10-Year-Old Attempts to Bowl 1st 300 Game

[@unclesusie437]

That’s amazing! Can’t believe he can get such high scores at just 10?! When he gets bigger and stronger he’s gonna be unbelievably good. Congratulations bud!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for watching Nicky. He's put in a ton of practice and it just goes to show that practice pays off. We hope you follow along to see his progression.

[@PeteSolar]

Mate, that is absolutely incredible! That first shot in the tenth wasn't even a bad one, just unlucky with the carry. He didn't seem phased by the string of strikes, or frustrated at the 9 count, he just got on with his game and clearly plays for the love of the sport! I look forward to seeing this kid climb stepladders and win majors in years to come, what an absolute dude, you keep rolling little man!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for the kind remarks and encouragement Pete. It was a great game.

[@dartagnanv8der613]

I'm honored to watch Rocky in his infancy and look forward to see him step up the PBA ladder. Look out Belmo!!! Rocky is on his way!

[@bluemarblevagrantsergis2999]

Great job, Rocky!! Keep practicing and I’ll be waiting to see you on tv one day!!!!!

[@chinanumberone7723]

We will be dead by the time he shines

[@123Hoops]

@@chinanumberone7723 You are that old? Not tryna make fun.

[@wujekcity]

maybe im totally wrong in this day of social media, but when I was 10 years and bowling , my coaches always said to never keep score during practice because it was really irrelevant and didnt count for honor scores or awards anyway. The year also was 1988 and technology was obviously much different. But I believe that those principles still work and your practice sessions are mostly consistent of either tryin new things or teaching your body muscle memory in order to be able to repeat shots which will only increase your scores. Having lost count of how many 300 games ive bowled, Im saddened that the 300 game isnt a big deal anymore. Good luck to Rocky! I hope he acheives all his bowling and life dreams!

[@smacktherack]

I agree with the mentality you outlined in your comment. I think practice is more about building consistency in hitting your targets, controlling ball speed, etc. We don’t put too much on emphasis on scores, but we do celebrate new high scores (which this was for him). The videos we share here are less practice and more entertainment. Knowing the score adds to the entertainment value, I think.

[@potatogangtv2588]

This kid is absolutely amazing and to think he is already bowling 200s when most can’t break out of the 100s, that in itself is jaw dropping. He might be on a house shot now, but I have absolutely zero doubt that he will be in the PBA juniors before ya know it. Keep up the good work bud, the sky is the limit.

[@smacktherack]

We appreciate the encouragement! We’ve bowled on some sport patterns in the past, but definitely hope to incorporate more of that going forward. It’s amazing how much difference a little oil makes.

[@10der100]

I can break out of the 100's.... by staying in the 80's/90's lol

[@CasualGamerPlays]

He bowls better than some of the adult bowlers i know lol. If he keeps this up, he’ll just continue to get better and better. Stay focused!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for the support. We plan to put in the work to continue to become better bowlers. We hope you follow along on our journey.

[@zekechilesbowling6699]

That’s awesome! Love seeing a kid that young have such great success. Keep it up!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Zeke!

[@l0nemonk100]

Unreal! I love the finish. He was happy as hell anyway.. He's going to be a monster in a few years on the Pro scene :)

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for watching. We’ll see where things go. One thing is for sure; there’s some incredible bowling talent out there. We’re just trying to have some fun and improve day by day.

[@Talliebird]

Incredible stuff. Reminds me when I was 9 yrs old bowling at state tourney and bowled my highest game ever but only getting 2nd place by 2 pins. I bowled a 250. The 16 yr old opponent was so terrified (I was told) LOL. Super proud of this kid, make sure to tell him to stick with it. Don't be like me and give up.

[@smacktherack]

We can relate. Just when you think you’re bowling great, you look over and someone is bowling just a little bit better. We always root for the underdog, so at least we can root for you since you took 2nd haha. Thanks for the encouragement and we don’t plan to stop bowling anytime soon. We post a new bowling video every Sunday.

