Boatmans 2019 fall league

[boatman37]

So had to pre-bowl today to start our fall league due to summer league playoffs overlapping tonight. Talked to counter guy who said the lanes had not been oiled yet today and they were closed the last 2 days so likely not oiled since Saturday morning. Started out the first few frames with the BWG hitting pretty good but wanted to try the Conspiracy and kept hitting high. Went back to the BWG and couldn't hit the pocket. Near the end of game 1 switched to Conspiracy and went out to about the 6 or 7 board and it was coming in nice then. Towards the middle of game 3 I could see the ball rolling out early (like just past 1/2 way) but it was still smashing the pocket so I stayed with it. Now have to bowl tonight for summer playoffs.

Game 1: 172 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 206 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 218 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 596

Average: 198.67

Running average: 198.67 (finished summer league at 188)

First ball average: 9.26

Strikes: 50% (17/34)

Spares: 62% (10/16)

Single pin spares: 75% (9/12)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

Week 2 of fall league. I sucked. I ordered new CTD pads and didn't realize how worn my old ones were. Today I hit the Conspiracy with a new 2000 and the Kingpin with a new 500. The 2000 on the Conspiracy was too much unless I moved way inside but I'm not comfortable playing there yet. I also slowed my speed way down which didn't help that issue. I didn't touch the BWG but even that was coming in too hard with the slower speed. Lanes were tricky. I wasn't the only one saying that tonight. We had 5 lefties on our pair and I know the 3 on our team were way further right than usual. But even with that my spare shooting was horrendous again. I might as well close my eyes and chuck it.

Game 1: 165 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 179 (7 strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 170 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 514

Average: 171.33

Running average: 185.00

First ball average: 8.53

Strikes: 41% (14/34)

Spares: 50% (9/18)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

Unreal. Not sure what is going on. Absolutely horrible night. 9 strikes all night. Heard alot of complaints about lane conditions tonight but I should be able to figure this out. About mid-way through game 1 I was so frustrated I know it affected me. Heard a couple talking at the end of the night about how dry the lanes were and said they were standing at the left gutter and throwing cross lane to hit the pocket. None of my balls would come in. After hearing that it makes me thing they were rolling out but it didn't look like it. But then again I'm on the opposite side of the lane.Every ball I threw tonight came in light. Tried from the 5 board to the 10 board. 10 board I could hit the pocket but kept leaving corner pins and wasn't consistent so moved back outside.

Game 1: 162 (3 strikes, 3 spares, 5 opens-2 spilts)

Game 2: 177 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 154 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens)

Series: 493

Average: 164.33

Running average: 178.11

Strikes: 28% (9/32)

Spares: 52% (12/23)

Single pin spares: 62% (5/8)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Not even going to talk about it.

Game 1: 189 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 142 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 5 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 147 (4 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Series: 478

Average: 159.33

Running average: 173.42

First ball average: 8.61

Strikes: 35% (11/31)

Spares: 45% (9/20)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 0% (0/4)

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[boatman37]

A little better tonight. Got the new Squatch pearl. Talked to the PSO when I got there and he commented about how dry the lanes have been and saying he has sanded all his balls to about 4000-5000. He is a very hi rev bowler though. He was beside us tonight and every ball I saw him throw was the Radical Zing. I saw he had a 715ish tonight. So I tried the Squatch in warmups and it felt good so tried the BWG one ball and it felt ok too. It still went long and turned pretty hard at the break point where the Squatch was smooth and continuous.
So used the Squatch all 3 games. First 2 games I was in the pocket almost every shot. Ball seemed pretty forgiving if I wasn't perfect. That has been a struggle lately. Game 3 I started missing a little so moved further outside and got back to the pocket again. The first 2 games I was targeting just outside the 10 board at the arrows. I started hitting high a couple shots early on and made a 1/2 board adjustment and was right back in the pocket. It was much more predictable than I had been. So game 3 I moved out to the 6-7 board and got right back to the pocket again.
Still struggled with spares but was much better than I had been. I had planned to use the Rhino for every spare but didn't. I did use it more than I had. I converted the 2-7 twice tonight the right way. I usually miss that one and if I do make it it's because I messed up and kicked the 2 into the 7 even though I was trying to go between them. Used the Rhino both times.

