Picking Up The 10 Pin | 3 Tips To Make This EASY!

Trouble with the 10 pin? Look no further. Here are 3 tips to pick up the 10 pin more consistently.
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[@willieyoung7070]

Best advice I ever received was to stop using my purple hammer, and to use a plastic ball instead. I am too rev dominant, and I struggle with my consistency on my ten pins. I was probably around 60% when I used my purple hammer, compared to now where I’m around 90%. The small adjustment help me get my average from 142 to around 170. Two or three spares a game makes a huge difference. I 100% agree with Nick, go out and invest in a plastic ball

[@brunsnick]

A fresh surface purple hammer would be a little more difficult. This one had oil all over. I usually never wipe it for corner pins.

[@willieyoung7070]

@@brunsnick noted, I will keep that in the back of my mind. Appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@ObjectiveEthics]

I also have increased my 10 pin pickup average by using a plastic ball. And as Nick said, I never wipe the ball off or use ball cleaner on it after league like I do with my reactive balls..... I said reactive balls SLMAO 😂... I am so immature 😢 HAPPY HOLIDAYS 🎄 ✌ 🍻

[@nordattack]

Agreed. Most League Bowlers cannot change their release for spares, so a shiny plastic ball would be the best option for them. I am like Brunsnick, I do not wipe the oil off my urethane ball when shooting a 10 pin. The extra oil helps it slide towards the pin better without hooking away.

[@mreid08]

4th tip,,,,practice, practice, practice 👍👍 something I'm lacking in due to work and life...

[@matthewsobkowski4319]

Something I learned a while back was to close my index and pinky fingers up against the middle and ring fingers to throw straighter at spares. It can take enough of the rotation away at your release to make a difference when shooting at a 10 pin. You often hear people suggest spreading out your index finger as far as you can to help get more rotation if you're struggling with leaving corner pins and this would be the opposite of that. I have a plastic ball but there have been many times when it seems like the only ball I'm getting a clean release out of is the ball I'm already using and this tip has saved many a game for me.

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.273]

I wish I had discovered this channel sooner. It's a goldmine!

[@boober42]

Good advice!! Merry Christmas!!! Look forward to more vids.

[@brockself8454]

Best tip I ever got... get it with the 1st shot!

[@brunsnick]

That’s good advice.

[@brockself8454]

Looking forward to the video... am about a 215 average and if I made my 10 pins, it'd be 230 😩

[@Donfleebie1]

@@brockself8454With a 215 avg., you sure don’t leave too many corner pins.

[@brockself8454]

@@Donfleebie1 I wish that were true, but even missing 1 or 2 can ruin a great game or set

[@Donfleebie1]

@@brockself8454 You don’t have to tell me!😡

[@brigham2250]

I stand at 35 and throw/loft the ball out to the third arrow (board 15). But I must make sure that my right arm is in front of my right leg when I do it. If it is off to the side of my body, the shot will likely miss to the right and go in the gutter. Some days I can hit the 10-pin no problem using my system and I throw with confidence. Other days, that pin looks so far away and I doubt myself too much and sure enough will miss it. Sometimes I throw it too far to the left of the 10-pin because I didn't line up at the correct angle to hit it (you would think I'd at least clip the left corner of the pin but that rarely happens, instead I miss it by what looks like a fraction of a fraction of a fraction). Had the 6-pin been standing, it would have been a great shot.

[@claudiabarry6586]

Thank you for the tip

[@terrywenban6816]

Good tip. I've never used a spare ball and simply made a release change for ten pins.

[@williamrobarge3111]

Very helpful

[@goobytron2888]

I made it my favorite spare. My average went from 180’s to low 200’s.

[@TraumaER]

My biggest tip was standing left and aiming at 20 board at dots before arrows and walking toward target. My percent is 90%+. Before that I tried walking straight up left gutter and had so many issues with consistency.

[@captain-chunk]

Currently working on flattening my wrist and rolling as straight as possible to pick up 10 pins, and will use every ball in my arsenal when practising this. I have a mild reactive that I use in tournaments, but using the more aggressive balls is forcing the technique to get better!

[@savecountry101]

For the most part, I've always used my strike ball to pick up my spares. As a right-hander, to pick up the 10-pin, I have my usual spot to stand on the left side of the approach and will throw the ball over 16, sort of using the 3rd arrow as my guide. I will throw the ball straight and hard, with a relatively firm plant at the foul line. It has been what works most consistently for me and I don't have to fumble with messing with a different feel of the thumb hole or change the switch-grip.

