Some of the higher average teams want us to adopt a rule to limit handicap. Can we set a limit of a 60 pin handicap for any one bowler?
In order to limit handicap a league must adopt their own rule. However, WIBC/ABC/YABA believe leagues should not adopt such a rule. Although higher average teams believe they cannot be competitive each week while giving the full handicap allowance, they should keep in mind unless the league is using at least 100 percent handicap, the higher average team still has the advantage. For example, at 85 percent handicap, the higher average has a 15 percent advantage. With unlimited handicap, the higher average teams may be challenged, but our experience indicates more competitive bowling is stimulating to all teams in the league.
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