Boatman37's summer 2020 scores [Archive]

boatman37

06-23-2020, 11:34 PM

Wasn't planning to bowl summer league but went to pick up my new ball I won but it wasn't drilled yet. Turns out they had the league meeting tonight then league start right after that. I told a few guys I'd bowl if a team needed a body. So after the meeting I was about ready to leave when the owner came up and said another team needed a bowler so I signed up.

3 man teams bowling 4 games. Used the Squatch all night targeting the 7 board at the arrows. Only made 1 minor adjustment all night. Spares still weren't great. Threw a 10 bagger with 2 Brooklyns in there. We lost he last game by 3 pins. I opened the 10th with a strike but then an 8 and only picked up 1.

Game 1: 167 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

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

Game 3: 246 (9 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 4: 190 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 786

Average: 196.50

Running average: 196.50

First ball average: 9.07

Strikes: 54% (24/44)

Spares: 55% (11/20)

Single pin spares: 66% (4/6)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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boatman37

06-30-2020, 11:31 PM

Picked up the new DV8 Glam tonight but wasn't getting good movement early on with any of the 3 balls I tried but that was probably user error so went back to the Squatch to figure it out. Did like the feel of the new switch grip in the DV8. Never used one before. Struggled bad in game 2 with tugging my shots but got that figured out in game 3.

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

Game 2: 142 (4 strikes, 1 spare, 5 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 217 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 4: 217 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Series: 760

Average: 190

Running average: 193.25

First ball average: 8.91

Strikes: 44% (19/43)

Spares: 63% (14/22)

Single pin spares: 83% (10/12)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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boatman37

07-07-2020, 11:48 PM

Got there early and threw a practice game with the new Glam and threw the Squatch a few times in the middle for comparison. The Glam seemed a little tamer and weaker, which is what I was looking for. PSO said he drilled it that way as that was what I wanted. Didn't care about score but threw a 186.

Used the Glam the first 3 games but it was coming in too hard. Moved in to the oil, picked up speed, etc. End of game 3 couldn't keep it on the left side of the lane. The last 2 weeks the Squatch was good all 4 games so grabbed it and was back in the pocket after a few bad balls. Left more splits tonight than I probably did all last year. Surprisingly the Squatch would hold my line while the Glam would jump across the head pin.

Game 4 we were down by 24 with only me left and I had opened in the 9th so I needed 2 strikes and a 5 count. Problem was I hadn't struck in that lane the whole game and was struggling with it. Opened the 10th with 2 pocket strikes then a 9 count to win by 3 or 4 pins. I love pressure.

Game 1: 171 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 219c (6 strikes, 5 spares, 0 opens)

Game 3: 171 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 4: 185 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 746

Average: 186.50

Running average: 191.00

First ball average: 8.82

Strikes: 44% (20/45)

Spares: 65% (15/23)

Single pin spares: 88% (8/9)

Splits: 20% (1/5)

7 pin % this season: 85.71% (6/7)

https://i.postimg.cc/CKx6BLR9/2020-07-07.png (https://postimages.org/)

J Anderson

07-08-2020, 07:38 AM

Nice going with the clean second game. Most of the time I like the pressure too, although it is nice to get on the approach in the tenth frame knowing that you only need to knock down four or five pins to win.

boatman37

07-14-2020, 11:24 PM

boatman37

07-14-2020, 11:33 PM

Struggled this week. My consistency was off, thumb was hanging up later in the night, balls just weren't behaving, etc. Lanes seem to be drier than usual since returning a few weeks ago. Had a little miss room with the Squatch but the DV8 Glam needed to be spot on. It would smash the pins if it was but miss the pocket if you weren't right on your mark.

Game 1: 182 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

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

Game 3: 201 (5 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Game 4: 145 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Series: 676

Average: 169.00

Running average: 195.50

First ball average: 8.79

Strikes: 34% (15/43)

Spares: 53% (15/28)

Single pin spares: 64% (11/17)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

7 pin %: 64.28% (9/14)

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Ryster

07-15-2020, 10:03 AM

boatman37

07-15-2020, 10:57 AM

Lane conditions at our local center have also been much drier since reopening. I have noticed that I need to use my weakest ball (Radical Cyclops Pearl) most of the time now. Prior to the closings, I rarely ever used it and needed to use much stronger equipment. Not sure if that is a function of the center using less oil to keep costs down, oiling less to keep costs down, or a combination of both. They have also been keeping it a little warmer in the center which can impact the lane conditions too.

not sure. there was another lefty last night playing my exact line so i tried moving in a little after a few frames but not much change. i tried the Squatch and the DV8 Glam. Most of the issue was me but even when i did hit my mark and the pocket i still wasn't getting the strikes i normally would. left a bunch of 4 pins (5) last night also a bunch of 7 pins (7). i wanted to try my Black Widow Gold but it was at home

boatman37

07-15-2020, 08:33 PM

Looked at scores from last night. We had a 300, 297, and 290 by 3 different guys last night. Thats the 2nd 300 in this league this year in 4 weeks of bowling

boatman37

07-21-2020, 11:38 PM

Another tough week. Tonight was position round. We lost the first 2 to the first opponent then they re-calculate standings and figure out our next opponents so we lost those 2 also. I struggled the first 2 then started figuring it out. Talked to the PSO when I got there and mentioned I thought the lanes had been pretty dry this summer season and he agreed. Before I get into tonights scores I want to mention that all of my balls have the flats up on my inserts but the DV8 Glam he put the round side up Been having trouble with it rolling off my fingertips but hadn't realized the inserts were upside down for my liking so gonna have him flip them next week. So far I do not like that ball but that might change after he fixes that. If I miss 1 board to the outside it goes straight and I have no revs on it at all. I also told him to drill up the Uppercut for next week. That is the 2nd ball I won. Don't really need it but might as well use it.

So the first 2 games I struggled to hit the pocket. Same as last week. Tried different balls, different lines, etc. The end of game 2 I grabbed my old Conspiracy. That ball does better in oily conditions but these were dry but nothing else worked. I do like how the Conspiracy fits in my hand. It's drilled from the same drill sheet he used on all my other ones but something about it feels better. Finally got some revs with it and started hitting the pocket. Realized then I had been releasing square to the line. I started turning a little and it felt so much better. Realized I had not been doing that the last 2 weeks or so. The Conspiracy started coming in too hard so switched back to the Squatch and got back into the pocket. Spare shooting was good tonight but just couldn't get strikes and when I did I couldn't string any of them together.

2nd game really hurt my night. 3rd game we bowled decent as a team but our opponents rolled 256, 265, and their 3rd bowler had about a 105 average and rolled 136.

