Author Topic: Regional Question (Read 3018 times)

Beef STL · « **on:** July 31, 2007, 03:47:34 AM »

I'm going to be bowling in my first PBA Regional tournament next week (St. Charles, MO August 10th-12th). Pretty excited about it.

The only thing is, I'm looking all around the PBA's website, and I see the schedule (A Squad 8AM B Squad 1:30PM) But I've searched all the FAQs and all that and I can't really seem to find an exact format of how this works. How many games are shot? How many make it to the semi-finals?

Also, I expressed some concerns about the "double jump" method of bowling to someone I know has thrown their fair share of regionals, and he explained it to me, but then said that there is a meeting for first time regional bowlers that explains it in detail. When does this meeting for the new regional bowlers usually take place?

If anyone can provide some information, it'd be greatly appreciated. Getting more and more excited for it by the minute!

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Edited on 7/31/2007 11:47 AM

justanotherlefty805 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:01:39 PM »

umm i know at the member non member in springfield they had the meeting during roll call before your squad started. You bowl 8 games of qualifying and then it depends on how many show up to how many cash/make semi finals.

Double jump is pretty simple to follow. A person on your pair will bowl then 1 bowler from each pair from your left and right will go before somebody on your pair will throw a shot.
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MC · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:05:19 PM »

Good Luck Ricky!
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matt1286 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:10:46 PM »

They pay 1 out of 3. So if there are 99 bowlers, 33 will cash and qualify for the next day. You bowl 8 qualifying games the first day. The qualifiers come back for 5 more on Sunday, then they cut to the top 16 for head to head first to win 3 games advances to the round of 8. The round of 8 is first to win 2 games. After the the round of 4 is 1 game and the round of 2 is also 1 game.
Non-member meetings are done immediately after roll call and even if you are a member and haven't bowled I reccomend sticking around and listening.

The double-jump rule isn't as bad as what everyone thinks. It goes quite smoothly if you are ready to bowl when it's your turn. You'll figure it out.
Hope you bowl well!

BrunsNick · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:12:18 PM »

A good time to go over the Double Jump is during the practice squad Friday.

8 Games qualifying Saturday
top 1/3 cash and return Sunday for 5 games Semis
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Beef STL · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:25:44 PM »

Thanks everyone for your responses.

I've been working so hard for this. Confidence is definitely at an all time high.

Only thing that (I can't really say I'm worried) is an interesting note is that the Shark is the pattern they're putting out, and that's the only PBA shot I haven't bowled on. I've been watching videos and reading up on everything that I can about the pattern, but I decided I'm not going to search for anyone putting the shot down this close to the tournament, because I want to go in there with a clear mind, not thinking "oh, I nailed this shot last time I bowled on it" or "oh, I did horrible on this shot last time."
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Current Arsenal: MoRich Awesome Hook, MoRich Total Shock & Awe, MoRich Pioneer, AMF Nighthawk Torque, AMF Nighthawk SPT, Brunswick Impact Zone #1, Brunswick Impact Zone #2, Brunswick Punisher, Brunswick Target Zone

TwoFourEightNineNine · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:46:05 PM »

You'll be fine. Just focus on making good shots, one shot at a time. Pick up your spares.

One pair courtesy is actually more favorable, in my opinion. You'll learn to like it. Just wait for someone on the pair to the left and right of you to throw a ball before you go up to throw your ball.

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Beef STL · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:52:06 PM »

For practice, do they assign you to a lane, or is it kind of a "go out there and bowl" type of thing where you can move the whole time?
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MORE Speed = LESS time to PANIC

Current Arsenal: MoRich Awesome Hook, MoRich Total Shock & Awe, MoRich Pioneer, AMF Nighthawk Torque, AMF Nighthawk SPT, Brunswick Impact Zone #1, Brunswick Impact Zone #2, Brunswick Punisher, Brunswick Target Zone

bass · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:49:25 PM »

Practice whereever you want.

I repeat.

DON'T OVER PRACTICE during this session.

Get used to the approaches.
Try different parts of the lane.
The shot won't play EXACTLY like it will during qualifying.
So don't assume what strikes on friday will strike on saturday,
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CPA · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2007, 04:36:39 PM »

You can practice on any lane. You should practice on various lanes to see if there are any differences. I suggest trying various angles, speed and balls. This will help you see what works and what doesn't work. Also the hardest part is the transition of the lanes. Be prepared to make a big move. Moving a board or two probably won't be enough.

DON DRAPER · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:43:27 PM »

remember, during the official practice session you must dress accordingly. shirt with your name on it, slacks, etc. good luck !

Beef STL · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2007, 12:19:02 AM »

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remember, during the official practice session you must dress accordingly. shirt with your name on it, slacks, etc. good luck !

This was another question I came up with tonight, I'm glad I came on and it was already answered for me! Thanks Greg!

Another thing I thought of. I know you can't talk to people because it's considered "coaching," but can I bring a notebook down on the lane and write my findings in it, or is that also a "no no?" (It also has notes of different things I've been working on, and where I play on patterns in certain houses, etc)
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-Ricky-
Member of the St. Louis, Missouri USBC Adult Rankings

MORE Speed = LESS time to PANIC

Current Arsenal: MoRich Awesome Hook, MoRich Total Shock & Awe, MoRich Pioneer, AMF Nighthawk Torque, AMF Nighthawk SPT, Brunswick Impact Zone #1, Brunswick Impact Zone #2, Brunswick Punisher, Brunswick Target Zone

Cobalt Bomb · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2007, 10:40:51 PM »

You can write in a notebook and refer to it in competition if you wish. Good luck!

kingpin 1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 03, 2007, 12:07:07 PM »

you can only not talk to people about the tournament once the tournament has started. in practice you can talk about anything you want and to who ever you want. I may be there i have not decided yet. If i am come up and say hello.

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