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EagleHunter

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Thoughts on a LONG, HEAVY pattern
« on: September 16, 2009, 12:52:24 PM »
Here's the basics of the pattern...

On the forward pass (reverse pass is pretty much the same):
00-40 ft, 2 to 2, roughly 12-18 units
40-47 ft, 2 to 2, roughly  5-10 units
47-49 ft, 7 to 7, ZERO units

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First night of the year, totals was 608 (with a 266 game).  I watched many a person make the 6-10 by throwing the ball up 5.  A pretty interesting time so far...

Has anyone bowled a pattern similar to this before?  What line of attack do you think would work the best?  What type of equipment?

 

kmanestor22

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Re: Thoughts on a LONG, HEAVY pattern
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 07:32:15 AM »
Start down ten straight at the pocket with something sanded (400-500 grit).  Eventually you will burn a spot and be able to move inside that.
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Re: Thoughts on a LONG, HEAVY pattern
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2009, 08:51:46 AM »
This really depends on how squeaky clean the backends are. I've actually had better luck throwing an agressive pearl on these type shots because as soon as it hits the dry, it will move. If the shot is really heavy and long, sanded dull equipment might get to the pocket, but carry can be worrisom. Speed is key here. Either way, playing down and in or directly at the pocket is the way to go.

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Re: Thoughts on a LONG, HEAVY pattern
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2009, 02:07:35 PM »
Take your plastic, throw from the high hard one.

Or take your heavy oil ball and do that too
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