HIGH FIVE!, fist bump who gets one?

[bowl1820]

You see them all around high fives, hand slaps and fist bumps etc.

Do you only get a high five or hand slap when you strike or spare? and a fist bump for that miss?

Or is a high five and hand slap like everybody gets a trophy day and you get one as long as they get the ball across the foul line?

Are they only for your teammates? or do you give that guy on the other team one too?

[Blomer]

High 5's for strikes and spares, bumps. Generally given to all, but make sure teammates get them and other team when near by.

[JasonNJ]

My one teammate only wants high fives on strikes and spares and fist bumps for opens. I high five everyone.

[jimgilmore]

I always think of fist bumps on opens to shake it off. High fives for all marks.

[1VegasBowler]

I always think of fist bumps on opens to shake it off. High fives for all marks.

This is what I said in another thread and I stand behind it.

People that need the high five when they miss is like getting a trophy for finishing in last place.

This past Monday night I walked over to another league in the house to congratulate a bowler for throwing a 300 because it was absolutely the right thing to do. Recognizing an accomplishment is a well deserved reward.

Making a tough split like a 5-7, 1-2-10, 4-7-10, 6-7-10 and the like are worth recognition. They are not easy by any means.

But a high five for single pin spare? Or the bowler who wants a high five for only getting 3-5 pins on two throws? Really??

I'm from the old school, where I never root for or encourage my opponents. But I will congratulate them when appropriate.

There's far too much ego stroking and a$$ kissing these days.

[1VegasBowler]

Here's a GEICO commercial that fits this all too well for those who need a high five for everything! LMFAO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfmVBmDKLZI

[LOUVIT]

This is what I said in another thread and I stand behind it.

People that need the high five when they miss is like getting a trophy for finishing in last place.

This past Monday night I walked over to another league in the house to congratulate a bowler for throwing a 300 because it was absolutely the right thing to do. Recognizing an accomplishment is a well deserved reward.

Making a tough split like a 5-7, 1-2-10, 4-7-10, 6-7-10 and the like are worth recognition. They are not easy by any means.

But a high five for single pin spare? Or the bowler who wants a high five for only getting 3-5 pins on two throws? Really??

I'm from the old school, where I never root for or encourage my opponents. But I will congratulate them when appropriate.

There's far too much ego stroking and a$$ kissing these days.

as far as the single pin spare if it's a pressure situation in a close game, yes a high 5...IMO

[LOUVIT]

lol on the commercal vegas

[mc_runner]

high fives for strikes, or maybe a tough spare... fist bumps for opens. I would be somewhat annoyed if someone wanted a high five after open frames, as well. What's the point? What are you celebrating/congratulating? Lol.

[fordman1]

My teams always give some kind of recognition to each other after a frame. If it is a miss tell them to shake it off. Or get them next frame. For the other team don't go out of your way to do it but if they are close go ahead. Especially if the are on a string of strides.

Funny how so many say it is just a fun league and the prize money is really low and then they make it like the other team are crazed maniac's. Some of you people would make me nervous. Probably go key my car if I beat you.