Game 1: 170 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 149 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 190 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Game 4: 191 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 700

Average: 175.00

Running average: 183.40

First ball average: 8.70

Strikes: 37% (16/43)

Spares: 65% (17/26)

Single pin spares: 91% (11/12)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

7 pin %: 68.42% (13/19)

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J Anderson

07-22-2020, 08:43 AM

Those double position rounds really hurt when you’re having an off night. At least it’s still relatively early in the season.

boatman37

07-22-2020, 12:15 PM

Those double position rounds really hurt when you’re having an off night. At least it’s still relatively early in the season.

yeah my one teammate is really struggling. I just met him when we started this league 5 weeks ago but his book avg was listed as 198. Right now he is at 170 so we took a big hit the first few weeks until the new averages started being used. On top of the the first 2 weeks i did good so my 'new' average was higher than normal and now the last 3 weeks i have struggled. Our 3rd teammate missed the first 2 weeks so we had a blind score those weeks but he is doing good since he has been here. Last night my one teammates average was 174 at the start of the night and he rolled 168, 154, 154, and 156. He is a little older and throws about 12 MPH and the lanes have been dry so he has struggled to keep it on the right side. He said his one ball is plastic and it still hooks. its a very old dinged up ball so no idea what it is

boatman37

07-28-2020, 11:24 PM

Horrible night but got redemption last game. Picked up the new Uppercut tonight. Threw it in warmups and is was perfect. Towards the end of the 1st game it started crossing over the head pin. Moved in, sped up, etc. Still crossing the headpin. Switched to the DV8 Glam and didn't like it so went to the Squatch. Hit the pocket but kept getting 8 and 9 counts. We were getting crushed every game. We were on 39 and 40 and on 40 there was a slick spot on the right side. I threw at the 7 on a 7-10 and slipped. A couple frames later threw at a 7 again and slipped again. Guy on the other team almost fell when he stepped on it walking back from his shot. So any time I had to go cross alley it was in my head. My spare shooting was horrible at best. Last game I switched back to the Uppercut and stayed more behind the ball and started hitting the pocket. Spares game got better too. I really like the Uppercut but just needed to learn what it likes.

Game 1: 148 (5 strikes, 1 spare, 5 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 167 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 160 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens)

Game 4: 253c (8 strikes, 3 spares, 0 opens)

Series: 728

Average: 182.00

Running average: 183.16

First ball average: 8.74

Strikes: 41% (19/46)

Spares: 54% (13/24)

Single pin spares: 57% (4/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

7 pin % this season: 60.86% (14/23)

https://i.postimg.cc/fyfSZqXd/2020-07-28.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

08-04-2020, 11:23 PM

UGH...more struggles. But on a positive note I was able to add some versatility to my game. Threw a practice game before league started and used my Uppercut. That ball was hooking hard on the back end so I wanted to play with it. I ended up moving way right (I'm a lefty) and throwing way left. Never been able to do that. The ball always went straight to the 4-7 and wouldn't come back. So tonight started the 1st game with the Uppercut standing on 25 and throwing over 13 at the arrows. Ball was breaking at about the 10 board. Hit the pocket nicely but if I missed to the outside it woulsd't come back so I moved back out a little to cut down my angles a little. Moved my feet left about 3 boards and targeted the 10 board. This worked good too. I liked the reaction I was getting but I struggled being consistent. Our team is next to last anyway so I figure this is a good time to practice this line...lol. Game3 switched to the DV8 Glam and moved back out to the 7 board but kept leaving 7 pins so switched back to the Uppercut. I don't care for the Glam. If I hit the pocket perfect it's great but if I'm off a little forget it. No room for error with that ball so far. Speaking of 7 pins...0/4 tonight. Ugh. My spare shooting was horrible all around. In fact...our team was horrible. I like the fact that I was able to move way in so now feel comfortable having that available if I need it. I'm sure I would have been better if I had tried my Squatch later on but wanted to work with the Uppercut to move around and see what I could do with it.
Bowled one of the top teams the first 2 games and won both. I was anchor and their anchor left a 6-7-10 in the 10th. I needed 2 strikes and I think a 4 in the 10th to win. Got it. We won by 6 I think. Game 2 was similar. Their anchor threw a strike in the 10th then left a 2-4-7. That opened the door for me and we won that game by about 5. Their team average was 665 for 3 guys. Ours was about 550. I think their averages were 232, 220, and 207 or something so for their anchor (the 232 guy) to screw up the 10th both games was rare. Game 3 one of their guys rolled a 279 with a 216 average. We lost that game by 183. next game we lost by 16.

Game 1: 187 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 160 (2 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 167 (4 strikes, 1 spare, 5 opens)

Game 4: 175 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 689

Average: 172.25

Running average: 181.60

First ball average: 8.75

Strikes: 34% (15/44)

Spares: 51% (14/27)

Single pin spares: 53% (7/13)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

7 pins on season: 51.85% (14/27)

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Ryster

08-05-2020, 09:23 AM

boatman37

08-05-2020, 11:07 AM

Have you done any surface tweaks to the Glam? The factory finish may not be best for your game. According to DV8, it comes 500, 1000/Crown factory compound. You could consider adding some polish, although that might make it long and jumpy. Another option would be to very lightly scuff it with a 4000 pad to help it read just a wee bit sooner and maybe roll just a wee bit stronger in to the pocket. Whenever I decide I don't like a ball, I use that as an opportunity to make surface changes figuring I have nothing to lose.

Years ago I had a DV8 Marauder that I simply couldn't get to work. Finally did a total surface change from factory glossy finish to 500 + Compound and the thing came to life. Turned in to one of my all time favorites.

yeah i haven't touched it or the Uppercut yet. I figured I would try it out first to get a baseline. Hadn't really used it much until last night. I have a spinner and all the pads so might try a 3000 or 4000 just to knock the polish off. We have been bowling a warm up before league most weeks so maybe i will take my pads with me next week and just throw that ball and test different surfaces. i really like the OOB Uppercut. but these 2 are the only ones i have that are OOB. the rest have all been hit with a pad at some point

boatman37

08-11-2020, 11:42 PM

Much better tonight. Shot my best ever game but followed that up with mediocre games. But I was able to make good adjustments. First 2 games were the Uppercut then the last 2 with the Glam. But the Glam is cracked. About 5 games on it and noticed about 3 or 4 small cracks around the thumbhole. Showed the PSO and used the ball tonight then left it with him to see about getting it replaced.

Have not been happy with the Glam. Had to be dead on to strike with very little to no room for error. Today I put it on the spinner and used CTD pads. Started with 500, then 2000, then 3000, then 5000P. Really liked this ball tonight.

I 'fell' off a ladder Saturday and hurt my back. Thought I was at the bottom step but wasn't. Didn't actually fall but jarred my back in the process and it is hurting. Then yesterday cut my thumb and it apparently is slightly swollen cause I could hardly fit in my normal insert and even had to take the tape out of the bigger one then it was slightly loose.

Game 1: 279 (11 strikes, 1 spare). The 6th frame hit the pocket but very slightly high and left a 6 pin. Every shot was in the pocket

Game 2: 180 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-1 split). Lanes started to transition and my ball speed crept up)

Game 3: 179 (4 strikes, 6 spares, 2 opens). Switched to Glam and was sort of sticking in the thumb

Game 4: 192 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens). Moved in a little to get oil

Series: 830

Average: 207.50

Running average: 184.84

Strikes: 53% (24/45)

Spares: 61% (13/21)

Single pin spares: 50% (5/10)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

7 pin season %: 50% (14/28)

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boatman37

08-18-2020, 11:57 PM

Final night of league tonight. I struggled to hit the pocket all night. Tried 3 different balls and played everywhere from 5 board to the 15 board, really getting around the ball and up the back of the ball. Nothing worked. I was just off tonight. We were in 18th place of 19 teams so we weren't real motivated either. Tonight was double position round. First set we were up against the 17th place team. We won game 1 by a few then got spanked in game 2. Then they re-calculated the standings and we went up against the new 17th place team. Won the first game by about 7. 2nd game these guys smoked us. All 3 struck into the 6th frame and finished with 259, 248, and 247. They were all about 210 average bowlers.

