No matter how good you are, you’re going to leave your fair share of corner pins. While this is incredibly frustrating, it’s going to happen…a lot.
It left your hand and you said to yourself, “Yeah, that’s going to strike.” But somehow, the 10 pin didn’t get the message because it’s still standing. You just rolled one of the best shots of your life. This will get you to extend through the shot and the ball will hook less. Conversely, if your ball is hooking too soon, choose a target farther down the lane.
This will cause you to lay the ball down earlier and the ball will hook earlier. If your ball is not hooking or not hooking soon enough, aim at a target closer to the foul line and in front of the arrows. If you move right two boards with your feet, move right two boards with your target.Īnother way to get the ball to the pocket is fine-tuning the shape of your ball path. A parallel adjustment, as shown below, is made when both your target on the lane and your starting position move the same amount and in the same direction. If an angular adjustment just isn’t working, try making a parallel adjustment. This rule is especially helpful when you need to make a move more than one or two boards. Using the starting point example we just used (20th board), a 2-and-1 adjustment would have you stand on the 22nd board and aim at the 11th board. The 2-and-1 rule for making angular adjustments means that for every two boards you move with your feet, you move your target one board in the same direction. Another thing to keep in your bowling memory bank is 2 and 1. But what if you need to move more?Īre you ready for the second rule of bowling adjustments? The second rule of bowling adjustments is you DO NOT talk about bowling adjustments. As the lanes start to hook more, you might move your starting position one board to the left but keep your target the same. For example, you may start your bowling session standing on the 20th board and aiming at the 10th board (2nd arrow). There are two primary adjustments you can make to continue hitting the pocket: angular and parallel.Īn angular adjustment, as shown below, is a common move to adapt to changing lane conditions. Changes in the oil distribution will affect ball path and reaction. With each shot, the ball absorbs some of the oil and moves some oil farther down on the lane. Lane conditions change as bowling balls repeatedly travel down the lane. Easy enough, right? Learn this rule and never forget it. If the ball misses to the right of the intended destination, move right on the approach. This means that if your ball misses to the left of the intended destination, move left on the approach. The first rule of bowling adjustments is that you move in the direction of the miss while keeping the same target on the lane. The first rule of bowling adjustments is you do not talk about bowling adjustments. If not, go back and study! And if you don’t have your own custom ball by now, you should probably get one (we've explained the reasons here).īut how do you stay lined up when the shot changes? Let’s lay-out some of the strategies for overcoming this invisible, but intimidating opponent. Sometimes even the bowler helps move the lane oil.īy now, you should be able to get lined up using the tools we’ve provided you in past articles. If you understand this concept, you’re going to perform head and shoulders above others who don’t. It’s the OIL PATTERN! As your game progresses, the oil pattern will change. Bowling is no different…except that the opponent is not another team or player. In every sport, teams and players have to make adjustments during the game based on what their opponent is doing. Making In-Game Adjustments Making In-Game Adjustments
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