PRODIGY BOWLERS TOUR -- 03-25-2017 "Les Misérables"

It's our strongest field yet, as kids from Stars and Strikes in Cumming, Stars and Strikes in Dallas, GA, and even one of the top U15 Boys in the state who traveled all the way from Columbus, GA to try to win the right to sign their name to The Coveted Trophy Pin. After two games of qualifying, our field of 11 was cut to the top 8, and those eight players bowled one game of head-to-head match play. Cumulative scores carried over through all three games, and players were awarded 30 bonus pins for winning their match. Find out which four players made the Championship Round Stepladder Finals. Will Charlie keep his winning streak alive? Who can stop him? Sit back and enjoy one of our most exciting episodes yet of PRODIGY BOWLERS TOUR. USBC Silver Certified Coach Randy Brown on the play-by-play.
As always, your comments are encouraged. Just please be respectful and remember that these are KIDS bowling. If you have criticisms, that's fine. But keep them constructive and helpful, not insulting or demeaning. The mission of PRODIGY BOWLERS TOUR is to Celebrate Junior Bowling while we Elevate Junior Bowlers. As long as your comments are in that spirit, it's all good. Thanks for watching and for subscribing. Please share with your friends and other bowlers you know! We appreciate you watching and spreading the PRODIGY gospel.
------ SPOILER ALERT! DO NOT READ BELOW IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHO MADE THE STEPLADDER FINALS BEFORE YOU WATCH THE SHOW. HERE ARE THE FINAL STANDINGS AFTER TWO GAMES OF QUALIFYING AND ONE GAME OF MATCH PLAY. THESE ARE THE FINAL SEEDINGS HEADING INTO THE STEPLADDER FINALS:
1 - JESSE 211+199+203+30=643
2 - CHRISTIAN 181=186=193=30=590
3 - CJ 189=202=171=562
4 - CHARLIE 203=181=147=30=561
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5 - KARA 163=158=191=30=542
6 - JOSHUA 155=190=184=529
7 - LOGAN F. 161=155=191=507
8 - LOGAN M. 181=163=117=461
MATCH PLAY RESULTS:
JESSE d. LOGAN F. 203-191
KARA d. CJ, 191-171
CHARLIE d. LOGAN M. 147-117
CHRISTIAN d. JOSHUA 193-184
OTHER FINISHERS:
9th - KORINA 159=130=289 (MC)
10TH - HUNTER 123-=156=279 (MC)
11th - CORY 111=163=274 (MC)

[@ddtalk]

Love the old commercials!!

[@klwhitacre]

Great show this week coach. I've bowled on Paris, and your bowlers made it look easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@stilltlrforlife]

Christian is one heck of a bowler, but I have to admit Charlie has become my favorite here. He has been on fire lately, I hope Logan F can break his slump and come back too. I really commend you for doing this for theese kids!! It had become my favorite show to watch after the weekends.

[@wyattkeys2913]

Love your show

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Thank you, Wyatt. I love that you watch the show.

[@titans1127]

So glad I came across this channel a few weeks ago, I've watched all episodes posted since and look forward to all the new ones. Even though i'm 29, i'm trying to get back into bowling but I only go practice with a house ball and throw a straight shot. Hopefully I will get my own proper ball this summer and keep practicing with my dad. I find studying the kids techniques is a better way for me to learn off the lanes vs checking out video of the pros.

[@TraumaER]

No Sunday is complete without the P-B-T! 🎳

[@nolankemp01]

all our bowlers are just great boys and girls i'm lucky and fortunate to bowl with these guys every Saturday

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

We missed you this week.

[@nolankemp01]

don't worry randy i'll be back next week with unfinished business to handle

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Check out some of the comments on last week's show. I thought one or two useful comments were posted (I may have posted one of them) about your game in particular. You might find it helpful. Meanwhile, I'll be bringing you a ball that you can get plugged and redrilled.

[@nolankemp01]

ok thank u

[@alexformosa]

Christian was bowling really good. He wasn't pulling the ball down from his back swing as much. Great job!

