Author Topic: Different strategy for a no Tap? (Read 13541 times)

splendorlex · « **on:** January 02, 2006, 05:40:11 AM »

I'm bowling my first no tap today, so I'm curious if I should just play my regular game or if there is a specific kind of strategy? I would assume the latter, just try to throw a good strike ball and pick up my spares.

Pinbuster · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2006, 01:46:35 PM »

The only thing different I do is not look for good carry only a good line to the pocket.

The key is hitting the pocket all the time. So what if you leave a bunch of corner pins?

BrunsMike · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2006, 03:19:04 PM »

No other special strategy, just hit your line and stay in the 1-3 pocket zone.
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Tweener92 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2006, 03:21:36 PM »

I try to play it as if it were regular 10 pin.
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shakezilla9 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2006, 03:29:32 PM »

just concentrate on getting to the pocket, your almost garunteed a 750+ that way. i bowled a no tap on new years eve and threw 19 real strikes with 9 no taps and no open frames for a 773. i missed the pocket 3 times all day wich is excellent if you look at my average. i was forced to play down and in since i just coudlnt get the reaction i wanted with my smokin swingin it and got some awsome pin action.
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Dysturbed · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2006, 04:08:50 PM »

Yeah I try to play as if it was normal bowling. I bowled a 9 pin tournament on New Years eve and shot 815. It sucked because I came in 3rd and all my strikes were natural. I was like man why couldnt this just be regular bowling because I never shot an 800 before.

BrunsMike · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2006, 04:38:48 PM »

Last time I did a 9 pin no tap tournament I shot 966. 300x3 plus 22 pins per game handicap. Had 9 no taps in 3 games, basically 3 per game. I still didnt take 1st that year, placed 5th overall. 1st was 1042, 2nd 1002, 3rd 994, 4th 973, then me at 966. I was the only 1 to shoot a 900 9 pin no tap series though. Fun times!!

Just hit the pocket, you'll do fine!
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Mike Zadler
NE Lake County IL
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Sanctioned Highs:
775 Series/288 Game
Sanctioned average (2004/2005)
194

JohnP · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2006, 08:02:00 PM »

Use a control ball and keep it in the pocket. Laugh every time you leave a single pin. -- JohnP

Nails · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2006, 08:15:46 PM »

Handicap no-tap *shudder*

I'm with JohnP. Throw something that gets you to the pocket and laugh at the 15 flat 10's. It's your only chance to do so.

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Steven · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2006, 11:51:15 PM »

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Handicap no-tap *shudder*

Amen.

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spanky · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2006, 11:57:49 PM »

And just how does one establish a no-tap handicap? I can't believe they would use your 10 pin handicap. That's crazy. I've honestly never heard of handicap in a no-tap event.

BrunsMike · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2006, 04:01:18 PM »

During the summers on Friday nights theres a handicapped 9 pin no tap 4 game tournament. Usually a huge turn out every friday with some very high end bowlers.
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NE Lake County IL
Brunswick Equipment
Sanctioned Highs:
775 Series/288 Game
Sanctioned average (2004/2005)
194

shelley · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2006, 04:45:00 PM »

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And just how does one establish a no-tap handicap? I can't believe they would use your 10 pin handicap. That's crazy. I've honestly never heard of handicap in a no-tap event.

We have no-tap tournaments on our award nights at the end of league. No handicap, though. But one of the ladies I bowl with won the last one and her normal average is about 130.

And if it's part of your sanctioned league, I think you can still get award scores if the no-tap part wasn't a factor. If you shot 815 naturally, you should be able to get the ring for it.

SH

BrianCRX90 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2006, 08:37:25 PM »

If your accurate enough, I attempted to get my former spare ball I no longer bring to league, a 14 lb plastic Columbia White Dot and shot 780 scratch. I also had great a few boards of area on the outside and pounded the pocket nearly every time. But now that my average will end up around 210 I have no desire to bowl a boring sweeper filled with half asked handicapers that only are able to win on thier pure luck cause thier spare shooting is so dismal. Plus I won it the last time and got a whopping 30 bucks.

mumzie · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2006, 10:36:22 PM »

My opinon of no tap is similar.
The people who win the no tap tournaments are the folks who average 130 because they don't have a prayer of picking up single pin spares.

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Author Topic: Different strategy for a no Tap? (Read 13541 times)

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