Dean Shattuck Scores 813 Series
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck was nursing a sore elbow when he went bowling March 25 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha and so he slowed down his approach and changed to a less aggressive bowling ball........all of which resulted in him scoring his first ever 800 plus series.
Bowling on lanes 11 & 12 and using an AMF Ultra-C bowling ball Dean banged out scores of 269, 278, 266, 813. His team mates on his Lawn Doctors team include George Battle Jr., Frank Muller Jr., Allan Jones and Larry Berens.
Dean several years ago was a strong proponent of a shot change for the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes and the change did result in some bowlers seeing their averages drop because of a more difficult lane pattern. Those advocating the change in the oil pattern (or lane shot) said the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real.
The lane pattern change also resulted in Shattuck changing balls and his style of bowling which on Janaury 30 , 2008 resulted in his third career 300 game.
Dean noted at the time that there was a need to change the oil pattern (or lane shot) because of the fact that the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real. "We needed a truer shot pattern", Shattuck noted, and this now has resulted in fewer 200 plus averages.
As a result of the new Wednesday Men's "truer" shot pattern this forced Dean to change balls and his style of bowling. Previously he was a down and in shot maker and now he uses an out and in pattern.
His previous high series was a 792. He scored his second career 300 game on February 21, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC and this is the only league he bowls in.
Dean is married to Kelly and they have one daughter, Karla.
Employed as an electrician in Rockland County Dean also owns and operates his own electrical contracting business.
The Bowling Tip ; By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce TENSION.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break-point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Note: Watch the PBA and note the body positions but keep in mind that your exact body position may vary to accommodate different physiology's. Also, if your Ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. 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
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck was nursing a sore elbow when he went bowling March 25 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha and so he slowed down his approach and changed to a less aggressive bowling ball........all of which resulted in him scoring his first ever 800 plus series.
Bowling on lanes 11 & 12 and using an AMF Ultra-C bowling ball Dean banged out scores of 269, 278, 266, 813. His team mates on his Lawn Doctors team include George Battle Jr., Frank Muller Jr., Allan Jones and Larry Berens.
Dean several years ago was a strong proponent of a shot change for the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes and the change did result in some bowlers seeing their averages drop because of a more difficult lane pattern. Those advocating the change in the oil pattern (or lane shot) said the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real.
The lane pattern change also resulted in Shattuck changing balls and his style of bowling which on Janaury 30 , 2008 resulted in his third career 300 game.
Dean noted at the time that there was a need to change the oil pattern (or lane shot) because of the fact that the former easy house pattern produced averages that were not real. "We needed a truer shot pattern", Shattuck noted, and this now has resulted in fewer 200 plus averages.
As a result of the new Wednesday Men's "truer" shot pattern this forced Dean to change balls and his style of bowling. Previously he was a down and in shot maker and now he uses an out and in pattern.
His previous high series was a 792. He scored his second career 300 game on February 21, 2007 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is a member of the board of directors of the Tri-County NY USBC and this is the only league he bowls in.
Dean is married to Kelly and they have one daughter, Karla.
Employed as an electrician in Rockland County Dean also owns and operates his own electrical contracting business.
The Bowling Tip ; By Mike Luongo
Bowlers: This weeks tip will help you execute and repeat good shots by having your body set properly so that you can use the laws of physics to roll the ball and eliminate tension in your swing.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, too much upper body and head movement make it very difficult to repeat shots.
The purpose of the stance is to place the body in an athletic position, eliminate all unnecessary movements during the approach and reduce TENSION.
Resting forearms against the body, in the stance, will help reduce tension in the upper body.
How do we do this?
Here are the four steps in the proper order for setting posture.
1. Set the feet (toward your break-point).
2. Set your head (tilted over the ball).
3. Set your posterior (this is your balance point as you are swinging a heavy object).
4. Set the ball position close as noted above.
You are now in position to start a smooth approach. Maintain your body position and let the ball swing under your shoulder. You will find this easy to repeat shot after shot.
Note: Watch the PBA and note the body positions but keep in mind that your exact body position may vary to accommodate different physiology's. Also, if your Ball does not fit, it will be difficult to eliminate tension from your swing.
Mike Luongo is technically certified through IBPSIA as a Pro Shop Operator and Teacher. 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
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