The EJ Tackett is a 44-foot pattern from the PBA Jr series, named after a top professional bowler. The PBA Jr patterns are used in junior competition and play at a sport level, so they are tougher than a typical house shot.
At 44 feet, the EJ Tackett pattern rewards a controlled, repeatable shot. Read the lane early, find the part of it that gives you a clean look, and adjust in small steps as it breaks down.
| Length | 44 feet |
|---|---|
| Pattern type | PBA Jr (Sport) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Best played | Straight, up the boards |
| Official sheet | PBA (link below) |
A long pattern rewards a straight game. Play up the boards, keep the ball in front of you, and make small moves. Control your speed and let your roll hold the pocket.
Play a tighter angle and let the ball save its motion for the back end. Be patient and chase the oil inward in small steps as the pattern breaks down.
Get the ball down a long lane first. A big hook needs speed and a clean midlane read so it does not roll out. Play more direct, then open up as a path wears in.
A long sport pattern plays hard. The breakpoint is deep, the pocket is tight, and the ball wants to go long. Control and spare shooting are the keys.
Bowling Addicts links to the official source so you always get the real sheet. The file opens on the PBA site in a new tab.
Official pattern courtesy of the PBA.
The EJ Tackett pattern is 44 feet long.
It is a PBA Jr sport pattern, so it plays tougher than a house shot. At 44 feet it rewards accuracy and a controlled ball motion.
Play straighter and up the boards, control your speed, and keep the ball in front of you.
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