Author Topic: miscellaneous bowling survey (Read 7584 times)

Hook · « **on:** December 20, 2007, 07:52:09 AM »

Feel free to answer ANY OR ALL of these questions. Thanks.

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc.

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?

NOTHUMB · « **Reply #31 on:** December 22, 2007, 04:12:33 AM »

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?
Yes, otherwise Ill slide past the 6 and pick the 10.

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?
Depends what type of setting. In a competitive scratch league, saw a guy shot 92 the 1st game---and end up with 590+ for the series.

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?
120

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?
My mom is blind and averages 105---Ive seen lower, but thats the only 1 I know for a fact.

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?
Ball return cover.

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?
About 4 or 5 years ago, I hooked past one. My opponent made a smart comment about "straighter is greater"---I threw 17 strikes in a row after that.

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? I did it 2 times in 3 frames at Nationals the first year I went (2000 Albuquerque).

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? Move change around in my pocket (like if I have too much in 1 pocket or the other)

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?
If they want me to.

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?
If they put their fist out.

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?
Yes, used a ball with a full ounce too much Thumbweight---was curious what it would do.

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?
Leave an 8-10 and wonder why it didnt strike.

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?
All of them, because they are pros and Im not.

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?
I was all over the place---and to some extent still am---now its just a more controlled all over the place.

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.
No

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?
No

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?
Yes, Top 15 scores from each center that week I believe---maybe top 10.

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?
3 games is fine.
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LuvThatWhiteDot · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2007, 09:44:20 PM »

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Feel free to answer ANY OR ALL of these questions. Thanks.

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?
*Fall*

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?
*86, my teammate at last year's Lilac City tournament*

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?
*99, at the 1999 WIBC Championship in Indianapolis*

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?
*No clue, I only worry about my average and that of my teammates*

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?
*No*

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?
*Can't remember*

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).
*I did it twice in a sport league*

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc.
*Nothing. "This too shall pass."*

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?
*Yep*

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?
*Yep*

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?
*No*

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?
*Wait more than one lane on either side*

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?
*Doug Kent*

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?
*I need to lose some weight!*

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.
*No*

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?
*No*

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?
*Yes they do, but I don't know the minimum requirement*

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?
*3 games is plenty*

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Jeff Carter · « **Reply #33 on:** December 22, 2007, 11:13:19 PM »

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up? It doesnt matter....a spare is a spare

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament? I've seen a 92 game at the US Open and a 99 by a former touring player at the Masters

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament? 118 in Game 1 of qualifying in Medfor a few years ago

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad? Never broken anything except for my ego

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin? cant remember

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh). too many to count

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc. Sit in a different seat

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark? not usually

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open? not usually

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what? technically yes....minor surface adjustment rules violation

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do? complain when easy conditions transition and they dont know how to adjust ( not all league bowlers, but a lot that i know )

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form? Mike Machuga....hands down

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video? I should be a golfer

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please. NO

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes? never noticed

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required? i havent read the paper in years. if its not on pba.com, espn.com or on here it doesnt exist

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game? 7-8 games, moving every game on PBA patterns

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thegame · « **Reply #34 on:** December 22, 2007, 11:48:05 PM »

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up? Stay up, unless I need the count for that 6 to go down, the 6-10 is just an easier spare than a 10 only.

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament? 21

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament? 107 in ABT using my Core Power HRG for the first time

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league? Didn't really ever notice

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad? Cracked a scoring machine once

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin? not sure, but i'm guessing 8-12 months ago

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).maybe 3 times

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc. Usually sit down, or stand back on the concourse

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark? if they're close enough

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open? same as above

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what? not that i ever remember

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do? in my league taking 2 consecutive shots in practice

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form? Why not including Pete Weber? not answering this one, not that i necessarily think he has the best form, but no reason to discount anyone

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video? Atrocious

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please. No

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes? no

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required? no

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game? 3 is perfect

C300_Rye · « **Reply #35 on:** December 23, 2007, 08:02:31 PM »

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?

Fall down. I want revenge and if I dont leave it this time, I'm bound to later on. Better exercise the deamons sooner rather than later

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?

79

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?

I'm youth but it's 129

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?

Probably in the 60's

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?

No, I'm more mental pissed than physical pissed lol

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?

A few weeks ago in a collegiate tourney. Darn plastic ball lol

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).

atleast 5. I've done it twice. Probably closer to ten times. Us youth play games sometimes lol

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc.

Walk off and around. Go to my bowling bad and look around. And of I'm considering changing balls I pull out the new one and set it on the table to send a message to the other ball that it's time to get it together or your getting pulled lol.

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?

Yea like I said I bowl collegiate. Half of bowling collegiate is the excitement.

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?

Usually give em a pat on the back or talk to them if it's the person that needs it. A great teamate knows what to do with each person. Some like to be talked to and some need to be left alone.

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?

Cant say. Somebody may be watching. Lol

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?

Wow loaded question. Get upset too easy. Think they shpuld carry as long as they hit the pocket even if the miss their mark by 7 right. Dont reat the game with respect. Now keep in mind that this is not all league bowlers but some of them.

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?

I think Parker Bohn III has the best form. Even better than Pete

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?

Not as bad as i expected lol. I had got it into my head that it's usually alot different than what you feel so I was prepared and was thinking the worst lol. Video taping is something any moderately serious bowler should do. Very helpful tool.