Tournament next Tuesday so I will probably enter that. Fall league starts 9/1

Game 1: 161 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 4 opens-4 splits)

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

Game 3: 178 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Game 4: 199 (4 strikes, 6 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 737

Average: 184.25

Running average: 184.77

First ball average: 8.20

Strikes: 38% (17/44)

Spares: 60% (15/25)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

7 pins on the season: 46.67% (14/30)

Here is a shot of my main bag. DV8 Glam, Radical Squatch, Brunswick Uppercut, and Brunswick T-Zone
https://i.postimg.cc/RV9nXVYT/Glam2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/NLJM0YBy)
https://i.postimg.cc/VLR0TPQP/Squatch.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xcXdJ716)
https://i.postimg.cc/SxxYb1k2/Uppercut.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QHvdpbBh)

https://i.postimg.cc/v8nW0KZG/2020-08-18.png (https://postimages.org/)

Ryster

08-19-2020, 08:36 AM

Wow. That seems like a fast summer league! We still have 3 weeks left on our summer league, and then Fall leagues start the first week of September.

boatman37

08-19-2020, 11:32 AM

Wow. That seems like a fast summer league! We still have 3 weeks left on our summer league, and then Fall leagues start the first week of September.

Yeah our fall league and summer league are both Tuesday nights so they can't overlap. Summer league was only 9 weeks. It usually starts early May and ends end of August

Ryster

08-19-2020, 01:13 PM

Our summer league started July 1 and ends September 2, then it is right back in to Fall leagues. Time really flies these days!

boatman37

08-19-2020, 01:59 PM

Our summer league started July 1 and ends September 2, then it is right back in to Fall leagues. Time really flies these days!

Yes it does. I had no idea it was our last night. There was a flier on the table for the tourney so i asked about it conflicting with summer league next week. They said there is no league next week....lol. i had no idea

boatman37

08-25-2020, 10:45 PM

Center tournament. It was an 80% handicap off 220 so my average of record was 185 so my handicap was 28. There were 45 entrants and the top 11 made the cut. I started with the Uppercut and getting around the ball. Had trouble keeping it on the left side so stayed more behind the ball and started getting consistency. Switched to the Glam for the 4th game. I ended up tied for 14th of 45 and missed the cut by 24. Cut was +123 and I was +99. I was +89 after the 3rd game so had a chance. Spare shooting killed me.

Game 1: 180 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 243c (7 strikes, 4 spares)

Game 3: 182 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 4: 182 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 787

Average: 196.75

Strikes: 47% (22/46)

Spares: 63% (14/22)

Single pin spares: 72% (8/11)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

https://i.postimg.cc/xTj3BjSV/2020-08-25-tournament.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

09-01-2020, 10:41 PM

Start of fall league tonight but just going to keep it in this thread. Really didn't know what to expect but we had 11 teams with 5 per team. Started out with the Uppercut and was pretty good at first but then about 1/2 way through the first game it was gone so I started moving in. About 1/2 way through the 2nd game the Uppercut was just too much so tried my Squatch the rest of the game then the last game went with the Glam. My spare shooting was off again. We had a bye but got all 3 games.

Game 1: 205 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 173 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 199 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 577

Average: 192.33

Running average: 192.33

First ball average: 9.03

Strikes: 51% (16/31)

Spares: 53% (8/15)

Single pin spares: 57% (4/7)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

https://i.postimg.cc/RhBwQ5xG/2020-09-01.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

09-08-2020, 10:30 PM

Well tonight didn't go as planned. Started out hot but struggled with the transition. I have been working on getting more under the ball and getting more revs and the lanes are fading much quicker than I'm used to so that will take some getting used to. Seems about 3rd or 4th frame of game 2 I need to start making changes. So far I have started with the Uppercut then go to The Glam then I start flattening my hand out when the Glam is too much. All that is after I move in to get more oil. Seems like once it starts to go early in game 2 I can only get 2 or 3 frames before I need to adjust again. Tonight I started struggling in the middle of game 2. I would hit light so adjust 1/2 board and cross over the headpin. Towards the middle of game 3 I started tugging my shots. Wasted a great opportunity. Teammate pre-bowled and had a 257 3rd game but we ended up losing that game by 10 and I was 30 below my average. I think next week I'm gonna take my Rhino with me. I have hardly used that ball at all because it pretty much went straight but with my new release I think it might work pretty good late.

Game 1: 205 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 171 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 159 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 535

Average: 178.33

Running average: 185.33

Strikes: 35% (12/34)

First ball average: 8.76

Spares: 65% (13/20)

Single pin spares: 71% (10/14)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

https://i.postimg.cc/X7Jc4RKy/2020-09-08.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

09-12-2020, 01:33 PM

Pre-bowled today and picked up my new Ignitor replacement for the cracked Glam. One of the finger inserts popped out 1/2 way through and landed down lane...lol. Left tons of 7 pins with it. Started out playing down and in around 7 board. The ball did snap back nice if I missed outside. Switched to the Uppercut late in 2nd game and moved inside but still leaving 7's. Eventually moved outside with the Uppercut and flattened my hand. That was better but still not great.

Game 1: 181 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens)

Game 2: 178 (2 strikes, 7 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 151 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-3 splits)

Series: 510

Average: 170.00

Running average: 180.22

First ball average: 8.82

Strikes: 33% (11/33)

Spares: 61% (13/21)

Single pin spares: 66% (8/12)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

https://i.postimg.cc/V68HDVZF/2020-09-12-pre-bowl.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

09-19-2020, 08:14 PM

Pre-bowled again today since the Texas trip was postponed a week. Used the Uppercut the first 1.7 games then finished with the Igniter. With the Igniter I targeted the 10 board the whole time with it. The other day I put the Igniter on the spinner and took it down to 500 then 1000, 2000, then 3000. Probably could have skipped all that and went straight to 3000 but wanted to knock that factory finish off. The Igniter worked perfect. Well, except I had another insert go flying down lane...lol. PSO glued it back in and all was fine. Game 3 with it threw 7 pocket strikes, a pocket 6, and 3 other 9/spares for a clean 228.
Now let's talk about the Uppercut. Decided to try to hook the lane since I worked on my revs and release recently. Stood with right toe in line with the right gutter lip (1 board pretty much), targeted the 17 board (just left of the middle arrow) and the breakpoint was about the 12 board. Hit the pocket a couple of times but was inconsistent with it. But I really liked the pin action when I hit the pocket. Definitely something I will work on and use if I need to. With my old release the ball would go straight to the 4-7. I threw this way the last few frames of game 1 and the first few in game 2.

Game 1: 190 (3 strikes, 7 spares, 1 open)

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

Game 3: 228c (7 strikes, 4 spares)

Series: 607

Average: 202.33

Running average: 185.75

First ball average: 9.09

Strikes: 45% (15/33)

Spares: 77% (14/18)

Single pin spares: 90% (10/11)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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boatman37

09-29-2020, 09:48 PM

Interesting night. Game 1 I just couldn't find the line. Used the Uppercut and tried the 10 board. Tried hooking the lane but the ball wouldn't come back. Tried it with the Conspiracy and still no good. 2nd game finally started hitting the pocket. Moved back left a little and picked up my speed a little. Used the Igniter in game 3 and straightened my angles a little going up the 10 board.

