Dreaded 10 pin spares!

[Blomer]

Still having problems with the 10 pin. I bought a plastic spare ball and still trying to figure it out. During practice it hit 5 in a row and then miss 10. When someone at the center tried to help, they had me go on the right side of the 4th arrow, someone had me move far right. For those who master the 10 pin, any suggestions on how here to start. I know it varies from bowler to bowler , but any tips would be great.

[bowl1820]

Typically for a right hander throwing a straight ball. you would stand left, targeting around 3rd and 4th arrow.
(Depending on your laydown point etc.)

Going cross alley with a straight ball gives the widest margin of error.

[Monte]

I agree with bowl1820 here. Picking up the "cross lane" spares is mostly about the "lay down" point and the target point. I'm left handed, so the 10 is relatively easy for me, but I have the 7 to worry about.

[Blomer]

Typically for a right hander throwing a straight ball. you would stand left, targeting around 3rd and 4th arrow.
(Depending on your laydown point etc.)

Going cross alley with a straight ball gives the widest margin of error.

When you say 3-4th arrow, your talking about counting from the left or right? Just want to be sure. I gotta get this nemesis of mine down! Thanks for the help!

[Monte]

When you say 3-4th arrow, your talking about counting from the left or right? Just want to be sure. I gotta get this nemesis of mine down! Thanks for the help!

Well, on a "cross lane" shot, the 4th arrow would be the middle one. So, in your case, if you're right handed and shooting for the 10 pin, your aim spot would probably be either the 3rd arrow from the left, the middle arrow, or somewhere in between, depending on where you line up.

I'm left handed, so when I shoot at a 7 pin, I usually stand 5 boards outside the final (outside) spot. I place the edge of my "dominant" foot on the edge of the fifth board. I usually aim just to the right of the middle (4th arrow).

[bowl1820]

When you say 3-4th arrow, your talking about counting from the left or right? Just want to be sure. I gotta get this nemesis of mine down! Thanks for the help!

A righthanded bowler counts the arrows from the right side.

First Arrow is on board 5
Second arrow is on board 10
Third Arrow is on board 15
Fourth arrow is on board 20
etc.




Here's the basic RH 3-6-9 spare chart which is based off of your strike line:

Well, on a "cross lane" shot, the 4th arrow would be the middle one. So, in your case, if you're right handed and shooting for the 10 pin, your aim spot would probably be either the 3rd arrow from the left, the middle arrow, or somewhere in between, depending on where you line up.

For a righthand bowler the 3rd arrow from the left would be 5th arrow.

While you could shoot between 4 & 5, you would have to be very far left to get your lay down point in the correct position.

[Blomer]

[QUOTE=bowl1820;115722]A righthanded bowler counts the arrows from the right side.

First Arrow is on board 5
Second arrow is on board 10
Third Arrow is on board 15
Fourth arrow is on board 20
etc.




Here's the basic RH 3-6-9 spare chart which is based off of your strike line:




Great that helps a lot! I'll put it to use during practice.

[RobLV1]

Cross lane on corner spares with a plastic spare ball. Also, why target at the arrows when throwing straight at spares? Pick a spot on the pin, and aim for it. Don't make it more difficult than it is.

[Blomer]

Finally found my spot. Stand far left and over the 3rd arrow. Hit them all when moved there. Going to go in tomorrow to continue to practice them. This will help me out tremendously.

[vdubtx]

Finally found my spot. Stand far left and over the 3rd arrow. Hit them all when moved there. Going to go in tomorrow to continue to practice them. This will help me out tremendously.

Yup, that is my target for 6 and 10's.