Game 1: 202 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 192 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 203 (5 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 597

Average: 199.00

Running average: 178.53

First ball average: 9.12

Strikes: 52% (18/34)

Spares: 66% (10/15)

Single pin spares: 75% (6/8)

Splits: 66% (2/3)

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[boatman37]

Unreal. A tale of multiple issues tonight. Started out in warmups...3 tries with the Squatch 3 pocket strikes. 1 try with the BWG and a pocket strike. 1 try at the 7 pin and perfect. Picked up the spare using my strike ball on that one. Perfect! Then we started the game...

First ball was a Brooklyn. After that started hitting light. Left (2) 1-3-6-7's in game 1 (and 2 more later). Failed to convert any of those tonight. Those were the only 2 opens in game 1 but I only had 4 strikes.
Game 2 was miserable. Couldn't hit the pocket or convert spares. Hit light, hit high, and when I did hit the pocket I didn't strike. Lots of 7 pins. 2 more 1-3-6-7's, missed both. Only had 1 strike and 6 opens. Converted the 6-8-10
Game 3 was much better. 6 strikes and only 1 open (4-6-7-10). Got the 4-6-10 but left the 7.

Game 12 used the Squatch. Started out targeting the 10 board then near the end moved out a little. No luck. Game 2 tried the BWG but not better. Went back to the Squatch and tried a little further outside and moved into the 15 board for a couple shots. No luck. Game 3 I moved back out to about the 6-7 board with the pinky tucked and was on fire then. Only open was the 4-6-7-10, which I almost made.

7 pins were much better tonight. 4/5 on 7's and also had a 7-10 and made the 7 and had a 4-6-7-10 that I targeted the 7 and almost converted it. So counting those I was 6/7 on 7 pins. But I rarely leave 7's, maybe 3 a night average so I was leaving alot of them.

Game 1: 168 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 127 (1 strike, 3 spares, 6 opens-3 splits)

Game 3: 213 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 508

Average: 169.33

Running average: 177.00

First ball average: 8.36

Strikes: 33% (11/33)

Spares: 57% (12/21)

Single pin spares: 75% (6/8)

Splits: 33% (1/3)

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[boatman37]

Well finally a better night. Really odd that I'm averaging 180 and only have 4 600's in 55 weeks of bowling (not counting summer leagues where we bowl 4 games but have 3 800's in summer league in 23 weeks).
So on to tonight. Went in with a positive attitude. Started with the Squatch pearl from around the 7 board. Strikes and spares were both good tonight but struggled with the transition. Late in game 2 started leaving corner pins then game 3 started missing my mark. Ended up leaving 2 pocket 7's in a row so switched the the BWG and started striking again. We bowled a team that is near the bottom with us and they were 1 bowler short. We lost game 1 by 10 then won game 2 by 147 then won game 3 by 96. A couple of teammates struggled but I was high series for our team tonight. Overall happy with how it went but need to make some of these spares I missed and continue this.

Game 1: 204 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 213 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game3: 193 (5 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Series: 610

Average: 203.33

Running average: 180.76

First ball average: 9.15

Strikes: 47% (16/34)

Spares: 75% (12/16)

Single pin spares: 80% (8/10)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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[Blacksox1]

Good job boatman37!

