TIPS to help improve spare shooting.

Shooting straight at your spares can help increase your chances of converting them, especially on sport conditions. In this video we look at a few ways to accomplish throwing it straight, and then some practice tips to get dialed in.

[@TheGreatConstantini]

Best tutorial on spare shooting

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Appreciate that.

[@higherpie]

I can't wait to go practice this! Thanks for the tips and guidance!

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Absolutely. Let us know how it goes.

[@thebigeasy8609]

Good stuff guys! Nice to hear other peoples thoughts and their reasons why of spare picking. Thanks it's given me a couple of ideas that may help improve my game. Thanks again.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thanks again for watching. Glad we could provide some extra ways to experiment with.

[@tpclinic]

good info. I still struggle being consistent throwing it straight. Gonna try the suitcase grip. thanks

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Remember to release the fingers, don't lift. Do that and you should find some success. Thanks for watching.

[@akoni53]

Great tips to help you improve your spare game!

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thank you, and thanks for watching.

[@aslanbow]

Great info. Thanks so much!

[@poodymeiner3125]

Out of indignance and my best bowling buddy moving, I started to shoot a backup ball at my spares. Even shooting straight at my 10 pins im maybe a 40% spare conversion rate

[@baldbrothersbowling]

A backup can work just fine. Just need practice for consistency, and a strategy for targeting and moves based on what the spare is. Keep at it. Thanks for watching.

[@die7fox]

I do the exact same thing to pick up my 10 pins! Stand on 30 & aim between 3rd and 4th arrow. In addition to the ball return getting in the way, I also find it less stressful than going completely across the lane (ex: standing on 35 or 40 and aiming at 4th arrow). I have some depth perception issues, and the 4th arrow always looks like it's a mile away from me, so I have difficulty hitting it accurately. I also use the 3rd arrow for my left side spares.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Thanks for watching, and for sharing.

[@joehoenig7596]

What do you recommend for the wrist brace using bowler? Should they remove the support because it won't allow them to roll a straight ball? Also, you speak of the benefit of the fingers and thumbs exiting simultaneously. This happens automatically with a conventional grip, but not with a fingertip one. Should a spare ball therefore be drilled with a conventional grip to ensure that fingers and thumb exit quickly and together? frip

[@baldbrothersbowling]

Sorry, I missed the last part of your question. It is easier to throw a conventional grip ball straight, but may be harder to change grips back and forth. So that part is personal preference.

[@joehoenig7596]

@@baldbrothersbowling Thank you...what about the removing the wrist brace for spares question? On one hand, I find that doing so increases my ball speed by 2-3mph without intentionally trying to do so, which could negatively affect my timing. But on the other hand, even with an adjustable support dialed all the way down to 0 cup and 0 cocked wrist, just wearing something that doesn't allow your wrist to break backward, can cause even a plastic ball to hook.

[@baldbrothersbowling]

@@joehoenig7596 for some reason, my other reply didn't post. When I coach any kids who wear a brace, I do have them remove it for spares. It is easier to relax the wrist and deaden the hook. Increased speed also helps, but regarding timing, just do a lot of practice at spares and you can get your timing to match up closely to your first ball.

[@joehoenig7596]

@@baldbrothersbowling thank you

[@dougprw1110]

Wearing useless k tape...

[@baldbrothersbowling]

I generally have a 2nd piece wrapped around the wrist, but forgot to add it. I got distracted setting up the cameras. The 1 piece alone isn't doing much, but both actually have a HUGE impact for my arthritis in my wrist.