i've always bowled at the pins but i'm going to try and learn it. i bowl left handed so have to turn it all around. thnx, steve
~~~Whoosh~~~ Most of this video flew right over my head. Huh? But, but...if I stand there, the gutter will suck me and the ball right in. They have augmented gravitational pull, don't they? Bowling for the first time Monday. Don't want to completely humiliate myself, so I'm watching some videos and hoping I don't throw the ball into the seats or drop it on my foot. I'm skard, wish I could rassle a bear instead.
Bowl great on Wii, do the skills transfer?
Maybe I should wait until I'm over 70 so I'll have the maturity to handle it if I suck.
Don't get the angles now, but I have a feeling that a year from now, this will be the most important video I watch. Going to watch it again tomorrow for an encore and hope the concepts seem clearer.
Man, this is explained very well, but it will take me a hundred years to get this right..
Nice video, I have been looking for short detailed information like this. I started playing on Dec 2017, and was doing average of 80, then 120, today I am around 140, hopefully with this video I could aim for a healthy 180, 200 perhaps. It would be great if you have this same tutorial for left handed players like me, but overall your tips are very accurate... Time for me to put in more practice...Thanks
I am very glad that my video has helped your game. But remember, any improvement you have made is to your credit for making the effort. Good Luck and Good Bowling.
@@robertreynolds9203 you are an absolute legend for that comment.
Thanks for this! I couldn't get any consistency, and now I know why
very detailed.. thank you for sharing, one of the best video ive seen on learning to bowl by the dots... going to use this and hope to get better at bowling.. thanks so much. please do more videos..
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Great great video... very detailed and the diagrams are priceless. I’ve been away from bowling for a while and this video brings some old things back to my memorize as well as learning new things.
He is absolutely right in re to picking up the TEN PIN. I use the exact spots noted to pick up a TEN PIN.
good tutorial. I use the dots between the arrows and foul line for more precise positioning, easier to hit.
This the best I have seen, on picking up spares
This was amazing!! You really did a great job of explaining 👏🏽
Great video, and yes for the most part this is correct. However, depending on oil patterns, type of ball, and rev/speed these aim points might be to the left or right for some. Knowing how your hall hooks and consistently throwing will help you figure this out though relatively easily.
thanks for the video..I am from Malaysia and beginner in bowling. before this I always target the center pin because I believed that by speeding the ball I would be able to get strike. unfortunately the ball will turn to the left side when it reach the pocket. now understand how arrows on the lane can assist me to get strike....and spare
Great Explanation. Thanks Rob.
Robert knows what he is talking about! Obviously those who disagree really know very little to nothing about bowling.
Peggy, keep telling yourself that. I have been bowling for over 50 years. I've bowled with some of the best ,Jack Jurek, Tom Baker, Brian Voss, and I have had a lesson with Walter Ray Williams Jr. back in 2016. This man is wrong and he should be ashamed for not correcting himself. Look for lessons from real professionals.
Awesome video. Im on a bowling team and i needed help with my arrow aim
I am so glad you were able to use this information to improve your game. Bowling is a wonderful sport, especially because it is something that you can do with friends and family. Good Luck, and Good Bowling.
Most wonderful explanation! I love it !
Nice.2nd arrow is normally my norm.I have a plastic Bucs ball so far 190 high (throw it like finger tip)first blood same.Now my quantum well more curve (1st arrow)but depends on oil)Love your video wish me luck I alternate the balls which one gets a strike God's again.Thank you.😅
Yo this is awesome, thank you !
An old saying what ever works .😂The gist then make it your own.Excellent video.😊
It would be helpful if there was a video like this for Left-Handers!
Great beginner info. Excellent.
Hmmmm...can I get another beer to help me understand this!?! Maybe if I had a beer learning the metric system would have been easier. ( I gave him a 👍)
hoo boy...so much hate for a nice, informative, step one vid for the novice. who knew bowling attracted such tough guys 😂
Great knowledge and insight.
