The Francois Lavoie is a 39-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 39 feet, the Francois Lavoie 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 | 39 feet |
|---|---|
| Pattern type | PBA Jr (Sport) |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Best played | Controlled, moderate angle |
| Official sheet | PBA (link below) |
A medium sport pattern fits a straight game. Play direct with steady speed, keep the ball in front of you, and stay accurate. You avoid the big mistakes a hook player can make.
Play a controlled angle and find the breakpoint. There is some room, but it is a sport pattern, so make small moves and keep your motion smooth.
Keep it controlled. Get your breakpoint to the friction, watch your speed, and move in gradually. Avoid forcing a big swing.
A medium sport pattern plays demanding but fair. Expect a defined breakpoint and a tighter pocket than a house shot. A controlled, repeatable shot scores.
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 Francois Lavoie pattern is 39 feet long.
It is a PBA Jr sport pattern, so it plays tougher than a house shot. At 39 feet it rewards accuracy and a controlled ball motion.
Play a controlled, moderate angle, find the breakpoint, and make small moves as it transitions.
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