Timing on 5 step

[dnhoffman]

I push, because it feels more natural to get my arm swing up to the height I like, otherwise I find myself trying to muscle it through on the downswing. When I get that nice stretching backswing I'm able to just let it fall naturally and my release is usually better off for it as well.

Then again, I'm also averaging between 195-200... so take my opinion with a grain of salt I suppose.

[scottymoney]

Bob take a guess what pattern Barnes picked for the Milwaukee Open which airs this Tuesday? He was the top qualifier and got to choose the pattern and yes he chose the Bear. I know the outcome already but he chose the pattern based on it being difficult and he did rather well on it during qualifying. It is also very similar to the US Open pattern which he likes.



I take back my statement. He said he was going to pick Bear but he ended up picking Badger.

[Tampabaybob]

I watched him on the BEAR pattern a week ago, when he bowled Belmo for the title. That would've been the last pattern I thought he would choose. That was a pattern to definitely steer clear of. I'm not sure what the badger patter looks like, so let me google it:


Description:

At 52 feet, the Badger is by far, the longest pattern in the PBA animal pattern library. This pattern’s greatly increased length and higher volume of oil down the lane places a premium on accurately repeating shots. Expect a medium scoring pace.

Recent Tournaments and Champions on this Pattern:

PBA Tour
2013: Lucas Oil PBA Milwaukee Open (winner: Chris Barnes)

Because Chris puts a whole lot of forward roll on the ball, I would say this would be a good choice for him. He stays way behind the ball and it starts rolling real early, so the length of the oil is less of a factor. I would think guy's that swing the ball wouldn't like it. 52 feet....WOW !!