You Will Make More Spares By Following This Process

[@zedsodead]

This video made me feel 100% better about MY spare game. Thanks, Brad!

[@Attemptingtospare]

😂 me too 😂

[@timmonaghan5907]

Probably the best video they've put out. I laughed for about an hour on this. Everyone misses spares. Even Norm Duke. Thank you for being able to laugh at yourselves guys!

[@elm6944]

omg I love that they didnt just start over!

[@beckhamskillz23]

My best spares have been when I’ve been totally relaxed, and not thinking too much. Easy to say but hard to get in that zone. Knowing we have more room on the lane to hit the pin will help with that mindset! Thanks!

[@CaponeSlays]

It’s on or off for me each game, I either make them all or I miss them all LOL

[@BradandKyleBowl]

Felt that 😂

[@ap70621]

That's me with the ten pin. I'll pick every one, or miss every one.

[@CaponeSlays]

@@ap70621 at least we're consistent hahaha

[@arcadesunday4592]

Yip. Me too.

[@lavishnerd]

Facts 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheGreatConstantini]

Another thing that helped me recently is Mark Baker said there is no need to throw hard and fast at a spare. I know, you see lots of pros do it. But he felt that they already were good at their accuracy after years where less experienced bowlers are not, so rather than take the chance of pulling the ball with muscling it, just throw it a bit slower and relaxed. If I remember to do it, it works. It also allows you to focus n keeping that elbow straight.

[@SirJoelsuf1]

Well the reason it appears that pros throw it so hard and fast is because they take nearly ALL of their hand out of the ball when the throw it straight. But otherwise it's exactly like their 1st ball in terms of what their body is doing.

[@CliftonDon74]

I think you guys visited this concern a while ago when folks were concerned about picking up the corner pins. Good stuff guys. I am probably at 95% at picking up single pin spares.

[@DS-qz2gu]

Best spare tip I’ve gotten is to go through the same exact pre-shot routine that I do for my strike shot. You might think you are, but you really have to be deliberate about it. Unless you flatten your wrist on spares, the ONLY thing that should change is where you stand and/or where you aim. If you normally wipe your ball, dry your hand, do a little wiggle at the line, think something before your shot, etc., do that for your spare shots. I used to not wipe my spare ball off before throwing it, which cut a couple things out of my routine without me really noticing it. As soon as I corrected that, spares got a heck of a lot easier.

[@NicholasScherer]

Yep, exactly this. I'm a righty, I've had a spare ball for decades for the right corner pins and my release is identical to my strike shot. Anything on the left, same process...move my feet/aim, throw my strike ball. To each their own. I've never been able to throw directly for pins on the left side of the lane without altering my shot, which to me always felt like an unnecessary adjustment.

[@DS-qz2gu]

@@NicholasScherer Same here, righty and I hook at my left side spares, except for when bowling straight gives me a much better angle on it (e.g., 4-10, 2-10). Honestly unless you're bowling in a burn league or on a sport shot (or you plan on doing so in the future), I don't see any significant benefit to shooting straight at your left side spares. A house shot naturally gives you a little bit more more miss room when you hook the ball. I guess you could make an argument for choppable spares but I still don't think it's worth it for the majority of league bowlers...

[@kylelowe6625]

Another tip learned from Rhino is to look at the reflection in front of the pins. If you can hit the reflection which is closer to you, you can hit the pin.

[@harveyhernandez6619]

Heard that back in yaba and still use it

[@kylelowe6625]

@@harveyhernandez6619 oh that takes me way back! Fun times when you received rings for 298, 299 games. I learned that from him when we bowled at KU.

[@JonHop1]

@@kylelowe6625 I still have my grandfathers original ABC 300 game ring... and it was FREE back then!.. It is worth roughly $700-800usd just in materials alone. Remember, 300 games back then were very rare.. They all used a Rubber ball, and played on Mopped lanes... I used to ask my Grandfather why he didnt hook it, and he said that you really couldnt play hook shots back then due to the equipment and lane oil. He said plenty of people tried to play a lot of rotation, it just was not ideal at all though at the time.

[@javieracevedo4406]

It's great to see professional miss sometimes. It goes to show we're all human so don't beat yourself for missing spares. Thanks for keeping us human ;-) Also, thanks for the tips. Really love you guys!

[@arcadesunday4592]

10:00 mmm. Just how I felt at leauge this evening... In all honesty though, great video. Loved the Norm Duke story too! 😊

[@eileenchiribogacartwright5992]

Thanks!

[@squidly2112]

This video was awesome! I laughed so hard. Hilarious! Now I don't feel so bad about missing so many single pin spares in league last week. You guys made me feel much better. And it just goes to show that sometimes you are just off, and it happens to everyone. Brad is an incredible spare shooter, but sometimes it just isn't working. Great video guys!! Thank you!!!