[@jeffcollins334]

Randy, as you know I love these videos. Looking forward to making it up again with Joshua. He had such a great time. Thanks for everything.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Absolutely my pleasure. It was a delight to finally get to meet you and Josh after I'd seen the two of you at so many GYBT events. Kid's got game, as I'm sure you know. Scary to think he's just 13. When I was 13, I was still throwing boogers at my history teacher in class. LOL!

[@gamemen2150]

@@ProdigyBowlersTour yeah I’m 11 and I don’t pay that much attention in school either 😂😂😂

[@richnittritz3505]

big fan of your work and the kids great show look foward to it every week seen the big gains Charlie has made and Kara has a nice post of her shots and will get better with more reps keep up the great work big fan of bowling from Wisconsin

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Wisconsin! Thanks for checking in! Charlie has really stepped up his game this year. And Kara has been a whole different player since she spent a day at the Kegel Training Center last Summer. Pretty soon it will be time for her to start entertaining offers from recruiters, and I'm anxious to see her take her game to yet another level. Meanwhile, I'd really like to recruit a few more top girls to come bowl with us...to give Kara a bit more competition.

[@Jboob]

Rich Nittritz I'm from Wisconsin as well! I love this series so much

[@sully8379]

Too bad I live a long distance away or I'd probably be bowling there a few times, I would like to meet the bowlers there and I think it would be a great time

[@jakkrabbitslim1]

Great video, as always! You are a fabulous coach and it is awesome to see all the great kids bowl. Keep it up. Greetings from Sweden :)

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Thanks! And "Hello!" all the way over to Sweden! Awesome!

[@1521FredShane]

Love the videos! Keep it up!

[@dahur]

Great bowling Christian. Wow, if Josh gets in one of these competitions..look out.

[@jeffcollins334]

Appreciate the comment. Joshua was in this one. Christian eliminated him. Today Christian was the best bowler. Bottom line. Joshua will be back so more to come from the two-handed lefty.

[@mikedenhartog2018]

I wanted to message you guys, and give you 2 thumbs up. I am from the midwest and have followed your prodigy bowlers tour weekly shows for some time now. I always keep checking youtube awaiting the next prodigy video upload. Keep it up!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I'm orignally a midwesterner myself (Kansas City). Lots of great bowling towns in the midwest. Thanks for watching!

[@chadbrewer9252]

Randy! I've been watching since you've begun to post these matches. I'm very excited to see so many people from outside the center want to compete!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I've entertained inquiries from folks all over the country who want to come, but just can't because it's too far away. I keep telling them that's what airplanes are for. :-)

[@ashtonbolain8004]

I love all the vids

[@alexformosa]

This oil pattern seemed very challenging!

[@HailFire2001]

I've bowled on this pattern before, it's challenging. I used my old New Breed ball on it and basically threw it almost like a straight ball.

[@jeffcollins334]

It appeared challenging to me also as some very good bowlers had a hard time with it.

[@LoganFossum]

Miss it*

[@itsmedio5276]

LoganFossum ?

[@LoganFossum]

Knight19Killer I miss being in them

[@itsmedio5276]

LoganFossum oh ok miss u in them too

[@volcanic5997]

hope your hand gets better!

[@LoganFossum]

Miss is

[@ratmmjg]

Soon, all lanes will lead to P-B-T. Great show!

[@ddtalk]

Christian's backswing is looking MUCH better!! He will be able to repeat shots easier...great job Christian! I used to have a high backswing too...my bowling average went up 30 pins on the season when I adjusted it lower. It really helps accuracy....once you're comfortable you now have Revs, Power and Accuracy..a triple threat!! Awesome!! Charlie, everyone has bad breaks....you will continue to bowl awesome...p.s. Even Pete Weber (PDW) Has bad breaks..I think it was last year he was bowling the Title match it was the 10th frame and just needed a mark to win the championship....Pete being one of the best ever...put the ball right in the pocket..boom!!!....after the pins cleared..up stood two pins..he had the pocket 7-10 split..he lost even though he threw an awesome shot..So don't beat youself up over the game...next time it's a new day!!

