The 6-10 Bowling Spare

The rather common 6-10 leave usually results when the ball breaks "high" on the headpin. That is, it hits the pins more to the left of the 1-3 pocket than the bowler intended.

The most successful method of shooting this spare is to move to the left side of the approach, and then go toward the foul line in a direct line with the 6-pin.

Do not move forward in a line exactly parallel with the gutter. The object is to hit the 6-pin as full as possible, since it is the key pin in this spare. If it is struck properly the angle will take out the 10-pin as well.

Accuracy is most important, since it readily can be seen that if the hit on the 6-pin is too thin on
the left-hand side, the 6-pin is likely to slide past the 10-pin. This spare emphasizes the importance of knowing alley conditions.

Since I use my hook ball delivery to pick up this spare, I must know how the hook will react on the alley. If the alley is too slick or fast, my hook may not take, and the ball may slide past to the right of the 6-pin.

If the alley is too slow, I might hook inside the 6-pin.

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