Bowling coaches Rod Ross and Kim Terrell-Kearney discuss the Rule of 31, which is used for finding the bowling breakpoint on a lane at any moment during a game. Finding the breakpoint also requires an understanding of the oil pattern and a close inspection of the changing conditions as time goes on throughout a game.
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7:53Creating Proper Ball Motion On Medium Lane Oil Pattern
Next in our series on creating the proper ball motion on various patterns is the medium-length lane oil pattern. Today we take a look at the best ways to adjust your game to accommodate a medium pattern, whether freshly laid out or in transition. Creating ball motion on a medium pattern To help you figure…
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1:49How to Bowl: Washouts
Washouts should not be intimidating, especially if you approach them from the correct angle. Coach Rod Ross explains how you still can use your strike ball to pick up a washout by just moving your feet to the angle that is most advantageous to cover the spare.
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1:41Playing Low Ball to Overcome Corner Pin Spares
Nobody likes shooting corner pins, but if you practice enough, you can take the fear out of shooting them. USBC Hall of Famer Carolyn Dorin-Ballard teaches you about a practice game called Low Ball, where competitors attempt to knock down the fewest pins possible each frame by aiming for the corner pins.
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12:36Bowling Technique: Using Tape to Help with Grip Pressure
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