Excellent video, but I need clarification on the footwork. You are teaching right-handed bowlers. When you talk about the foot, which foot are you talking about, the left or the right. I assume it's the right foot. Where on the board do I place the foot? Do I center the board under my foot? Or do I put my foot to the left or to the right of the board? This is the first video I have saved to review constantly.
I was wondering this as well. He just says "your foot".
Dude, great video. Thank you.
What happened to this youtuber he makes very informative information and I learnt a lot from it. Such a waste that you are not uploading more content... You take care and hope You come back to make more videos...
Seriously, you should write a book. Thank you
Left-handed pocket in the "[New] Jersey" side. Never heard Brooklyn and I grew up in Queens
Funny, whenever I try to bowl by arrows, I make myself crazy thinking about how I missed it by one or two boards. So i stopped doing that. Now all I do is aim at the 6 pin. No matter where I am on the lane, if I aim at the 6 pin, I hit the pocket.
Me too. My delivery is so much better when looking down lane at the pins. Rather than short-arming it at the arrows, my follow through toward the pins is much better which helps my accuracy and ball speed. Different strokes for different folks, literally..
For the people who gave negative comments this is for basic amateur players. There's a lot of things I disagree with this lessons. But it good enough for the average league bowler. So don't be a bowler snob and think your better than everybody else. Who cares if you took lessons from PBA bowlers that tells me your still an amateur thank you!!!!!!!
exactly cuz at the end of the day it also is determines by the equipment used, the oil out on the lanes and many other factors. still very good though for someone brand new.
Best video ever!
Best video ever
I humbly thank you. Good Luck, and Good Bowling.
Very Good!!!😀
Excellent, excellent, excellent,
very helpful and very informative .Thanks !!
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Here's the problem that I have with this video, it is not really for a novice, but an intermediate bowler. Novices either will be using a house ball, or will have bought a cheap ball, neither of which are designed for hooking. They are straight spare balls. The novice should be taught how to aim for a straight release to score, as this will lead to higher scores for them, make them more interested in continuing to play and learn.
Hello All and thank you for your kind comments.
One thing I would like to correct is my reference to the 2nd Arrow as the focal point to aim at on spares.
The average focal point for spares should be between the 2nd and 3rd Arrow, with the 3rd arrow being the starting point for the average bowler. The 2nd Arrow is a very steep angle, but doable if you have a large curve. The point is to find what works for you, while you learn to use the guides... the Dots and Arrows provided to you on the Lane.
I hope this helps. My goal has always been to help you learn and enjoy Bowling more.
Thank you for your support.
Great tutorial, Robert! Super informative and helpful.
What Focal Point (For 10 Pin) would you suggest trying with an older bowler that has more than 10 boards of break with a benchmark ball? Problem that I'm having with him is 5 boards of drifting, the use of a Rev Support Brace which gives 4 boards of Plastic break because of the rotation. Benchmark Balls he throws 3rd arrow.
With 10 boards of break, assuming the he is right handed, he should use the 2nd board to the right of the 2nd arrow as a starting point. I am not sure what you mean by "5 boards of drifting"; but if the ball rotation is excessive, then he needs to reduce the rotation. The whole purpose of rotating the ball is so it moves into the pocket at a 45degree angle to carry the 5 pin. Too little or too much rotations will cause control problems. The rotation of the wrist controls this, just reduce the rotation of the wrist.
For a Left Hander, just reverse everything. Your main focus would be from the Left side of the lane, but the premise is still the same. Left Handers actually have an advantage, as there are fewer of you and so the left side of the lane get less "Tracked Up"; so the action of the Lane remains more consistent over several games.
Rober, If you have a ten board break and you are hitting the 2nd arrow or the 10 th board, then your ball will hit the middle of the 1 pin. You should should be trying to hit the pocket which is the 17.5 board. Also if you would check your entry angle you will find that you are trying to achieve a 6 degree angle and not a 45 degree. It is physically impossible to achieve a 45 degree angle. Do more research.
is there a left hand version of this model. I think know what to change but just want to be sure.
