Justin Duzon

So the high school season is a couple weeks in now and boy has it been fun.

We selected our Whitnall Area Bowling Club team of 10 from a group of only 11. Mostly returning athletes. 5 Juniors, 4 Sophomores and 1 Freshman.

Opening day was Saturday December 3rd at AMF west. We bowled against Wauwatosa and man did they have a good day. Tosa I mean. They averaged about 215 for the first 5 games carrying everything. We went down 0-9.

Our second match was Thursday December 8th at Bluemound against Brookfield East. After losing the first game we won the next 5 and ended 5-4 on the day winning our first match.

Our next match was Saturday December 10th at Bowlero against New Berlin. We won our first 4 games hitting a season high of 219 and then following up with a 116. Lost the next two games after a couple roster changes but when the 7th game and finished the day 5-4 with a second match win.

So we are 2-1 in matches so far this year and seeing the kids' progress is super rewarding!! In the last match there were 5 or 6 shots/splits that they needed to know how to line up for and after advising them, they executed perfectly and made the spares. I am trying to get the less experienced kids as many meaningful frames as possible while still winning the match and they really seem to understand that. I've even had a couple of them mid match say to keep the "starters" in.

We have 3 match days in a row without practice before Christmas break so here's to having a good practice today and remember to not only execute good shots, but to have some fun while doing it!!!

For those of you questioning coaching, do it. At least once.

The second full month of leagues have just about wrapped up. How are you doing? You feeling good? Remember your timing! Remember your fundamentals. Remember that PMA.... Positive Mental Attitude!! Believe in your approach, release, follow through, yourself.

Carrydown is the element of lane oil transition that involves the oil being pulled onto the back end by lower flaring and less absorbent bowling balls. While there are tactical considerations for adjusting to carrydown, this week’s tip features physical adjustments that you can make to help mitigate the effects of carrydown.
Dealing With Carrydown

Carrydown diminishes the back end reaction of a bowling ball due to oil being deposited downlane. While you can opt to change balls or adjust your angles, you can also make some small physical adjustments to your release to help find the right reaction:

Slow down: Reducing your speed not only gives the ball more time to hook, but it also creates a more defined breakpoint shape relative to higher ball speeds. This is exactly what you need when facing carrydown.
Increase rotation: Increasing your degree of axis rotation will help increase your ball’s back end hook to counteract the diminishing downlane friction from carrydown.

Used alone or in combination with an equipment change or line change, these physical adjustments can help counter the effects of carrydown on the lanes.

Credit: Bowling This Month newsletter

Come get some practice in tonight!!

Showdown Classic League Bowlers, optional practice session tonight at 6:30pm at Classic Lanes Greenfield!!! Season starts next week!!! If you know anyone else that would like to form a team, we still have 1 opening!

Gina Pouros Daroszewski
Justin Duzon
JoAnn Traber
Michael James Hungelmann
Chad Kloss
Gus Yannaras
Lori Koch
Kim Kenney
William McAllister
John Schwengel
Suzanne Ronde
Jeffrey Kashishian
Steve Greenspan
Steve Biskupski
John Rocco
Jerry Housman

Big news!

USBC Masters heading to Michigan and Thunderbowl Lanes for 2023 event USBC Masters heading to Michigan and Thunderbowl Lanes for 2023 event Aaron Smith September 06, 2022 ARLINGTON, Texas - For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States Bowling Congress Masters will be contested in Michigan as Allen Park's famed Thunderbowl Lanes will host the 2023 event....

Some leagues have started and some start in the coming weeks. Make sure your equipment is ready to go! Bowlers Headquarters has everything you need to start your season out right!