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Bowling Strikes - How to Find Your "Strike Ball"

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Choose Your Target
Bowling ball rolling over the second arrow.

Aim to have your ball roll directly over the second arrow.

Photo © 2009 Jef Goodger

Aim for the second arrow from the right of the lane, which is about 15 feet past the foul line (lefties aim for the second arrow from the left). The goal is to have your ball roll directly over this arrow on its way toward the pins.

Why is this a good starting point? On most house oil patterns, most of the oil is in the middle of the lane. Throwing your ball on the outside will give you more traction down the entire lane.

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