Bowling Tips | Never Miss a 10 Pin Again! 

Kyle is looking like a police officer without the shades. It’s must be the mustache🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Some days I can't miss the ten-pin. And some days I can't hit it to save my life. Such is bowling.

Picked up a plastic ball a month ago and it’s taken a bit for me to get used to, but I feel much more comfortable at 10 pins. 56 yo, 14-15 mph, 350ish rev. I find I don’t have to change my release much which has always been an issue for me to be consistent. Good stuff, keep it up 👍

I'm a beginner bowling in a league for the first time, and have never been able to pick up the 7 or 10 pin. After watching your video, I picked up a spare on both sides today! thanks so much!

Standing on 35 and aiming at the 4th arrow for the 10 pin has been pretty good for me for decades, usually without much issue across different oil patterns. On THS, I rarely miss a 4 or 7 by hooking from the right by standing on 10 and throwing pretty much anywhere between 5 and 10 (I typically drift a little left on most of my shots), but other oil patterns get tricky for my 7 pin.

I'd love to see a video on left side spares. I see a lot of pros stand pretty left and throw it straighter at those, whereas for right side they're as left as you guys are. Is that so they don't have to be so closed throwing to the left? Would you recommend standing as far right for a 7 pin as you would standing left for a 10 pin?

I’ve been getting better at making 10 pins more consistently, and I can make 7 pins a vast majority of the time if I hook at it. I’m still working on going straight at the 7 pin.

I've learned from these guys to throw cross-lane for the 10 & 7. Throwing flat handed with my regular ball. I now very rarely miss a corner pin. Thanks guys.

Great video, great tips. I use a plain old trusty Brunswick T-Zone for my corner pins and the 4 and 6 pins. It goes ramrod straight down the lane and since I'm a low rev/low tilt bowler, I don't have to worry about changing my hand position or my release. I want to eliminate as many variables as possible when shooting those pins, so it's always a safe bet.

Kyle wearing that mustache looks like the 220 average bowler

When I found out I had 25% to work with I switched from my reactive ball to a plastic ball. Before I was around 40% conversions on 10 pins, now I’m around 80%. Once you realize you have 25% to work with it becomes much easier. Just stay behind the ball and throw it hard. When you throw a reactive ball, you have to play the lane condition and if you are having a night where you are struggling to find the pocket and accuracy, throwing that as your spare ball would be a bad idea. Instead use a plastic and you take the lane condition out of the equation. When you take the lane out of the equation, you literally have roughly 25% to miss your mark. You don’t get that with a reactive ball.

Love the video! Really appreciate it. One question. Do you guys ever find yourselves needing to adjust a board or 2 on some of the more extreme oil pattern lengths/volume? ie a 35 foot pattern or a 48 foot pattern? I usually creep a board or two left or right in this case even throwing a straight plastic ball. Not sure if that a mental thing or if the oil volume and pattern length can impact a good "straight" ball enough to justify a move. Thanks

Are you walking up the boards or walking toward your target (righty going left to right for the 10-pin)?

I used to live up as far left or right for corner pins. But center proprietors don't always make sure you can slide on 5 board or 35 board. My knees already hurt and a dead stick doesn't help.

I have been a disaster at league the past couple of weeks. I'm going to try this. Practice has been great but missing spares is keeping my scores lower than they have been in a while

There's been many practice days where I am only shooting 10 pins and playing low ball...

Thanks, great video on an important topic. I miss your little theme song introduction, maybe time for a new one. Also, can we get a Kyle update. Great to see him off the crutches. We're all looking forward to seeing him throw shots with that killer release.

As a right hander it is the 7 pin I have trouble with more than the 10 pin

Funny thing, I was told to have a lot of angle to 10-pin but third or fourth arrow works best for me... so as you said, I am sticking to that =) Maybe because I am righty with left eye dominant?

Kyle is def being casted for Grey Man 2 as Lloyd Hansen. In case Chris Evans doesn't show up 🤣

I definitely needed help with hitting the 10 pin…I can’t keep holding my breath trying to throw it in between the gutter & board 2 😅 I need a safer way & more space (I hit it about 78% of the time just almost passed out 1 time from holding my breath)

I've been trying in league to change the hook of my ball to pick 10 pins up for a while. I see other bowlers do it. But I think you guys have made me confident enough to try going straight. Let's see how it goes!

Big change for me, besides learning how to get the ball on the lane earlier and on the left, has been changing my finger position. Moving my index finger closer to my middle finger allows me to throw straighter and not worry about over-hooking and missing spares on the right.

I entered 💪🏽 love watching you guys, you two helped alot with bowling and understanding how to read lanes and how to throw my ball i could never figure out lol!

Great video, thanks guys. I would love to see a video on a drill to learn how to throw the ball straight. It doesn't matter what I try, I always end up putting some axis rotation on the ball. I do use a plastic ball for spares.