[@Aydenl914]

You should have more subs for all this hard work good job

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Help us spread the word. Believe it or not, it was only a few weeks ago that this channel had about 35 subscribers. That was back when the only thing you could find on this channel were videos of ME BOWLING. (It's a miracle there were 35 people willing to subscribe to that, proving once again that there's somebody out there for everyone.) But when the junior bowling videos started going up in September and October of 2016, our number of subscribers started gradually rising. Then I dreamed up a name for this series ("PRODIGY BOWLERS TOUR"), branded it with a logo and enhanced the production values a bit, and all of a sudden, the subs started going up fairly rapidly. We're well over 3,000 (we just went over 1,000 during the Christmas break) and will likely be over 4,000 by the time the 2016-17 bowling season ends. Then we'll have a year under our belt to start really spreading the word!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Well, the good news is, these shows are fairly evergreen. By that I mean they should be just as relevant and entertaining to anyone who stumbles upon them a year or five years from now. And as time goes by, the library of shows will just grow and grow.

[@nerdycubing2934]

I'm glad Christian likes his new ball but I kinda miss the yellow mustard like ball rolling down the lane :)

[@ashtonbolain8004]

Nerdy Cubing that is so true

[@marcoloctopus2525]

again another awesome video i dont even care i stayed up later for it, turns out my no rules was drilled wrong was the reason i was doing bad the last couple if weeks, got it redrilled and its working like a charm again and averaging around 200 cant wait for pepsi. congrats for the w christian. Cant wait for nexts weeks pbt. Keep up the good work coach Randy!

[@drewfriedman3217]

Great video Randy, I just wanted to see how you were feeling a few days later.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I'm getting there. I coughed so much, so violently, I actually gave myself bruised ribs (or torn cartlidge or something...it hurts like all get-out). I've been more in pain than anything else since about Friday. Saturday was excruciating. But I muddled through, and hopefully I'll feel a bit better by Monday.

[@chiefone1694]

This is a very good telecast. Wonderful job by the producer. Never seen anything like this before. Josh did very good at the end. Surprised he didn't make it further in the match.

[@ddtalk]

Yes!! Roy Buckley!!! I remember him!! I thought Jesse has a nice game..I agree he needs to free up and not control his swing. When he frees it up he is rewarded..is he throwing conventional or fingertip? I can't tell. With his great approach and follow through he could be really good!! Great job still Jesse!! Now Christian...he got that triple threat going!! Keep it up!! Great job Christian! Congratulations!! Great job Coaches!! Joshua!!! Wow!! Look out Belmo!! Loved the Andy Varapapa 300!!

[@jeffcollins334]

Thanks so much. Joshua's dad here. It was so much fun to watch. Randy Brown is outstanding. What he does with the Prodigy is truly amazing.

[@ddtalk]

You're so welcome! He is and will be an incredible talent! It's been fun watching these young people...Randy is very very good! You all are blessed to have him. He's not only a professional but someone who can describe clearly what is needed...that's so key! I have to admit...I am really addicted to watching these kids because I love to see them have success. I loved bowling growing up and am excited to see them love it too! Blessings!!

[@rumouredlies7810]

Hey Randy, I currently live in Hawaii and am coming to Atlanta this summer, was just wondering if PBT was going to continue through the summer. If so I would love to join an after league session.

[@MartinezFITGroup]

Amazing! Keep up the great work. Also, love when you do interviews at the end. It teaches the kids to talk with a camera in their face. I've seen some of the best personalities turn off with a camera pointed at them (until they get use to it)

[@soloboi575]

hey

[@trevormueller2484]

This was one of my favorite episodes so far. And I have a question if u don't mind, I've been a bower(two handed) for 2 months and have been averaging 170. But when I see other young people at my bowling, they seem much more consistent when bowling 1 hand. Any tips for converting to 1 hand

[@johnmccartney7480]

No need to "convert" just practice, practice, practice! Once you get comfortable/confident with your style of bowling the higher "consistent" scores will come :-)

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

The players who are most consistent -- regardless of whether they're two-handed or one-handed -- are the ones with the simplest games, with the fewest moving parts. That's what I like so much about CJ's game -- he's just got very few moving parts, and his swing is real straight and simple, too. Some of the other players on the show have more moving parts, and their swings don't hold up quite as well under pressure. Simpler is ALWAYS better. I don't necessarily recommend a player switch from two -handed to one-handed (or the other way around). Just find a style that works for you and stick with it. If you are uncertain about which way to go, that's the worst. Try both methods until you can truly COMMIT to one way.

