Pin Bowling: This method is used by a lot of beginners, as they find it easier to aim at a bigger target. Accuracy sometimes is compromised, because the pins are 60 feet away.

Arrow Bowling: One of the more common methods of targeting is employed by using arrow bowling, and a better one for an average bowler. The arrows are about 15 feet away from the foul line and you simply pick out an arrow as your aim point.

Area Bowling: A slight step-up from arrow bowling. Area bowling is when you pick out a general area on the bowling lane that is usually 3 boards wide. This seems to be one of the better methods for intermediate bowlers, as the targeting system is fairly accurate and easier to hit than some of the other methods.

Line Bowling: This has become more of a common method used by advanced bowlers. It requires strong visualization skills and becoming very familiar with your own stroke. A player will visualize or “see” an imaginary track line that starts at the foul line and continues into the pins. They will then simply attempt to roll their ball over that imaginary line that they have visualized.

Spot Bowling: Advanced bowlers sometimes use this when the lane conditions are slick. Aiming at the dots about 8 feet from the foul line, it can help you set the ball down sooner and slower. A problem with this method is that the dots are sometimes hard to hit due to its short distance from the foul line.