[@marylucero1444]

😂you two are great at teaching I'm just learning to bowl and joined a league with my mom whose 81, and your video was perfect and you two make it relatable and simplified Thanks

[@DanWalts-hu4ic]

You guys are the best. I was just thinking how great it would be if the two of you had a spare video and then bam! You launched one today!!

[@SirJoelsuf1]

One of my college coaches showed us something similar. Told us we had LITERALLY 1/3 of the lane to cover a single pin spare and 1/4 of the lane to cover a corner. Spares really are 100% mental. If you're anxious (like I get when I bowl) you'll miss em all the time. Could give me half the lane at a single pin and I'd still whiff it if I'm anxious.

[@kristenanderson5273]

Thanks for the tips for how to shoot spares, guys. I have a habit of hooking the ball at single pins on the left side (4 pin an 7 pin, mostly). I couldn't help but giggle at the missed single pins (sorry Brad, lol). It happens to everyone. I'm usually pretty consistent with making single pins, but once in a while I miss a 10 pin or a 4 pin.

[@SteveRubin-j3r]

Love your humility!😁

[@librarianwretch]

Just wanted to tell you guys thank you. Your tip about using your forearm and elbow helped tremendously. Went 100% on single pin spares (8 for 8) in league last night.

[@gamblingguru2235]

Smart take!

[@mikemccabe1268]

Thank you Brad, for humbly showing us we are all human. I love it, thanks guys for all the valuable tips.

[@TheDallenjr315]

Thank you for this, I've been struggling with my spares lately and definitely needed this, you guys rock!!!

[@leahp.316]

I appreciate it that you didn't edit the video and still showed that you guys can also miss spares just like the rest of us mortals. 😅

[@curby4395]

Just bowled junior gold and missed the cut by a 3 pin average just because of spares lol. Going into it I had the highest spare average in my home league, but that certainly doesn’t translate under pressure 😂. Speaking of Rhino Page, he owns my home alley and is a big reason I’m where I’m at today! To bad you guys made the video after qualifying rounds 😂

[@nordattack]

I bowl in a sport league. I do have to stand here, look there, be precise and throw it perfectly right or I am going to miss the spare. But on house shots there is a lot of miss room on spares.

[@TheGreatConstantini]

Great video thank you. I feel a bit more relaxed already

[@septembertwenty-nine9989]

This is the funniest video I've seen in a looong time!

[@MagicJ337]

-“You will make more spares” -Proceeds to miss a couple single pins lol. Pure gold.

[@WClark-lp9vc]

Thanks Guys!

[@RONNIEKRAVITZ1]

Hi - this is a comment about picking up spares. What was taught was to throw the ball at an angle because it improves the odds of picking them up

[@Vidal2021]

Watching your videos I see you both hop, during the release, when shooting spares during actual play? Can you explain?

[@nathandolin1124]

Always love the videos. Can you guys do a new 3 ball and 6 ball bag buildout considering all the new options that have come out since the last time you did one???

[@SlimGreene]

Great low ball game😊

[@bleekman9763]

That was great! 4 pin is my toughest pin.

[@joshaaye]

I improved my spare game by just striking more :P

[@Farwell31]

This video is fantastic

[@rgaumer5]

that is what i need help with!!

[@briancloutier2781]

That informative and funny too!

[@mutated__donkey5840]

Of course this is recommended to me AFTER my practice session today

[@cooleyscoral3456]

😂😂😂 great video! Felt so bad for Brad. Great sport as always 🙌

[@thomasboyd6242]

Sounds good, but I still manage to miss those 12-14 boards. 😂😂😂

[@BradandKyleBowl]

we all do lol

[@CaponeSlays]

Same 😂

[@patrickperkins5817]

Your first video I had to share

[@Ray-y3o]

Funny, my dad who was not a bowler, said this to me back in the early 80s

[@Ray-y3o]

Missing the spares was hilarious

[@DaleBloomer2024]

How do the virtual tournaments work for members?

[@Slinginghotlead007]

You guys crack me up 🤣

[@colbyepps2434]

I felt this video to my core. lol

[@mooser6309]

OK OK I know this might be a bit controversial but, if you want to practice or show us a demonstration of spare shooting, you should visit a string pin (yes I said the evil "string" word) their machine software, if operated by knowing bowlers, can reset any pins in any configuration, you can practice for an hour and do nothing except shoot at 7 or 10 pins all day. I know some nicer regular drop pin lanes have this functionality, but to the best of my knowledge every string pin setup can do it. Just food for thought, unless you would not be caught dead in a string pin facility. 😁

[@Hibbidyhai]

You can do that in regular bowling alleys too, if you pay by the hour rather than by the game. There is a mode that lets you set up difficult splits or splits rather than a clean rack.