[@alandesgrange9703]

I really don't have problems with the 10 pin,........(I'm a lefty). Now that freakin' 7 pin, is a different story!!!!

[@nevinkinzel]

I used to have a dedicated "spare ball" that was just a different reactive ball I pretty much only used for spares. I just got my first spare ball hoping to improve my 7-pin pickups (lefty). Got it with switch grip- including insert- so I don't have to switch back and forth but have a spare thumb if ever I need it.

[@Jarhead0331]

I’m no pro, only carry about a 193 average but I will say I just picked up 7 for 7 last day after a season of about 50%. I say the 2 things that helped and hopefully wasn’t a fluke was the plastic ball and I angle my feet at the 10 pin. Not sure if pros would agree about feet angled at 10 pin but man was I excited 😂 That is along with keeping wrist flat like he said and moving over to around board 30ish like he said. Think only thing I added was the feet angled to the 10

[@dalewilliams6440]

That what I need to work on it

[@BBBYpsi]

I always have been pretty good at my corner pins. I just started bowling again for first time in about 20 years. My ball was bought in 1997. After 8 weeks I did just fine with picking those corner pins up. But strike ball was not very strong. Invested in a Archetype hybrid just a couple days ago. Have practiced with it & it is near impossible for me to pick up that 10 pin now. Completely different finger drilling & have to get used to the hook in my mid 60's & went with a 14 lb ball. Last ball was 16 lbs. Was hoping to pick up just a little bit of speed but from the speed dectector looks like I am throwing it slower.

[@MikeyTor101]

Nick,Do you keep your shoulders square up or do you open up your shoulders? I feel sometimes if I’m so squared that I miss it to the left and of course if I’m to open I miss it to the right.

[@brunsnick]

Open to target always. 👍🏻

[@joehoenig7596]

Nick--in these comments, you mentioned opening your shoulders toward your cross-lane target. What do you see as the pros and cons of doing that, versus facing the corner pin directly, from a far cross-lane position, so that the bowler is forced to keep everything square and in line with the 10 or 7 pin?

[@brunsnick]

You open your shoulders and your swing path will follow. You need to align that with your 10 pin to pick it up easier.

[@ComradeJehannum]

3, 6, 9 is how I was taught to get those pins out with using the same "target". Although for the 10 pin, I am generally moving My feet the 9 boards left, and moving My target from 2nd arrow to somewhere between 3-4 arrow and hooking at it.

[@brunsnick]

Old school

[@ComradeJehannum]

@@brunsnick yup.

[@MikeDCWeld]

I, personally, have found that throwing my T-Zone backup ball from the left gutter works best for me on the right side corner pin. For the left side corner, I hook my other plastic ball from the right gutter or the track, depending on the lane. I simply have too much trouble with accuracy on angled shots.

[@brunsnick]

That’s why you have to practice it. 👍🏻

[@MikeDCWeld]

@@brunsnick or I can just do what works.

[@ninety9million928]

I think it would be helpful to show your approach and release rather than just zooming into the lane on a shot that your giving instructions on... Thank you for your help!!!!

[@ObjectiveEthics]

Just out of curiosity how would you get a usable video of the release? I mean the camera would need to be zoomed in to his hand at the point of releasing the ball which seems pretty difficult. I know they do amazing close-ups of action shots in the movies but I think that's CGI and other types of filming techniques I wouldn't expect from a KZbin video. I'm not a photographer or videographer so maybe it wouldn't be as difficult as I think. Either way happy holidays my friend 🎄 ✌ 🍻

[@grassman8684]

I was told to hold the ball like a suitcase and release it like that

[@jodroogmans9374]

@@ObjectiveEthics I think you're looking too far into this :) I suspect he just means a video from behind where you see the body, the direction he walks and throws as this will already give an idea on the hand position. The video would be in-line with his other videos where you see him playing a ball with specto data ;)

[@ObjectiveEthics]

@@jodroogmans9374 I don't understand why having the camera directly behind Nick would tell the OP anything the OP can't figure out with Nick's current format. Obviously Nick is walking straight forward and throwing straight forward. The only way you could assume what his hand position is would be to watch the trajectory of the ball which you see more clearly using Nick's current camera angle. But maybe the OP has something specific in mind they think would be more helpful. I'd be curious to get a little more clarification on what the OP had in mind and why.