10 is always a tough one but can we have a 3-10 vid also? Thanks Guys...

Great video. I don't have trouble with 10 pins but definitely good info to remember

is the hand position really matter when we're taking spares?

Thanks for the video! Love the way you guys explained stuff. Definitely helps as I'm trying to improve my game.

You would be benefited by practicing the 10 pin via second arrow or to the right when you have small centers that have the wall right next to the last board on the lane. Either that or you have to learn how to kick the wall consistently before the release

Would you stand far right to get 7 pin?

Just to add to what they said...I stand 35 and target 16 but my ball is further from my ankle than these guys so that's what works for me. If I target 23 I'm hitting the head pin square on, maybe slightly brooklyn. So it does depend on each bowlers swing and like Brad said, trial and error until you find what works for you

I used to be deadly when going for a 10 pin 20 years ago. I stopped bowling as much and practice became just what I could get in before league. I stand about the same place as Brad and throw 23. My 10 pin shot has become hideous! Always practice throwing at your 10/7 pin. There is an old saying "if you don't use it, you lose it." I'm very happy to see that I'm not the only one that throws a backup ball at the 10 pin.

I like your videos but can’t wait till bowling season begins. Video taping Inside the ropes during tournaments play is the best. Good Luck in 2023 bowling season.

Actually. I would like to see a video of brad and kyle playing a game of low ball. It helps build up those spare skills.

The 10 pin actually sits on the 5 board so you have even more miss room than you showed!

Great, informative video. Mostly confirmed that what I'm doing is right, so thank you for that. If I may make one suggestion, though, it would be to use a spare ball with multiple colors. That will make it easier to see how the roll is different with the slight backup.

I have Trouble with SLEEPER PIN Spares. Like the 1-5. Or 5-8

I was a completely straight bowler for most of my life (almost 60 now). I throw a reactive ball that hooks for my first throw now but commonly use my old straight ball that I have had since I was 15 for spares. For the 10 pin I move to the right and throw the ball straight along the edge of the gutter. I usually get it, sometimes that even works on the 6-7-10.🤔🤓🍻

I use a plastic ball, go cross lane, and open up my wrist so I'm releasing the ball at the top. Goes pretty straight, so it's just a matter of hitting my spot, which is usually over the 5th arrow.

Like the help on 10 pin pickup. I have had trouble picking it up. Hope to win a package soon. I throw a reactive ball all the time

I shoot left side spares using my strike ball, just slow it down slightly. For my friend, the 10...I use an old Hammer Nova (one of Carol Norman's tour balls). I use flat release cross lane with more speed and ball basically slides with maybe 6 revs.

Hi guys . I'm from Iowa and am 67 years young. I bowl 2 times a week. I love bowling. I just bought a uc2. I love it.

Good information. Thanks again Kyle and Brad 😂😂😂

Love your channel…. Just watched become a great spare shooter! You’re not saying/showing anything about arrows, dots etc… need more information, please. Blessings, Charlie

I am a right handed bowler and I struggle picking up the 7-pin. I throw a straight ball. I have no issue’s picking up the 10-pin. My average is 168

I have a very aggressive hook and the only way I could understand how to hit that 10 was being told to straighten my thumb because I have a tilt even when I'm getting in my stance and I just make sure my thumb isn't pointing to 10 o clock and instead bring it to 12. I lose a lot of power but my accuracy is good

When I pick up my 7 pin I like to stand far to right and throw at my 2nd arrow. I make them most of the time but sometimes it’s tough for me to find the spot to stand because my ball doesnt make it over far enough I rarely throw it in the gutter. Is it better to stand more to the middle when picking them up? Should I throw my spare ball at? I normally throw my summit and let it curve to it

Man if I could increase my 10 pin percentage to 50 60 percent my avg would be over 200 in no time

You guys blew by the most difficult part: rolling the ball with no side spin. It is very difficult to have the ball come off two fingers with equal pressure on each that will create a straight roll. A normal roll comes off one finger--much easier to control.

Missed my first 200 because of a 10 pin today😭 Thank you Kyle❤️

Perfect timing, today I actually started throwing straight at my 7 pin(righty) and it felt good.

Is Kyle the man of the relationship because Brad and Kyle are always doing videos in St Louis where Kyle is from but no videos of Brad and Kyle in Kansas City metro area where Brad is from like sterling bowl in sugar creek or summit bowl in lee's summit where Brad went to school the lovely thing about sterling bowl in sugar creek you can smoke cigarettes while bowling and see meth heads walking up and down the the road maybe that's why Kyle doesn't want to have anything to do with sterling bowl

I am not sure if you guys are aware, but through the email y’all sent me (I signed up for the giveaway) I tried to click the link to become a member but my phone said the website is not secure and will not let me open it. I have an I phone, and I’m pretty sure it is an email from y’all’s automated system if you have one. If you would like screenshots or something let me know, I just don’t want y’all to lose out on members because of this as I know y’all are very good people.

my name explains why I’m here lol

The free Brad & Kyle signup for the giveaways gets a 404 message...not found.

