Author Topic: Adjustments (Read 1792 times)

n00dlejester · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 03:46:08 PM »

So I bowled a decent 572 on the Shark pattern this week - 206 216 and a monster 150. My question to you guys is what's a good point of reference for adjustments? I tend to move my feet and eyes and release and all that jazz at first, then switch my gear. My question is after how long should one go before switching gear? I tend to try 2 to 3 frames on each lane adjusting before making a more major move. Since that's about 4-6 frames of a game, that's quite a bit of the game gone to half experimenting, half bowling...I'm wondering if I should try to make the more major moves quicker, in like two frames tops on each lane. What do you guys usually do when it's time to make an adjustment?

Fluff E Bunnie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:53:13 PM »

Well like Dan said, I don't think there is a real answer to that. Adjustments vary from person to person. I mean if you look around you've seen probably some of the top guys in your house get confused switched equipment and even the guys on the PBA telecast have these problems.

Sometimes a ball change really is needed and you have to figure out when the appropriate time is through experience I guess...

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Spartan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2007, 03:35:11 PM »

well, i can't really answer your question. there are simply too many variables. however, when i start, i pick a line that strikes and i don't move until i absolutely have to. this way i can get into a groove without worrying about my next move. when i go high two shots in a row, i go back to the pit and think about every single variable. where the oil line is, oil volume, hand postion, ball speed, release, and ball choice. i then base my move off of that. sometimes i can keep my same line with a different ball and a little hand adjustment, and sometimes i have to move out more. one final thought: bowling is completely a game of feel. feel your next move. hope all this helps.

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PikevilleBwl · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2007, 06:46:48 PM »

On Adjustments I tried to make one of 3 adjustments. First I try to switch hand positions. What I mean is I move my wrist from netural position to a little flatter where I am about right under the ball or depending on the conditions I will cup my hand to get a little earlier roll. Also I adjust the wrist side meaning do I want to go completely left or middle where I can adjust a little forward roll. Second Adjustment I will make is my feet. I work on this the most of anything. I usually will move about 3 or 4 different times per game when I am praticeing. I will move up, back, left, right.. I will try to usually more up, left, and right the most. And the 3rd will be switching equipment. I'm working on a new arsenal for this season so I'm learning on what these balls do. I will try to avoid this if I can I feel like I need to learn how to make adjustments with my feet and hand positions more cause I will learn more that way when I am bowling bigger tournaments. If you want anything else you like to know about hand positions or anything let me know.

Stan · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:08:29 PM »

First off, you have to know your equipment. you will have to know how much each ball hooks and where on the lane does it make its move. If you are bowling with some better bowlers, watch them and where their breakpoint is and what moves thay are making. The problem with the PBA patterns is that not everyone plays them correctly and the transition can be confusing. Did the oil carrydown, or did the heads go away. This is what you have to figure out while determining what adjustment to make and when to make them. Like most people already said, there are no set of rules. It will take some experience and probably some guts to make a move and commit to it.

One last point, I probably would not wait 3 or 4 frames to make a move. At this rate you may find the right line in the 10th frame of the last game.

Mike James · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:52:28 PM »

Hi,
Many good points but who could remember them all? but let me add a few anyways...1st of all this pertains to fall league play where you know your getting THS. Practicing the 10-15 min before league starts is the time to chose which ball your going to use...the only thing i look for in practice is carry, getting to the pocket is practically a given if your 200+ average...now one thing i've learned over the years is that i expect teammates to say it must be the 2nd game because were leaving 10 pins all of a sudden(as well as the other team.)...nothings changed except part of the lane is getting worn some...ball screams back and hits the hole solidly but...10 pin....( i call this the unseen rollout or ball buring up)...now one person wrote if he has two high hits he moves...thats too late(it may cost you)...its time to find more head oil...many cases a move of your feet one board left(for a righty) will do it...the other point i'd like to make is i find in practice which lane is a bit tighter than the other and compensate at the begining...90% of the time i'm playing both lanes differently of where i stand but keep the same break point

n00dlejester · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2007, 12:05:35 AM »

Whoa, talk about books of knowledge. Thank you very much for the advice, all of you. Granted I'm a handful of years younger than dlenart (I'm 23), I have seen the benefits of experience, and anticipating the change. I guess I'm just learning on some of the more interesting patterns around this area. The handicap league I'm in on Tuesday nights is mind-numbingly weird. It's so hard for me to have a consistent shot, and I have no clue why. I might be psyching myself out, but it just seems that the shots are never consistent. It just gets frustrating, but that's bowling, right?

But an open mental game is definitely a huge thing for me also. I do tend to have a hot head in the handicap league, but in the PBA Experience, I learned to not get mad and it's definitely shown in my scores...the past month or so I'm averaging around a 190. I should probably keep a cooler head next week in THS league.

Just out of curiosity, do you guys find that summer leagues have way crazier shots laid out than in the winter? Or is just this house I'm at? Haha, thanks again guy! I appreciate the help very much

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