Managing Your Spare Game
With all the emphasis being placed on power and striking in today's modern game, spare shooting sometimes takes a back seat. In some cases, disappears altogether. There is no doubt in my mind that good spare shooting abilities are a must for anyone who wishes to have any success in this sport. It's important to practice even the easiest spares on a regular basis to ensure that when the time comes, you'll be ready to fill those frames. Here are some tips on how to do just that. First of all, the best way to approach any single pin spare is to go directly for it. Learning how to throw a straight ball to certain areas of the lane will increase your spare percentages immediately. Some bowlers like to use a "spare ball", which is generally plastic, which goes much straighter than regular urethane or resin. Also, learning to straighten your wrist, and not "hitting" the ball at the bottom of your swing will take away a good amount of spin and revolutions ...