Author Topic: Lane Courtesy-Am I Over-sensitive (Read 7229 times)

ccrider · « **on:** April 14, 2014, 11:54:33 AM »

While bowling the state tournament yesterday, one guy on the adjoining lane would bowl his first ball, and then stand on the back of the lane, waiting for his ball to return and for me to bowl. I never asked him to step off the lane, but I waited for him to go ahead and bowl his second ball before bowling. His teammates never said anything to him, although I know several of them and they know better.

Also, some people in league will step up to the lane beside you, waiting for you to bowl, and practice their armswing while waiting. My peripheral vision is probably better than many, and I can see this motion beside me. It is distracting. I normally step off the lane and allow the person to bowl.

How would you handle each of these situations.

Gizmo823 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:16:58 PM »

Yeah, 4 hours is crazy. I don't think I've ever gone past even 3 hours in a regular 5 man league, maybe a few minutes long here or there, but that's insane.

Quote from: itsallaboutme on April 14, 2014, 03:12:23 PM

4 hours to bowl league? Did you take a dinner break in the middle of the second game and go out for cheeseburgers? I would have lasted exactly two weeks on that team.

BallReviews-Removed0385 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:21:10 PM »

It wouldn't bother me as long as he stays there and doesn't go until I have gone. Some bowlers act like it's a race to get done first, which amazes me. It's really about being a good "neighbor" on the lanes, but to some they wouldn't even imagine that it would bother anyone unless they are politely told so.

Good Times Good Times · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:26:45 PM »

Quote from: itsallaboutme on April 14, 2014, 03:12:23 PM

4 hours to bowl league? Did you take a dinner break in the middle of the second game and go out for cheeseburgers? I would have lasted exactly two weeks on that team.

I also forgot to note, the two in question were bowers 1 & 3. Bowler 1 wanted two lanes AND gave two lanes BUT also would never throw his first shot until OUR team FULLY finished the frame.

Bowler #3 offered one PAIR courtesy.

Bowler 1 is no longer on our team and bowler #3 has been reigned in and as expected, our finishing time is significantly earlier.

Don't get me wrong, I have a small amount of $ invested in side pots etc too (only like $80-100 per night or so).

Good Times Good Times · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:30:03 PM »

I brought a lot of this up in our meeting at the beginning of the season. Some bowlers insist on 2 lanes but they formally cannot expect it. I need one, that is all. If you are expecting 2 and someone walks up on you it is on YOU to back off.

All of this was agreed to and voted on. Amazing how much quicker things get done (again w/no "rush") AND the sun still came up Thursday morning.

itsallaboutme · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2014, 03:52:38 PM »

1 1/2 lane courtesy. Just pay attention to the amount of time the bowlers around you stand on the approach and time it so you are not walking at the same time.

Artimust · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2014, 04:02:03 PM »

Our league is one lane courtesy, but 95% give 2 lanes. We have 4 person teams and generally take us about 2 1/2 to 3 hours at the most. And like GTGT mentioned, if you want 2 lanes courtesy, YOU back off. But being that most of us give 2 lanes, I want to bring it up with the league officers and see if there can be a vote for 2 lanes instead of 1, especially since most already do it anyway and we finish in a reasonable time. Either that or I might have to wear horse blinds, lol. It was mentioned by a couple of top bowlers that if you can see someone in your peripheral when you're on the approach in your stance, then you aren't focusing enough. I guess my focus is lacking, lol.

lilpossum1 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2014, 05:40:34 PM »

In a semi relaxed league, is it considered uncourteous to grab your ball off of the rack at the same time as another person next to you so you can dry it off while they bowl?

ccrider · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2014, 06:19:55 PM »

I think it is discourteous, to reach up and grab the ball while the guy is on the approach beside you. Why not get your ball before he steps up.

St. Croix · « **Reply #24 on:** April 14, 2014, 06:38:09 PM »

Quote from: ccrider on April 14, 2014, 06:19:55 PM

I think it is discourteous, to reach up and grab the ball while the guy is on the approach beside you. Why not get your ball before he steps up.

Absolutely; it is discourteous and worse. You could drop the ball and cause all sorts of distractions.

lilpossum1 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 14, 2014, 10:58:44 PM »

I mean grabbing it while they are grabbing their ball. not while they are setting up their approach

spmcgivern · « **Reply #26 on:** April 15, 2014, 07:53:01 AM »

Quote from: johnfoe on April 14, 2014, 09:15:00 PM

Holy crap I think we found the biggest group of whiners. If you can't stay focused while bowling then that is on you, not someone that wants to bowl. The only thing I could consider rude is someone that bowls at the same time as you next to you, but then again if you see that is happening you ALWAYS have time to back off if that is your excuse.

I'm not going to stand back as you watch your 10 mph ball roll down the lane to get a 6 count and then watch you waddle back down after standing on the approach for 10 seconds.

If there are rules then I would follow them, but if you have concentration issues then that isn't my problem and something you should work on. I'm sure that music drives you ape shit too while bowling. In other words there is more to life than trying to get others to conform to what you think is appropriate and likely why the sport is dying because all the fun is taken out and new bowlers would get crucified from bullshit rules.

The main difference between the different types of distractions are those that are expected and those that are not. If music is playing, I am expecting the sound and can either tune it out (haha) or enjoy it. If some runs up on me, then I am not expecting that and it will bother me.

Gizmo823 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 15, 2014, 08:05:39 AM »

This. I don't think anyone on the planet is immune to being startled regardless of their mental toughness.

Quote from: spmcgivern on April 15, 2014, 07:53:01 AM

Quote from: johnfoe on April 14, 2014, 09:15:00 PM
Holy crap I think we found the biggest group of whiners. If you can't stay focused while bowling then that is on you, not someone that wants to bowl. The only thing I could consider rude is someone that bowls at the same time as you next to you, but then again if you see that is happening you ALWAYS have time to back off if that is your excuse.

I'm not going to stand back as you watch your 10 mph ball roll down the lane to get a 6 count and then watch you waddle back down after standing on the approach for 10 seconds.

If there are rules then I would follow them, but if you have concentration issues then that isn't my problem and something you should work on. I'm sure that music drives you ape shit too while bowling. In other words there is more to life than trying to get others to conform to what you think is appropriate and likely why the sport is dying because all the fun is taken out and new bowlers would get crucified from bullshit rules.

The main difference between the different types of distractions are those that are expected and those that are not. If music is playing, I am expecting the sound and can either tune it out (haha) or enjoy it. If some runs up on me, then I am not expecting that and it will bother me.

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #28 on:** April 15, 2014, 12:17:50 PM »

I love 1 lane courtesy. it is very distracting.

When people stand on the lane next to you waiting for their strike ball to come back to use for spares surprising and irritating for experienced league bowlers!

It allows me that once there is two lane courtesy in a tournament for my scores to soar. I enjoy the more organized approach of tournaments. Thank you to the uninitiated.

Regards,

Luckylefty

swingset · « **Reply #29 on:** April 15, 2014, 05:49:17 PM »

You know what to do next time...

mainzer · « **Reply #30 on:** April 15, 2014, 08:18:53 PM »

If you need two lanes in league you may be taking it a little to seriously imo

on the subject of the OP I would have asked him to get off the approach

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