If your feet are at the second dot the ball would leave your hand at about two or three boards right of the first dot wouldn’t it? If it then rolls over the second arrow and hooks another ten boards it would miss the pocket on the left by a lot wouldn’t it? I bowl left handed and very straight with a plastic ball. I stand two boards right of center which puts my ball at about the third arrow from the left and aim at the third arrow. It only hooks two or three boards and will hit the pocket on the left side
I believe the 17.5 board is the pocket.
The dots and arrows are part of the "Rangefinder" system developed by Brunswick.
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Thank you
This would be a great instructional video for those who want to average 150s to 160s. For an average beer drinking league, there's nothing wrong with that, but that's about it. These lines are clearly based on the opinions of this UA-camr and are not backed by any USBC certified instructor nor would any pro shop instructor teach bowling this way.
For single pin spares, just look at the pin itself and practice throwing straight at it. You can either use a plastic ball or learn to kill the roll on a resin. The lines for the splits are adequate, but if you watch the bowlers who have the highest split conversion rates - the vast majority of them throw straight at those too, with the exception of the 2 4 8 10. The bucket can be hooked at but still recommend going straight. The only non split spares that absolutely must be hooked at are sleepers.
This video, as I have stated is designed for the complete novice. And I am sure any novice would love to achieve a 160 average. And I have trained students to do just that. Once they have achieved that, they are free and now well equiped to explore and develop variations on these instuctions to move forward. Please ask yourself, what is easier to learn and control...a single consistent release as I suggest or a multiple release dependant on what pins are standing as you suggest? The answer is a no brainer. Yes, I fully expect anyone that is dedicated to becoming an exceptional bowler to move far beyond this instructional video. But this video gives the beginner a foundation to learn from and be successful immediately. This success will encourage them to pursue the sport, and enjoy the sport...which is really what it is all about, having FUN!
Robert Reynolds if a new bowler starts off by learning the wrong way, then he/she will have an even harder time getting better, down the road.
Thanks very much for this video. I've been struggling with the strategy for spares during the 3 years since I've taken up bowling. Some of my less-than-success could have to do with an old dog/new tricks thing . . .
Then again, I like trying out new theories. Seems like every week I'm on to a "new plan"--much to the amusement of my bowling buddies.
In my case, since I only bowl once a week, it's difficult to tell if a theory is flawed or that it's not yet successful because of lack of practice.
For example, why not just have 2 shots: a hook "strike ball" and a straight ball for all spares? Oil changes on the lane are not going to affect a straight ball the way it will a hook.
True, a straight ball has to come off 2 fingers just right, while a hook comes off one. But isn't that just a problem practice would solve?
More directly to your approach, once a hook ball movement is determined, why not just change arrow targets? That way most of the time you can walk straight forward. So with a 7-board hook, for most spares, I would aim 7 boards to the right of it. And no "move half of a half with your feet."
Finally, what about bowling by the dots instead of the arrows? I've had some recent success with this. Isn't it easier to try to hit something that's 6 feet away, rather than 15 feet away?
I've got a new theory to try out next week:
Rolling the ball over the 9-board DOT (not Arrow), I can hardly ever hit the pocket. I'll get the occasional Brooklyn strike, but that's not a good plan for getting consistent strikes.
So my plan is to change from a 10-11 board "curve ball" into a 5-7 board "slider" by putting a little more zip from say the 13 board. I think the decreased angle strike and increased force of the shot will also more likely carry the 5 and probably other pins.
Like I said: Another week, another theory . . .
5:12 There are 39 Boards
1 right 39 left. Right 1st arrow is 5thboard 2nd arrow 10th board and so on
The video shows 39.
no he is not kidding. thats how its done. sounds like you still have alot to learn.
Let me see if I understand this. Since I am a right handed conventional thrower, in order to hit the pocket I would need to aim for the third arrow from the right. Am I correct on this?
