Bowling Highlights Column 11-14-08 (Part 2 )

The Bowling Tip
By Mike Luongo

Bowlers: This week the tip is for all bowlers to try to assist you on how to best use the dots and arrows on the approach as target aids.
When preparing to execute a bowling shot, whether it is a strike or spare, you must be prepared to understand the path down the lane you intend your bowling ball to take. With this in mind, when stepping on the approach you should have a focal point (the point from which the ball will roll off your hand in the direction you intend it to be ) [picked out.
If you throw a hook ball, you will be rolling the ball toward the intended break point--the spot on the lane you expect your ball to change direction. If you are rolling the ball straight, the pocket or the pin/pins will be your intended target.
The tip: look at your intended target and bring your eyes back to the spot on the lane that you are most comfortable looking at whether it be the dots or an arrow. To play the modern game, the sooner the ball comes off your hand the better. If you are looking at an arrow and tend to throw or hit up on the ball instead of rolling it off your hand, bring your eyes more toward the dots.
If you are a bowler that tends to play more across the boards with a lot of rotation, your focal point should be as far right (or left) as in between the lanes to get the ball to the correct break point.
If you play a straighter game with a small hook, your correct focal point may be toward the three pin.
Remember.....there is no substitute for making a good shot. If you combine good shots with good thinking, your scores will increase.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Master Instructor. He is also a Silver Level Coach with the USBC and is also the Northeast Regional Sales Manager with the Storm and Roto Grip Bowling Ball Company. If you have a question or subject you would like covered, he can be reached at 341-1694 or via e-mail at mikespro@warwick.net

Local Scores

Callicoon Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Hortonville Ladies league includes a 200 by Joyce Brooks, Joann Brockner 184, Leslie Knickerbocker 196, Sue Naughton 181, 180, 516, Lil Zieres 506, Pat Peters 180, Rebecca Rhodes 183 and Ingrid Ott 188.
In the Tuesday Delaware Valley Men's league Jeremy Gulley scored a 201, Josh Mulucky 209, Scott Herbert 212, Bob Cady 202, Mark Schriber 204, 200 and Mike Hubbard 226.
In the Wednesday Mixed Businessmen league Laresko Niifa scored a 201, 213, 613, Paul Minton 220, Bobby Cooper 211, Mark Rutledge 225, Mike Beseth 218, 252, 639, Alan Rutledge 205, Kory Keesler 213, Mike Hubbard 201, Damion Vanleuven 225, 213, 618, Shirley Townsend 183, Gregg Burton 202, Ed Townsend 213 and Dave Maus 203.

Kiamesha Lanes

Recent highlight scores in the Monday Men's league include a 268, 615 by Nate Sanders, David Graham 216,247, 205, 668, Lloyd Bridges 225, Danny Ricco 200, Jim VanAken 214, 227, 639, Jason Jones 212, 200, 210, 622, Tom Belgiovene 216, 212, 627, John Hoffmann209, 236, 640, Rudy Belanchia 204, 203, Peter Mitro 225, 200, 608, Serifin Rodriguez 205, 205, Jo Jo VanKeuren 237, 613, Richard Levine 244, 234, 656, Jim Frost 205, Harrison Cherry 209, Joey Smith 235, Robert Hamilton 213, 238, 644, Tim Bilyeu 205, 203, 211, 619, Kevin Stackhouse 205, Rick Lake 248, 601, Eddie Lake 247, 227, 224, 698, Frank Scuderi 221, 607, Angel Rodriguez 232, 208, 633, Gil Suarez 214, Jack Moylan 224, 269, 671, Al Caycho 215, Mark Wegener 215, 232, 630, Jaryl Scott 236, 213, 637, Donald Durland 211, 247, 256, 714, David Goldstein 215, Bill Helms 239, John Fischer 226, Mike Mason 200 and Francisco Martinez201, 207.
In the Tuesday Mixed Firefighters league Carol McAdam scored a 185, 517, Pat Mulhern 186, 202, 525, Debbie Wright 182, 502, Neil Bell Jr. 205, 202, Ed Guthrie 256, 644, Mary Lee Williams 204, 209, 604, Dorian Jennings 216, 191, 255, 662, Joan Lake 202, 524, Dan Allen 208, Stan Gilmore 204, Andrea Grossman 193, 543, Larry Berens 205, Donald Durland 242, 219, 263, 714, John Fischer 205, 214, 232, 651, John Hoffmann 224, 266, 269, 759, Robert Yakin Sr. 200, Kris Gwiozdowski 258, Dale Sonnenschein 203, Donna DuBois 506, Josha Wharton 202 and Fran Kaiser 180.
In the Wednesday Men's league Tim McIntryre scored a 244, 234, 661, Josh Strang 201, 246, 607, Vincent Scuderi 202, Charles McAllister 210, George Battle Jr. 224, 228, 646, Frank Muller Jr. 212, 213, 614, Allan Jones 268, 269, 729, Larry Berens 212, Dean Shattuck 226, 225, 217, 668, Paul Durland 200, John Hoffmann 221, 217, Tom Belgiovene 220, Vinnie Collura 210, 205, 603, Rich Hendricks 226, Al Caycho 206, 237, 641, Kenny Atkins 235, Wayne Atkins 257, 200, 625, Timothy Minton 226, 204, 609, Eddie Lake 279, 225, 246, 750, Chris Magie 223 and William Danchak 203, 201.
In the Saturday Morning Youth leagues, in the Pee Wees division, G. VanAken scored a 69, A. Edwards 70 and T. Porter 84. In the Bantams division N. Edwards scored a 120. In the Preps division M. DeGraw scored a 111, 124, N. Scudari 102, R. Patel 127, 117. In the Jr./Mjrs. division J. Moss scored a 172, S. Sinistorie 181, 181, E. Walsh 212, James Durland 246, 214, 214, 674, N. Price 191, Shane Deitchman 171, 179, B. Fraser 123, 113, 116, A. Bock 124, S. Patel 153, S. Comfort 84, K. Fraser 174, 174 and M. Gerow 174, 169.

