Fifth Career 300 For Dean Shattuck
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck is a competent knowledgeable kegler and his keen savvy of lane conditions and along with his sticking with an old AMF Ultra C bowling ball produced his fifth career 300 game October 14 in the Thursday Men's league at Colonial Lanes in Chester.
Dean bowls regularly in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes but subs three to four times a year in the Thursday league at Chester.
Dean noted that this most recent 300 was bowled with an AMF Ultra C which is over 10 years old and is believed to be a urethane bowling ball. He added that the old ball has been bringing him success lately.
His fourth career 300 was bowled December 23, 2009 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Always an advocate for the improvement of the sport of bowling and while a member of the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes Shattuck several years ago was one of the strong proponents of a shot change for this league.
Dean noted that at that time 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 at that time.
Prior to his December 23, 2009 perfect game Dean purchased a new MoRich LevRG bowling ball and he credits that ball with his fourth 300.
The October 14 scores for the 48-year-old Shattuck were 300, 229, 224, 753.
Dean's third career 300 was bowled on January 30, 2008, also in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes with scores of 300, 238, 237, 771.
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. He maintains a 220 average in the Chester league and a 217 in the Monday league at Kiamesha Lanes.. Dean has been bowling for over 28 years.
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.
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck is a competent knowledgeable kegler and his keen savvy of lane conditions and along with his sticking with an old AMF Ultra C bowling ball produced his fifth career 300 game October 14 in the Thursday Men's league at Colonial Lanes in Chester.
Dean bowls regularly in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes but subs three to four times a year in the Thursday league at Chester.
Dean noted that this most recent 300 was bowled with an AMF Ultra C which is over 10 years old and is believed to be a urethane bowling ball. He added that the old ball has been bringing him success lately.
His fourth career 300 was bowled December 23, 2009 in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Always an advocate for the improvement of the sport of bowling and while a member of the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes Shattuck several years ago was one of the strong proponents of a shot change for this league.
Dean noted that at that time 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 at that time.
Prior to his December 23, 2009 perfect game Dean purchased a new MoRich LevRG bowling ball and he credits that ball with his fourth 300.
The October 14 scores for the 48-year-old Shattuck were 300, 229, 224, 753.
Dean's third career 300 was bowled on January 30, 2008, also in the Wednesday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes with scores of 300, 238, 237, 771.
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. He maintains a 220 average in the Chester league and a 217 in the Monday league at Kiamesha Lanes.. Dean has been bowling for over 28 years.
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. 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 a Sales Advisor and Special Events Coordinator 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 435-720-7271 or via e-mail at mikel@stormbowling.com
This column is written by Ed Townsend, a public relations consultant to the amateur and professional sport of bowling and to several bowling writers associations. If you have a topic that would make good reading, or have league and tournament scores and information, Ed can be reached at 439-8177, via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 230-8674. For a more expanded version of the bowling column, please visit our Web Page at http://bght.blogspot.com/ This column is also available on Facebook.
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