Post by: Silencer on January 14, 2004, 01:00:11 PM
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What would life be like without Columbia and Brunswick?
Post by: omegabowler on January 15, 2004, 07:13:42 AM
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Post by: WiscBowler on January 15, 2004, 07:43:08 AM
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Post by: Platinum Bowler on January 15, 2004, 09:13:39 AM
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Post by: BC60 on January 15, 2004, 01:26:06 PM
So we all shoot a 2nd ball at our spares. I've been in leagues
where you shadow bowl and we would just throw 1 ball since we
didn't have to wait for the pinsetter to operate.
Post by: charlest on January 15, 2004, 02:30:26 PM
Guess what? Tradition rules!
If the league or the area has 1 ball per turn, fine. Someone tell the ne wguy and he/she has to live with it.
If the tradition is 2 lane courtesy, then it's two lane courtesy, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR OPINION IS!
If it's 2 ball's per turn or 1 ball then throw th espare, then just have the decency to tell the new guy.
Here in NJ, you throw one ball and either foul (to reset it) or the next guy will tell you "don't foul; I'd like to shoot at a spare." With two 5-man teams and 5 minutes of practice, sometimes we're lucky to get 2 balls per lane in practice. Some houses, some leagues do give you 10 minutes of practice, but that is very rare, from what I have seen.
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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."
Post by: REVOLUTIONS PS on January 15, 2004, 02:35:38 PM
Post by: wheels on January 15, 2004, 02:37:29 PM
The way I look at it is, I'm trying to get as many shots in that have a purpose as possible in any given practice session. If that means that I'm a donater, then so be it.
Ian
Post by: Doggie the Dog on January 15, 2004, 06:06:42 PM
AMF machines can be set for shadow bowling, after a practice shot the machine doesn't activate until the alloted time is up for practice (usually 5-10 minutes)- but many proprietors don't use the system anymore because the balls crashing into the back cushion break the welds on the pit frames. On Brunswick, the A-2 type at least, this is not possible.
We get an alloted amount of time for practice before league (we have A-2's)regardless of how many balls you throw on each lane.
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Post by: charlest 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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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."
Post by: charlest 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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Kevin Decker
Traditions do not have to be written down; they just have to be observed by new members.
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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."
Post by: tourpower on January 15, 2004, 08:07:59 PM
Post by: charlest 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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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."
Post by: WiscBowler on January 15, 2004, 08:46:55 PM
Post by: JOE FALCO on January 15, 2004, 08:49:32 PM
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: cooksey on January 15, 2004, 09:27:50 PM
Good Luck, cooksey
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" Focus the next shot is critical"
Post by: Silencer on January 16, 2004, 03:29:09 AM
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What would life be like without Columbia and Brunswick?
Post by: Platinum Bowler on January 19, 2004, 04:49:05 PM
quote:Its San Bernardino.
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Post by: Mr Track on January 21, 2004, 02:08:49 PM
no wonder why canadian bowlers have a better spare percentage than amaricans(not trying to flame anyone)
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Post by: janderson on January 21, 2004, 05:17:53 PM
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.
Just my two pennies.
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I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates who said, "I drank what?"
Post by: a_ak57 on January 21, 2004, 06:45:35 PM
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.
Post by: Mr Track on January 22, 2004, 11:45:18 AM
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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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Post by: wheels on January 22, 2004, 11:41:48 PM
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Ian
Post by: Mark French 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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Ian
Well said.
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Mark French
Sportin' the 8-0-fizzle for life!
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Post by: Mr Track on January 23, 2004, 07:51:37 AM
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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.
decker...reading can help your ability to learn
im off this post...i'll still take my entire frame if i want to...peace!
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Post by: xurusaibobx on January 25, 2004, 11:17:34 PM
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go bowl or go home!