Expert: Chip Aki - 2/24/2010

Question
i see you mention a couple times your A game is the twig to about the 7 board...exactly then what is the twig, ie.board# etc. and where would you normally stand at the start line for this shot and that type of adjustments you encounter since this is your A line?

Answer
The twig is the edge of the lane or the one board.  The starting position will depend on what direction your approach takes.  It is a very difficult line to play if you walk left in your approach.  I usually start with my left foot on the 8th board.
The most important adjustment I have to make is speed.  By increasing ball speed, I can stay out there as long as possible.  The hardest thing to adjust to is carry down.  If that gets to be too much, there is nothing to do other than moving to another part of the lane.

Good luck,
Chip