Strikes Spares Strikes In theory the actual pins

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Strikes & Spares

Strikes & Spares

Strikes In theory, the actual pins that a ball should impact during a strike

Strikes In theory, the actual pins that a ball should impact during a strike for Right handed bowler 1, 3, 5, 9 Left handed Bowler 1, 2, 5, 8 The Pocket is in between: 1 & 3 Pin for a right handed bowler 1 & 2 Pin for a left handed bowler

Strikes General rule for adjustments to the pocket: Move in the direction of the

Strikes General rule for adjustments to the pocket: Move in the direction of the miss 1. What direction to move if the ball is ‘light’ in the pocket? Ø To the ball side 2. What direction to move if the ball is ‘high’ in the pocket? Ø Opposite of the ball side Ø

Shooting Spares There are three steps in making spares: 1. Determine the Key pin

Shooting Spares There are three steps in making spares: 1. Determine the Key pin Ø 2. Align your feet Ø Ø 3. The pin closest to the bowler (it may not be standing) Count boards from your strike position 3, 6 or 9 boards Square your body back to your initial target Ø Look at your strike target

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Finding the Key Pin. . .

Align Your Feet. . .

Align Your Feet. . .

Align your body back to your initial target. . .

Align your body back to your initial target. . .

Strike Position – The Reference Spot Bowling 4 Determine the approach and target strike

Strike Position – The Reference Spot Bowling 4 Determine the approach and target strike position The 2 nd or 3 rd target arrow or 4 This bowler is swinging up the boards in between 4 Standing on 17 4 Targeting 10 (2 nd arrow)

2 & 8 Pin Spares 42 and/or 8 pin leave 4 Move three boards

2 & 8 Pin Spares 42 and/or 8 pin leave 4 Move three boards right from strike position 4 Target is the same as for strikes

4 Pin Spares 44 pin leave 4 Move six boards right from strike position

4 Pin Spares 44 pin leave 4 Move six boards right from strike position 4 Target is the same as for strikes

7 Pin Spares 47 pin leave 4 Move nine boards right from strike position

7 Pin Spares 47 pin leave 4 Move nine boards right from strike position 4 Target is the same as for strikes

3 & 9 Pin Spares 43 and/or 9 pin leave 4 Move three boards

3 & 9 Pin Spares 43 and/or 9 pin leave 4 Move three boards left from strike position 4 Target is the same as for strikes

6 Pin Spares 46 pin leave 4 Move six boards left from strike position

6 Pin Spares 46 pin leave 4 Move six boards left from strike position 4 Target is the same as for strikes

10 Pin Spares 410 pin leave 4 Move nine boards left from strike position

10 Pin Spares 410 pin leave 4 Move nine boards left from strike position 4 Target is the same as for strikes

Shooting Spares There are three key points you as a bowler need to learn

Shooting Spares There are three key points you as a bowler need to learn regarding spares; 1. 2. 3. Determine the key pin Align your feet Align your body back to the original target

Shooting Spares Depending on the location of the “key pin”, you will move to

Shooting Spares Depending on the location of the “key pin”, you will move to a position on the approach to go cross-lane in 3 board increments to convert spares.