[@trevormueller2484]

Thanks I will try it out tonight and let you know how it goes!

[@johnmccartney7480]

poor CJ bowls like me when I'm not focused....He's all over the place changing out balls and whatnot :-(

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I have no idea why he went to the red ball on his second ball in the 10th. He'd just struck with the black ball, and then switched. Hard to figure. I'd like to believe he had a reason.

[@tysonbramble1295]

The front cover said season 1 episode 20

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Thanks for the heads up. I've fixed the poster frame.

[@HailFire2001]

For next week, I think you should try the "Leaning tower of Pisa" oil pattern. It's definitely a challenging sport pattern (for me anyway) and I think the bowlers on tour would like it.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

If we can ever get someone at the bowling center trained on how to program their Kegel FLEX machine, we might get some new patterns put in it. As it stands right now, there are several patterns available (30, I believe), but no one down there knows how to program it. Frustrating.

[@HailFire2001]

Ah okay. Good luck!

[@ddtalk]

Randy...I read your about 80% feeling better...I will keep praying for you .....I have a question for you..I was watching C.J. And his two handed style (he has awesome potential).. When C.J. let's the ball go his follow through arm is bent some...this made me think of Nolan bent arm delivery...I think with Nolan's athleticism adopting the two handed style could really help him..if he needs to continue to keep his arm bent...this seems like a great solution to help him become more consistent with a better follow through ...he really has potential too! I'm curious what you think? (I've never taught a two handed style but admire what Belmo has done)

[@tylermark3307]

i go to Brunswick zone roswell a decent amount of time. what time do you normally record the prodigy bowlers tour. i would love to watch it live. Keep creating the content! love every minuet of it!!

[@jakeh7572]

I said I would like to come recently and I think I will stop by on the way to Pepsi next Saturday (12 days away). So what will I have to pay for and what time do y'all start? And if there is anything else I need to know I would appreciate it if you told me. Super excited to bowl this and I want to make this happen with as little embarrassment as possible.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Standard open play rates apply for games bowled. You'll also need to come with one of your parents. I won't put any kids up on the channel unless I have their parent's consent to do so.

[@jakeh7572]

BrownswickBowling and you guys are having it on the Pepsi weekend? The 8th

[@HailFire2001]

Can someone please tell me what ball that Josh was using at the end? I've always wanted to know what ball that is.

[@jeffcollins334]

Roto Grip Haywire.

[@nicholaschamberlain2752]

Can a kid from Tennessee come and bowl one day, or is it just for bowlers in Georgia?

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

A kid from Tennessee can come bowl. Just needs to be accompanied by a parent (so we can get their consent to put the kid on KZbin). Open play rates apply.

[@nicholaschamberlain2752]

Thanks, I have been watching this channel for the past couple of months, I have lately improved my game. I am on a bowling teem at my school.

[@energy4766]

Randy, great video as always (at up through the first 29:18 haha). When you talk about the soft 10 and the problem being in the exit angle rather than the entry angle, is there anyway to prevent this?

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

At the risk of sounding like a smart aleck, the solution is to throw a better shot. Gotta get the ball to "face up" a little stronger at the end to provide the impetus on the 6 pin to get it to slap out the 10.

[@energy4766]

Nope, not smart aleck at all. I asked the question so I get to face the consequences of the answer ;) Anyway, thanks for the reply. I'll definitely make sure to watch the ball to see its position tomorrow at league.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Every player is different. For me, I find that my carry percentage goes way up (and I get more 10 pins to fall) when I STAY BEHIND THE BALL through release. My faulty tendency is to turn it to early, and ultimately, get around it too much (to the point of getting on top of it in some cases). By staying more behind it, I also tend to keep my elbow in tighter to my body (thereby avoiding the dreaded "chicken wing" release). If any of this sounds like you, try what I do -- stay more behind the ball through release. Might help. But I'd be loathe to offer much more without seeing you throw some shots. Got video? (If only we were on a forum of some kind where you could post some video for me to see.)

[@energy4766]

I'll see if I can get a video up sometime in the next week or two. I actually just ordered a Hy-Road that I will be picking up Wednesday. I'm a two handed lefty with about 4 months of bowling experience but I am loving everything about bowling so far. That's why I like this series so much, I learn a lot more from you than from any PBA broadcast or video I've seen and for that alone I thank you.

