I have been bowling for several years and love the game. One of if not THE biggest thing I cannot stand is the guy that complains and whines when he hits the pocket and does not get a strike.
FIRST REASON being that he must think he is the only that it ever happens to. example----in league lastnight a guy threw the ball (a left hander) hit the pocket weak and left a 10 pin. He then proceeded to complain LOUDLY that it did not fall.
SECOND REASON-just because you hit the pocket does not mean you have earned a strike. There are several factors that result in leaving particular pins. If you hit up on the ball a touch more, or don't hit up on it as hard, you had a little more or a little less speed. There are many more, but those are just a few.
I firmly believe 98% of the balls that people do not strike on are caused by a variance (however little) in the many factors that are required in bowling. If I leave a 10 pin, I know that I had to of have something wrong. That does not mean I was robbed or the BOWLING GODS are against me.
Am I the only person that takes this same stand with supposed "taps"?
There are some that are a little less acceptable. 8 pins....good shots leave 8's-----BUT it can also be said that the ball didn't drive hard enough and shot the 5 pin straight back. 9 pins are hard as well---but it can be said that the ball just drove too hard.


opinions?

NevadaBowl, trust me that you aren't alone.