[boatman37]

Thanks. I tried to maintain focus that night. In my previous bowing career we still had paper score sheets and I always sat at the score table and didn't socialize. My focus was on the lanes and the game. Now that we don't have any seating down there it has become much more social for me and I notice I am not as focused as I used to be and sometimes forget what change I made on the previous shot that might have helped. I also tried to take a little more time to try to get focused before my shot. This was also one of the first times I really noticed the transition. Usually I am too inconsistent to be able to tell if it was me or the lanes. Game 2 I hit the pocket with near perfect shots the first 7 frames. The first 5 were strikes then I left corner pins the 6th and 7th with identical looking shots. I knew then that the lanes were the problem. I tried a couple of moves that didn't work but once I changed to my BWG (which has a little less surface) and it went a little straighter with more angle to the pocket. I also started tucking my pinky to get more rotation and that fixed it. Part of my struggle has been identifying whether the problem is me or the lanes. The other night I definitely recognized it and was able to fix it. Felt good....lol

[boatman37]

Another 600!. Didn't think I had a chance at it tonight. Lanes were very dry. I can say with confidence that I left more 7's tonight than I ever have in 1 night. Thankfully my spare game was good. 7/7 on 7 pins! Has to be another record for me there.
So started with the Squatch pearl out around 8 board. Worked for about 4 or 5 frames then started coming in light. Adjusted a little and was decent but not great. 2nd game started leaving 7's (3 in this game). Moved in a little, changed speed, tucked pinky, changed balls. Nothing. Still leaving pocket 7's. 3rd game tried the BWG and the Conspiracy and still leaving pocket 7's (4 in game 3). Finally in the 8th frame I moved in to the 11-12 board. I tried this earlier but struggle with consistency inside the 10 board but tried again and hit my mark every shot until the 12th. Threw a 4 bagger then in the 12th I tugged it.
Wished I could have thrown a few more strikes tonight but my spare game was definitely good so that kept my scores up. Splits were crazy tonight. I'm betting that between both teams we had at least 20 splits. Wasn't just us. I looked on both sides of us and those teams had a bunch too. Corner pins were crazy tonight.

Game 1: 177 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 200 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 225c (6 strikes, 5 spares)

Series: 602

Average: 200.67

Running average: 183.25

First ball average: 8.82

Strikes: 44% (15/34)

Spares: 70% (12/17)

Single pin spares: 100% (7/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[boatman37]

BOOM!!! 657! I think my best ever was a 655 but not sure. It was probably 25 years ago when I bowled that. Lanes had a little more oil tonight. I used the Squatch pearl every frame all night and targeted the 7-8 board all night. We had 4 lefties on our pair. Our whole team bowled pretty good. We bowled the first place team and took 2 of 3 and total pins.
So strikes were plentiful tonight. Tugged a few shots and got some Brooklyns so that helped. Started out with the pinky in tight and about the end of game 1 I started tucking it. Left it tucked the rest of the night. Game 3 I started getting a little sloppy and missing my target but gathered it back up. Spares were off a little tonight. In the end very happy with the results tonight.

Game 1: 221 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 236 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens)

Game 3: 200 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open)

Series: 657

Average: 219

Running average: 187.22

First ball average: 9.33

Strikes: 63% (21/33)

Spares: 66% (8/12)

Single pin spares: 62% (5/8)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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[Timmyb]

Very good night!

[boatman37]

Another decent night. A few weeks ago I would have said fantastic night so it's good that I think a 612 is decent. 4 600's in a row so think I am on to something here. Lanes were a little more oily tonight than they had been but it worked for me. I started to struggle in game 3 but still pulled out a 200. 11 of my last 13 games are > 200, including my last 8.

Used the Squatch pearl all night until the 9th frame of game 3. Should have switched earlier but was stubborn about it. Used the Black Widow Gold the last 4 balls and had 4 pocket strikes.

Should have been a much better night but struggled with spares. Missed 3 7's, 1 5, and 1 8. Should have made at least 4 of those 5 spares. I was 100% (7/7) on multi pin spares though.