[@jamesklatt]

Get your Columbia 300 Tyrant Today.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I'm a Storm guy, but this was a pretty strong endorsement of this piece.

[@ajmurphy9913]

Any recommendations for throwing more consistent -- I'm in a slump, throwing 40 pins below average... can't throw with any consistency at all anymore...

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Find a USBC Certified Coach in your area that you can work with. Like with anything else in life, there's no shortcut to getting better at anything. You've gotta learn from a reputable teacher and then put in the work. Go to the "Find A Coach" section of the USBC's website, bowl.com, and you may be able to identify some coaches in your area.

[@ttjason]

Don't sleep on Christian😴

[@luisfernandotiradosanchez6029]

this oil not is for lock charlie

[@itsmedio5276]

Nice job Christian how much was that ball

[@vn9official]

Knight19Killer, Around $220 with drilling

[@sayless374]

Cj style is a mirror image of belmonte nice form.you should do an all two handers tourney,or even a lefty vs righty episode.

[@blockcl]

Curious what weights the bigger kids are throwing. Mostly 15? Or a little less? Can't imagine anyone at 16 ( I don't know too adult league players throwing 16 anymore).

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

blockcl - None are throwing 16. Christian and Charlie throw 15. Logan F. 14. Nolan 12. Not sure about all the others.

[@devinduprey9683]

Do most bowling centers have these sport patterns? And if so, can one ask them to oil the lanes for open play?

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

It helps to have a good relatinship with management, or at least with the lane guy. Not every center is capable or willing to lay out sport patterns. But they should.

[@devinduprey9683]

BrownswickBowling Ok thanks!

[@chadbrewer9252]

Christian, your game is really improving! I think that if you keep your backswing and speed conducive to the pattern, you'll be unstoppable! Keep practicing and working on that consistency! Congrats!!!!

[@adamatkins1466]

im interest in bowling on this show but i dont know if you guys are gonna be bowling on april 16 because of the tnba junior southern regional im coming way from new orleans

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

We are NOT bowling the weekend of April 15th. Brunswick Zone Roswell is booked that whole weekend with a tournament that's bouncing all league bowlers for a few days.

[@adamatkins1466]

BrownswickBowling aww im bowling a brunswick zone lilburn any of your bowlers will be there

[@faiello19]

Could you tell me what Charlie is wearing on his thumb and why? thank you really enjoying the videos

[@geofreyescobar63]

Stephen Thomas tape

[@faiello19]

It looks really thick for tape, maybe he's just using a few

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Charlie wears a black hada patch on his thumb. Hada patches are a product made by Vise Inserts. They're like cloth bandages you stick on your thumb to protect it from getting blisters. Charlie wears the black hada patches. The colors indicate the varying thicknesses these hada patches come in. Blue is the super thin one. Red is the next thickest (and is the one I wear). Black is thicker still. I'm not sure if there are thicker ones, black is the thickest I've seen anyone use. They also tend to snug up the fit inside the thumb hole, so you have to account for it when drilling the thumb hole. Some folks like how these coverings also tend to give you a more consistent feel on release. But I wear 'em to protect my thumb from getting blisters. For someone who used to go through new skin like it was water, these hada patches are a lifesafer. One of the greatest inventions ever, if you ask me.

[@faiello19]

Thank you very much, I've only recently bought a bowling ball and ive been getting blisters all the time. Any idea where I could buy one online?

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

BuddiesProShop.com

[@camerontyler1321]

Heyyyyy

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Heyyyy back at ya.

[@camerontyler1321]

BrownswickBowling I love your show!!

[@prestonandpaytonsbowlingch1034]

I wish I could bowl with u guys

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I wish you could, too. (Why can't you?)

[@ryanbrazill926]

Would you say Christian bowls cranker style?

[@williamparish7975]

Ryan Brazill no more of a tweener in my eyes

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

His rev rate would tend to indicate that he's more of a stroker or maybe a tweener. But at 13 (he turns 14 this Summer), he certainly has the potential to grow into a cranker. Although I'm trying to get him to back off from trying to put so much hand in the ball. He tends to "over-hit" it, which actually reduces his effectiveness. He bowled about as well in this video as I've seen him bowl in a good long while. He stayed slow, he didn't yank the ball down from the top, and he didn't grab it at the bottom. He was actually ROLLING the ball off his fingers rather than trying to "hit it" or "lift it" out on the lane. If he'll try to keep doing this, he will get better in a big hurry.

