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Wi11 Sports vs. real sports: Bowling

> Women’s volleyball shows up big

Jessica Berget
Staff Writer

 

owling was once a national pastime,

but gone are the days of bowling
alleys, stinky shoes, and throwing
20-pound balls at pins. In other words,
gone are the days of good, old-fashioned
bowling. Today, bowling alleys have
been replaced with living rooms, and
bowling balls with Wii remotes, making
modern bowling a much easier and more
interactive experience. Wii bowling is
no doubt easier than real bowling, which
means that practicing in Wii Sports won't
necessarily lead you to a perfect 300 the
next time youre at the lanes. However,

the game may improve your athletic
ability more than you might think.

Wii bowling is much easier than
real bowling in the way that it is like
real bowling, but without the technical
details that make real bowling so
difficult. For instance, in Wii bowling
the player does all the same movements
as with real bowling, but the absence of
the weight of the ball makes it so all the
player has to do is swing their arm up in
order to roll the ball. This is the aspect
of Wii bowling I appreciate the most,
as 1am particularly weak and petite, so
throwing 20-pound bowling balls is not
exactly my thing.

Though this does make the game
easier, that’s not to say it doesn’t

improve athletic ability. In fact, it may
improve your bowling game even more
so. Without having to worry about the
weight of the ball, Wii bowling allows
the player to position themselves in a
way that they will be sure to get a strike
(or at least a spare). Bowling is all about
geometry. Hitting certain angles and
throwing at a certain speed will ensure
that you get all those pins down, and Wii
bowling is a great way to teach people
exactly that.

The only thing Wii bowling does not
teach you about bowling is how to throw
the ball to the angles you want. Since the
ball is extremely heavy, it makes it more
difficult to aim or even get the speed you
wanted to knock the pins down. It also

makes it much easier to get gutter balls,
because it’s harder to control where the
ball goes. In Wii bowling it is so much
easier to throw the ball where you want
it to go, because there is no distribution
of weight holding you back. This aspect
in real bowling is what makes it so
difficult to play if you are not a regular
bowler.

Wii bowling is no doubt easier than
real bowling, but when it comes down
to playing the game, Wii bowling at the
very least teaches the fundamental basics
of real bowling, which is why I would say
it improves your athletic ability. If you
enjoy bowling as a sport, but can’t stand
the physical attributes of the game, Wii
bowling might be right up your alley.

Women's soccer recruitment report

> Burnaby standouts commit to Royals

Davie Wong
Sports Editor

 

t has been a while since the Douglas
College women’s soccer program has

been in the limelight. Having been
relatively quiet during the offseason, the
Royals broke their silence earlier this
week to announce two big moves for the
team. Mountain United FC standouts
Ashley Bristow and Martina Pettenon
announced their commitments to the
Royals 2017-18 program earlier this week.

The signings are big for the team,
and really showcase what head coach
Chris Laxton is looking for. Bristow, a 54”
fullback, comes in as defensive depth as
well as even wide midfield depth. Despite
her petite size, Bristow has shown more
than her fair share of defenders a clean
pair of boots as she blasts past them. Her
dynamic speed, and her technical ability
will be welcome additions to the team.

Laxton was delighted to have gotten
her signature and had this to say about
the new recruit: “Ashley is a steady and
consistent player who can play on the
left or right side. She reads the game
well and is able to intervene defensively,
while being able to help develop attacking
moves and help create chances in the final
third.”

Martina Pettenon comes in to the
Royals squad as a talented attacker to
bolster an already overwhelming offence.

However, her position may be much more
flexible during her time with the Royals.
The 5'7” forward has already shown that
she has a knack for goal, but it was her
ability to play in several positions that
made her really standout.

Her new coach definitely sees her
as more than just a striker. “Martina is
a technical, attack-minded player. She
is versatile and will be able to play a few
different roles with us, including creating
chances and finishing.” Expect to see
Martina all around the field this year.
She'll likely play as a backup to Mikayla
Hamilton or Andrea Perrotta. But we
could maybe see her on the wings, or
even in the middle. If her play exceeds
expectations and she finds herself in the
starting u, there could be a formation
shift to accommodate her—something
like a 4-3-1-2, with Perrotta slotting in
behind her and Hamilton.

Either way, it’s an exciting move
made by the Royals. Overall, Head
Coach Chris Laxton had this to say about
the recruits: “I coached against Ashley
and Martina for a few years, and I look
forward to having them playing with us
and not against us. They come from a
terrific environment, and I know they
will be well prepared for the jump to
the PACWEST. I’m excited to work with
Ashley and Martina as they continue their
development as student athletes in our
school and with our program.”

PT ee

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DOUGLAS COLLEGE

 

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