How to Bowl a Perfect Strike

A strike is the best thing that can happen for a bowler in any given frame. A "perfect" strike is one where there is no doubt that all of the pins are going down. The best chance of that is a ball that tracks right into the pocket. A bowler has to learn where and how to throw the ball to consistently hit the pocket.

Instructions

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      The pocket is the space between the head pin and the next pin behind it. Aim for the pocket on the side of your throwing arm. A ball that spins into the pocket at the right angle will create a domino effect on the pins.

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      If you throw a straight ball, stand near the middle of the lane. Release the ball over the arrow just to the side of the center arrow. If you miss the pocket consistently, move over a few "boards" until the ball tracks into the pocket.

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      If you throw a ball with a heavy spin, stand further out to the right or left. This is especially true if you throw cross-alley and the ball travels diagonally across the lane.

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      The ball must go into the pocket with some power to "drive" through the pins. It's possible for a slowly thrown ball to create enough pin action to generate a strike, but it's not likely. Throw as hard as you can without losing control of the ball.