Game 1: 164 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 215 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 218 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 597

Average: 199.00

Running average: 188.40

First ball average: 8.85

Strikes: 52% (18/34)

Spares: 60% (9/15)

Single pin spares: 83% (5/6)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

https://i.postimg.cc/NF9xXcQf/2020-09-29.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

10-06-2020, 10:38 PM

Night started out good. Started with the Uppercut and struggled in warm ups and the first few frames of game 1. About 4th frame or so I finally found my line. Targeted the 2nd arrow and stayed with that until early in game 3 when it started going away. First couple frames of game 3 it started biting too soon so I knew I either needed to move in or ball down. Decided to ball down since the Igniter has been working really good for me. Igniter wouldn't hook at all at the 2nd arrow. Moved out to the dry around the 6 or 7 board and that started working. Problem was it was too late to salvage a good game so really hurt a very good night. Still good overall though. In the end I should have either balled down earlier or stuck with the Uppercut and moved in. We bowled the PSO's team and lost the first 2 games.

Game 1: 232 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 208 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 186 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Series: 626

Average: 208.67

Running average: 191.77

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 56% (18/32)

Spares: 64% (9/14)

Single pin spares: 100% (4/4)

Splits: 33% (1/3)

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boatman37

10-13-2020, 10:26 PM

Spare shooting got me again. My spare hooting had been really good until tonight. Good thing I was able to throw 22 strikes...lol. We were on 39-40 at the end and the transition seemed to hit pretty quick and more extreme than usual. Started with the Uppercut until about the 7th frame of game 2. I was targeting the 10 board but near the end of game 1 had started moving in. Near the end of game 2 I switched to the Igniter but it wasn't coming in. Moved out to the 7 board but I was coming in too high so picked up a little speed and that fixed it. Threw 10 strikes in game 3.

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boatman37

10-20-2020, 10:04 PM

Wow! Just wow! My worst night probably since I returned to bowling and likely worst since I was about 12 or so. Absolutely nothing I did tonight worked. Tried the Uppercut, Igniter, and even my old Rhino. Lanes were dry. Moved all the way from the 5 board to the 17ish board. Couldn't buy a strike. I hit the pocket alot but left a bunch of 6 pins and a few 10's and missed many of those. Tried really getting around the ball and tried flattening the hand and staying behind it. Last week I had 22 strikes. The week before had 18. The week before that 18 again. Tonight I had 5! Spare shooting was horrible too. I definitely wasn't on my A game tonight but even when I did hit the pocket I couldn't strike.

Game 1: 142 (2 strikes, 3 spares, 5 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 155 (2 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 119 (1 strike, 2 spares, 7 opens-2 splits)

Series: 416

Average: 138.67

Running Average: 187.00

First ball average: 8.47

Strikes: 16% (5/30)

Spares: 40% (10/25)

Single pin spares: 50% (6/12)

Splits: 0% (0/5)

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boatman37

10-27-2020, 10:21 PM

Wow. Talk about ups and downs. Geeesh. Last week had a 416, likely my worst since about 1985ish. Then tonight got my best series ever. I think I know what happened last week. Realized I wasn't getting the wrist 'flick' that I had been doing. Either way it worked tonight. I sanded my Uppercut on the spinner with a used CTD 1000, then a used 2000, then a brand new 3000. Used it all 3 games tonight and barely made an adjustment. Slight speed and moved back about 1" or so on the approach. That's it. Targeted the 10 board all night. Games 1 and 2 were clean then I missed a lousy 10 pin in game 3 to ruin a clean 30. I had a 725 and teammate had a 673. My previous beat was about a 657 or 665 or so.

Game 1: 256c (9 strikes, 2 spares)

Game 2: 235c (7 strikes, 3 spares)

Game 3: 234 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 725

Average: 241.67

Running average: 193.07

First ball average: 9.59

Strikes: 70% (24/34)

Spares: 87% (7/8)

Single pin spares: 83% (5/6)

Splits: 100% (1/1)

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Timmyb

10-28-2020, 05:21 AM

Very nice night!

boatman37

11-03-2020, 09:58 PM

Thanks Timmy B

boatman37

11-03-2020, 10:09 PM

Well struggled again tonight but was able to still up my average. Used the Uppercut. Was pretty good in warmups but struggled to find the pocket early on. Was targeting the 10 board but would either hit slightly high or slightly light. Missed a bunch of spares too. Game 2 it started coming to me a few frames in. Threw a 7 bagger to finish it out. Game 3 couldn't get the left lane. Left 2 7 pins in a row with strong pocket hits so moved back a little to get the ball a little higher then left a 10 pin the next shot. And had to finish in the left lane too. Can't complain when a bad night when I beat my average. My spare shooting got better after the first game. Even tried the Squatch a few shots but the thumb was a little loose and I tugged 2 in a row squeezing. Put a piece of tape in and the next 2 stuck so put it back.

Game 1: 171 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 238 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 187 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Series: 596

Average: 198.67

Running average: 193.63

First ball average: 9.00

Strikes: 48% (16/33)

Spares: 60% (9/15)

Single pin spares: 62% (5/8)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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boatman37

11-11-2020, 04:32 PM

Man, weird night. I had 17 strikes but struggled. Only rolled 545. Missed most of my spares. My accuracy was just off but I was getting good carry on my strike ball. I was physically and mentally beat when I got thee so wasn't expecting much.
Used the Uppercut the first 2 games then the Igniter for game 3.

Game 1: 160 (5 strikes, 1 spare, 4 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 215 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 170 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 545

Average: 181.67

Running average: 192.54

First ball average: 9.31

Strikes: 53% (17/32)

Spares: 40% (6/15)

Single pin spares: 30% (3/10)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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boatman37

11-17-2020, 10:19 PM

Bowled in the Sahara Desert tonight. It was dry to start and very bad by game 3. Started with the Uppercut with a fresh 3000 surface and wasn't my most accurate night but carry was great. Rolled a 253. Early in game 2 I started moving in and even after about a 10 board move I still couldn't keep it on the left side. I was getting so far right that I had to be perfect to get it to come back so switched to the Igniter. I had hit the Igniter with a used 2000 today because it has not been hooking. Should have left it alone...lol.In the end I was way right and throwing pretty hard but very erratic so moved back to a straighter line and took my hand out of it.

We won the first 2 games but got smoked the 3rd game but we bowled the team that was in 1st the whole first 3rd.

And splits killed us. We had 10 as a team in game 2

Game 1: 253 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 1 open-1 split). Started with the front 6

Game 2: 188 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 152 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Series: 593

Average: 197.67

Running average: 192.97

First ball average: 8.85

Strikes: 50% (17/34)

Spares: 60% (9/15)

Single pin spares: 80% (4/5)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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boatman37

11-24-2020, 10:30 PM

We had a bye tonight so I did a little experimenting. In warmups I tried every ball I had just to see what they did. Haven't thrown a few of them since I changed my release. Lanes were on the dry side again. Game 1 I tried the Uppercut, the Igniter, the Conspiracy solid, and the Black Widow Gold. All overhooked and I couldn't keep it on the left side of the head pin. Game 2 went to the Igniter and picked up speed. Was hitting the pocket pretty good but wasn't getting carry. Pins were just falling over but not scattering. Moved further inside and same thing. Game 3 went back to the Uppercut and back out to the 10 board and picked up speed and started striking. Still not much carry but they still fell.

