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Archive for June, 2010
Bowling Tip: Can Old Bowling Balls Fly?
This is the bowling tip: unless the bowling balls can’t be reconditioned or resurfaced to your expectations, use them some where else. I seen one craft website that decorates the bowling balls with mirrors, small rock pedals, painted designs, garden decorations on the ground or hanging on a stick, and in a bird bath.
But Nevada Shooter.com have a different bowling tip idea! Yes, bowling balls are flying into the sky, where they stop, nobody knows? Of course, you have to have a good supply of bowling balls to put on a real nice show. Plus you need an open area, so you don’t blow away the neighbors or the neighborhood. But boys will be boys (I’m not sure but I would bet a girl or two is in the mix too)? Then again, I’m not sure about reloads, either? Once the bowling ball flies, can you pick up the pieces and shoot it up again? I don’t think so? Unless some one catches it, or it lands in a soft spot? Speaking of a soft landing, what would happen if the bowling balls were shot at a wall or rocky mountain side? Oh yea, the environment, well maybe, a concrete wall then!
The main bowling tip is don’t try this at home! I would like to see some one explain, why they shot a bowling ball into the air, to the authorities answering the call?
Some Strange Bowling Terms, Bowling Tip.
Strike, spare, open, split, turkey, 4 bagger or now a hambone, washout, and gutter ball are very common bowling terms, and why I added this bowling tip. Now some bowling terms aren’t so well known, probably because we don’t know them, or don’t need to? You will see what I mean, with these bowling tip bowling terms.
1.Clothesline (also picket fence). The 1-2-4-7 or 1-3-6-10 pins still standing after the first ball. Interesting to mention, these are the only bowling pins hit by the helicopter, spinner, or UFO bowling release method?
2. Creeper (also known as a puff ball). A slow ball.
3. Field goal. A missed throw between widely separated pins hitting nothing but air.
4. Six pack. Six strikes in a row.
5. Throwing rocks. Piling up strikes with a speed ball.
6. Working ball. A ball with great spin that produces a lot of action among the pins. The same ball will break up splits when hit on the nose.
7. Venting. Drilling a small hole into a bowling ball to relieve suction on the thumb hole.
8. Yank Shot. When a bowler hangs onto the ball too long.
9. Tumbler. A strike where the pins appear to fall individually.
10. Tickler. When the 6-pin gently topples the 10-pin.
11. Steal. To get more pins than you deserve on a strike.
12. Scenic Route. The path taken by a sharp curve ball.
13. Rat Club. A team that shoots low scores for one game.
14. Grandma’s Teeth. The 4-7-9-10 or 6-7-8-10 split.
15. Buzzard. Three open frames in a row.
16. 300 game jinx. It is customary when someone starts a game with a string of strikes not to mention the possibility of scoring 300, which would “jinx” the player.
17. Squeeze. The action of the second and third fingers against the thumb, much like snapping the fingers, as they deliver the ball.
18. Sour apple. Weak ball which leaves the 5-7, 5-10 or 5-7-10 split.
19. Snake eyes. The 7-10 split (bedposts, fence posts, goal posts, mule ears).
20. Slot grip. A grip on the bowling ball where the area between the third and fourth fingers is drilled away, resulting in one large finger hole.
21. Dirk. When a bowler releases his ball in such a way that it lands far down the lane; nearly to the marks.
22. Greek church. The 4-6-7-8-10 or 4-6-7-9-10 split. Also known as a cathedral.
23. Harkrider. The type of delivery in which the bowler seems to bounce his ball at the foul line upon release, as in dribbling a basketball.
24. Steener. When a bowler’s ball misses the head pin but through pin action still gets a strike. The last few pins usually fall like toppled dominoes. May also be referred to as a “backwash strike.”
25. Turkey Sandwich. When a bowler gets a spare and then a turkey and then another spare.
26. Barmaid. A pin hidden behind another pin; 1-5, 2-8, 3-9 (bicycle, double wood, one in thedark, sleeper, tandem).
27. Bench work. Any type of conversation or actions intended to upset an opponent (bench jockeying).
28. Cincinnati. The 8-10 split.
29. Cracked thumb. Actual cracks that appear on the calluses of a bowler’s thumb.
30. Dodo. A bowling ball over the legal weight or out of legal balance.
I hope you find these bowling tip bowling terms interesting, and spark your interest in learning more about bowling in general. Just remember, it’s not work, if you enjoy it!
How Old Is the Sport of Bowling? | bowling tip
Well, everyone knows in this bowling tip that before “Kingpin” and the “Big Lebowski”, Fred and Barney were bowling with stone bowling balls at Bedrock Lanes in the age of the Dinosaurs! That was easy!
