Author Topic: What Pattern? (Read 3371 times)

sevenpin63 · « **on:** February 04, 2011, 09:37:43 AM »

Does anybody know what kind of shot or pattern they are going to use on the lanes? As this will be my first time at nationals.I would like to know what I am in for. Thanks.

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Jorge300 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:34:18 PM »

Seven,

Sorry for the late reply, but let me add something to what others have said. For the past 2-3 years, it hasn't been a sport type shot.....it has been an actual sport compliant shot. A true sports pattern. Scores have actually gone up, mainly because of the fact that the heavier concentration of oil has allowed those who work together to actually open up the lanes and post some better scores. We've also seen that for D/S the pattern not drying out quite as much and allowing the record setting scores of the past few years. From what I have seen and read, the way to score is to get at least 5 guys, but better off 10 guys, who will work together to open a hole in the oil that will allow you to move left and create area for the 2nd and 3rd games. As for D/S, it is still a crap shoot, dependant on who you follow.

Jorge300

sevenpin63 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:52:06 PM »

Maybe this will be good but we will see. But I do tend to bowl better on more and long oil.

I bowl 2 leagues and I average better on the house that puts down 40 to 42 feet of oil, than compared to the house that puts down 35 to 38 feet of oil. More control and not as much snap on the back end helps my game.

Thanks everyone for your replies.

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Jorge300 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:20:31 AM »

Seven, I wish you the best of luck. But, it is more then just more oil. I can't say what your houses do, but even if it if 40-42 ft of a THS shot, you will see a big difference at Nationals. The big thing needed, which sadly I was lacking last year, is consistantcy. You have to repeat shots, especially at the beginning of team event. Also, the USBC Open start with a totally fresh shot for team event, so you potentially (since I don't know your style of bowling) could see some snap at the start since the backends are clean. Your best prep would be to see if the house that puts out the longer oil would put down the actual USBC pattern for you, once it is released. While your house can't duplicate it 100% exact, it will give you some idea of how the lanes will react and if you bowl enough, how they will transition. But, also keep an open enough mind to see what ball reaction you have at the stadium once you are there, and make moves/adjustments off of the line you threw in your hometown practice sessions.

sevenpin63 wrote on 2/15/2011 2:52 PM:
Maybe this will be good but we will see. But I do tend to bowl better on more and long oil.

I bowl 2 leagues and I average better on the house that puts down 40 to 42 feet of oil, than compared to the house that puts down 35 to 38 feet of oil. More control and not as much snap on the back end helps my game.

Thanks everyone for your replies.

DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS

Jorge300

Good Times Good Times · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:28:43 AM »

Everyone should just go practice on a 1:1 completely flat US Open pattern. Then you'll have an idea of "what it's like" to have to be SOOO consistant and accurate. Reward good shots, and errant "spray" shots will be exposed. I'm not saying the shot in itself is the same, what I am saying is it would be good practice and preparation and should give some idea of how precise shot making will have to be to score.

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shipper50 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:36:21 PM »

Has the shot been posted yet? I can't seem to find anything on the usbc site as it takes forever for it to load for me.

Shipper

milorafferty · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:53:37 PM »

Bowl.com has a statement that says Lane conditions will be available March 1st.

shipper50 wrote on 2/23/2011 1:36 PM:
Has the shot been posted yet? I can't seem to find anything on the usbc site as it takes forever for it to load for me.

Shipper

shipper50 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:31:40 PM »

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shipper

milorafferty wrote on 2/23/2011 1:53 PM:
Bowl.com has a statement that says Lane conditions will be available March 1st.

shipper50 wrote on 2/23/2011 1:36 PM:
Has the shot been posted yet? I can't seem to find anything on the usbc site as it takes forever for it to load for me.

Shipper