[@tenless9976]

Tweeker

[@ryanbrazill926]

BrownswickBowling thank you.

[@kennethwilliams9946]

Could one out of St.Louis come bowl with toy guys

[@kennethwilliams9946]

you*

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Kenneth Williams - Yes. Bring your parents, as they'll need to give their consent to put you on the show.

[@jeffcollins334]

I think I'm at liberty to speak for Randy in this case. That is a resounding YES. Must be accompanied by parents and have consent given to be shown on KZbin.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Also check the week of to make sure we'll be there filming. We have some off weeks coming up.

[@thelegendarye2430]

7th

[@ethandilbeck254]

I would love to participate in pbt. i just live in CA so i can't get to you =(

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

That's why there are airplanes. :-)

[@ethandilbeck254]

BrownswickBowling yeah but my parents would never spend that kind of time or money on an impromptu tournament

[@ethandilbeck254]

Sadly

[@yayamartin128]

Are you doing bowling ball giveaways

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Not at the present time. The bowling center has, on occasion, had "ball leagues," where you join the league and receive a ball at the end of the season. This particular junior league does not do that.

[@jaydonauker8407]

Was this christans 2 win

[@LoganFossum]

Randy I think you mean "christianyte"

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Hey LOFO: How many good fingers do you have left?

[@LoganFossum]

BrownswickBowling only the ones that don't matter😂 (pinky and part of my pointer finger)

[@LoganFossum]

BrownswickBowling really wondering how I would've placed if my fingers were good, I shot 191 with a bad hand, kinda hoped that wouldn't have happened🙄

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

I'm just wondering why in the world you're suddenly having problems with blisters. I mean, it's not as if you've only recently started bowling a lot. What's different? You must be getting out of the ball differently.

[@LoganFossum]

BrownswickBowling that and all my fingertips were 3 sizes too small as well as my thumbhole

[@irabsie]

Randy, you do an amazing job with these kids. Just have to admit I think Logan F is about the best bowler for age that I've seen. Where has he been? Guess he's not bowling that well. Charlie since getting new ball has been doing great too. What are these kids averaging in league play and what are there ages.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

ira sie - Charlie's 14. Logan F. And Christian are 13. Logan's fighting thru a slump. Had a great week of practice, but developed a handful of blisters Saturday, hampering his efforts to qualify for the show. His results (and everyone else's) can be found in the show notes.

[@jakeh7572]

the title shows how i felt after watching the segment in the ESPYs about the falcons

[@keekeerubiks4351]

Jake H if

[@dylanbulusan5472]

i dont think Charlie likes long oil especially with random dry spots

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

No one likes long oil with random dry spots. Also, I'd hasten to add that even fewer like long dry spots with random oil.

[@prestonandpaytonsbowlingch1034]

Oh Hi Logan and Charlie u guys are my favorites and Logan u are my inspiration

[@bradymcdonough7070]

Look at Lane 20 at 33:18.

[@josedcarrillo24]

Park ChimChim its not fake if you know what 10 pin messengers are

[@claymorgan183]

How do you see it as a lane mistake? At 32:49, the lane is on first-ball cycle, and the bowler throws a gutter ball. At 33:18, on the spare shot, the lane is on second-ball cycle, and the bowler throws a spare that looks like a messenger strike.

[@tomdalessandro5008]

Why is it called les miserabels

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Because if you want to win, you have to bowl less miserably. :-)

[@realethanangell]

0:33 Why is Durango and Silverton Railroad on this video?

[@xtravengeance4568]

Great Job with christian if he could bring his swing even lower he would be even more dangerous than he is now that hes slowed down

[@blockcl]

forgot a "many" between "too" and "adult". its hell getting old

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

blockcl - I knew what you meant. ;-)

[@dankrash5771]

any advice for bowling balls for medium hook im a 2 hander looking for that good medium hook ball

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Dan Krash - I would defer to your local pro shop operator for guidance on what ball best suits your needs.

