Line Bowling

I am what is known as a line bowler, which is one who combines the spot and pin systems. The line system is valuable in that it gives more check spots.

A great many topnotchers are line bowlers because it gives them an opportunity to check themselves on any phase of their delivery from the start of the footwork to the spot where the ball hits the pins.

In the line system, you check first your starting position, then your finishing position at the foul line, next your spot out on the alley over which you want the ball to roll, and finally, the 1-3 pocket, which is the ultimate target.

Now you have an automatic line with four check spots, and it becomes a bit easier, in case of failure, to discover what you are doing wrong. Try out all these systems over a period of time.

Don't think you can evaluate them all correctly the first time you experiment with them. Give them a true test—and then make your decision as to which is best for you.

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