[@landi300x]

Great game Rocky! Future looks bright for you. Keep up the good work and have fun at it!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Orlando!

[@ADPfan07]

Congrats to you on a great game!! I believe you have a bright future in bowling. Best of luck to you moving forward and I am sure that 1st 300 is right around the corner!! :) :)

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for watching and we hope you’re right. All we can do is just keep on throwing the ball well and hope it strikes.

[@greghall4996]

nice bowling Rocky

[@raezor82]

He wasn't even spraying it all around and getting help from the pattern. Looked like pretty much every shot was over 10 or 11 board

[@77ChevyRyder]

Congratulations Rocky!!!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Tre!

[@josschryver7978]

Well done Rocky from Sydney Australia

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for watching Joe :)

[@spncrbriggs]

Got love 2 handed bowling

[@smacktherack]

We have to agree. I started bowling with two hands before I ever realized that other people throw it that way too. It made hitting my target that much easier for me….but if anyone asks, let them know that bowling two handed is twice the work and we do it for the challenge of it ;)

[@Murdrrman]

Glad to see another kid bowler!

[@smacktherack]

Indeed. The sport needs more youth bowlers, but we’re headed in the right direction.

[@kainquioneofmany957]

Ball in the 10th, looked like ball speed was up a tad and ended up with a flat/light hit. He almost carried it anyways. It's a very normal reaction coming up in the 10th with a perfect game on the line (elevated heart rate and all that). It doesn't matter if it was someone who has had a perfect game, 6 perfect games, or zero, the reaction is the same (i have 8 perfect games myself). I will guess he will get his first 300 sooner rather than the later. His mechanics are pretty solid at 10 years old. Tell him to keep it up and I hope to see him get it soon.

[@smacktherack]

The speed was probably a bit fast, like you said. I was just impressed he hit the pocket. I have only one 300 and I was so nervous that I was thankful to keep the ball on the lane. I’ll pass along your encouragement and hope to capture him throwing a 300 soon enough.

[@stilltlrforlife]

This kid has some SERIOUS game!!! Amazing how accurate he is, possibly the next 2 handed phenom, surpassimg Belmo in the future!! Keep it up kiddo!!

[@official_savage9027]

best thing to teach him when he`s clean like that is to Breath and take his time. you could tell he started to rush the more strike he got.

[@smacktherack]

Surprisingly he seems to do best when he doesn’t slow down and overthink it. He was a little nervous for sure, but it gets easier to deal with the nerves once you know what to expect.

[@official_savage9027]

@@smacktherack yes he bowls like that now. But wait till he does it at a competitive level. Teach him now and it'll pay dividends down the road.

[@Ewigi]

Wow he was so composed, I still haven’t gotten my first 300 and I’m 19 lol. I always get nervous at the first like 6 in a row, I’ve gotten 279, 287, and 289 😭. He will have his first 300 in less than a year for sure!

[@smacktherack]

You’ll have 300 before you know it, too. I found playing no-tap games helped me with the mental aspect. I’d get nervous even if I only needed to knock over 8 pins (even though I felt confident in my ability to do it). It helped me realize how I just needed to keep doing what I’m doing and forget the rest. I also will pretend that I have 11 strikes in a row and just need 1 more to shoot 300. Nothing quite compares to the real feeling, but it does add some pressure and creates that “must strike” atmosphere.

[@hugostrikerx5484]

Congrats Rocky! What specific 13 pound ball were you throwing?

[@smacktherack]

The Storm Mix

[@nebraskafan4889]

Great bowling.

[@davidpruim1046]

He throws it great! What weight equipment does he throw?

[@smacktherack]

The ball in this video is 13lbs, but he throws a few 15lb balls, too.

[@asercc]

Amazing work buddy keep up the good work!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for the kind words and support, Adrian :)

[@khost5022]

Great job!!