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.

No

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?

Nope lol. Was I supposed to?

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?

Yes, 300 or 800+ series.

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?

4 Games. More games the better bowlers with out perform the less skilled.

Edited on 12/23/2007 9:03 PM

Juggernaut · « **Reply #36 on:** December 23, 2007, 09:16:27 PM »

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Feel free to answer ANY OR ALL of these questions. Thanks.

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?

Fall over

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What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?

75

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What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?

142

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What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?

98

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When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?

NO

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When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?

Can't remember EVER missing the 5 pin. Probably did back when I first started bowling in 1982

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How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).

Probably not over a dozen

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What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc.

Nothing. Bowling good isn't about "luck"

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Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?

Pretty much. Has become standard to do so on our team.

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Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?

Not always. Sometimes I am mad and don't want to hurt anyones hand.

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Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?

Yes, altered the surface of a ball after competition had begun.

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What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?

Take too much time on the approach

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Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?

I always liked Parker Bohn, even if he is lefty.

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What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?

Hmmmm, not TOO bad. Need to watch those fast feet and square up a bit better.

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Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.

Yes

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When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?

No. Didn't take up bowling until I was 16yrs old

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Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?

Yes, but it is a small town with only one paper. Generally, all scores that are exceptional for the particular bowler are mentioned, unless there is an oversight.

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Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?

I actually prefer four games. We bowl four games in our short summer leagues and I like that format.
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Hook · « **Reply #37 on:** January 06, 2008, 02:28:02 PM »

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When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?

Today. Live on ESPN!

Yours Truly,
Patrick Allen

pate08 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2008, 04:14:42 PM »

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?

Stay up, but I wouldn't really care either way.

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?

I think around 110 or so.

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?

Not adult yet, but I did shoot 130 last week and thats the lowest score I can remember bowling for a while lol.

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?

under 100

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?

I dislocated my middle finger in the middle of a tourney by punching the table and kept bowling

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?

I have no idea lol

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).

Idk

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc.

I dont try to change my luck, but if I'm bowling bad or had a really bad shot or something, I'll walk around a little bit to try and settle down.

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?

Most of the time

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?

Yes lol

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?

I dont think I have

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?

Talk about bowling like they really know what they are talking about.

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?

I can't pick just one, but here are my top 10 (in no particular order)
1. Chris Barnes
2. Norm Duke
3. Patrick Allen
4. PB3
5. Tommy Jones
6. Sean Rash
7. Wes Malott
8. Doug Kent
9. Mike Machuga
10. Robert Smith

That was actually really hard to pick because I wanted to add about 10 more lol.

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?

I dont remember.

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.

He didn't bowl any 900's and never will.

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?

?

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?

No

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?

It doesn't really matter, but I would like to try a 40 frame game lol.
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Scolai · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2008, 05:58:32 PM »

quote:
Feel free to answer ANY OR ALL of these questions. Thanks.

You miss a 10-pin. In the very next frame, you momentarily leave the 6-10, and the 6-pin looks like it might fall. Do you want the 6-pin to fall over, or stay up?
Doesn't matter. I'm left-handed and the 10 pin generally isn't a problem for me.

What's the lowest game you've seen an adult bowl in a league or tournament?
92 in sport league.

What's the lowest game you've bowled (as an adult) in a league or tournament?
123 in sport league. Part of a very painful 399 series.

What's the lowest average you've seen an adult have for a season in a league?
Can't really remember. Sub-100, though.

When bowling, have you ever broken anything (ball return, foul light, automatic scorer, your foot(!), etc.) because you were mad?
No, but I've come very close on a couple occasions. My hand still hurts from punching something about a month ago after missing what MUST have been my 10th single-pin spare.

When is the last time you missed the 5-pin?
Just the other day, actually. On Cheetah pattern and the ball never caught up to the pin in the heavier oil. Just practice, though, so no harm.

How many times have you seen a ball go between the 3-10 split, without knocking over either one? By the way, a guy recently told me that this was impossible (heh heh).
Seen it many, many times; done it a few times.

What "dumb" things do you do to try and change your luck when you're bowling bad? For example: buy a beer, go to the bathroom, take a walk, wash your hands, etc.
None. If I'm bowling bad, I chalk it up to having a bad night and come back for practice.

Do you slap hands with your teammates after every mark?
Yeah, not that I think it's truly apropos.

Do you "fist bump" your teammates when you leave an open?
Yep.

Have you ever done anything that was against the rules of bowling? If so, what?
Not intentionally. I used to us E-Z-Slide on my shoes, but quickly learned that it is against the rules.

What's the most annoying thing that league bowlers do?
Show up.

Not including Pete Weber, what current PBA exempt bowler has the best form?
Parker Bohn, III

What did you think of your form the first time you saw it on video?
"Geez, I suck!"

Do you think Robert Mushtare really bowled multiple 900s? Just a yes or no answer, please.
Oh, HELL no!

When you were a kid, did you wonder why the pins appeared to be set up differently on other lanes?
Yeah! Hey, I thought it was just me!

Does the largest newspaper in your town put league bowling scores in the paper? If so, what are the minimum scores required?
Yes, but they don't have to be very high.

Do you wish leagues were 3 games, 4 games, or just one 40 frame game?
4 games would be cool. 3 game leagues are fine with me, though.

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