What's your first adjustment?

[aussiedave]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obfJqa0e3i8

Very good video - knew most of it, but some of the terms like "burn" were cleared up for me.
Thanks.
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[Tampabaybob]

I have not video taped myself for a couple of weeks. My delivery has changed a bit since my finger holes have buffed out a bit since I told my proshop guy they where hurting. Also my speed has increased 1 to 2 MPH and I am doing a few new things that are GOOD. Like walking a straight line and getting the ball under my head, etc...

My spare pickups are getting better though

Next time I will publish a full game of my practice, I will bring the tripod and place it behind me at head level instead of on the table at that funny angle you have seen on youtube.

That's good. A good video is the best way for you, and others to pick up any bad spots in your delivery. Nop one knows what they look like and many are surprised when they see that first video of them selves. The first comment is usually, "Do I do that?" Yup, you sure do !!

[unclemantis]

I went bowling last night but did not bring the camera.

Took me a few frames to warm up and then it took me like 2 games to find my line and then twords the end of the 3rd game I was ON FIRE!

Here are my stats.

League Stats:
League: Practice
Bowling Date: 02-12-2013

Score Ave: 165.25
Total Pins (Series): 661
High Game: 206
Total Games: 4

First Roll Average: 8.72
Most Strikes in a Row: 6

Strike Percentage: 42.9%
Total Strikes: 18
Strike Chances: 42

Spare Percentage: 33.3%
Total Spares: 8
Spare Chances: 24

Single Pin Spares %: 28.6%
Single Pin Total: 2
Single Pin Chances: 7

Multi-Pin Spares %: 35.3%
Multi-Pin Total: 6
Multi-Pin Chances: 17

Multi-Pin Non-Split %: 50.0%
Multi Non-Split Total: 6
Multi Non-Split Chances: 12

Split Conversion %: 0.0%
Splits Picked Up: 0
Splits Attempted: 5

Open Frame %: 40.0%
Open Frames: 16
Total Frames: 40

[aussiedave]

Scenario:-
It's late in the second game and you notice your main strike weapon resin ball is starting to come up too high in the pocket after performing admirably on the condition up to that point.
What's your first adjustment?
Do you just move two boards to the left and keep the same board out on the lane? Or do you put the main strike weapon in the bag and grab a less aggressive ball?
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A lot depends on ball speed too - I have noticed that bowlers who get 15 or more mph have less problems or not as severe or it takes a little longer for the problem to show up in their game. I am only around 12 - 13 mph and can't get much more than that without throwing wild shots or going to a lighter ball and dealing with the new timing. At such lower speeds the ball reacts with the lane at the slightest change in conditions so one must be well versed in adjustments.
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[billf]

OK so as usual I'm the odd one. Depends on my mood at the time. Fist adjustment is usually speed increase. If I don't want to open up the lane (move left) then I will move BOTH feet and target ball side. Most bowlers around here can't or won't play from the 1 to 5 boards so I can play way outside all by myself.

A typical night will have me moving from the 30 with an aggressive ball to the 3 with the Misfit. If the first shot after the switch doesn't look right then I will grab the Marauder. Usually by half way through the second game I'm bored with messing with other people's lines and go where they won't.

[Tampabaybob]

I'm with Bill, and I think you'll agree this comes with experience. When all else fails, go to where "none else is shooting. You'll have the oil all to yourself and hopefully can find a shot quickly.

[unclemantis]

I was watching XtraFrames last night with my dad and in one of the matches the telecasters said if you don't find your shot within 2 frames then you are pretty much done!

[aussiedave]

I was watching XtraFrames last night with my dad and in one of the matches the telecasters said if you don't find your shot within 2 frames then you are pretty much done!

That might be against a very good bowler.
For me, I never stop trying to find that best line - I never quit. This has helped me become a more "knowledgeable" bowler than if I just gave up trying. To me, this kinda defeats the purpose.
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[unclemantis]

That might be against a very good bowler.
For me, I never stop trying to find that best line - I never quit. This has helped me become a more "knowledgeable" bowler than if I just gave up trying. To me, this kinda defeats the purpose.
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Then again this was a match between Mika and I want to say Rash. it was back to back strikes and a fill here and there. It ended being an 11 pin difference!

[billf]

When bowling scratch with bowlers who are averaging 230+ no matter the pattern, then yes, you had better find your line during practice. When the competition is that good one open frame is usually the difference between winning and losing. When it's exceptional then the placement of the frame that you don't strike in becomes critical.
What I mean by that is if you start spare then strike you get 20 pins in frame 1. If you make the front 7 but spare the 8th with a 9/ then that cost you over 20 pins.