Author Topic: Whats With 2 Balls Per Turn In Practice? (Read 3556 times)

Silencer · « **on:** January 14, 2004, 01:00:11 PM »

It bugs alot of us Cali bowlers because we all take one shot and walk away, but every year in national tournaments, everyone outside of Cali always throws at whatever they leave, which is kind of not fair because you dont get as many shots in, does everyone else do that in all their leagues and tournaments???
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charlest · « **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2004, 06:26:27 PM »

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thats pretty rude to assume that everyone should conform to the exact same standard...

Nope, not rude; it's considered belonging to civilization.

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if i feel like taking 2 shots i do, and if i only feel like 1, i take 1... i'll give 2 lane courtesy if its a rulemy job is not to make the other teams/bowlers comfortable... my job is to beat them... of course all that applies really only in tourneyson the other hand, if its a recreational league, then since im just there to have fun anyway, i'll go ahead with all the normal things they do there...

Well, THAT is ALL I WAS SAYING IN THE FIRST PLACE!

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charlest · « **Reply #17 on:** January 15, 2004, 06:27:45 PM »

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Charlest, if something is tradition you truly don't have to abide by TRADITION.... Now if it's a rule then you do have to abide by it TRADITIONS are just that.... They aren't really rules....
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tourpower · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2004, 08:07:59 PM »

In Cali we are just used to it. I think it makes alot of since because you are practicing for strikes not spares so why do you need to shoot at a spare that you aren't supposed to leave. In Vegas in bugged me, but if you are going to let that one little thing get to you then you need to work on something else. L8. Nice post Jared you are getting alot of responses. See you on Sunday.

charlest · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2004, 08:30:59 PM »

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thats pretty rude to assume that everyone should conform to the exact same standard...

Nope, not rude; it's considered belonging to civilization.

no, that's considered being a sheep and following along with what everyone else wants so as not to 'disturb' the old way of doing things... maybe not rude, but presumptuous to say the least...

Then take it a tiny step further. YOu take all the balls in practice and attack or kill everyone who tries to practice. Same difference. you do whatever you want and to hell with anyone else in the world. How old are you 11 or 12?
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WiscBowler · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2004, 08:46:55 PM »

Our house gives 15 minutes of practice. Lucky us

JOE FALCO · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2004, 08:49:32 PM »

You guys are mentioning RULES .. I don't think you are referring to LEAGUE RULES .. I've never seen a LEAGUE RULE that covers PRACTICE BALLS .. I guess the reference is to HOUSE RULES ..
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cooksey · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2004, 09:27:50 PM »

Qustion for he Cali bowlers. You ever miss a spare? I always throw 2 balls. We bowl practice for 10 minutes in our leagues everyone throws 2 if they want too. In tourneys yeah it is usually one and done. To each his own doesn't bug me one way or the other. Trivial matter in the long run.

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Silencer · « **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2004, 03:29:09 AM »

Exactly Evan and Council, spares ball do the same thing no matter what unless the shot is FRIED beyond belief. All ya need is maybe 2 spare shots, 7 pin and 10 pin, all other spares you should know how to shoot them. In practice your looking for a strike line, in most tournaments these days its all about who can strike the most, spares do win but rarely, its usually the first one to 250 wins
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Platinum Bowler · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2004, 04:49:05 PM »

Theo.... Evan is a jackass. Oh, and

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Mr Track · « **Reply #25 on:** January 21, 2004, 02:08:49 PM »

In Canada, its standard that you take whatever shot you want...if you want to shoot a strike shot and dont strike, then you practice your 10 or 7 pin sparing...most people want to get into their comfort zone on the lanes..

no wonder why canadian bowlers have a better spare percentage than amaricans(not trying to flame anyone)
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janderson · « **Reply #26 on:** January 21, 2004, 05:17:53 PM »

If everyone throws one shot then lets the next person go, it helps even out the time between each person's warm-up shots. It seems to create a more consistent rhythm - especially in mixed leagues. This is half of what practice is for - to warm your body up and get going.

Finding a line/shot to play is also important. Again, the even pace of each person throwing a single shot seems to allow you to throw an equal number of shots on both lanes. This always helps pick out any inconsistencies between the two lanes between scoring begins.

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a_ak57 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 21, 2004, 06:45:35 PM »

I live in good ol' PA. Well, here, you can take 2 shots in league, but in tournaments, unless you screw up and get 1 pin, you probably shouldn't take another shot unless it's a head pin or something that you can help to figure out the reaction with. Not saying you just can't shoot any other spare, but if you're in a tournament you probably shouldn't have to practice your spares (unless you're one of the people who buys one reactive/particle ball and tries to use that as a spare ball, but that's your fault...)

But some people are right. "To each his own."

Cali bowlers, if you feel someone is wasting time, just politely ask if they mind not taking the second shot. If they say "Screw you" and give you the finger, then feel free to take any course of action you wish.

And you won't have to worry about me, I'm not going to Cali anytime soon.

Mr Track · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2004, 11:45:18 AM »

i know the people who went to junior gold and TRUST ME...they arent our top notch!
i believe the best collegiate team in the states is Wichita univ., and about 5 of the bowlers on that team come from calgary and montreal(in other words, CANADIANS)

speaking internationally, where was US in the common wealth games?, cause i know we were in second and malaysia was 1st..what about the world cup? keri from ontario took the title.....oh, and how about this...what ever happend to the TOURNAMENT OF AMERICA(junior)

1 canadian(chris, my fellow bowler), and 5 americans in the finals...he was at the bottom of the step ladder and averaged 240 in the finals, winning the tournament....

ANYHOW, im not here to battle about which country is better, all im saying is that there is nothing wrong with taking 2 shots on practice.....you have the right to shoot a frame when your up there...if you choose to shoot one shot, then so be it...there's nothing wrong with that..

i'll see all you guys at jbt in vegas in august, cause im pretty sure i wont see any of you in GUAM or GUATEMALA for the international team challenge

there was an article in the bowlers journal acouple of editions ago and it has the world stats. that's where i got my info from.
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wheels · « **Reply #29 on:** January 22, 2004, 11:41:48 PM »

Canada vs. America. One shot versus two shots. Does any of this actually matter? Go practice.
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Mark French · « **Reply #30 on:** January 23, 2004, 01:42:39 AM »

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Canada vs. America. One shot versus two shots. Does any of this actually matter? Go practice.
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Well said.
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