Dean Shattuck Scores 7th Career 300
Monticello right-handed power bowler Dean Shattuck smashed the maples for his 7th career 300 game October 24 in the Monday Two-Man Doubles league at Liberty Lanes.
He previously this year during the 2010-2011 league season rolled his 6th 300 game on February 28 in the Monday Men's league at Kiamesha Lanes.
Dean is considered a competent knowledgeable kegler with a keen savvy of lane conditions wherever he bowls.
His 300 on October 24 came in the first game of the night and was bowled on lanes 5 and 6 using a Brunswick Intense Inferno bowling ball. His total of the night included a 212 for a 696 series total.
Dean commented that all the strikes were in the pocket.
The 50-year-old right handed bowler recorded his fifth career 300 game on October 14 of last year in the Thursday Men's league at Colonial Lanes in Chester.
Dean bowls regularly in the Monday Men's Doubles league at Liberty Lanes with his doubles partner Bob Cady of Livingston Manor.
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 adding a more difficult shot.
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.
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 an 813.. 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 has been bowling for over 29 years.
Married to Kelly, they have one daughter, Kayla.
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 an Advisor along with being involved with Special Events 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 435-720-7939 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 845-439-8177, via e-mail at edwardctownsend@hotmail.com and by fax at 845-205-4474. 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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