Continued my work on targetting the 10 pin vs. a spot on the lane, went 2 for 2 last night. Since changing to the pin target, I am 8 for 8!
You and me both!!! I tried this method in league yesterday and got every single 10-pin.
Continued my work on targetting the 10 pin vs. a spot on the lane, went 2 for 2 last night. Since changing to the pin target, I am 8 for 8!
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
Continued my work on targetting the 10 pin vs. a spot on the lane, went 2 for 2 last night. Since changing to the pin target, I am 8 for 8!
You and me both!!! I tried this method in league yesterday and got every single 10-pin.
Missed one last night. Now 11 for 12 since targeting at pin.
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
I throw at a dot for 7 pins a board at the line for my 10 pins...I'm weird
I've always targeted the specific pin I was aiming at instead of targeting the dots or arrows on the lane. When I am looking down at a target instead of up at a pin, I feel like my swing and follow through isn't as consistent as when I'm looking straight forward and at the pin.
The key is using a spot with your feet and eyes that make you feel comfortable. That can be said really with any shot.
Tried the pin targeting approach while out at blacklight bowl (yeah at one of those boutique alleys!) for a friend's party last night. Made 3/4 but it didn't really feel consistent, like I nearly guttered one, and nearly whiffed another, but I guess all that matters is if they were made? Could be worth a try.
On a side note, I was actually impressed with the alley. Yeah they had all the usual nice bar, DJ, upscale food, etc but the lane conditions were actually pretty solid outside of a little stickiness on the approach and it was a lot of fun. edit: Was surprised to say that as a "serious" league bowler, guess its all in how you approach it. Generally I don't like open bowl a whole lot but the atmosphere made it fun.
I recently changed my foot placement and targeting to get more ten pins. Instead of being completely cross lane, I moved one set of dots on the approach right, and I target the right middle dot on the lane at the first set of dots past the foul line. I've been doing much better. It's a more direct shot for me.
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