I bowl at bowlero in fullerton Ca, on league nite they have the lights on and you can see all the lane markers...we do practice on Sunday afternoon the lite are off , music videos are loud and right over the pin deck you can't see the lane markers at all.very hard to hit a mark you can't see On Ra Can

I use a super weak wrist position (broken wrist). on dry lanes sometimes this is not enough for me because I do not have the flexibility in my wrist and arm to throw a perfect straight ball. So now I added a what some people call suit casing the ball with the weak wrist position. I don't miss the ten pin at all anymore. great video. Thank you for your time. Congrats on making it on Luis Napoles's top 5 you tube channel.

25% is a good point. I never thought of it like that. I know I have wiggle room but I didn't think about how much.

You said it, when I miss a spare that LOOKED like a strike, It definitely starts to get in my head and ruin my game. Especially when it's between two strike frames.

Think this is just what I need to see to become more consistent Dearing league thank you both and I subscribed. Hope some day I win one of y'all's giveaway. Now to the back of the line y'all given me a way to get my 7 pin with more confidence with the way you'll explain it thank you!!!

You guys talk to much. Show more shots in slow motion. Where the ball is released at the line, the arrows then the pins, etc. way to much talking.

If you could consistently spare a ten pin, you could consistently hit the pocket more accurately, in my honest opinion, on your first ball.

Love the video, but you guys really missed an opportunity to call yourself bryle bowling 😆

I love your RU-vid channel it's so cool because you bowl and I love bowling

Kyle is Luigi from Mario bro's just add the the green cap and it's a wrap.

Can you guys help with older bowlers. I'm 55 and have a tough time with rev rate.

Am still missing mine and keep trying and trying slow down and do what told me but still like 60%

is the link to the free giveaway for anyone else not found. it says " were sorry but the page your looking for is not found "😭😭

What is I am a lefty .when I shoot for a 7 pin . I put only 2 fingers in the ball my long finger and my thumb. Is that OK to stop the hook on the ball.

Best thing I ever did was buy a tzone ball for 10 pin only 90 bucks

I'm constantly hitting 9 pins when I throw leaving behind 7 or 10. Those blasted corner pins are the death of me.

Nova!!!! Lol my best friend the 10 pin 🤣🤣🤣🎳🎳🎳

You spend too much tine talking about the trype of ball. Need more detail on alignment when board cout etc

I think this is good advice as a rule of thumb, but factoring in the oil pattern is a huge deal for shooting left side spares as a right handed bowler. If you're on a house shot, you have WAY more margin for error if you hook it and use the oil to your advantage as long as you're lined up correctly. Terrible idea to stand in the same place and hook it across a variety of oil patterns/houses, but on the same house shot every week, I'd actually recommend it.

Too much documentary. Just show how it’s done with much shorter commentary.

I was told to throw your thumb at the 10 (7, I'm a lefty)

That's my very big problem. I always miss the 10 pin.

I'll be honest for me as a right gamer in better at picking up the 10 and other pins on the right side better than I do the pins on the left side of the lane!

It also depends on the ball you use not every balll is going to work this way.

For years I've said 'if I can hit the pocket and make 7 pins (lefty), I could be a good house league bowler. Sounds so easy 🙂

I use reflections on the alley as my marker for shooting spares. Does anyone else do this?

Thank you! Great video, and very helpful!

I have wifed the ten pin so many times with a plastic ball , had it wigle and spin but not Fall. I Hate the ten pin

would have loved to bowl with you at Nationals, but just got back last week.

Not if you're on the one board. The pin deck is narrower than the lane!

When they say "look at the 10 board" how far down the lane do we look? The arrows?

You have to have a good arm swing towards your pin.

you woulda hit that 10 brother. Stop arguing! lol

Good info…but what about throwing straight at the 7-pin?

What is the best way for me to learn to throw a curve ball in bowling

My average is over 200 and I still miss them 10 pins

This vid was very helpful…..I have always had trouble with the 10 pin. This past Sunday, I was 10/11😮😮😮

As someone who’s been bowling 2 handed for 3 years, I’ve found my best success throwing a plastic ball with no inserts, and focusing hard on getting as little revs as possible while trying to get as behind the ball as possible… even with a plastic ball, if I get around the ball at all, it just overreacts every time…

These guys are great they must be a pro 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Do you have one for lefties?

i hit about 1 out of 10,0000 ten-pins literally

I usually switch hands for the 10.

exactly my problem...over correction at release

I see when he hits the foul line his feet are angled at his mark