bowling spares
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1:28Shooting at Double Wood and the Bucket
When two pins are stacked one in front of the other on a spare shot, it’s known as “double wood” in bowling. For right-handed bowlers, it is the 2-pin and 8-pin, and for left-handed bowlers, it’s the 3-pin and 9-pin. The “sleeper” in a “double wood” shot refers to the rear pin (that is, the…
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2:10Make More Spares: Body Alignment & Release Position
In order to become a better bowler you need to make your spares. Keeping it clean or not having an open frame (splits excluded) throughout the course of a game is not only gratifying, but productive when working to increase your average. In this premium video Scott Pohl, owner of On Track Pro Shop, walks…
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2:10Personalize Your Spare System
Knowing where to stand on the approach and where to target on the lane is the difference between making and missing spares. Having a spare system you can rely on will increase your average. In this premium video, Scott Pohl, owner of On Track Pro Shop, teaches how to develop your own personalized spare system.…
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1:28Convert More Washouts
For right-handed bowlers, the term “washout” relates to pins 1, 2, 4, and 10, while for left-handed bowlers, it relates to pins 1, 3, 6, and 7. It’s not marked on the scoresheet as a split because the headpin is still present, but it can be more difficult to convert than some splits that are…
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1:41Practice Spares with “Low Ball”
Let’s face it—in bowling we leave a lot of corner pins. Forget about the reason why for a second and concentrate solely on knocking out those corner pins at a higher percentage. In this premium video, Scott Pohl, owner of On Track Pro Shop, walks through how to play “Low Ball,” a game designed to…
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5:46Left & Right Side Spares with Kegel’s Torch
Keeping it simple is the name of the game when shooting at left and right hand side spares. Silver level Coach Dan Triske will show you how to take the lane conditions out of play so when you leave those corner pins, you’ll increase your chance at success. The key to repeatability on your strike…
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5:42Developing a Spare System
Nobody likes losing, but when you look back at your last performance, can you pinpoint why you lost? Missed spares are missed opportunities, and it’s crucial to develop a spare system that is uniquely yours that you can rely on. The key to spare bowling is keeping it simple and coach Erik Vermilyea with Track,…
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2:07Pick Up Spares: Left and Right Spares
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard and Bill Spigner provide helpful tips and techniques for you to pick up spares! Learn how to hit those corner spares by adjusting your body alignment properly. See how your shoulders create the direction to where your bowling ball is going to travel. Use these helpful tips and techniques today to increase your…
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2:45Attacking Corner Pins to Pick Up Spares
Too many players focus on the strike ball and do not spend enough time practicing how to pick up spares. This can prevent improvement in their score. Coaches Rod Ross and Michelle Mullen outline three components to picking up that pesky corner pin. Watch this video to learn how angle, swing and ball reaction can help you pick…
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