Hi Guys
I bowl at Keon Park and whilst im no hack I average rather well on the house shot. Before everybody starts talking about ditches yes it isnt hard. This is not a problem with me as i am aware of how much this makes a difference to my final average. My question relates to the pattern put down for the AO from monday night before easter up till the end of match play on Sunday. We played the AO pattern on monday night and to say everybody struggled would be an understatement. A few of us fronted up Tuesday night to have another go and it was probably harder. Lots of washouts and what appeared to be a reverse block sort of pattern. Out of bounds outside 10 board with the centre of the lane very reactive.
Now for my questions. What equipment did the top bowlers use to overcome these issues and open up the lanes for high scoring that was experienced. When i mean equipment. Name of ball, surface prefered etc. Was it necessary to continue moving or did the line you chose hold up for the entire squad.
I hope you can answer my questions as the frustration on the faces of some league bowlers in the week leading up to the AO can be averted next year when we face the same or similiar conditions.
Cheers
Phil
I bowl at Keon Park and whilst im no hack I average rather well on the house shot. Before everybody starts talking about ditches yes it isnt hard. This is not a problem with me as i am aware of how much this makes a difference to my final average. My question relates to the pattern put down for the AO from monday night before easter up till the end of match play on Sunday. We played the AO pattern on monday night and to say everybody struggled would be an understatement. A few of us fronted up Tuesday night to have another go and it was probably harder. Lots of washouts and what appeared to be a reverse block sort of pattern. Out of bounds outside 10 board with the centre of the lane very reactive.
Now for my questions. What equipment did the top bowlers use to overcome these issues and open up the lanes for high scoring that was experienced. When i mean equipment. Name of ball, surface prefered etc. Was it necessary to continue moving or did the line you chose hold up for the entire squad.
I hope you can answer my questions as the frustration on the faces of some league bowlers in the week leading up to the AO can be averted next year when we face the same or similiar conditions.
Cheers
Phil