Screwed up my 600 series...

[martinezsam2495]

I bowled a 212, 208, then ended with a 138..
All I needed was a 180, and the 3rd game I started out with 2 bad splits, then couldn't hit the strike mark... Kept missing some easy spares as well.
I think I messed up because I kept thinking if I don't get a strike I won't get my 600 series..
This was in league by the way, oh well...
Still had fun :)

[striker12]

thats sucks but nice games but 138 not soo well did better me today my games where 122-141-141 lol i should of got my first game 141 could of if i struck out the 10th and on last ball got 9 then would of hit my avg all 3 games

[Davec13]

Don't ever put numbers in your head. If you can't not think about the number aim higher. If you need a 180 shoot for a 225.

[billf]

Dave's absolutely correct. It's amazing how we can be our own worst enemy. We end up putting undue pressure on ourselves to perform. Scoreboard watching has never helped a single bowler yet a lot of us do it, even some pros.

[AngeloPD]

i agree with bill and dave, never think about your score and just do your thing haha

[MisterSinister]

If your aiming to do "just enough" yur doomed to fail. If you hot, forget that 180 number, your goal should be make every shot count. Don't worry about the number, don't worry about your last two frames, or that split. Just think about your next ball. If you panic, your done.

[75lockwood]

If your aiming to do "just enough" yur doomed to fail. If you hot, forget that 180 number, your goal should be make every shot count. Don't worry about the number, don't worry about your last two frames, or that split. Just think about your next ball. If you panic, your done.

go out there every game planning for a 301

[The German Shepherd]

Let me add my voice to the chorus here...watching the score board rarely serves us well in the scoring department...

Jay

[MisterSinister]

A while back, a wise man told me to ignore that scoreboard. I thought he was nuts, the game is about the score. It took me a while to get what he was saying. One of my worst games ever was a 250. Three of the strikes were brooklyn, two spares I missed my spot, but got a good bounce. The other strikes, none of them were on the same line. Some went way out to the 3 board, some staying inside, barley touching the 10. I have had bad 600 series, and great 540's.

[martinezsam2495]

thanks guys,
I went bowling today as well, and first game was pretty good 191, made up after getting 4 open frames, started striking out and mixing it with spares.
I didn't really focus on score today because I didn't really care, all I really liked about today was that I bowled with my Dad and Mom. It was great seeing my dad bowl once again. I think since I had the chance to bowl with my dad once again, I'm more motivated to do better. I will ignore the score and make every shot count. Thanks guys!

[MisterSinister]

I hae actually made it a habit of not turning on the scoreboard when I practice. I can't do it at every alley I go to, but I can at my home lanes. I started bringing a notepad, and writing down each shot. Did I hit my marks, did I slide to the right spot, where did the ball break, in the pocket or not. Sometimes taking the score out of the game helps a lot.

[martinezsam2495]

I hae actually made it a habit of not turning on the scoreboard when I practice. I can't do it at every alley I go to, but I can at my home lanes. I started bringing a notepad, and writing down each shot. Did I hit my marks, did I slide to the right spot, where did the ball break, in the pocket or not. Sometimes taking the score out of the game helps a lot.
Should I use the notepad during league or only practice?
I have taken a notepad a couple of times when I went to practice, but my notes were more like..
Stand on 19th board Aim at 10th board, control revs

I'll take notes on certain splits, and how to get the 7 pin, my 7 pin notes aren't 100% yet. My 7 pin average is still pretty low. :/

[75lockwood]

Should I use the notepad during league or only practice?
I have taken a notepad a couple of times when I went to practice, but my notes were more like..
Stand on 19th board Aim at 10th board, control revs

I'll take notes on certain splits, and how to get the 7 pin, my 7 pin notes aren't 100% yet. My 7 pin average is still pretty low. :/

There's an app for that!

Lol, sorry couldn't resist:cool:

[martinezsam2495]

There's an app for that!

Lol, sorry couldn't resist:cool:

are you talking about the note app on ipods?
Or a specific app, hehe
cause my android phone doesn't have anything like that.
-..-

[Tampabaybob]

There are several bowling apps that will allow you to not only track each shot but will give you percentages on how you're doing on every pin,spare you shoot. Go to the app store and you'll find them. They're cheap and can be of great help.

Bob

[MisterSinister]

You want to talk about blowing a 600, I got u beat. I bowled a 153 first game. So I blew it first game right? Nope, second game I found my line, and went 244. Needed a 203 for my 600 (I bowled a 207 and a 223 in practice that day) and I knew I could do it. It came down to the 10th frame. I needed two strikes and good.count, and I had my first 600 of the season. First ball, strike, second, flush hit, left the 10 pin. 197. For a 594 series. Sucks.

[xthe_charismatic_enigmax]

are you talking about the note app on ipods?
Or a specific app, hehe
cause my android phone doesn't have anything like that.
-..-

I have an app on my Android for my leagues, it's called BowlingScorekeeper, it's free. I saw someone posted yesterday, or sometime about PinPal, I think it was, that one costs $8.99.

I also use a site called bowlsk.com, and from what I've seen of PinPal, these two have a lot in common. Except, youd' have to use bowlsk in a browser.

[Brother_jd]

Myself and i think Bowl1820 use bestbowling. It is very usefull.