Sorta. This is a pretty entertaining video about how hard it is, even when you sorta cheat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1fUliFuz2U

The oil on the lane can be set in different patterns, so the throw can change depending on the pattern. You can't see the pattern (I've never been able to see it anyway), but the alley will show you a picture of what it should look like. It also will change as balls are thrown over it.