Game 1: 211 (7 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens)

Game 2: 201 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 200 (5 strikes, 6 spares, 1 open)

Series: 612

Average: 204

Running average: 188.90

First ball average: 8.94

Strikes: 51% (17/33)

Spares: 66% (10/15)

Single pin spares: 37% (3/8)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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[boatman37]

Another good night in the books for me but we still lost 2 of 3. We were on the end pair which usually have more extreme transitions but I usually do better on those. So Saturday I hurt my back so I was worried tonight but it didn't bother me. Tried the Conspiracy in warmups but didn't like the reaction. Started with the Squatch then started coming in high so picked up my speed a little. Middle of game 3 I switched to the BWG. Overall a good night but still missed a few spares that I shouldn't have.

Game 1: 214 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 208 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 199 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 621

Average: 207

Running average: 190.54

First ball average: 9.29

Strikes: 54% (19/35)

Spares: 71% (10/14)

Single pin spares: 85% (6/7)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Another good night. Just sucked at spares. Strikes were unreal (64%). Had I converted my spares probably would have been a 700. Lanes seemed a little on the drier side. Started with the Squatch pearl the first 2 games. 10th frame of game 2 I switched to the Black Widow Gold and struck out in the 10th for a 190. Just missing simple spares that a 10 year old can make.

Game 1: 222 (7 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 190 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens)

Game 3: 236c (7 strikes, 4 spares)

Series: 648

Average: 216

Running average: 192.66

First ball average: 9.41

Strikes: 64% (22/34)

Spares: 50% (6/12)

Single pin spares: 66% (4/6)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[Timmyb]

Nice steady night!

[boatman37]

Struggled tonight but it actually wasn't bad overall. Firstly we won all 3 games. First time this season we have done that. Teammates were on fire tonight. Lanes were extremely dry right from the beginning. I made it work in game 1 but struggled after that. Started with the Squatch then midway through game 2 switched to the BWG. I needed a weaker ball but didn't have one. I moved into the oil but kept tugging the ball. I need to work on that.

Game 1: 215 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 180 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 170 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 565

Average: 188.33

Running average: 192.33

First ball average: 9.22

Strikes: 43% (14/32)

Spares: 58% (10/17)

Single pin spares: 69% (9/13)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[boatman37]

Strike game struggled tonight but spares were strong. I guess it is a good thing that I'm frustrated with a 570. Sanded my Conspiracy with a 3000 today and tried it in warmups. Threw it 3 times and 3 pocket strikes. Tried the Squatch once and a pocket strike. Started the game with the Conspiracy and struggled. Switched to the Squatch about the 4th or 5th frame but was just off a little. Finally picked my speed up a little in game 2 and big difference. Started game 3 with the Squatch but switched to the BWG about 4th frame but struggled in game 3 (and earlier a little too) tugging my shots. We won all 3 games again. My average is still at 192 but this past 2 weeks I have struggled. Last week strikes were good but struggled with spares. Tonight strikes were tough but spares were good.

Game 1: 171 (3 strikes, 6 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 214 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 185 (4 strikes, 6 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 570

Average: 190

Running average: 192.16

First ball average: 9.03

Strikes: 39% (13/33)

Spares: 80% (16/20)

Single pin spares: 92% (12/13)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

Average the last 8 weeks (24 games): 203.54

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[boatman37]

Strikes were hard to come by again. I kept tugging my shots. Spare shooting was decent. Used the Squatch in the 1st 2 games then the BWG in game 3. Lanes dried up bad tonight. My struggles were used induced but the dry lanes didn't help.

Game 1: 181 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 198 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 191 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 570

Average: 190

Running average: 192.02

First ball average: 8.66

Strikes: 40% (13/32)

Spares: 72% (13/18)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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[Aslan]

Good consistency and kept things clean...so good deal!