[@highvoltage103]

Not too shabby. Let's see him do that on two lanes now. That's where the real challenge is.

[@smacktherack]

True. His high score is 270 on two lanes, and he has a lot of games in the 210-230 range on two lanes. Definitely a bit more challenging on two lanes, especially depending on how they’re broken down.

[@hajrashajras7908]

Good job 👏 👏👏👏👏

[@bkannegundla1]

Omg absolutely amazing Rocky!!!

[@smacktherack]

Thank you!

[@CrazyDiamondDave]

In my mind he had a 300! Excellent job. That rolling pin would have taken out the 7. Wish he was bowling for my team

[@smacktherack]

Thanks, Dave. It was close. It’s all good, though, because games like this keep us motivated to keep showing up to get better.

[@gcbranger1189]

just a matter of time the 300 game will come. great bowling!

[@smacktherack]

Here’s to a lot of practice and hoping you’re right. Thanks for watching:)

[@feastingturkey7118]

any bad lanes at this bowling alley?

[@smacktherack]

Not sure we believe in “bad lanes,” but each lane plays different and some are certainly harder to score well on. The pin spotters aren’t the best either. Some place pins off spot regularly and others break frequently. This lane has more early hook than most of the other lanes.

[@leesoulivanh]

Wow!!! Awesome 🔥

[@manjams2249]

That kid is insane at this game

[@smacktherack]

Thanks! He is pretty good.

[@btdubs03]

Great game! Awesome to see young bowlers getting into the sport! We need more kids to take over. I’ve been bowling for 10 years myself. What ball was he throwing?

[@smacktherack]

He was bowling with a 13lb Storm Mix bowling ball.

[@btdubs03]

@@smacktherack impressive! Hope he sticks with it. He has potential one day.

[@123Hoops]

@@smacktherack You that strong and your fingers are that big?

[@stevenj78]

Wow !! Great Bowling !!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks OL!

[@mikelambrecht7267]

Nice run,don't quit, you can do it awesome job keep it up

[@smacktherack]

We appreciate the support and encouragement. Thanks for watching, Mike!

[@timothybrooks5921]

Awesome!!!!

[@Slimtebow]

Awesome job buddy

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Jason! Just bowled a 270 in league last week. Hopefully 300 isn’t too much further away.

[@connorriano8684]

Nice job bowling a 300 I wish I could do that

[@fishgutz4272]

The ringer in the team.

[@rawhydemusic8620]

Wow what a game!!! I average 220 in league and I know for a fact I was not shooting 279 at 10 years old.... Thats amazing

[@smacktherack]

Ha, that makes two of us. I bowled one year of league when I was about his age and my high game was 137 lol. He’s a talented bowler that works hard.

[@rawhydemusic8620]

@@smacktherack thats awesome to hear. Hope he keeps up the hard work. It will pay off

[@homerlex]

Congrats!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks!

[@jamest7597]

Keep it up buddy I been left with that a few times you will get there

[@smacktherack]

For sure. Sometimes the pins fall and sometimes they don't. Behind every 300 game is a lot of skill and little bit of good luck.

[@connorriano8684]

Hi nickey my name is Frank I love your video you rock

[@andreiabalos219]

Nice!!

[@smacktherack]

Indeed!

[@philvance8063]

Good bowling Rocky

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Phil!

[@scoty2dwippy164]

Hey man I’ll say this it’s okay to not get the 300 I have had a lot of opportunities to shoot three hundred same thing happens to me all the time don’t ever beat yourself up about missing it it’s okay jsut keep trying even after you get your first get you more and more

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for the encouragement Scott and thanks for watching!

[@mr.aerial1885]

Future Belmo!

[@MrOsbornes]

Way to go buddy

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Osborne. So close to a 300 game! We hope to capture a 300 game soon.

[@reneespinoza662]

Keep it up rocky you will soon get that 300 I know it

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Rene. We feel like a 300 has to hiding somewhere in his future. We’ll keep bowling till we find it.