Game 1: 174 (2 strikes, 6 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 202 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 250 (9 strikes, 0 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 626

Average: 208.67

Running average: 194.17

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 51% (17/33)

Spares: 53% (8/15)

Single pin spares: 80% (4/5)

Splits: 33% (1/3)

https://i.postimg.cc/PxqH9PpG/2020-11-24.png (https://postimages.org/)

boatman37

12-01-2020, 09:22 PM

Very frustrating night. For starters we have husband/wife teammates and they texted me about 15 minutes before we were leaving saying they weren't coming cause the roads were too bad? Roads were fine and a few people asked me why they weren't there and when I told them they looked at me like I was nuts. We have 6 people so if they had let me know sooner we could have got that other one to bowl so it wouldn't have hurt as much. Our league has a 30 pin penalty for blind score so we took a 60 pin hit each game right off the top.
Now on to my night. Threw about 7 balls in warmups and struck every ball except the one I threw at the 7 pin. Had 8 strikes in game 1 and 8 in game 2 and 5 in game 3. Problem was I hardly had any spares. My spare shooting was awful. Used the Uppercut all night and was in the pocket the whole time except in the 3rd game I started struggling with my release. Finally got that back about 1/2 way through game 3.

Between both of those issues I'm tempted to just drop out for the year. I'm happy I'm striking like crazy but to have 21 strikes and only roll 574 and then to not have reliable teammates just makes it worse. And even when they are all there we still lose 2 out of 3. We are just a very inconsistent team. We finished in last the first 3rd and we are probably close to last already after 3 weeks of the 2nd 3rd.

I'm sure I'll stick t out but I'm very frustrated right now.

Game 1: 193 (8 strikes, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 210 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens)

Game 3: 171 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens)

Series: 574

Average: 191.33

Running average: 193.97

First ball average: 9.11

Strikes: 60% (21/35)

Spares: 30% (4/13)

Single pin spares: 50% (2/4)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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Ryster

12-02-2020, 08:42 AM

J Anderson

12-03-2020, 09:10 PM

I am a huge proponent of "short season" leagues. I believe the era of 32+ week leagues is becoming impractical, and that leagues should shift to a 17 week season. It would be easier for people to commit to a 17 week league, it would be less expensive for people who normally struggle to afford a 32 week league, if you end up on a team that doesn't mesh well you aren't stuck together for 8 months, and if you love your team and want to stay together you all just join another 17 week league when the other one ends.

Instead of Fall and Summer leagues, it would be Fall session, Winter/Spring session, Summer session. Sure, prize funds would be half of what they normally are, but the league is half as long and some of that could be made up with lucky strike/50-50 ticket sales.

I remember when almost every Fall / Winter league ran 36 weeks with week 36 being the championship match and those teams not bowling for the big trophy getting a free night of bowling just for fun. My current league started out as a teachers league and followed the school system schedule so it has always had a shorter season than most leagues, 30 weeks this year.

I agree about long seasons being impractical. Seems like only seniors have the time to commit to 30+ weeks, and even then you have the snowbirds who disappear in December or January and return in March or April. Even for those of us who can bowl a long season by week 24 most of us have had enough, especially if it’s not a split season.

The sport league I bowled in tried a trimester season with 11 or 12 week sections, thinking that people would do at least two of the three. Unfortunately apart from the core group of about 16 who would bowl sport conditions 52 weeks a year, most bowlers only did one part and dropped out.

boatman37

12-03-2020, 10:13 PM

Funny story here. My wife has never bowled. Maybe 20 games in her life (she turned 52 today). So because of COVID and us losing team members and our league voting to open the league up to women she decided to join just to help out our team. About 2 weeks in she asked when the league was over. I told her about mid-May. She looked at me like I was crazy. She said she thought it ended around x-mas and never would have signed up if she knew it was 8 months...lol

Timmyb

12-04-2020, 08:53 AM

I remember when leagues were 36 weeks. I like the current 30-week schedule, but I'm also a glutton for punishment.

boatman37

12-04-2020, 09:46 AM

I remember when leagues were 36 weeks. I like the current 30-week schedule, but I'm also a glutton for punishment.

Ours is 33 weeks. But correction to my last post I think we finish up mid April

boatman37

12-08-2020, 10:42 PM

J Anderson

12-09-2020, 08:50 PM

Tough night. Accuracy wasn't great and just couldn't get anything going. Made a few moves but struggled to hit my target consistently. On top of that the other team just crushed it again tonight so that was frustrating. I'll talk about that in my other post.

Game 1: 179 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

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

Game 3: 179 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 526

Average: 175.33

Running average: 192.73

First ball average: 8.59

Strikes: 40% (13/32)

Spares: 58% (10/17)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 33% (1/3)

https://i.postimg.cc/CLFdcYKf/2020-12-08.png (https://postimages.org/)

Modern bowling is not about accuracy,( as much as I might want to go back to when it was ), it’s about finding the right combination of ball, speed and direction that gives you the most room to miss your target and still hit the pocket. Watch what your ball does as it goes down all the way down the the lane and adjust something based on what you see. It’s not like you’re bowling the US Open or a PBA regional if you miss your target by half a board and you miss the headpin. You do not have time in a 3 game match to wait for an almost perfect shot to adjust from. You also don’t have time to to fix your delivery during a game. While I have learned the probable causes of some of my errors, if I’m consistently missing right I have to shift my target left.

Blacksox1

12-10-2020, 02:26 PM

Modern bowling is not about accuracy,( as much as I might want to go back to when it was ), it’s about finding the right combination of ball, speed and direction that gives you the most room to miss your target and still hit the pocket. Watch what your ball does as it goes down all the way down the the lane and adjust something based on what you see.

Excellent advice and works everywhere. :cool: If only I could eliminate operator error.

boatman37

01-05-2021, 11:03 PM

Well I mentioned our center was broken into the other day....pretty sure they stole the oil too...lol. It was bone dry. I'm not a big hooker that hooks the whole lane but tonight I was standing up against the ball return and targeting 25 (standing about 13). Our one teammate with a 220 average pre-bowled today and rolled 154, 136 and 196. I wanted to use my Rhino but it was home. Weakest ball I had besides my spare ball was the Brunswick Igniter so used that the 2nd and 3rd games. 1st game I used the Uppercut hooking the whole lane. 2nd and 3rd games I tried going stratighter with a flat hand.

Game 1: 171 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens)

Game 2: 181 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 186 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 538

Average: 179.33

Running average: 191.89

First ball average: 8.76

Strikes: 36% (12/33)

Spares: 60% (12/20)

Single pin spares: 57% (4/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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boatman37

01-12-2021, 10:30 PM

Well 3rd time typing this. Keep getting an error about the sites security certificate.

Decent night but struggled in game 3. Left a pocket 7-10 too

Game 1: 266 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 1 open)

Game 2: 225 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 180 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 671

Average: 223.67

Running average: 193.76

First ball average: 9.61

Strikes: 69% (23/33)

Spares: 50% (5/10)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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boatman37

01-19-2021, 11:18 PM

Well I was consistent. I wasn't at my best but pretty much bowled my average all night. Used the Uppercut all night.

Game 1: 192 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 192 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 203 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 587

Average: 195.67

Running average: 193.87

First ball average: 9.12

Strikes: 51% (17/33)

Spares: 60% (9/15)

Single pin spares: 88% (8/9)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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boatman37

01-26-2021, 10:14 PM

Another frustrating night. I couldn't hit the pocket very well all night but had some good carry in game 1. Games 2 and 3 started missing the pocket worse and struggled with some spares too. In the end I still beat my average but not happy with how it went. Used the Uppercut in game 1 then switched to the Igniter early in game 2 then back to the Uppercut early in game 3. Lanes were drier than normal and I kept moving right. Tried 3 different lines and couldn't get it right with any.