[boatman37]

Well tonight sucked. Started out on a high note. Hit the pocket about every shot in game1 and kept it clean. And slowly went downhill from there. I just started struggling to hit the pocket. Started with the Squatch pearl and the end of game 2 tried the BWG but wasn't comfortable with how it was coming off my hand. Just didn't feel right for some reason. After about 3 frames with it went back to the Squatch. The Squatch was still reacting ok and getting good carry but I was struggling with consistency so tried a different ball just for a changeup. I have bout 35 games on the Squatch on it's original OOB finish so thinking I need to freshen it up before next week. Spare shooting was pretty good all night. Just struggled with strikes. Had 6 in game 1 but only 12 on the whole night.

Game 1: 225c (6 strikes, 4 spares, 0 opens)

Game 2: 184 (2 strikes, 7 spares, 1 open-2 splits)

Game 3: 159 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 568

Average: 189.33

Running average: 191.85

First ball average: 8.67

Strikes: 36% (12/33)

Spares: 78% (15/19)

Single pin spares: 87% (7/8)

Splits: 50% (1/2)

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[boatman37]

Wow. What a night. Filled in for a guy in the Friday night league. Game 1 struggled early to find the pocket. Started with the Conspiracy and couldn't get any carry. Switched to the Squatch and still no good. Started out at my normal 7 board and was hitting the pocket pretty consistently towards the end of game 1 but still no carry. Moved inside the 10 board and started leaving the 5, the 8, or the 9. Moved out to the 5 board and finally started getting strikes towards the end of game 2. It was a pretty tight line but it's the only place I could strike.

The worst part of the night was 7th frame of game 2. No strikes up to that point and thats when I had moved out to the 5 board. 7th frame left a 4,8,10. Got frustrated and went for it. Threw as hard as I could, got off balance and faceplanted the lane about 5' downlane...lol. Pretty embarrassing.

Game 1: 161 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens)

Game 2: 187 (3 strikes, 7 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 178 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Series: 526

Average: 175.33

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 36% (12/33)

Spares: 60% (12/20)

Single pin spares: 69% (9/13)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

Just a bad night. Couldn't match ball with lane conditions. Game 1 started good. Hit the pocket and got strikes but missed spares like crazy all night. Game 2 started leaving pins on nice pocket hits. Moved inside the 10 board but then started leaving splits. Moved in just a little more and started hitting light. Struggled all night then tried back outside and instantly left another 7 pin. 10th frame of game 3 grabbed my spare ball (Rhino) and threw 3 pocket strikes. Should have tried that ball earlier.

Game 1: 186 (6 strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens)

Game 2: 147 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens)

Game 3: 170 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Series: 503

Average: 167.67

Running average: 190.43

First ball average: 8.88

Strikes: 41% (14/34)

Spares: 38% (7/18)

Single pin spares: 63% (7/11)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Tough night all around. Started out horrible in warm-ups and never got better. Tried all 4 balls inside and outside. No revs at all and struggled to find the pocket. Started with the Squatch both inside and out but the ball was just rolling. Had to get into the 15 board to get any skid. Changed to the BWG and same thing. Finally realized I wasn't opening my shoulders so started that near the end of game 1 and started getting some revs and hitting the pocket. Game 2 my line dried up so moved into the 10-12 board and was better but still not quite there. End of game 2 my thumb started hanging a little so switched back to the Squatch but the lanes were changing again and I struggled to figure it out.

Lanes were tough. Other teams anchor left 7 splits in game 1 and rolled a 116 with a 180 average. I think their team had about 12-14 splits in game 1. Game 2 was our turn. We probably had 7 or 8 in game 2.

Game 1: 180 (4 strikes, 6 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 195 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 139 (3 strikes, 2 spares, 5 opens-2 splits)

Series: 514

Average: 171.33

Running average: 189.37

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 39% (13/33)

Spares: 55% (11/20)

Single pin spares: 63% (7/11)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

ugh. For some reason my balls are hooking way harder than usual. I did change a couple small things and do seem to be getting more revs but geeez. Tonight I tried all 4 balls and anywhere from the 7 board to the 12-13 board at the arrows. Tried speeds from 14.9 to 16.5. Still hooking way too much. Used the Conspiracy in game 1 then the Squatch in game 2. Started game 3 with the Black Widow Gold but them switched to the Rhino that barely hooks in the middle of game 3. Started with a 4 bagger with that ball and was finally able to hit the pocket. 7 splits tonight. Has to be a new record for me.