[@chadmeyers404]

Kids are getting fast at such earlier ages

[@smacktherack]

Indeed, and way better than I was at that age.

[@EddieMargzz]

This kids unbelievable able

[@smacktherack]

Thanks! Just watched a few of your shorts and you’re a pretty good 2-handed bowler yourself. Great channel name, by the way.

[@alanwake5298]

awesome game, ball deflected too much on 10th frame. I had a similar game of 289 not too long ago you can see on my channel.

[@smacktherack]

Yeah, deflection is a big part of the game since the Storm Mix in this video is only 13lbs. We watched your video. It's amazing how consistently you strike throwing a straight ball. Very consistent. Keep it up! Your backswing is insane,

[@alanwake5298]

@@smacktherack Thanks for watching!

[@smacktherack]

@@alanwake5298 you bet. Always good to find another bowling KZbin channel!

[@jesrelax]

I have to give him credit. Every shot was right over the 10 board.

[@smacktherack]

He’s pretty accurate when he knows where he needs to throw it. Now it’s just a matter of being more deliberate with small adjustments when he’s lost about what to do.

[@jesrelax]

@@smacktherack the words of a good coach

[@Muggel65]

That lane was forgiving breakpoint varies 4 boards but good anyways

[@smacktherack]

Yeah, it’s a house shot, which can be very hard (I think) or very easy. Even though he was the only person on the lane, there’s still a bit of transition that happens over the course of 12 shots. With that said, I think you’re right. This was a day where the lane conditions were in his favor.

[@jayvallandingham2406]

Sweep caught the messenger...

[@smacktherack]

For sure. Too bad that pin took its time going across the deck. At least it made things interesting.

[@matthewmclellan2543]

Nice 👍 score

[@smacktherack]

You betchya. Thanks for watching! :)

[@robert-ef8qv]

So Awesome Rocky , PBA one day , you are so awesome, great game .👍👍👍 279 ( WOW)

[@smacktherack]

Thanks for watching Robert! We appreciate the kind words.

[@Griffin_stephenson]

Look i enjoy younger kids getting in to this sport but the new style 2 hand throw is not gonna get you anywere if you have a scorpion pattern youll throw to the 7 pin but itll cut to the 10 it isnt a good technique try to teach him the regular hook

[@smacktherack]

We enjoy bowling and the process of getting better with our style. It's not for everyone, but there are 2-handed bowlers who find success on a wide variety of lane conditions. We're not really trying to get anywhere in particular with our game, but we're always looking to improve. Let us know if you know of any good bowling coaches who can help us improve our two-handed style.

[@anhryvoma1433]

Great ! GG

[@smacktherack]

Thanks! It’s always exciting getting a new high score/series etc. A perfect 300 game is on the horizon.

[@nicbarnett4707]

Jason Belmonte better watch his back =D

[@smacktherack]

Why? We won’t be behind him ;)

[@aydengianes2515]

I didn't want the music I wanted to hear him make the pins scream

[@smacktherack]

We did, too, but the bowling alley is always playing their music that we have to cover with music we have rights to.

[@frothyshoes]

What a talent, fantastic game!

[@smacktherack]

Thanks!

[@braydenmbve545]

I'm 13 and bowled only 196.

[@smacktherack]

We wouldn't say "only 196." 196 is a great game. Way to go Brayden!

[@braydenmbve545]

@@smacktherack Thanks!

[@lansingsportall5314]

Right down 10 board.

[@smacktherack]

Straighter is greater, as they say.

[@limyangheeelliotkcpps7348]

Damn I’m 11 and my highest score is only 214. Hope to play with you one day

[@smacktherack]

That’s awesome! 214 is solid bowling. Thanks for watching and maybe our paths will cross someday on our bowling journeys.

[@feastingturkey7118]

get the storm trend 2

[@cameronjuricich24]

That messager would of had it!!

