The 2-4-6 Spare System This simple spare system involves moving your target two, four or six boards to cover any combination of pins. That's all there is to it. This system is not as widely known as the more popular 3-6-9 system but has advantages that you can use to improve your lane-play skills. Read on to find out how it can work for you. Related Links Read about the 3-6-9 system, compare the two systems or how to use 5-4-3 to adjust the angle of entry to the pocket. ------------------------------------------------------------------ How to use 2-4-6 Using the 2-4-6 System 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. 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 righty, 3-pin for a lefty). Similarly, a four board shift in the target will take out the four pin (6-pin for a lefty) and a six board adjustment will cover the seven pin (10-pin for a lefty). 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. Left-Handed? You can use the system too, just reverse the principles. You can flip the diagram to: 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.

2-4-6 Method