Game 1: 139 (2 strikes, 3 spares, 5 opens-3 splits)

Game 2: 149 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-3 splits)

Game 3: 201 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 489 (2nd worst this season)

Average: 163.00

Running average: 187.98

First ball average: 8.61

Strikes: 32% (10/31)

Spares: 47% (10/21)

Single pin spares: 42% (3/7)

Splits: 14% (1/7)

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[boatman37]

Well not a good night for scores but overall I was happy with the outcome. Lately my ball has been coming in way too high no matter what ball I tried. Tonight I tried something outside my comfort zone and stuck with it all night. For the most part I had a good night except my spare shooting. I also struggled in game 2 but figured that out. Used the Conspiracy all night except the first 7 or 8 frames of game 2 then switched back to it. The problem wasn't the Squatch but what I started doing. After switching back I realized what I was doing wrong. We also bowled the 1st place team and took 2 out of 3. At one point we threw 13 in a row as a team.

Chopped 4 spares tonight. That really hurt.

Game 1: 208 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 171 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 180 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens)

Series: 559

Average: 186.33

Running average: 187.90

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 45% (15/33)

Spares: 43% (7/16)

Single pin spares: 57% (4/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[boatman37]

Started off decent but fell off bad. To be fair most of us on our pair struggled late in the night. We had 5 lefties on our pair with 3 of us being higher revvers. Lanes didn't break down bad but I did start leaving 7 pins in game 3. Tried adjusting but my aim was getting worse. Towards the end of game 2 my speed crept up and it hurt my accuracy. Used the Squatch almost all night except for game 3 when I was struggling and grasping at straws. On a positive note we bowled the highest average team in the league (they were spotting us 69 pins a game). We lost game 1 by 70 and won game 2 by 1 pin and won game 3 by 62 (lost total by 7) so went 4-3. The other team has a high rev lefty averaging about 210. He had 223, 207, and 143. In fact everyone on their team was below their average game 3.

As for me, another struggle with spares. I think my problem is mental which affects my physical game. Need to figure this out and fix it since I used to be good at spares. Now I have no confidence even shooting at a 2 or 5 pin.

Game 1: 185 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 192 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 136 (3 strikes, 2 spares, 5 opens-1 split)

Series: 513

Average: 171.00

Running average: 187.09

First ball average: 8.76

Strikes: 39% (13/33)

Spares: 44% (8/18)

Single pin spares: 60% (6/10)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Awful. Probably the worst night I have had since I was probably 15 or so. Can't blame it on the ball or lanes. I don't think I hit the same spot twice all night. Tried 5 board all the way into the 15 board and tried all 3 balls. I was just that far off. First off today was my birthday and my day was really rough. Anyway, head just wasn't in it tonight.

Game 1: 126 (2 strikes, 2 spares, 6 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 168 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 137 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 5 opens)

Series: 431

Average: 143.67

Running average: 185.12

First ball average: 8.09

Strikes: 21% (7/33)

Spares: 45% (11/24)

Single pin spares: 62% (5/8)

Splits: 0% (0/4)

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[classygranny]

Happy belated Birthday!

[boatman37]

Much better night. Got my T-Zone plastic ball tonight and was 4/4 on 7 pins. Started out with the Squatch around the 10 board but the lanes were slick and we all had trouble getting the ball to turn. Moved out a little to the 7 board and found the pocket. Game 1 was clean. Game 2 started with 2 pocket splits in the first 3 frames with the 2nd frame a pocket 7. Started struggling hard with pocket 7's in game 3. Kept moving in but no luck. Finally moved back out to the 7 board and started striking.