Gravity Alley

Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Fall Fun league include a 202 by Calvin Skinner, Dave Predmore 237, Bill Rutledge 229, John Daniels 207 and Jerry Kammeier 213.

Fox Bowling Center

Recent highlight scores in the Wednesday Men's Independent league include a 204, 257, 233, 694 by Frank Couse Sr., Don Marino 249, 244, 667, Howie Couse 258, 214, 647, Thomas Anderson 245, 248, 643, Daniel Wormuth 207, 245, 632, Bill Gleim 258, 628, Josh Rice 206, 218, 204, 628, Frank Couse 225, 215, 622, Jack Hazen 213, 224, 622, Paul Ignatovich 219, 232, 620, Hank Whitmore 209, 203, 207, 619, Robert Johnson 253, 617, Tony Wright 224, 605, Brian Drumm 226, 218, 601, Sam Rowe 217, Maurice Wormuth 233, David Thomason 231, Richard Price 226, Allen Bullis Sr. 224 and Joel Keelser 258.
In the Thursday Men's Deposit National league Ray Cornwell scored a 290, 234, 719, Paul Fritz 234, 223, 652, Robert Johnson 222, 234, 648, Andrew Bullis 204, 205, 234, 643, Norm Ellis 241, 631, Matt Johnson 244, 206, 629, Al Bullis Sr. 289, 623, Neil Mosher 201, 236, 618, Howard Couse Sr. 206, 210, 614, Al Bullis Jr. 245, 215, 613, Carl Davis 223, 205, 606, John Lanner 235, Greg Keesler 227 and Harold Morgan 234.
In the Friday Mixed Couples league Scott Ellis scored a 200, 254, 648, Greg Keesler 236, 210, 637, Brian Robinson 227, 246, 635, James Dibble 257, 623, Daniel Wormuth 218, 202, 612, Bill Gleim 204, 246, Rick Mills 245, Gary Resti 215, Anne Couse 186, 181, 187, 554, Robert Ellis 201, Michelle Wormuth 217, 530, Kristina Couse 189, Shirley Spencer 189, Tracy Resti 188 and Judy Ellis 182.
In the Sunday Mixed Fun league Don Marino scored a 223, 245, 256, 724, Dave Mills 255, 213, 239, 707, Fred Shakelton 235, 213, 212, 660, Norm Ellis 213, 227, 205, 645, Marty Haeussler 215, 202, 604, Rick Mills 212, Ray Cornwell 225, Crystall Ellis 180, 199, 520, Scott St. Clair 214 and youth honors to Savanna Mills with a 130.


PBA NEWS

Walter Ray Williams Jr. of Ocala, Fla. took home his 45th Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour title last Sunday at he Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship at Olympia Lanes in Hammond, Ind. Williams Jr. defeated Bill O¢Neill of Levittown, Penn., 246-202, in the televised championship round. Senior bowler Timothy Kauble of Marion, Ohio claimed his first career senior title at the Lake County Indiana Golden Anniversary Championship; additionally, Sunday's championship round marked his first career television appearance. Kauble defeated Hugh Miller of Seattle, Wash., 235-185, for the win.

This column is written by Ed Townsend, a consultant to the professional sports of bowling. He is also a member of the Tri-County NY United States Bowling Congress (USBC) where he serves as Publicity Director. If you have a topic that you believe would make good reading or have league scores of tournament information, Ed can be reached by calling 439-8177 or by sending an e-mail to bowlgolfect1@yahoo.com For a much more expanded version of this bowling column, please visit the Web site http://bght.blogspot.com