| The 3-6-9 is probably
the most widely taught spare system. The
2-4-6, though, is slightly more accurate.
Instead of moving your feet, here your
feet will remain on the same spot and you
visually adjust your target. |
This can have advantages. If you you can't
move your feet because the ball return is in your
way, or you're on an end-lane and there is a
wall, moving your feet may create problems. Also,
if all players are on the same target it will dry
out faster: being able to change your target can
help you get into fresh oil.
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For example, if your strike-line (yellow) is
17-10 (feet on board 17 in the stance and ball
delivered over board 10, i.e. 2nd arrow) you can
deliver your ball two boards more inside (making
your line 17-12) to take out the next pin (2-pin
for a rightie, 3-pin for a leftie). Similarly,
a four board shift in the target will take out
the four pin (6-pin for a leftie) and a six board
adjustement will cover the seven pin (10-pin for
a leftie).
Just like with the 3-6-9
system you can adjust off your corner-pin line to
pick up spares on the other side of the lane.
| Summary |
| Your starting position
is unchanged, keep your feet on the same
spot on the approach, but visually target
two, four or six boards off your key line
to pick up spares. |
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