[@mooser6309]

@@Hibbidyhai thanks for the info, but some of the drop pin locations the people working the counter had no idea what I was talking about, on string pins you could do it yourself at the lane terminal. Really surprised these wonderful YT professional bowlers giving tips, would not have them setup the machine for their video then?

[@JessieRude-w1s]

The stupid problem that I have, is as a right handed bowler, I cannot pick up left side spares. When aiming left, i start shot gunning the ball somehow. I don’t know if it is my back swing, or what I am doing wrong. I will miss all over the place shooting at a 2 pin, 4 pin, 7 pin, and 8 pin. But for right side spares, I am assuming, because it is similar to the motion of a strike shot, i have a very high spare percentage. I just open up, throw the ball out, and i’m good to go on those spares. But closing up to throw at left side spares KILLS me for some reason.

[@StephBowler]

Where are you looking for single pin spares?

[@0uake]

Do you aim specifically for the pin when shooting single pin spares or do you aim for a target? (dots or arrows)

[@TheGuruStud]

that's gonna depend on skill level, I think

[@MrRedhourse]

its the giggle 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnrocksvold9105]

Brad that is the worst I have seen you with spares...lol Great video.

[@jrestivo100]

OMG, that was hilarious!

[@kevinbrooks5711]

I leave the ten pin alot!!I have changed balls but still leave that ten pin alot!!

[@DevildocRue]

Hanging on 5! 😂

[@yuhazwanyazman6308]

This was hilarious

[@willysteiner]

LOL!!! I have no doubt that Brad is an excellent spareshooter but to miss twice was awesome for us normalos!

[@randystull1502]

I get what you are saying here....but as someone that throws a big hook, I have a huge issue with just laying the ball down to shoot straight shots. I've struggled with it for a long time now and just can't figure out how to take the revs out of the ball.

[@notonyourlife7939]

Then stop trying. Most of us have a hard enough time keeping our strike release consistent. Instead of trying to manipulate ingrained muscle memory (and likely screwing up your consistency in the process), just throw shiny plastic at spares with your normal release. They've got no weight block to speak of, so you can wheel on it as much as you want. Assuming that you have at least average ball speed, it's not gonna hook enough to screw you. Look at Belmo and Simo... they both rev the shit out of it shooting at the 10 pin, and despite having some of the highest rev rates in the game, the ball's trajectory is nearly pin- straight because they're throwing plastic 99% of the time.

[@randystull1502]

@notonyourlife7939 I've tried that....the damn ball still hooks. Could it just be a speed issue?, like that I just need to throw it harder to make it not hook? I agree on the muscle memory issue, my hand just wants to turn the ball over and I'm also a one hander so I'm just trying to figure out a real solution.

[@redacted_true]

try what I do, go learn backup, I even shoot my 3 pins backup

[@notonyourlife7939]

​@randystull1502 Well how fast do you throw it? If you're cranking the daylights out of it, but your ball speed is 10 mph and it takes a week to get to the pins, then yes...I can see a plastic ball hooking away from right side spares. But if you're in the 15-18 mph range (off your hand, not what the sensors give you down lane), then I don't think speed is your problem. Spare balls need to have their surface maintained too, just like anything else. Shiny balls don't stay shiny forever.... they get dull. Dull = friction, and friction = hook. Polish it up, regularly. Also plastic is not particularly durable... they get beat up faster than urethane or reactive covers. If it's 20 years old with more dents and dings in it than a '72 Pinto, resurface it or get a new one. I'm good for a new spare ball about once a year, maybe 18 months, tops.

[@ripvanrevs]

@@notonyourlife7939 Dry wood lanes can still be a problem. A very short oil pattern can also be a problem. I went to a 12 lb plastic ball for spares to get more speed (normally 14-15) and it will still hook away from a 10 pin.

[@thebigeasy8609]

Isn't the 4 pin Brad's kryptonite? #rumorhasit I liked the forearm and elbow that tip was pure gold. Thanks

[@matthewdylewski5196]

Ummm.. Maybe I need to re-think this whole Brad and Kyle coaching membership thing..............

[@clintonkahler2082]

@6:35 ...what does Brad mean by hitting the "TRIPLE 20" ??

[@mutated__donkey5840]

20 board at laydown, target, and exit

[@ap70621]

Making a darts reference I think. Like being precise and able to hit the triple 20 on a dart board.

[@clintonkahler2082]

@@mutated__donkey5840 ahhh...thank you mutated Donkey

[@BigSkyBowler]

Last time I checked... A bowling ball is exactly 8" in diameter with a 4" radius.

