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another300

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Viper pattern
« on: May 19, 2009, 04:51:43 AM »
My first week bowling the Viper pattern was May 12th. I had a very embarrassing start to the league by averaging a 161. I tried playing up 7 to 5 but just wasn't comfortable so I moved around to different parts of the lane. Had lots of splits and washouts. On a positive note, I won one game and series.  Earning 2 of 4 points.

I decide to tackle the lanes as suggested by PBA reference sheets on different patterns.
I played up 7 to 5. Shoot 215 first game.  Line was still holding till end of second game, end up shooting 221. Change balls to polished ball.  Still too much for that line.  I move deeper but too much over/under.  So I pull out an older polished Rhino pro. Play same line and end up with 237 for a 673 series.
Wow almost 200 pins different from 1 week to the next.

We'll be tackling the Shark pattern the next two weeks.
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n00dlejester

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Re: Viper pattern
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 05:52:07 PM »
Nice adjustments and way to bounce back on that pattern!  

The PBA patterns sure make you think, that's for sure.  And while the recommended attacks for patterns are a great way to start, remember they aren't perfect.  Lane surface itself is a bigger dictator of how a pattern will play than the length/volume of oil.  

Keep up the good shooting!  And have fun on Shark, it's not as hard as you think, I guarantee it.
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Sean John 369

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Re: Viper pattern
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2009, 06:09:16 PM »
I have yet to play any of the PBAX shots.  Not many here in Sacramento,CA.  I want to try them just no luck.
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Re: Viper pattern
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2009, 09:27:46 PM »
the bowling center where i bowl at always lays down the patterns the day before to allow us to practice. i noticed on viper i could actually get in about 12-14 and play out to about ten. i think in practice during league tomorrow i will actually pipe something dull around 7 or 8 to give myself some room to miss left.
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