But seriously, there is more to this bowling tip, ancient objects were found by British anthropologist Sir Flinders Petrie in the 1930′s that go back to 3200 B.C. in Egypt. Then some say, bowling was started in Germany around 300 A.D. I read one article that back in 1366 England’s King Edward III banned the Game. Something about his troops were bowling too much, and not practicing their archery? But the sport of bowling came back with King Henry VIII, who was said to use a cannon ball, and was very “In” with the upper class? Then King Henry VIII banned bowling again, for the working men and soldiers, because they were neglecting their trades. Of course we have a number of variations of bowling; Italian bocce, French petanque, and British lawn bowling. Plus, we have duckpin, candlepin, 5-pin, 10 pin, and a game called 9-pin bowling.
Now, 10 pin bowling was established in the United States on September 9, 1895 at Beethoven Hall in New York City, with uniform rules, etc. This is when the American Bowling Congress and national competitions were started. The Women’s National Bowling Association followed in 1917.
Since the establishment of 10 pin bowling, it’s popularity has increased. Many claim that the new media called “Television” in the 1950′s, gave bowling a brand new audience on NBC. In 1961, the Pro Bowlers Tour on ABC Sports brought the professional game into households every week. My bowling tip is, these bowling telecasts bolstered the bowling numbers, but when bowling went off of the air or T.V. I thought that really hurt bowling interest. Thanks to ESPN, bowling is back!
Who Is Your Bowling Buddy? | bowling tip
Of course in bowling tip, you need to find out who your bowling buddy is? Maybe you don’t know? It isn’t your best friend a lot of times. It may not be your teammates? It may not even be your friends? Well who is it then? It’s the person that can tell you straight to your face, what you are doing wrong and you believe it!
For me it is a stranger, a competitor, a lower average bowler, a better bowler, a bowler who I don’t get along with, or the man who drilled my bowling ball, watching me practice with it. The bowling tip is, it doesn’t matter! Here is a person that doesn’t have to say anything. But, because you need help, and they want you to succeed, is the only reason, they will volunteer this bowling tip to you. You know they are probably right, because of their honesty. So, what do you do with the bowling tip? Well this is what separates the good bowlers from the others, use it! Thank the person, which I had trouble with, and say, “I’ll try it”.
Granted not all advice is good advice, but how do you know, unless you try it? Especially, when you are struggling, and are a lost for reasons why? Many a time, my bad bowling habits creep back into my Game. I don’t even know it, until someone mentions it to me. Then the light bulb goes off in my head, I realize, that’s my problem! Bowlers record themselves bowling, for that very reason. But, we can’t see ourselves bowling during the game, so how can we catch our mistakes? Only, our buddies can!
Over Analyize Your Bowling Game? | bowling tip
Yes, I do this myself, that is why it’s a bowling tip. Try to make the perfect shot. Make the right adjustment. Over correct or under correct the next shot. And then, how does this mental game affect the outcome, the actual shot or the reality of your analysis?
Well I find, if I really concentrate, my approach slows down, because I tried to be too perfect. So, I do everything else right, but didn’t realize I did it in “slow mo” or slow motion? Then, if I didn’t catch my decreased speed on the score board, or a friend doesn’t tell you? I readjust again, thinking my bowling ball is hooking more than I anticipated. Now this really throws my Game into a tail spin, because I misdiagnosed my speed, causing the change in my ball reaction. Well, my brain is really messed up now. What do I do next? Well the rule of thumb and bowling tip for me is, “Don’t make an adjustment until you roll a good ball over your mark! Then and only then, you can analyze your shot!”
The bowling tip is keep everything in real time. Use your normal approach and ball speed, then use your adjustment, as best you can. So, you can better analyze how your bowling ball reacts to the adjustment. The key is to limit your adjustments to one at a time, if possible. In this way, you can weed out what is working, and what isn’t! If you make too many adjustments, and it doesn’t work? Which one of your new adjustments do you correct?
So the main bowling tip is, remember to limit your adjustments which makes it less complicated, and will probably be easier to do. Remember to keep your speed the same, unless your adjustment is to lower your speed, and hit your mark. Then and only then, you can use the ball reaction to reanalyze the results. Bowling is a simple game of adjustments, we make it more difficult!
Why Buy Preprinted Custom Bowling Shirt?
Usually, the sponsor buys a custom bowling shirt with their name advertised on it. But sometimes, the team or bowlers buys their own custom bowling shirt for casual or team bowling. Now this custom bowling shirt can be preprinted with an advertisement or interesting team name already on it. If the team doesn’t have a sponsor, then the team or bowler can select a design or statement that is already printed. Why you say? Well how about quality, very colorful, well designed, and cheaper, than if you had to custom print it yourself.