Spare shooting was really good tonight. Missed 2 easy spares in game 3 targeting the 3rd arrow and missing the pocket. 7 of my 17 strikes were in the10th frame.

Game 1: 225c (7 strikes, 4 spares, no opens)

Game 2: 183 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game3: 181 (5 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Series: 589

Average: 196.33

Running average: 185.60

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 47% (17/36)

Spares: 70% (12/17)

Single pin spares: 87% (7/8)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

https://i.postimg.cc/DwcHJnzc/2020-02-11.png (https://postimages.org/)

[boatman37]

So-so night. Lanes were very wet. The Squatch at the 10 board wouldn't make the turn. Tried the Conspiracy at the 10 board and it was good for awhile but started losing carry. Switched back to the Squatch and moved out to the 7 board to get away from the oil. That worked for awhile but then my speed started climbing and I had trouble slowing it back down. Spare shooting wasn't that good. Tried the T-Zone on a few other spares besides the 7 pin and did pretty well with it. Missed the 4 pin twice using my strike ball. Going to keep working on using the T-Zone for almost all spares.

Also left a pocket 5-7-10 and a couple frames later came in a little high and left a 6-8-10

Game 1: 195 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 189 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game3: 170 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Series: 554

Average: 184.67

Running average: 185.57

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 45% (15/33)

Spares: 58% (10/17)

Single pin spares: 66% (8/12)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Well....not so good. Hit the pocket every shot in warmups. Started game 1 with a 4-7-10 split. Next 3 were strikes then a spare. Had 106 in the 5th frame. Finished with a 167. And got worse from there. I struggled hitting my mark the rest of the night any time I was inside the 9 or 10 board. But outside that and my stuff was hooking too much. Left 3 4-7-10's tonight. 2 were in the first frames on games 1 and 2. Funny thing...before we started game 3 I joked that I had better not start that game with a 4-7-10. Well I didn't. Started it with a 6-7-10.

Game 1: 167 (3 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 169 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 116 (1 strike, 3 spares, 6 opens-2 splits)

Series: 452

Average: 150.67

Running average: 184.17

First ball average: 8.06

Strikes: 29% (9/31)

Spares: 40% (9/22)

Single pin spares: 75% (3/4)

Splits: 0% (0/5)

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[mattmc82]

Oof the gutter off the spare always a killer

[boatman37]

Oof the gutter off the spare always a killer

Yeah. Funny thing is there were 3 or 4 gutters thrown that night on the first ball. I know for sure 2 on our team and a 210 average bowler on the other team dropped one in the gutter on his first ball. And we were all 3 lefties

[boatman37]

Better tonight. Went back to basics and simplified everything. Used the Squatch the first 2 games targeting the 7 board but started losing that line early in game 3. Tried moving in a little but then started leaving 7 pins so switched to the Black Widow Gold back out at the 7 board. Still coming in high so moved in but started struggling to hit my target. Ended up decent overall.

Game 1: 199 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 214 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 180 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 593

Average: 197.67

Running average: 184.69

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 46% (15/32)

Spares: 62% (10/16)

Single pin spares: 66% (6/9)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[boatman37]

Started out good but really struggled with the transition. Used the Squatch pearl the first 2 games and started both games with 5 baggers. Game 1 I opened the next 3 frames. Game 2 was clean but I was still frustrated that I didn't do better even though I had a 254. Game 3 I just couldn't get it. Hit the pocket but no carry. Changed to the Black Widow Gold with no better results. Moved in to the 10 board and first ball took out the 10 pin (lefty). I struggle with tugging my shots if I move in. Ended with a 148. Really need to figure out game 3. Having this problem about every week now.

Game 1: 208 (7 strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens)

Game 2: 254c (9 strikes, 2 spares)

Game 3: 148 (2 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Series: 610

Average: 203.33

Running average: 185.38

First ball average: 8.79

Strikes: 54% (18/33)

Spares: 57% (8/14)

Single pin spares: 33% (1/3)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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