[@mrmath3704]

Coach Randy what hook ball do u suggest for a first hook ball?

[@maulfaire1851]

Mark Rahn if you want a not to aggressive hook ball I would recommend a hay road or a dare devil but if you want a more aggressive ball maybe the locks a new rules or no rules pearl or a code black

[@carson8230]

Mark Rahn. Jackals are good. The venom shock, Hy-Road, Lock, no rules. Ummm a hay wire or any of the masterminds really.

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Mark, I'll be honest with you. I haven't bought a bowling ball in over a year, and there are so many new ones that have come out since the last time I was into always having the latest new shiny object in my arsenal that I've sort of lost track of what's out there. Plus, even when I was constantly buying new equipment, I pretty much only paid attention to Storm equipment, which is the only thing I throw. As a "first hook ball" goes, it's hard to beat the Storm HyRoad. Arguably the best ball they've ever made. Plus it's kind of an in-between ball -- a hybrid, but with a pretty strong back end. Can't go wrong with a HyRoad.

[@mrmath3704]

Ok ty

[@andrewburckhalter6330]

how does one try out for the prodigy bowlers tour?

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Shire Guy - You show up and bowl. Have your parents with you (need their consent to put you on video). Open play rates apply.

[@jameswqw9359]

how do u hook a ball with one hand I always have trouble getting my thumb out and then hooking it , I can only hook the ball with the 2 handed method

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

You just answered your own question. Getting your thumb out easily and quickly is the key, allowing you to ROLL the ball off your fingers. The modern bowling ball is built to hook. If you can't hook it, it's because you're doing something wrong. ROLL the ball, don't hurl it down the lane. The thumb MUST come out first, quickly and easily. RELAX your thumb. Do NOT squeeze the ball or pinch it to try to hold on with your thumb. Remember, the thumb is not in the ball to hold it; the thumb merely helps to GUIDE the ball, not HOLD it. Keep that thumb super relaxed and the ball will fling off your hand at the bottom. Just get the feeling that you're rolling it off your fingers and I guarantee the ball will hook.

[@jameswqw9359]

BrownswickBowling hey haha thanks for giving me a good advice really appreciated it

[@prestonandpaytonsbowlingch1034]

I don't live close at all and my parents won't take me that for but u are a great coach and u have great kids expecially Logan F and Charlie can u say hi for them for me on video

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

You just said "hi" to them right here. (They watch these videos and see the comments.) Thanks for watching and being a fan of the PRODIGY series. It's people like you that keep me working to grow PRODIGY.

[@Ben-jz3mt]

Anyone else in the 360p club?

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

If you watch right after the video uploads, it may not have the higher definition resolutions ready and encoded yet. Not sure why KZbin works that way. But this video was encoded in 720p and should look fine.

[@lucasfrancis2605]

If CJ would get around the ball more he would be so much better

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Lucas Francis - Not on this pattern. On long oil, you want to stay behind the ball.

[@lucasfrancis2605]

Oh I didn't know the oil length

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Lucas Francis - It was revealed at 4:18.

[@crazypenguin8816]

need to teach hunter to stay in his own lane

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Hunter explained to one of our coaches last week why he walks in one direction or the other when he lets it go. By walking to the left, he's "helping" the ball hook to the left. And when he walks to the right, he's trying to get it to not hook so much. How can I argue with such thoroughly thought-out logic? (For what it's worth, there's only one shot of Hunter in this entire video and while he does walk in one direction, he never gets out of his own lane.)

[@crazypenguin8816]

BrownswickBowling I used to think that when I was young. I would point in a direction and hope it would go. Your right about him staying in his own lane it's just weird because personally that would distract me If I was next to him

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Crazy Penguin - He has a right to the entire width of his lane, too. My advice is, if someone being on the adjacent approach is distracting to you, then wait for them to step back. Or take up golf.

[@jeffcollins334]

He is a real young little dude. Lots of back bone for the little guy to bowl head to head against such big kids. Nothing but respect for young Hunter.

[@crazypenguin8816]

J Collins Ik I wish I bowled like that when no was youn I was throwing my 11 lb white dot with a 100 average

[@tristenporter8647]

first

[@prestonandpaytonsbowlingch1034]

I wish I could bowl with u guys