[@jodroogmans9374]

@@ObjectiveEthicsas Nick is not throwing a plastic ball it helps to see if he’s throwing it from behind or from the side. Me personally, I don’t throw urethane so it’s always useful to see that as extra info in the video. Not everybody gets the same info from these videos 😉

[@mikestupplebeen9257]

Ok this helps, what do you propose when you are a 1 handed 2 finger bowler who has lots of revs, low speed, such as myself. my strike ball (right handed) I am standing 3 boards over the 35 board and my ball mainly hooks entire lane. Im finding if I sand on the 20 board on the approach and am for 15 board on release and throw a slow back up ball, tends to help..but it's so in consistant. I need help!

[@brunsnick]

Get a plastic ball and practice rolling up the back of it from cross lane. 👍🏻

[@paulmistretta5764]

I try lining up at 35 and shooting between 3rd and 4th arrows and I'm using an old red hammer for my spare ball

[@batl_born702]

Not everyone uses a lateral move in their approach. While you did line up on 30, you slid on 35. It might have been helpful to some if you would’ve mentioned that. That 5 boards is enough to have people missing left. You did get the main idea across though. Great video as always.

[@brunsnick]

True, but at least it’ll get people in the correct area to start. Some might not throw it very hard like me either. They can practice and adjust accordingly. 👍🏻

[@NJAsmodeus1]

Got new fit and spare ball didn’t fit the budget on redoing. Been working on my strike ball as corner spare and it has been fun but unforgiving.

[@jeankinde763]

I want a range finder. Where can I get one? do they still print it?

[@brunsnick]

There were a few left on eBay but they all got snatched up after this video launched.

[@scottythompson940]

Cool video talk tech bowling bowling Brunsnick

[@Travelmoments452]

Do you walk towards the 10 pin or just walk straight then sort of throw the ball at an angle towards the 10 pin?

[@brunsnick]

I open my shoulders towards my target to go cross lane. I tend to drift a little left in my approach.

[@jesse75]

Good question. I then walk towards the target. You will have to eventually find what is comfortable for you. If the lanes are oily I shoot different than if the lanes are dry. You have to find that sweet spot. One thing, don't wait for the game to practice. If you are in league, practice during warmup. Remember. Striking is easier than picking up the 10 pin consistently. Nothing feels worse than hitting the pocket leaving a ten and not picking it up.

[@ham4fun]

strikes? what are those

[@exoressdelivers70]

Question. I am a relatively new bowler. Been bowling about a year now. When I have to pick up a 7 pin it's relatively easy for me because my ball hooks to the left and all I have to do is throw it at the 5th arrow and it hooks to the 7 pin most of the time. But for the life of me I can't seem to pick up the 10 pin consistently. The ball either goes straight ahead or into the gutter if I use my plastic ball or hooks away from the 10 pin if I use my hooking strike ball. Is there a ball that hooks to the right for right handed bowlers? If so I figure I can throw it at the first arrow and it would hook to the right later down the lane and hit the 10 pin. Just the opposite of what I do to get the 7 pin.

[@brunsnick]

No they don’t automatically hook that way. Gotta practice. Picking Up The 10 Pin | 3 Tips To Make This EASY! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ykg6J-Zpd5jKc

[@exoressdelivers70]

@brunsnick Since balls for left-handed people hook to the right, can I get a left-handed bowl but roll it with my right hand (I'm right-handed) so it will then hook into the 10 pin?

[@brunsnick]

@@exoressdelivers70 only if you rotate it that way.

[@exoressdelivers70]

@brunsnick But my ball for my right hand 'automatically' hooks to the left when it gets at the top of the lane even if I throw it straight. Of course, I can make it hook more to the left by rotating it, but even with no rotation, it hooks to the left. Anyway, thank you for your responses. I will check with my pro-shop to see if they can recommend a ball that automatically hooks to the right for right handers.

[@brunsnick]

Best of luck!

[@hersheljones9467]

I use urethane for all my spares except the 10 pin I use plastic every time

[@DtKnize]

Where are your eyes? Are you visually drawing a line from the pin to the foul line or do you simply aim at the pin? I can flatten out my hand or even throw a backup ball but it seems much easier when there are marker boards. My current house doesn't have them.

[@brunsnick]

Yes, bring your eyes back from the pin until you get to your target area.