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

Game 2: 181 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 191 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Series: 593

Average: 197.67

Running average: 194.07

First ball average: 9.15

Strikes: 52% (18/34)

Spares: 56% (9/16)

Single pin spares: 66% (6/9)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

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boatman37

02-02-2021, 10:47 PM

J Anderson

02-03-2021, 08:31 AM

Rough night. Lanes were jacked. Both teams struggled.

Game 1: 176 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 177 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 168 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 521

Average: 173.67

Running average: 193.05

First ball average: 8.69

Strikes: 31% (10/32)

Spares: 68% (15/22)

Single pin spares: 84% (11/13)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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On the bright side your spare shooting wasn’t horrible. If you don’t count the splits you were at 75% on spares. What’s a bit disconcerting is that you missed everything on both splits. On the 7-9 you should have been just trying for the 9 pin. On the 5-6 there is at least a two foot wide area where you will get at least one pin. Think about it. A ball thrown randomly down the lane has at least a 60% chance of knocking down at least one pin.

boatman37

02-03-2021, 12:39 PM

On the bright side your spare shooting wasn’t horrible. If you don’t count the splits you were at 75% on spares. What’s a bit disconcerting is that you missed everything on both splits. On the 7-9 you should have been just trying for the 9 pin. On the 5-6 there is at least a two foot wide area where you will get at least one pin. Think about it. A ball thrown randomly down the lane has at least a 60% chance of knocking down at least one pin.

yeah i was actually trying my best to convert them. we had been getting beat pretty bd with no chance of winning so i went for it. i usually do go for it most of the time anyway. my wife left 3 7-10's last night. granted she is a 106 bowler but what are the odds of the same person leaving 3 7-10's in the same night...lol

boatman37

02-09-2021, 09:16 PM

Started off good and I was in the pocket almost all night. Problem is we bowled a team of 3 no thumbers (1 was a lefty right in my line). First 5 or 6 frames were great then I started leaving 7 pins. Moved in but if I missed by a little I left ugly leaves. Fought with that all of game 2 and couldn't get anything to work. Game 3 balled down to the Igniter and was hitting the pocket but leaving 7's again. Tried moving in and same thing as earlier. Moved way outside and started getting a few strikes again. My strike game was bad but spares were good tonight. 4/5 on 7 pins

Game 1: 206 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 153 (3 strikes, 3 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 198 (5 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 557

Average: 185.67

Running average: 192.69

Strikes: 40% (13/32)

Spares: 66% (12/18)

Single pin spares: 88% (8/9)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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boatman37

02-16-2021, 09:45 PM

Well tonight was our position round. We ended up losing the 1st game and winning the next 2 and total so went 5-2 on the night. We had a 'bye' but to get the points you have to bowl within 50 pins of your team average. I used this as a practice session but did try to do my best in the process. I have 2 problems that I need help with. 1) is a hop at release and 2) my inaccuracy and uncomfortability playing inside with bigger angles. So I worked on that tonight.

Wasn't able to fix the hop. The issue is I swing my arm way out and the ball is about a foot away from my slide foot. Probably gonna need professional help with that. Did some no step drills but not enough of them.

So I worked on targeting the 3rd arrow and a little inside of that. I got fairly consistent with it but it was very over/under. Well I didn't even have a double until the 10th frame of the 3rd game. My worst series this season by far. But I felt more comfortable and consistent inside. Used the Uppercut the whole night but threw the Conspiracy a few times just for comparison.

Game 1: 131 (3 strikes, 2 spares, 5 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 173 (2 strikes, 7 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 159 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Series: 463

Average: 154.33

Running average: 190.95

First ball average: 8.09

Strikes: 27% (9/33)

Spares: 54% (12/22)

Single pin spares: 80% (4/5)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

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boatman37

02-23-2021, 10:06 PM

Much better night. Started with the Uppercut then switched the Igniter 5th frame of game 3 after 2 opens. Missed a 6 pin after tugging it then missed a 7 to the inside. Had I made one of those I'd have had a 700. Lanes were a little drier tonight but there were some really good scores on our pair. Stayed clean until 3rd frame of game 3

Game 1: 245c (7 strikes, 4 spares, 0 opens)

Game 2: 202c (5 strikes, 6 spares, 0 opens)

Game 3: 244 (9 strikes, 0 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 691

Average: 230.33

Running average: 192.66

First ball average: 9.32

Strikes: 61% (21/34)

Spares: 83% (10/12)

Single pin spares: 66% (4/6)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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Timmyb

02-24-2021, 04:50 PM

well done!

SRB57

02-24-2021, 05:42 PM

Nice shooting!!

boatman37

03-02-2021, 09:57 PM

Thanks guys

boatman37

03-02-2021, 10:08 PM

Well not as good tonight. Not bad but it was probably the hardest 596 I have ever bowled...lol. Consistency was pretty good early on but faded as the night went. Started out with the Uppercut. I got good strikes if I hit the pocket but not much miss room. My consistency was good so I stayed with it. I seemed to be inconsistent with my release more than anything. Game 3 switched to the Igniter and took a few frames to get it going. We won the first game and won total pins.

Game 1: 194 (5 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 214 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens)

Game 3: 188 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Series: 596

Average: 198.67

Running average: 192.92

First ball average: 9.15

Strikes: 52% (18/34)

Spares: 53% (8/15)

Single pin spares: 66% (4/6)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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boatman37

03-09-2021, 09:23 PM

Another struggle. I was in bad shape over the weekend and could hardly walk or stand. Not sure what I did but my back was killing me. Went to the chiropractor yesterday. It didn't really bother me tonight so I'm not going to blame my bad bowling on that but just throwing it out there.

We had a bye tonight so have to be within 50 pins of our average to get the points. We won the 1st game by 4, lost the 2nd by 4, and won the 3rd by 107. Lanes were a little wet tonight and could not find the pocket and when I did I left 7 pins. Threw about 4 or 5 splits tonight too. In hindsight I think I needed to slow my speed a little more. Used the Uppercut 1st 2 games and switched to the Igniter near the end of game 2 but then about 1/2 way through game 3 went back to the Uppercut.

Game 1: 173 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 197 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 157 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Series: 527

Average: 175.67

Running average: 192.22

First ball average: 8.88

Strikes: 37% (12/32)

Spares: 57% (11/19)

Single pin spares: 70% (7/10)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

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boatman37

03-16-2021, 10:34 PM

J Anderson

03-17-2021, 08:09 AM

Weird night. Felt good and hit my mark almost every shot but really struggled with spares and overall scores. Still sore from 11 game tournament Sunday so altered my approach slightly and it actually felt and looked better.

Game 1: 177 (4 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Game 2: 196 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 169 (5 strikes, 1 spare, 5 opens-2 splits)

Series: 542

Average: 180.67

Running average: 191.78

First ball average: 9.03

Strikes: 45% (15/32)

Spares: 35% (6/17)

Single pin spares: 50% (4/8)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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It seems to me that if you’re hitting your mark and yet missing your spares there is something wrong with either where your target is or where you stand. Might even be both. Is it possible that your were mostly on target the first balls but not on the spare shots?
It may be that you are not trusting your ball on the second shot and over correcting. In other words the first ball missed left so you pull the spare shot and miss right.

boatman37

03-17-2021, 11:48 AM

It seems to me that if you’re hitting your mark and yet missing your spares there is something wrong with either where your target is or where you stand. Might even be both. Is it possible that your were mostly on target the first balls but not on the spare shots?
It may be that you are not trusting your ball on the second shot and over correcting. In other words the first ball missed left so you pull the spare shot and miss right.

