Do you have Time to Spare?
As a bowler of many years, I have observed and participated in the art of picking up spares. There are many ways to pick up spares. Two of the most common methods are the 3-6-9 or the 2-4-6 method. What is that you ask?
Using myself as the right handed subject for this conversation, we will begin the 3-6-9 method.
If you have left the 2 pin standing, move 3 boards to the right on the approach. Turn your body towards the strike target.
If you have left the 4 pin standing, move 6 boards to the right on the approach. Turn your body towards the strike target.
If you have left the 7 pin standing, move 9 boards to the right on the approach. Turn your body towards the strike target.
The second method is the 2-4-6 method. This is used when the house conditions are spotty or very dry outside lanes and slick lanes in the center.
If you have left the 2 pin, move 2 boards to the left on the approach. Turn your body towards the strike target.
If you have left the 4 pin, move 4 boards to the left on the approach. Turn your body towards the strike target.
If you have left the 7 pin, move 6 boards to the left on the approach. Turn your body towards the strike target.
Now for the always challenging 10 pin, using a right handed bowler as an example.
Move to the extreme left side of the approach, looking at the 10 pin.
Draw a line from where you are standing (for most bowlers that is between the middle arrow, or just between the middle and 3rd arrow on the right).
Turn your body towards the 10 pin and execute the shot.
Picking up the 6 pin, move 3 boards left.
I use a plastic ball, as they don't hook much. Some bowlers try and flatten out the ball to make it roll straight.
Good luck and pick up a few spares!
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