3 man mechanics

[upanddown]

What is meant by "flex" in 3 man mechanics. Is this reference to rotating when a certain action takes place or what?

[JRutledge]

I am not sure, but people used to use that term to signify a rotation, but that was awhile ago when I heard that kind of usage to describe a rotation.

Peace

[just another ref]

It may mean other things, but this is what I learned. In the 3 man we were first taught, there was no rotation. The C was always opposite the table. In what I know as the flex, the lead moves across the lane, and the C and T adjust accordingly.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by just another ref

It may mean other things, but this is what I learned. In the 3 man we were first taught, there was no rotation. The C was always opposite the table. In what I know as the flex, the lead moves across the lane, and the C and T adjust accordingly.

That's a good memory -- that must've been, what, 20 years ago?

[JRutledge]

Guys, be very careful here. You cannot be smug at all. Someone might be offended because you have not heard the term in a very long time.

Peace

[rekent]

Originally Posted by Rich

That's a good memory -- that must've been, what, 20 years ago?

Same terminology I was taught 4 years ago.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by rekent

Same terminology I was taught 4 years ago.

I was making a little joke about Louisiana 3-man mechanics which, until very recently, was firmly rooted in the mid-1990s. I figured it would go over a few heads.