So, if you or your team are looking for a custom bowling shirt, what are your options? Buy a plain shirt or t-shirt, pay for a custom bowling shirt, or something in the middle. You can pick out any preprinted custom bowling shirt you want. The custom bowling shirt can show a bowling interest or attitude, make a funny statement, or emphasize an individual or team interest, say sports or a hobby. This is in the nature of enjoying the bowling atmosphere with your friends, and having fun with it too. The custom bowling shirt can spark laughs, conversions, or just be a colorful addition to the team, or your individual bowling character.
Remember, bowling doesn’t have to be a serious sport, unless you make it so. Have fun, and enjoy your bowling experience. So, you and your friends can’t wait till your next bowling adventure.
How about an Optional Rolling Bowling Bag?
An optional rolling bowling bag, as I refer to it, is a very flexible bowling bag to have. Say for example, you only want to take 3 bowling balls to the bowling alley? You can put 2 in a carry bowling bag and 1 in a single bag, or carry 1 by itself? Another option is to use your 4 compartment bag roller for the 3 bowling balls? But then, how do you handle 5 bowling balls? You see, once both your hands are full of bowling bags, your mobility is limited, especially going upstairs and through doorways.
Well of course, the answer can be a optional rolling bowling bag. Instead of carrying 2 or more bowling bags, you can make it in one trip with one roller. This optional bowling bag roller has room for 3, 4, or 5 bowling balls, and can be disassemble into a smaller roller. With ample room for bowling shoes and supplies, this rolling bowling bag has room and flexibility. Plus it is usually a cheaper rolling bowling bag, than the 4 and 6 compartment rolling bowling bag.
So, if you have problems carrying your bowling balls from bowling alley to bowling alley? Check out an economical and flexible way to haul 3, 4, or 5 bowling balls at one time, without the hassle.
What are Unisex Universal Bowling Shoes?
These bowling shoes are one of the most cost effective choices to “House Shoes”, for the casual bowler. Discounted currently as much as 40%, it doesn’t take much math, to figure out the benefits of buying your own bowling shoes. With the discount, these are also the one of the cheapest bowling shoes around. But why are they so cheap?
Well one reason is the bowling soles are like “House Shoes”, universal. If you are right handed or left handed, it doesn’t matter, because the bowling soles are the same, they both slide. Another reason is the same style of shoe is made for men and women, which is more cost effective. Also, it benefits couples and mixed teams, who want to match and coordinate their team colors. Of course, I’m not pushing this idea! Then again, the draw back is, you do slide more at the line, as compared to the more expensive bowling shoes. But, these are colorful bowling shoes. Some of the colors are white/black, green/black, pink/black, blue/black, pink/white, yellow/black, orange/black, and just black/black or white/white for the less colorful bowlers.
So in this economy, if you want to save some money? The unisex universal bowling shoes maybe a place to start. Just watch your slide!
The Big Lebowski=Lebowski Party? | bowling apparel
The Big Lebowski Movie is the the new ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’, especially the bowling apparel? Theaters are opening up for a revival and a new cult classic? Yes, dress up in your bowling apparel or costume, as your favorite Big Lebowski character, and come on down!
Since the Big Lebowski didn’t have a lot of hype, when it came out to the theaters in 1998, fans are getting their fill now on the big screen, plus. It’s amazing a movie that has been seen dozens of times, is still so popular? Well maybe because, it is now on the big screen again, or the movie goers get to dress up like their favorite characters and in their bowling apparel, or the White Russian-swilling drinks which are available, as supplies last, or just being with the hundreds and hundreds of fans? Then again, it could be the activities, like bobbing for severed toes, throwing a coffee mug at the Dude’s head, as he sits behind the desk, catch the marmot, or the late night atmosphere draw, when the unusual happens? There are even weekend-long festivals popping up around the country, too. Either way, lazy, cool, spiritual, laid back, easy going, slacker, or counter-cultural icon, “The Dude Is Back”!
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Kids Bowling Party?
Get the kids out of the house and into someone else’ s house, the bowling center for a bowling party! Let the bowling center cater the food and clean up. All you have to do is watch the kids and organize bowling games. Some bowling centers may even do organized bowling games for you.
You can order your own bowling party supplies, to decorate the party area or room, if the bowling center doesn’t. Send out the bowling party invitations to the guests. Then sit back and let the kids be kids, eat and trier themselves out. The advantage is, the kids are in a controlled area, and not running all over the neighborhood and your house.
Also, bowling party prizes can be given to everyone, or to only bowling game category winners. Awards can be given for the highest score, the lowest score, the first spare, the first strike, the first gutter ball, the most improved, most pins improved, the best sport, the best try, the funniest ball, etc.
Bowling parties are more common now, but still are fun, and are strongly supported by bowling centers. So, get out of the house and kick back, you have help at the bowling center.