This lane has 7 dots on the approach, where I bowl there are only 5 dots on the approach. I would have to move 5 boards on either side to pick up the 7 or 10 pin spares.
thnx this helps a lot!
I am very glad you found this helpful. Good Luck and Good Bowling.
Using your strike ball Arrow works great for my left side spare pins like the 2-4-7-8 Pins. But the right side spare Pins 3-6-9-10 requires standing far to the left, and aiming about the middle Arrow. That 2nd arrow on the right is just too far over for 3-6-10 pin conversions, for me.
Does the speed of the bowl matters? sometimes I feel like I am throwing the bowl to hard.
Now add oil patterns ... assuming a beginner has a 10 board break, the oil patterns can play havoc with spare shooting as described. I contend that most beginners are not throwing a 10 board break and that they are throwing a straighter shot. If so, the 3-6-9 spare shooting system would be much simpler and more accurate.
today's high performance bowling balls make it easy for any amateur to score well on any condition but try doing it with an old school ball such as a Brunswick crown jewel.
+Steven Boone yup got one. don't use it anymore. can't compete with it. Guru Supreme for state shots, sync and Taboo for THS. Bowling with jewels on wood boards just isn't the game now.
I'd like to see the PBA do an OG leauge. Bowlers only use 1 hand to deliver the ball WITH THUMB, and the balls are old Manhattan rubbers.
My first ball was a Crown Jewel. Great ball, made with a fiberglass outer surface.
Okay-- maybe. There a lot of people who pin bowl. I don't believe that is bad. I spot bowl. That's how I learned.
My problem is that I got out of shape and out of practice. Now that I'm retirement age I lost the form I used to have, 30 years ago.
If you have helpful tops please offer them.
At 4m50s, you say someone with a 7-board break should aim 2 boards to the left of the 2nd arrow. Surely that should be THREE boards to the left of the 2nd arrow?
What if you throw a straight ball, getting strikes by hitting the pockets just right 1/3 and picked up a single pin by a straight throw?
Hi Elaine,
Good Question. There is nothing wrong with throwing a
Straight Ball on your first and second shot. And if you do so, then you map out
your foot position and target arrows accordingly to hit your spot consistently.
The point is to be consistent and use the spots and arrows on the lane to guide
you.
The purpose of a Curve, and please do not confuse the term
Curve with a HOOK! The purpose of a Curve, especially on your first Ball is to
carry the 5 pin. It is a simple matter
of physics! As the Ball hits the pocket
( 1-3 or 1-2 ), the weight of the pins will cause the ball to deflect or bounce
off and less likely to carry the 5 pin.
When the ball is Breaking into the pocket, because it is curving in that
direction, it reduces the deflection and drives through the pocket too the 5
pin.
If you consistently through a straight ball, you will leave
more 5 pins standing; and 5-7 or 5-10 combinations on balls that hit the pocket
square. Learn to throw a controlled
Curve.
Good Luck, and Good Bowling!
Yes. This information might come in handy if I decide to continue bowling from this point forward. I just am now understanding what it takes (thanks to the Brad and Kyle bowling experience) to be on the PBA tour, which is what any serious bowler is after. It's a total nightmare in cost, transportation, lodgings and skill on the battlefield is not enough. You need balls for the oils. Different balls for different patterns. The knowledge of when to use what ball when. What a nightmare!!!! It's a marketing dream world. $$$$$$$$ it's all about someone getting very very rich from all the wannabe super-stars. Perfection. No training in the world will be enough if you can't bowl 300's on demand.
Good video.
I use plastic ball on my sparing and use the 3-6-9 sparing system, it works so easy than my hook ball.
Saying you should stand here or there is not enough. Preface it to say that you should mark which board to stand on with your front left big toe for right handed bowlers and your right big toe for left handed bowlers.
Is the instruction correct in the video for shooting at the 10 pin? I see most PBA members throwing fast, straight and hard at it.
