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SirAshley

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First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« on: January 02, 2006, 08:48:04 AM »
Where do you line up, the first set of dots (closest to the foul line) or the second set (furthest away). What are the advantages/disadvantages to each. I noticed alot of PBA guys start from the second set and have a 5 step approach. Anyway I was just curious to hear some opinions...
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l_rockwell10

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2006, 07:41:41 PM »
I'm about 5 8" and it depends on where i start. Normally i start on the first set of dots using a 5 step approach. But if i need my ball to hook earlier than i start using a 4 step approach. But if the lanes are drier than i stand on the 2nd set of dots and use a 5 step approach.
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budcotten

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2006, 07:44:54 PM »
i stand with my toes over the second set of dots i usually start lineing up between the 12 and the 17 bord depending on pattern im lefty
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Ragnar

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2006, 09:11:25 AM »
It varies.  Normally I'm about 5 inches behind the front dots (closer set).  I'm pretty large (6' 3", 290) so this may seem a bit close.  However, if I need to vary speed I'll move up or back, shorten (or lengthen) my steps and work from there.  I'f I started at the back of the approach I'd always throw the ball thru my break point (way too much speed would be generated).
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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #19 on: January 07, 2006, 11:56:38 AM »
I actually stand 18" behind the dots on my own imaginary row and take 7 steps...only way I can get enough pin action off the wall to make big splits
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The Illustrious One

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Re: First set of dots or 2nd set of dots
« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2006, 09:42:40 AM »
Both......Typically start at the back but if I begin to leave a lot of corner pins I'll take a few steps up try to change the results. Five or four step, again depending on what I am leaving. Will only use the four step at the second set of dots. 5'8" righty.


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