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Should one try to aim further out on the alley (past the arrows) when playiong a lot of hook and big back end break? Will that improve "margin of error"
Also I tend to muiss the "arrow" spot I aim at consistently by 3 to 5 boards for both strikesd and spares. What could I be doing wrong?
If you miss consistently, I would not worry about it but allow for it in the way you spot.
If you can start to visualize a line to a spot down the lane, at or near your breakpoint, and try to throw the ball along that line, you will increase your area. If you only look at the spot down the lane, I bet you will want to hit up on the ball or stand up more at the foul line. Just draw a line through your target to the breakpoint and you should be fine.
Good luck,
Chip
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| Comment | Thanks. Your're right about standing up at the line. I will try "lining" during my next practice session. Also I have noticed that on urethane surfaces there is little color difference in the boards which also makes it harder to target a shot, | ||
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Chip Aki
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Ball drilling/fitting, Layouts, coaching related questions, any. USA Bowling Bronze Certified Coach, International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Assocation member, 15 years Experience in ball drilling, Storm Staff member.
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Team USA State Champion Indiana'87 and Lousiana '97, National Collegiate Championship Wichita State '87, Ky state Singles Champion '99,Team USA National Finalist '97,'98, USBC Open Singles Champion 2007 (814 series)
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