I believe the pros use a plastic ball designed for spares and has no hook.
nice video but my ball don't react to what your saying on here lol have to stand on the second dot from the left gutter then throw it to the center right arrow then gradually turns in because of so much rotation that I put into it on my lift so I think it's pretty much on the bowler lol still get between 178-240 with a bowling ave of 198 ave for my league
Hi Will. Not sure why you are referencing a video that is designed for beginners. Once you get to your level of experience, you move beyond the basics and develop your own style that you feel comfortable with and find successful. This is video is designed for those that need to learn the basics, and unfortunately there is limited information out there to help them.
Hi Robert.
Personally, I find it much easier to keep the hook for the pocket, and use a straight ball for the spares. Sure, it doesn't look as nice - but I pick up a lot more spares. I get a little more variance in the hook but my straight balls are precise. I use a poly ball for spares which seems to help limit any inaccuracies in the straight release.
I guess I'm not a very interesting bowler to watch, but I do alright. My team-mates hook everything and their spares are dramatic - my spare pickups are a yawn : /
Perhaps my hook just needs more work. Should I force myself to hook spares?
In the end, all that matters is that you get the spares. Who cares how it looks. If you are consistently getting all the pins down by shooting a ball straight, then keep on doing it.
Are you throwing a hook ball or straight ball.?
I want to know that too. Looks like a hook
good thing he said this drawing is not to scale . i was thinking a bowling lane is 6 inches
Ha Ha.
Robert Reynolds
Don't look at the pins is a great tip.
How does a right handed bowler pick up a 4,7,10 or just a 7,10 split?
is this with the bowling lanes bowling balls or custom hook balls?
This tutorial is for the novice, but anyone that is serious about learning to bowl should have their own bowling ball. House balls are never desirable. However, a novice bowler should not purchase a "custom hook ball" for their first ball. They are intended for the seasoned bowler. A large hook looks cool, but is very hard to control and not for the beginner.
Loved the beginning but you lost me at the spare shooting. I personally think the 3-6-9 system is much easier to remember and implement for beginners compared to your system, but good effort nonetheless. 👍
As a left hander, how should I adapt this to suit left hand lane conditions? I assuming aiming points will differ, due to having more oil on our side of the lane.
for left handed you just reverse everything
@@yankeesrule587 But doesnt the right side get used more, so oil conditions are not mirrored? So conditions on the left will eventually be different.
@@jeremypee4128 I'm just saying how his instructions would apply to left handed bowlers. I'm guessing the oil on the left side wouldn't degrade as much or as fast as the right
@@yankeesrule587 For left handers, often the shot is a lot straighter, and movement to the right as oil spreads is less exaggerated, compared with righties moving left. And then theres asymmetrical oil as well. Likewise, correction for misses will be slightly different.
Robert thanks for video, I'm a beginner and today first time bowling knowing what the dots are I bowled 3 games all over 100 and my high 136. I used a 15 lb house ball with nicks in it. What kind of ball and weight ball should I buy? Thanks
You should use the heaviest ball that you can comfortably control, it is that simple. As far as what kind of ball to buy, I would go to a quality bowling alley and speak to the House Pro. There are many new types of Bowling Balls that I am not familiar with. I use a Hard Rubber and a Soft Rubber Ball for different Lane conditions. But if you want to improve at bowling, get your own ball. And I am glad you liked the video. It was designed for new bowlers like yourself. Good luck and Good Bowling.
+Robert Reynolds I hope your kidding about your rubber bowling balls those haven't been produced by any one since the late 80s or early 90s and that's a generous time frame. please tell me you at least have a plastic ball
+Robert Reynolds also a rubber bowling ball on average a pro could only get a max of about 5 boards of hook. also this guy is complete crap at modern bowling this guy doesn't even know how to bowl a ten pin properly also look up usbc on UA-cam actually certified coaches that use modern bowling equipment that there grandparents didn't leave behind after they passed away
Thanks I have improved and got a high of 175 with house ball. I stand with left foot center of my toes on middle dot then throw at second arrow. That works best for me and I just got a spare ball tzone drilled for me to try to get my PAP so I can get my strike ball next.
