Stampy...using the dots worked great for me!!!

[BowlingRay]

After reading your reply about using the dots between the arrows and the foul line my games have improved greatly! Infact I shot my first 200 game (203) tonight while using the dots. It's really helped with my hitting my mark and I am hitting the strike pocket more often. I didn't get a strike all the time (except the first game where I go 7 strikes), but I kept getting mostly all the pins down except the 10 pin or the 6 pin.

Thanks for suggesting it in that thread to the OP of that thread as it has opened up a whole new game for me! I'm surprised at how much easier it is to hit my mark by just moving my aim closer to me!

[Stampy79]

Well good job. I am glad it works for you, most wont even try it. See I told you guys I know something about bowling !:D

[uberamd]

Well good job. I am glad it works for you, most wont even try it. See I told you guys I know something about bowling !:D

I used to do that, and I had never broken 200. My friend told me I should be looking at the arrows, and a few weeks later I had my HG. Each to his own style I guess, what works for one might not work for another.

[Stampy79]

Well truthfully, I spot down the lane about 35-40 ft. I just use the dots as a reference point. In my opinion, using the arrows is at the beginner level. I mean no offense by that, as we have all done it. But todays bowling requires that you find the breakpoint of the equiptment you are throwing. SO as you practice, try using a spot down the lane as far as you can get comfy with

[Sparehater]

I use the dots, it keeps me on line better, just the thing is one board miss here is bigger than a one board miss down lane.

[SledgeMe]

Well truthfully, I spot down the lane about 35-40 ft. I just use the dots as a reference point. In my opinion, using the arrows is at the beginner level. I mean no offense by that, as we have all done it. But todays bowling requires that you find the breakpoint of the equiptment you are throwing. SO as you practice, try using a spot down the lane as far as you can get comfy with

Truthfully, if you throw it consistantly you will consistantly hit the arrow/board and then the breakpoint.

[bluerrpilot]

I use the dots at the foul line, the dots past the foul line, the arrows, spots down-lane at 35-45', reflections on the lane and even the pins. It all depends on the conditions and breakpoint

[Stampy79]

Amen Blue, Thats the way I roll too, But I dont want to make it too complicated for some of the guys yet !

[uberamd]

Well truthfully, I spot down the lane about 35-40 ft. I just use the dots as a reference point. In my opinion, using the arrows is at the beginner level. I mean no offense by that, as we have all done it. But todays bowling requires that you find the breakpoint of the equiptment you are throwing. SO as you practice, try using a spot down the lane as far as you can get comfy with

How is using the Arrows different than eyeing the break point? When I throw over arrow 2 from center dot for example, I do so because I know that line works. I could look at where the ball will break, but guess what, its the SAME line I would throw as if I was looking at second arrow center dot.

[Thepainscoming]

Hey u, look at a diagram of a lane, lets say u miss 2 boards at the arrows, now look at where the line goes. Now look at missing 2 boards at the breakpoint, big difference.

[uberamd]

Hey u, look at a diagram of a lane, lets say u miss 2 boards at the arrows, now look at where the line goes. Now look at missing 2 boards at the breakpoint, big difference.

And what I am saying is if throwing directly over the second arrow results in crisp pocket shots that drive the 5, what is the benefit to looking down lane when I know that throwing from where I am standing, directly over A2 works?

For where I play anyway, the arrows are the furthest down markings. If I try to eyeball a spot way down on the lane chances are my eyes will look somewhere different each time as they do not have a specific arrow, dot, etc to focus on.

[bluerrpilot]

what is the benefit to looking down lane when I know that throwing from where I am standing, directly over A2 works?
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As patterns and shots become more difficult, its more important to control the breakpoint. Also the deeper you must get on the lane, the angle to the breakpoint becomes more important than the angle through the heads. A very small change in angle at the arrows could mean 5 plus inches down-lane It really all comes down to personal preference. Some people find it very difficult to target the arrows when you have to get left of the 4th or 5th arrow. Mainly because you run out of room on the approach and have to start drifting back and forth in order to play very deep angles

[uberamd]

So based on what I am reading, looking deep into the lane gives you the best 'accuracy' potential as you are looking at the breakpoint and not estimating it from the arrows. Arrows seem to be second best as it is down lane, however there can be huge error in the shot depending on how much you miss the arrow by.

The least accurate then, by that reasoning must be the dots, as they are right infront of you, giving you no down lane vision at all.

It is all personal preference for sure, but thats how I break it down after reading the replies.

[idlehourlegend]

I usually look at about 1 foot before the arrows. If I have to play on a harder shot that I have to be accurate with my breakpoints with I spt about 6 feet past the arrows. But looking that far isnt very comfortable for me.

[bluerrpilot]

So based on what I am reading, looking deep into the lane gives you the best 'accuracy' potential as you are looking at the breakpoint and not estimating it from the arrows. Arrows seem to be second best as it is down lane, however there can be huge error in the shot depending on how much you miss the arrow by.

The least accurate then, by that reasoning must be the dots, as they are right infront of you, giving you no down lane vision at all.

It is all personal preference for sure, but thats how I break it down after reading the replies.


The point is to be flexible. Why lock yourself into one way of thinking. You must be able to adapt to the situation at hand. When it becomes necessary to control the front part of the lane, target close to you. When you have to control the spot, target further down. If targeting further down-lane is the arrows, great. If further down-lane means the pins, so be it. Do whatever your prefer and what’s comfortable to you

[hbhammerhead]

I use the dots at the foul line, the dots past the foul line, the arrows, spots down-lane at 35-45', reflections on the lane and even the pins. It all depends on the conditions and breakpoint

i agree. i use it all too. depends on whats working for the condition. the name of the game is versatility.

[VmsTopGun]

my wife switched from the arrows to the dots and can now hit the head pin once in a while:rolleyes: