November 2016 -
25
12 Brunswick Lanes with Quibica Scoring
12 Bumper lanes / Birthday Parties
Deli & Grill Serving Assorted Beers & Wines
Completely Remodeled
Sunday thru Thursday • 9am till 12am
Friday and Saturday • 9am till 2am
Tel: (415) 561-2695 Fax: (415) 561-2698
Terry Leong—Proprietor
Darrell Herbert - General
Manager
Corner of Moraga & Montgomery Streets
In the Presidio National Park of
San Francisco
(Still can’t find us, call us, we’ll fax you a map)
ULTRA BOWL
Club Atmosphere
with lights, music videos and enhance
sound.
Thursday 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Friday 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
Saturday 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M
750 Folsom St., San Francisco 94107
ASK BOB
by Bob Korth
Q. I store some of my bowling balls in my garage. Lately I have gone to get one
and it has a crack all the way around the ball. What do you think is going on?
A. This is my annual question, every year at this time this comes up. Bowling
balls do not like big changes in temperature. This time of the year we see
pretty big temperature changes all over the country. We are going into winter
and cold weather is no better for our equipment than too much heat. Best thing
to do know is keep them indoors. In a more controlled heat environment. So I
know it's a pain but if you would not like to be stuck outside in the weather,
neither does your
bowling equipment. And just think how much happier you will be when you put
on your bowling shoes next outing. Your feet won't be frostbitten.
Q. I have been seeing a change in our great game that bothers me, I bowl with
3 others in a 4 man league. I have been bowling for many years. This is a de-
cent scratch league and my teammates are driving me crazy. They are always
on their phone on the internet. Sometimes I have to go run them down to take
their turn. This is a new distraction that is unprecedented as far as I can re-
member. Is there a way that you might know of to get these young en’s to be
more focused?
A. This is a new problem created by the technology of our times. I have run into
the same problem at times. I just mention to them that there are others in our
league that are here to bowl and not play on the net. Let them know they are
causing slow play by not being ready when it is their turn. Also point out how
much better their own game might become if they were concentrating on their
game instead of the worldwide net. Give them a reminder that the net will still
be there after our 2 and ½ hours of bowling and they can catch up then. This
has become a bigger problem over the past 3 or 4 years with the wide use of
social media. Many people I bowl with have expressed versions of your ques-
tion to me. But I have not seen anything written about it. So thank you for your
question. This needs to be brought up more in league meetings to keep it from
becoming a bigger problem.
Q, I have been working many more hours than I would like. This is causing me
to have less time for practice. Is there anything I can do to help stay competi-
tive with minimal practice?
A. I know from your question that you know practice is important. There is no
real substitute. That being said visualization is a great tool. If your game is not
too complex, I mean not to many extra physical moves. Then visualization
might keep you somewhat competitive. Take some time, say at night before
you go to sleep to visualize your approach, the path of the ball over your mark
to the pocket and the resulting strike. It is not as good as practice but can't hurt.
I read a story once of a famous Russian piano player who was put in prison
for several years After his release he was asked to perform a concert. His per-
formance was almost flawless. After the concert he was asked how he was
able to do this with his many years of no practice. He said he practiced in his
mind everyday by visualizing the keyboard in his mind.
Visualization is a powerful tool.
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