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by spmcgivern
September 26th, 2017, 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is scoring pace determined?
Replies: 7
Views: 2541

Re: How is scoring pace determined?

I think the OP was referring to elite competitions only. For instance PBA Cheetah would be considered a high scoring pace while the US Open may be considered a low scoring pace. I believe they use the week's scoring on the pattern to determine its difficulty level. If everyone is averaging 220+, the...
by spmcgivern
September 11th, 2017, 9:43 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: New bowler average
Replies: 10
Views: 2335

Re: New bowler average

We typically use the first week's scores to establish an average for truly new bowlers. It is usually different for established bowlers where last year's average is used for a couple of weeks until a pre-determined number of games are bowled and then the cumulative average for that year is used. I c...
by spmcgivern
August 11th, 2017, 12:57 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Follow-up to Article Research
Replies: 16
Views: 2757

Re: Follow-up to Article Research

I understand what you are getting at. But let me play devil's advocate: I understand topography is an important aspect of how a lane can be played. Topography is the "in" word now and you can't go to a tournament without someone discussing or cussing topography. But I contend the 90% conce...
by spmcgivern
August 8th, 2017, 12:20 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Article Research
Replies: 8
Views: 1440

Re: Article Research

Please answer the following questions to help with my research for an upcoming BTM article. Thanks in advance for your help. 1. Do the two lanes that make up a “pair” usually play the same? They can play the same so I will approach them as if they do. For me, my center's house shot is pretty consis...
by spmcgivern
July 27th, 2017, 12:19 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: which zone is this
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: which zone is this

I could be mistaken, but I think that is a plastic ball. For a period of time, Brunswick was using the Zone name in the Target Zone series of plastic balls. Pancake core and polyester cover.
by spmcgivern
July 21st, 2017, 7:44 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Transition? Bowling 100 pins difference between games.
Replies: 18
Views: 2847

Re: Transition? Bowling 100 pins difference between games.

+100 AND you ain't nowhere near that my friend! Totally agree, and yet I have made 1/2 board moves. But hear me out.... I don't use 1/2 board moves to adjust to a reaction I saw, instead making 1/2 board moves in anticipation of future moves. I would make 1/2 board moves every couple of frames with...
by spmcgivern
July 6th, 2017, 1:36 pm
Forum: Ball Talk
Topic: are Manhattan rubber urethane balls any good?
Replies: 7
Views: 2115

Re: are Manhattan rubber urethane balls any good?

To someone it might be. But that person would have an intimate relationship with the ball with it representing something to them. For someone who knows nothing of the ball or the ball has no meaning to them, then maybe it isn't worth it. Ultimately, it is an old urethane just like a lot of other old...
by spmcgivern
June 21st, 2017, 5:58 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Practice Suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 1687

Re: Practice Suggestions

To add on, I think your idea of practice sessions may be a bit long. One hour of lane play is the max I would recommend during the summer while working on some particular aspect. As you have stated, as you move along in a practice session, fatigue and loss of focus can cause bad habits to rise. Mini...
by spmcgivern
June 5th, 2017, 10:35 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Greek Church
Replies: 17
Views: 3261

Re: Greek Church

I have made it a few times. The first time I was told my chances of making it were better if I went at the 4-7 (right handed). The goal is to shoot at it like a 4-9. I did and the 4 along with the 9 went toward the 6 and 10. Definitely pumped me up. The other times I was going for three and happened...
by spmcgivern
April 20th, 2017, 4:06 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Single Strip vs. Double Strip
Replies: 47
Views: 7207

Re: Single Strip vs. Double Strip

I am not sure double stripping would be enough. When we ran lanes for sport shot leagues/short tournaments, the house shot had a small affect on the sport shot. Only during multiple, sequential applications of the sport pattern did the shot ever become what was expected. Every time you apply the spo...
by spmcgivern
April 7th, 2017, 9:25 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS
Replies: 11
Views: 1740

Re: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS

kajmk wrote: If you want to be the best you can be, challenging conditions are a cornerstone.

Cheers!
Another way to put it would be, If you want to be the best you can be, a variety of conditions are a cornerstone.
by spmcgivern
April 7th, 2017, 5:40 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS
Replies: 11
Views: 1740

Re: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS

The difference in your example is the bullseye is the same for everyone. Scoring in bowling is dependent on styles and some styles are better suited for certain oil patterns. In the end, I do agree with the premise of something more challenging for me in a league environment. But it is entirely self...
by spmcgivern
April 7th, 2017, 3:21 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS
Replies: 11
Views: 1740

Re: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS

I don't average as high on shots that are difficult for me, regardless if they are sport or THS. I have averaged higher for a sport league than I have in a particular house on their version of a THS. I have seen people average more on Cheetah than they do on THS. THS can be hard for some people if t...
by spmcgivern
April 7th, 2017, 2:33 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS
Replies: 11
Views: 1740

Re: General Rule rating avg etc Sport Condition VS THS

If someone shoots higher on a particular sport condition than they do on THS does that make the THS the more difficult condition? Why can't we just look at all conditions as different and not separate them into buckets? I am just as competitive during my league bowling as I am at a tournament. The o...
by spmcgivern
April 6th, 2017, 3:48 pm
Forum: The Pro Shop
Topic: weighting two-handed balls
Replies: 7
Views: 1996

Re: weighting two-handed balls

I would think you need to look at the ball as two finger holes and a balance hole. In this case, the balance is measured from between the fingers. This is how two-handed bowler's equipment is evaluated in the U.S.

If the thumbhole is used, then the balance is measured from the center of the grip.
by spmcgivern
March 30th, 2017, 3:18 pm
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: maintain the "right" mindset
Replies: 9
Views: 3073

Re: maintain the "right" mindset

Was going through some Sports Illustrated magazines and came across one from the World Series this past year. The magazine had a copy of the game 7 line-up card for Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs. I found some of the minor details of his card are similar to this discussion. * Do simple better * &qu...
by spmcgivern
March 29th, 2017, 1:52 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PRODIGY BOWLERS TOUR -- 03-25-2017 "Les Misérables"
Replies: 4
Views: 1100

Re: PRODIGY BOWLERS TOUR -- 03-25-2017 "Les Misérables"

Hello Randy,

I have been watching your videos for a while now. My son likes to see the kids bowl and we will watch together. He is still at the "have fun" level of bowling at age 4.

Keep up the great work!!!!!
by spmcgivern
March 26th, 2017, 3:41 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: How can we save bowling?
Replies: 130
Views: 16508

Re: How can we save bowling?

Dustin, Technology does need to be controlled. A few years ago the sport of swimming allowed new swim wear in competitions and records were being broken by those who could afford the new swim wear. That technology did allow faster swimming times but that did not advance the sport. The rules were ch...
by spmcgivern
March 24th, 2017, 1:04 pm
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: maintain the "right" mindset
Replies: 9
Views: 3073

Re: maintain the "right" mindset

When ever i hit the pocket and leave the 10 pin, its just a bad shot, let it go and just turn around and try to make a better shot next time. Downside to this is not all 10-pins are bad shots. If the bowler does all of the physical things correctly and the result is a 10-pin, then it isn't a bad &q...
by spmcgivern
March 23rd, 2017, 3:41 pm
Forum: Community Coaching
Topic: maintain the "right" mindset
Replies: 9
Views: 3073

Re: maintain the "right" mindset

The goal is to separate the result from the process. You can control where you throw it but you can't control the result. Have a consistent approach. Hit your mark. Throw the ball consistently. Make adjustments. If you throw the ball well and hit your mark, then regardless of the result you should b...