I think it's the latter. I tend to try to 'guide' my spare shots and usually over shoot them when I do miss. 7 pins are almost always missed inside cause i think i 'pull' them to try to avoid the gutter. Seems like a chop alot of 4-7's too. either take out the 4 or the 7 but rarely get both. i use my spare ball for all 4, 6, 7 and any combo of those. pretty much everything else i use my strike ball. i don't usually miss single pins on the right side but struggle with the 3-10 and 3-6-10. besides the 7 pin my toughest seem to be the 3-10 and 2-7, which is understandable to miss those occasionally but i tend to chop the 3-5 alot too

RobLV1

03-17-2021, 12:25 PM

boatman37

03-17-2021, 02:39 PM

Looking back at your score sheets for the past couple of months, the one thing that is consistent is your horrible spare shooting. Even on 2/21 when you shot 690, you had back-to-back missed single pin spares (7 pin and 6 pin) that kept you from shooting 700. Four questions: 1. what kind of spare ball do you use? 2. how do you shoot spares that involve the 1-2-3-5-8-9 pins? 3. How do you shoot single pins on the left side (7-4)? 4. How do you shoot single pins on the right side (6-10). That night when you missed the seven pin and the six pin back-to-back tells me that there is something fundamentally flawed in the system that you are using for spares. Looking over your score sheets it looks as though you could easily raised your average from 10 to 20 pins just by improving your spare shooting.

I agree Rob. Spares are killing me lately and yeah 10-20 pins would be a pretty easy gain if I fixed that.
I use my plastic T-Zone for the 4-6-7 or any combo of those. I had been using the spare ball for the 3-6-10 too but was missing more than I should so went back to the strike ball for those. I do pretty good with those. For those I stand at about the 22 board and throw over the 15-17 board depending on if the 6 pin is there. For the 7 pin I stand at about the 32 and throw over the 15-17 depending on if the 4 is there too. Either way I stand at the same spot with my feet but just move my target at the arrows. I think more than anything its my mechanics. I catch myself trying to 'aim' the ball or 'guide' it when I release on my spares. I use the same release for spares as I do for my strike but because I'm crossing heavy oil it goes pretty straight. 1-2-3-5-8-9 are always my strike ball. 2 and 5 pin I normally move my feet 1 board right and 9 pin I move my feet 1 board left. 8 pin I move 3 boards right. 3 pin I move 3 boards left. All of these are still using my strike target at the arrows. So I basically have 3 targets I use. My strike target, my 4-7 target, and my 6-10 target. Seems to work pretty good if I don't screw it up but lately that has been quite often...lol

Aslan

03-17-2021, 04:12 PM

I DEFINITELY gotta work on mine.

I remember in 2016 my coach telling me I should be over 80% on my single-pins at that point. Back then I think I was struggling in the 72-75% range.

Since then I've actually regressed and am now closer to 70%.

But, without coaching...you don't know 'why' you're missing them or 'why'' you're making them. You just have good nights and bad nights. If I can ever get back to a stable place in my life where I can prioritize bowling again...getting a coach to be part of the process is going to be part of that process. It's really been missing these last 5 years.

boatman37

03-17-2021, 07:26 PM

I agree Rob. Spares are killing me lately and yeah 10-20 pins would be a pretty easy gain if I fixed that.
I use my plastic T-Zone for the 4-6-7 or any combo of those. I had been using the spare ball for the 3-6-10 too but was missing more than I should so went back to the strike ball for those. I do pretty good with those. For those I stand at about the 22 board and throw over the 15-17 board depending on if the 6 pin is there. For the 7 pin I stand at about the 32 and throw over the 15-17 depending on if the 4 is there too. Either way I stand at the same spot with my feet but just move my target at the arrows. I think more than anything its my mechanics. I catch myself trying to 'aim' the ball or 'guide' it when I release on my spares. I use the same release for spares as I do for my strike but because I'm crossing heavy oil it goes pretty straight. 1-2-3-5-8-9 are always my strike ball. 2 and 5 pin I normally move my feet 1 board right and 9 pin I move my feet 1 board left. 8 pin I move 3 boards right. 3 pin I move 3 boards left. All of these are still using my strike target at the arrows. So I basically have 3 targets I use. My strike target, my 4-7 target, and my 6-10 target. Seems to work pretty good if I don't screw it up but lately that has been quite often...lol

EDIT: When I say mechanics...I mean more mental. I unconsciously feel in my head that I need to guide the ball. After I let go I say to myself 'crap! did it again'

boatman37

03-17-2021, 07:42 PM

Just pulled up my stats for this winter league. Here are my numbers:

Strikes: 47%
Spares: 58%
Single pin spares: 70%
Multiple pin spares: 59%

Obviously the 7 pin is the worst %. Looks like 41/67 so about 61%.

1 pin: 0/0
2 pin: 13/19 (68.4%)
3 pin: 13/16 (81.2%)
4 pin: 8/11 (72.7%)
5 pin: 7/7
6 pin: 16/24 (66.67%)
7 pin: 41/67 (61%)
8 pin: 8/10 (80%)
9 pin: 6/7 (85.7%)
10 pin: 24/33 (72.7%)

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boatman37

03-23-2021, 10:05 PM

Another struggle but not really my fault. Lanes were flooded for some reason. No idea why but all teams were talking about it. I warmed up with the Uppercut but it wasn't hooking at all anywhere on the lane. Grabbed my Conspiracy and it wasn't any better. The Uppercut actually seemed to be grabbing better. Ended up targeting the 15 board and standing in the middle and pretty much throwing straight. Early in game 3 I went in the back room and grabbed my old Kingpin (500 grit) and it was much better. Wish I had grabbed that earlier. Spare shooting was pretty bad again though.
Lanes seemed more like something went wrong than it purposely being a sport pattern. If you got outside the 10 board it went straight.

Game 1: 140 (2 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 187 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 177 (5 strikes, 1 spare, 4 opens-1 split)

Series: 504

Average: 168.00

Running average: 190.90

First ball average: 8.31

Strikes: 34% (11/32)

Spares: 47% (9/19)

Single pin spares: 40% (2/5)

Splits: 25% (1/4)

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boatman37

03-30-2021, 10:09 PM

Still struggling but odd night. Lanes seemed a little heavy on the oil to start but quickly found I need to adjust. Used the Uppercut the first 2 games then finished with the Igniter. Left a bunch of 7's tonight which is odd for me (4/5). I typically only leave 2 or 3. I didn't get that many strikes and missed too many spares but still rolled a 576 so that was odd.. I think I had 2 4 baggers so maybe that was why.

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

Game 2: 200 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 196 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 576

Average: 192.00

Running average: 190.94

First ball average: 9.19

Strikes: 46% (15/32)

Spares: 56% (9/16)

Single pin spares: 70% (7/10)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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boatman37

04-06-2021, 09:55 PM

At the point I just don't care anymore. Just want to get through each night and get home. We have finished in last all 3 1/3's and more often than not get swept each week. Tonight our whole team sucked. We are at the point where we are beat before we even start. Morale is horrible.