[@smacktherack]

Ha, if you only knew how much we have discussed exactly that. We agree, that 7 pin was lucky.

[@123Hoops]

Am I the only one hand 10 yr old bowler?

[@smacktherack]

Nah, there’s lots of one-handed 10-year-old bowlers. Keep on doing your thing :)

[@123Hoops]

@@smacktherack And btw, What size ball do you use?

[@123Hoops]

@@smacktherack Using heavy bowling balls are way easier using 2 hands for me, I use 11lbs with 2 hands just saying!

[@dakotalaw4455]

Damn this kids is literally has the same high game as me and I'm 16

[@smacktherack]

Congrats on your 279 Dakota! It sounds like we have a race to 300. Keep us posted and hope you get your perfect game soon!

[@Olivia_Juice]

He would win against Belmo easily

[@smacktherack]

Ha, that’s more than a stretch. Belmo is the GOAT. Our mindset is that if we’re bowling, then we have a chance to beat any opponent on the lanes. I suppose he could probably sneak a win for one game (but never easily). However, there’s a gigantic difference between winning one game and being the best.

[@robertram5602]

The best

[@smacktherack]

Thanks Robert! We're fairly new in our bowling journey but we're certainly trying to get there.

[@dark_salt515]

I've got a 300 once

[@smacktherack]

Way to go! A 300 is a big accomplishment. Bowling is one of those sports where it’s relatively easy to be good, but close to impossible to be great.

[@danielebaugh913]

I bet the 1st frame wasn't even a strike

[@smacktherack]

That's fine, Daniel. We're not here to convince anybody. Thanks for watching and hope you get a chance to hit the lanes soon.

[@steelefishing6650]

And I thought I was good😭 this kid is awesome

[@smacktherack]

Ha, you are good! But you’re right, Rocky is an awesome bowler. There’s always more to learn, though. I have to step up my game because he’s beating me more and more these days.

[@steelefishing6650]

@@smacktherack my average so far is a 178 but I’ve only had my ball for about a month and a week I’m getting better every day hope too be as good as him one day!!

[@jayvallandingham2406]

Damn too bad he was bowling on a pair...

[@jonahwatson4552]

he dided shot 279 not 300

[@smacktherack]

Yep, but he was attempting to bowl 300. Thanks for watching.

[@TheAbele992]

Disliked because he's 2 handed. Learn to throw the right way, kid.

[@smacktherack]

Sounds like you found the wrong channel. We suggest you go over to Darren Tang’s channel and subscribe. He produces some great one-handed bowling content.

[@chriswoodington8785]

I’m on a bowling League and it’s hard for me to get one strike 😂

[@smacktherack]

Ha, I’m pretty sure every bowler can relate to your sentiment. We all have good days and bad days. It’s a game of ups and downs.

[@cryptonator1988]

Congratulations 👏.. not hating but when i was 10 no kids were bowling 279 or 300 games we were all still throwing plastic straight balls. I still think two handed bowling is cheating. I can bowl two handed very well but i refuse because i was raised from a generation where 2 handed bowling was forbidden so im staying true to the sport.. people can argue bowling was never meant to have hooking balls and id have to agree i wish we could go back to those days when you really had to earn a 300 game..

[@marcrenaud4290]

"Not hating but you're cheating" "I can do that and be good too" wow talk about a dumb comment... 🙄

[@smacktherack]

You’re not alone in your thought process but a two-handed delivery is allowed by the rules (and therefore, by definition, is not cheating). One handed bowlers beat two handed bowlers and the opposite is just as true. There are amazing bowlers utilizing both styles. We believe bowling is all about having fun and continuing to improve. The good news is that anyone can do exactly that, which one aspect that makes bowling a great game.

[@bruceaustin1373]

What's the deal with the mask???

[@scotty2221]

Be better if you teach him how to bowl the correct way.

[@smacktherack]

It sounds like you know how to bowl the correct way, and that’s enough for us to feel good about the future of the sport.