Backwards Bowler
This is the video of Jim Cripps, the “backwards bowler.” Jim manages to be fairly successful with this unusual style.
Bill Scheid Rants About Chris Barnes
Apparently Ebonite International president Bill Scheid is not very happy with how Columbia 300’s biggest name bowler, Chris Barnes, has been bowling once he makes the TV finals. As we all know, Barnes bowls well in almost every event, but has a history of not being able to finish out a tournament once he reaches the finals. Here is a video that someone made showing how Bill reacted to the situation. FYI – This is not a real video of Bill Scheid, but it is one of the funniest videos that I have seen in a long time.
Update (2/25/10): Unfortunately, this video has been removed from YouTube. (Possibly under pressure from Ebonite International, who knows…)
Update (2/28/10): The video has been re-posted. The video was edited to remove some parts that were seen as “very insulting.”
Human Bowling (Bowling Tricks)
This is a human bowling clip from a Japanese game show. The contestant slides down the lane and uses his body to knock down the pins.
Chris Barnes Flying Eagle Trick Shot (Bowling Tricks)
Here Chris Barnes shows how to make the “flying eagle” trick shot. This is Barnes’ signature trick shot. He is known for making this more than anyone else. This was done in the PBA Trick Shot Challenge.
Osku Palermaa Trick Shot (Bowling Tricks)
Here is the famous shot that the two-handed wonder from Finland, Osku Palermaa, made at the PBA World Series of Bowling. Osku lofted the ball over a chair, which was placed beyond the arrows, which resulted in a strike.