Lane were a little on the dry side tonight but not bad. Started with the Uppercut but if I missed slightly outside and hit the dry it would hook hard. Switched to the Igniter and had same issue. Weakened my release and it was much better. Spare shooting was horrible again until 3rd game. Oh well

Game 1: 158 (3 strikes, 3 spares, 4 opens)

Game 2: 178 (5 strikes, 1 spare, 4 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 184 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open)

Series: 520

Average: 173.33

Running average: 190.33

First ball average: 8.67

Strikes: 40% (12/30)

Spares: 50% (9/18)

Single pin spares: 33% (3/9)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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boatman37

04-13-2021, 10:26 PM

Slightly better night. Wanted to really focus on spares tonight and while I did miss some I did get a little better. Strike ball kept coming up a little light most of the night. Made some adjustments and still light no matter what. Switched to the Igniter in 7th frame of game 3 and moved out to 7 board. Threw 5/6 strikes with it.

Game 1: 180 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 192 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 214 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 586

Average: 195.33

Running average: 190.5

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 42% (14/33)

Spares: 64% (11/17)

Single pin spares: 62% (5/8)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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SRB57

04-14-2021, 08:19 AM

I know you already know this but you need to work on your spares more. Those 9 and 8 misses are costing you around 15 pins on your average. Not knocking you and you seem to have a good game just the off shots. I was guilty of that too and still occasionally miss a easy spare. I personally need to practice more. Steve

boatman37

04-14-2021, 09:33 AM

Agreed 100%. Pretty sure it's a mental thing. I modified my release awhile back and seems like that is when I started really struggling with spares. I had some issues before but seems like after that I took a big step backwards. I started coming around the ball more to get more rotation. It really helped my strikes but spares really started suffering. Last 2 weeks I had went back to staying more behind the ball. Last night I tried both. I was doing both with the Uppercut trying to find what would work best but when I switched to the Igniter every one of those shots I stayed behind the ball with my pinky tucked.
I feel that I am not trusting myself and trying to 'guide' the ball on my spares. The 7 pin I usually miss to the inside. the one I missed last night just barely missed inside. The 1-8 that I left was odd for me. I was worried about trying to get the ball to roll straighter as I was concerned that my ball would hook too much and miss the 8. I ended up tugging that shot so bad that it would have been a great 10 pin shot...seriously. It went straight to the 10 pin so that is how far I tugged it. Don't remember what happened on the 2 missed 4 pins but they were back to back. I do know the one missed inside by a few inches. Don't remember the other

SRB57

04-14-2021, 03:28 PM

boatman37

04-14-2021, 03:42 PM

It's a mental thing for me too. I have to be confident in what I am doing to do well. You use the t-zone for all your left side spares right? If this is a THS then move right and throw cross lane through the puddle of oil in the middle. I am right handed so use my spare ball for 6,10 or 3,6,10 combos. I also don't hit the ball as hard on those shots. Steve

I only use the T-Zone for the 4 and 7 pins. The 2 and 8 I use my strike ball. I have to say I'm not overly confident in using the strike ball for the 8 pin because of the steeper angle I need to hit and then I'm getting it out pretty far into the dry. For the 8 pin I move 5 boards right and if targeting the 2nd arrow that is a pretty good angle

boatman37

04-20-2021, 09:48 PM

Well much better night but did struggle in game 1. Would have been a real nice night has I figured it out quicker.
Game 1 started with the Uppercut but was a little erratic with my targeting. If I missed 1 board inside I went Brooklyn. In fact I had 3 strikes in game 1 and 2 were Brooklyns. Game 2 switched to the Igniter and moved out to the 7 board and that was the ticket. Actually went clean in game 3 for my first clean game in a long time and had my first 600 since 2/23 so yeah I was in quite a slump.

Game 1: 169 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 215 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 237c (8 strikes, 3 spares, 1 split)

Series: 621

Average: 207.00

Running average: 191.03

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 51% (17/33)

Spares: 78% (11/14)

Single pin spares: 87% (7/8)

Splits: 0% (0/0)

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boatman37

04-27-2021, 10:21 PM

Not too bad tonight. Spare shooting definitely better lately. Game 2 sucked but overall it was a good night. Started off with the Igniter on the outside but never found a good line that was consistent. Oddly I ended up with 17 strikes but I was surprised by that. I was bouncing around all night and never had the good line with error room. On a good note this is 2 weeks in a row with a clean game so that is good.

EDIT: just looked at my stats from last night and I had 6 doubles but no turkeys. That just shows how hard strikes were last night

Game 1: 199 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 167 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 221c (6 strikes, 5 spares, 1 split)

Series: 587

Average: 195.67

Running average: 1919.17

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 48% (17/35)

Spares: 68% (11/16)

Single pin spares: 85% (6/7)

Splits: 50% (1/2)

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boatman37

05-05-2021, 07:48 AM

Last night of league. Strike ball was on point but missed a few easy spares again. In warm-ups I struggled to find a good line/ball combo. I kept hitting about 2 boards inside my target at the arrows unless I stayed out around the 7 board then I couldn't get to the pocket with either ball. Also left 3 7 pins in warm-ups and covered all 3. Typically I cannot target the 7 board with the Uppercut as it turns in too hard and goes Brooklyn so didn't even think of trying that to start. Targeted the 10 board but kept coming in high due to missing my target then about 1/2 way through game 1 switched to the Igniter and went out to the 7 board. I was able to hit my target but the ball had no angle at entry and kept leaving corner pins. Grabbed the Uppercut and tried it out there with more speed and that was the ticket. Stayed on that line the rest of the night with the Uppercut. Finished the night with 21 strikes. 3rd game was going great until I left 2 bad shots in a row that I failed to convert. Made a very slight adjustment off of that to get back to the pocket.

Game 1: 203 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 214 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 233 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens)

Series: 650

Average: 216.67

Running average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.35

Strikes: 61% (21/34)

Spares: 38% (5/13)

Single pin spares: 57% (4/7)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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boatman37

05-11-2021, 10:34 PM

Well filled in for summer league tonight. It was the first night for it. Summer league is 2 man teams, bowl 2 games against one opponent then move pairs and bowl a different team and 2 more games.

Started out with the Uppercut near the 10 board but struggled to hit my target. Fought through 1st game and changed balls to the Igniter and moved out into the drier stuff. Tried the Uppercut out there first but way too much ball for that part of the lane. So opened game 2 with the front 6 then left a pocket 7 (covered it), then a pocket 4-6-7-8 then a pocket 7-9. Made a small adjustment and started striking again. 3rd game was on a new pair and started coming in high. Tried moving in 2 and 1 but went through the nose. Switched back to the Uppercut and moved back in towards the oil but kept tugging my shots again. 5th frame of game 4 went back to the Igniter and back out to the 7 board but picked up speed and promptly threw 6 in a row. Still missed a few easy spares but overall a good night. First set we went 1-1 but won total pins so points were 3-1. 2nd set don't know cause the guys didn't have averages yet.

Game 1: 198 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 233 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-2 splits)

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

Game 4: 220 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 842

Average: 210.50

Running average: 210.50

First ball average: 9.13

Strikes: 60% (28/46)

Spares: 47% (8/17)

Single pin spares: 62% (5/8)

Splits: 0% (o/2)

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