[@DtKnize]

Thanks@@brunsnick I have learned so much from you, I would LOVE to go to your pro shop and have a 3 ball arsenal drilled. Do you coach? I know that my span has changed and my pitches are uncomfortable, my local pro shops just ask what ball fits you good and drill a $215 ball the same way. Merry Christmas.

[@brunsnick]

@@DtKnize I don’t have a pro shop. Sorry.

[@PATRICKLEEEE]

aim for the 6 pin

[@Deanacherry]

Erm plastic, i used to have one.....these days are use whatever im using at the time an flatten out my hand an kill the revs. Found I still hooked a plastic so had no choice really.

[@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan]

In my case, I hate plastic or polyester balls. Even if I have one for spear ball, I won't use them. I hate them so much that I wish PBA ban plastic and polyester balls over urethane balls. I use my Black Widow Pink Urethane as my strike ball and my Purple Hammer as a spear ball sometimes I use my Purple Hammer as both my strike and spear ball. BTW Merry Christmas BrunsNick

[@jesse75]

Imagine. I still use my old plastic ball, 40 years old. My average for two leagues a week is 196. I throw pretty much a straight shot. In tournaments, when the Lanes break down for the monster hook balls, my old plastic ball starts to work. So I wouldn't want ABC to outlaw my old ball. Wayne Web back in the day would use his 20 year old AMF three dot in tournaments. A few of us are still using old tools and getting away with it.

[@SSA-de4py]

picking up the 10 pin - or any easier spare - is not hard! For me missing any spare comes down to mechanics. I may not have started my Approach in synch with my arm swing or the ball might slip slightly off my thumb causing me to grab it. sticking on my slide in other words, of good control of some type) (for any no thumbers (accurate name for '2-handers' also) maybe a balance issue with the ball on your wrist etc.) But it comes down to anything that prevents a smooth flowing shot at the spare. In other words something might have gone slightly+ wrong in the approach or the shot . If everything goes as planned then we're talking about this video which is mostly decision making. And that's the final step to making spares.

[@Jdbreal299]

Spare ball the most crucial ball in the bag

[@drwisdom1]

My goal is to leave the 10 pin when I miss. It indicates I was close to striking and it is the easiest common leave. Hitting high and leaving the 4 pin indicates I am risking splitting and am losing control. A 7 pin indicates I was way off pocket. An 8 or 9 pin indicates a good shot and payback for getting strikes I didn't deserve on previous shots. A 2 pin indicates too much entry angle. While a 5 pin is embarrassing.

[@Torgo1969]

I hate them all!

[@FSUSean2112]

Ok interesting So put your left foot on the 30 board, okay nice, I'll try that

[@jesse75]

Good basic advice. But eventually each bowler must work out this corner pin for himself. Look at old videos of Eral Anthony and Mark Roth taking out the corner pin. Each has a different technique. Personally, I have adopted how Roth takes the ten pin out. But others may prefer how Anthony did, which was the 7 pin for him because he was left handed. I see the majority of people using Anthony's technique . Which in my opinion you have to be more accurate.

[@chunkymunkey9182]

I live watching Earl Anthony bowl because not only am i left handed, but my throw is pretty similar to his (2nd arrow from left then in the pocket at the end). I find it very easy to watch his training videos. Fun Fact: Earl Anthony could also bowl right handed! 😁

[@umangplastik9288]

I throw back up for 10 pin

[@KevinT7274]

Turn my wrist the opposite way and the ball will tail into the 10 pin. Gives you the most lane to work with.

[@abpob6052]

Single pin spares. You have an error equal to the width of the pin plus two times the width of the ball throwing cross lane which amounts to about 20". Use a non hooking cheap plastic ball to almost eliminate varying lane conditions. You should almost never miss. Single pins anywhere on the lane are far and away the easiest to convert of any spare.

[@brunsnick]

Sounds easy, then why are they missed even at the pro level?

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

As a lefty, I've never had trouble with the 10 pin. This is my lesson for the 7.

[@larrylacroix3944]

Great tips but it would have been nice to see you pick it with a plastic ball

[@Donfleebie1]

Nick doesn’t need a plastic ball, as he said.

[@larrylacroix3944]

I agree but not everyone is Nick

[@MikeDCWeld]

​@@larrylacroix3944true, but that doesn't really change anything. If you can come straight up the back with your release you don't really _need_ to use a plastic ball, but it will help you regardless.

[@ap70621]

Anyone who says the ten-pin is their favorite spare is lying.