[@mlbrown76]

I totally understand the sentiment of you all saying, "You have a third of the width of the lane to make any single pin spare except the 7 and 10 pins." However, the math nerd in me disagrees. If you are shooting single pin spares at a 0 degree angle (straight up the boards), meaning your target is the 20 board for the 1 pin, the 15ish board for the 3 or 8 pin, 10ish board for the 6 pin, etc.; then you indeed have about a third of width of the lane to make the each single pin spare with the exception of the 7 and 10. However, if you are shooting any single pin at an angle, you are changing a variable to where you no longer have a third of the width of the lane. You still have basically 2 widths of a bowling ball plus the width of a pin (which I think is the point you all were trying to make). However when you factor in shooting single pin spares at a none 0 degree angle, you no longer have a third of the width of the lane.

[@Eaglesgaming03]

Would just apply this idea to someone who is two handed

[@2001yellowvette]

It would be easier without a full rack

[@phonomime]

wouldve been nice to see the briefcase technique

[@ScottyThompson-lt7wl]

Cool video talk tech bowling Brad and Kyle

[@ericthomas8147]

Is Brad okay?

[@ralphfamiglietta2072]

I had a bad day yesterday at league...now I don't feel so bad! LOL - Thank you for the advice.

[@laurahannasch6171]

😂🤣❤

[@IcemanJim63]

You should REALLY get a spare shot software program for your pin machines ,so you can then set exact pin selections to demonstrate what your attempting to hit< jus sayin.

[@j6s0n]

😂 your big head was in the way

[@hysterheister0947]

I have 25% of the lane to use for the 10 pin. That explains my 25% conversion rate

[@williamhaynes2414]

Learn to close your shoulders to come up th back of the ball much more easily to straighten your ball.

[@84MusicMan]

I’m better at my spare game then strikes but they say strikes count but spares matter more they are the back bone of any bowlers game

[@NickBrownOfficial02]

“Here’s how to make spares” Proceeds to miss over 50% of the spare attempts. 😂😂

[@robertleinweber4017]

I don't agree with their take on corner pins. You still have more boards but you can't hit the gutter early.

[@jeffnewman8261]

😂😂😂

[@supersentallupinurmouf]

I hope we get old brad and Kyle back someday.... Darren passing them in subs and views upsets me. Plz make a separate channels for your podcast I won't lie I won't ever sit an hr but I could use tips and don't hide behind a paywall.

[@DakotaHunt29]

Good Ole 10 pin 😢

[@olkjamab]

Poor Brad

[@hassadhassan2610]

sorry i dont agree. spares need to be calculated. fixed body space and fixed arrow. then adjust little by little

[@davidstrom9076]

Lol🤣🤣🤣

[@billylusk3515]

Ive lost several games because i missed the ten pin

[@deethompson8436]

The math part was rough...cmon, the balls not 13" wide, boys.

[@rekabeduts06]

Funniest video ever!

[@barryneimeth2162]

I love the videos. Big fan. However, correct factual information is important. Bowling balls are 8.5 inches in diameter. Bowling pins are 4.75 inches in diameter. 2*8.5+4.75= 21.75" versus lane width of 39", therefore you have slightly more than half the lane to hit a single pin spare.

[@stephenribaudo4358]

Bro went complete nerd on a Brad and Kyle vid 😭😭😭😂💀

[@zedsodead]

Sad Miller.😂

[@rebootnut]

I clicked "like" for the four misses.

[@leondemasi1634]

Brad, get a plastic ball!!! :)

[@qbuck22dawg]

This is easy!!…. No it’s not 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BradandKyleBowl]

Bowling is a hard game 😭😭

[@qbuck22dawg]

Trust me, I know!! I felt your pain, I do that almost every time I bowl during league. Great video by the way.

[@L.Norris]

I've watched both of you miss many spares when it really counted. So, why would anyone listen to you?

[@austinhawker4152]

First

[@yanhongguo6747]

Congrats

[@SoCalGambler]

I've never understood this. Is it a millennial thing?

[@austinhawker4152]

@@SoCalGambler if it is I skipped a generation because I am not a millenial. Its a huge youtube channel and im the first to comment. Thats all. Doesnt need to be serious or attached to a generation 🤣

[@ripvanrevs]

@@SoCalGambler I'm too old and slow to ever be first!

[@captainricco2777]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Look, you guys are great, however, that video that Tang did with Kyle dressed in blue-jeans and messy hair, trying to look like me when I bowl, it was over the top! Made me realize that even if I dressed like a pro I still suck. Been watching your instructional videos since forever but you two still aren't in the mid-200's. You are trying to teach people to bowl like you, but you are not winning championships. It's hard to take advice from lower-level pros. I need advice from the best of the best in order that I can beat them.

[@FunnyMoney99]

Be sure to "Eat those vegetables" as @Th3bowlingtrio would say.