How do I get better at picking up my spares?

The best way to go about picking up the spare is using the target pin method. Using the strategy, you aim only at the 3 pin, ignoring the 5 and the 6. The idea is if you hit the 3 pin straight on, it will knock down the whole triangle.

What is the 3 6 9 rule in bowling?

This system was developed many years ago, and it involves moving your feet right either three, six, or nine boards from the spot you stood to shoot your strike depending upon the front pin in the row you’re trying to convert. By moving your feet that way, you can easily convert most of the spares.

What is the number 1 pin in bowling?

Head Pin – The pin that stands at the front and closest to the bowler; also known as the 1 pin. House Ball – Bowling balls that are provided by the alley, compared to a ball that you have purchased yourself.

What is the most difficult split to pick up in bowling?

7-10 split
The 7-10 split is widely considered the hardest shot in bowling, but guess what: Statistically, it’s not! According to a fascinating statistical analysis of professional bowlers’ scores since 2003, the hardest shot in bowling is actually the 4-6-7-9-10 split, also known in bowling lingo as a “Greek Church”.

What to do if you keep leaving the 10 pin?

If you are leaving 10’s by hitting the 6 pin to the left of the 10 pin, you probably need a earlier roll into the pocket. This can be accomplished by changing hand position, reducing ball speed or changing to a ball that has a earlier roll. When you are hitting light, the flat 10 requires a change in entry angle.

Which pin is the Ten Pin?

The first way bowlers leave the 10 pin is when the 3 pin hits the back of 6 which then falls in front of the 10. This is also sometimes called a flat ten pin. This results from the ball having lost energy before reaching the pocket and coming in light.