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TDC57

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What's the best option
« on: December 23, 2008, 07:14:22 AM »
What's the best way to attack a heavy but very short pattern (approx. 26 ft.)? My game is more down and in stroker type. I've really struggled on this shot at new house I'm bowling this year. If I aim in, the ball wants to go high or cross over and if I try to go up the boards it won't come back or if I use a stronger ball, rolls out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Re: What's the best option
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2008, 03:34:19 PM »
At the USBC Tournament in Knoxville back about 5 years ago, they ran a side tournament (BTM I believe) where they layed down a shot similar to what you are saying.  The winner of the tournament from what I understand was taking a plastic ball and rolling it up second arrow.  For the 4 games, he shot just under 900.  That is always an option.
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TDC57

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Re: What's the best option
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2008, 10:15:11 PM »
Thanks, I was thinking about going to a weak ball more direct. Not plastic but something not very aggressive. Spares may require a stronger ball in some instances though!

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Re: What's the best option
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2008, 11:32:47 AM »
It's going to be hard to keep the ball from rolling out which is why others are suggesting plastic or a weak reactive ball.

A weak reactive ball with a pancake weight block or with a non-flaring layout (pin on PAP or pin on track) will help initially. After the ball rolls off the pattern, it will take a couple more revolutions to work the oil off the ball which will help give you some length. It can also cause carry down.

Short, heavy patterns tend to change pretty quickly, so be mindful where others are playing on your pair. Parallel moves are generally going to work better than 2-and-1 (for instance) because you'll move the ball into more oil in the heads (if you're the only one moving in there) and more oil in the mids (carry down).

It can look and feel strange to play a break point at 25 feet, but that's about what you have.
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