Slothy...stay up in your tree!
Bowling is about simple basics. Know how to use the markings on the lane, have a consistent approach and release, and make adjustments as the lane conditions change. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with the material you Ball is made of! Only 5 Boards...you are so full of .....
What if u stand on the dot on the left side but throw at the 2 arrow. On first ball
weird question, but how quickly should you transfer your hand to the 'shaking' position?
It is a fluid motion. As you are lifting and releasing the ball, with your hand - palm up under the ball, you rotate your hand 90 degrees up into a shake hand position. At this point your fingers are releasing or exiting the ball. This forces the ball to rotate, and thus curve once it stops sliding and grabs the lane.
@@robertreynolds9203 ahh ok. Thanks!
you sure it isn't too risky to try to pick up the 10 pin with a RIGHT hook? given how extremely close it will put the ball to the gutter, you have very little room for error than straight line imo.
What if you have a high rev?
Why 39 boards & not 40 ?
Wouldn’t that affect something ?
My ball does not curve, how do I make my ball curve I have small hands and use a 10 pound ball?
Isn't the pocket on board 18? The head pin is on board 20. If the ball rolled straight down 10 it would need 8 boards to hook to the pocket.
Yes, you are correct the head pin is on board 20. One of the flaws in my lesson is that I failed to mention the importance of carrying the 5 pin on your first ball. The rotation of the ball forces it to move up into the pocket, but when the ball contacts the pocket it is still moving deeper into the pocket...ideally towards the 20th board. This further penetration into the pocket completes the desired goal of reaching the 20th board and carrying the 5 pin. A light hit on the pocket, where first contact is on the 18th board or less will many times result in the 5 pin not being carried and may leave several other pins as well...due to reduced pin action. Ideally, first contact, assuming a moderate ball break of 6 to 10 boards, should be on the 19th board; which in turn will continue through to the 20th board and carry the 5 pin. I tend to think of the 5 pin as the sleeper "Head Pin". If your ball penetrates the pocket to contact the 5 pin at board 20, you will have a great chance of carrying all 10 pins. All of this explanation is from a right handed point of view.
The main goal of my lesson was to eliminate the mystery of where to stand on the lane for any pin or spare. If you are consistent with your steps, speed to the line, back swing and release; you will be able to determine how many boards your ball breaks and then be able to determine where to stand and what dots and arrows to use.
As you gain more experience, you will learn how to adjust to lanes as they dry or lose their oil treatment during your outing. Bowling is a great game where you are really matched against yourself and the lane. No two lanes are always the same. You must learn to make adjustments.
But if you are not consistent with all of the basics, adjusting is a waste of time...you are just fighting yourself.
Robert Reynolds st
which foot do you use for dot placement....
If you are right handed, your right foot; if you are left handed, your left foot. But all references in this video are from a right handed perspective.
Reymolds,Are you out of your mind? If you are right handed, you use your left foot,(sliding foot) to position with your right foot behind your left foot. Look at any professional game and you will see that the bowler will place his left foot on the dot first and his right behind. Why are you giving such bad information?
One thing I'm still unclear about is the actual approach. When you move to the different starting points for spares, when you approach the release point are you supposed to walk toward the spot (arrow) you are aiming at or do you try to walk straight down the board you start at? Is the release point on a straight line between your stating spot and the arrow you aim at or is the release point always centered on the lane? Thanks!
You walk directly towards the spot you are aiming at, if you did not you would have to throw the ball at an angle from your body as your released it...either crossing your body or out and away from your body. You should always keep your body straight, shoulders square, walk towards the spot you are aiming at, and release the ball straight out and perpendicular to your shoulders. So when you are aiming at spares, most of the time you are walking at an angle towards the foul line.
Even with the error
I'll forgive lol!!!!😎
what your do when their is only 5 dot vise 7 dots.
God bowling u all 🙏
Where can i download this tutorial?
7 and 10 for me I hit the middle arrow standing on the last dot that's how I get those the other way does not work for me