Boatmans 2021-2022 fall league scores

[boatman37]

First night and a new team. Team was great. Good group of guys. Struggled in warmups and kept tugging the ball. Started with the Uppercut out around 7 board which is usually too much ball for that far out but it was working. I was the only lefty so that helped. Game 2 started getting a little deflection so moved in to the 10 board but struggled with carry after a couple of frames. Switched to the Igniter in game 3 and moved back to the 6-7 board and added some speed. Hadgreat carry.We won games 1 and 3 and total pins.

Game 1: 214 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 180 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 3: 225 (8 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Series: 619

Average: 206.33

Running average: 206.33

First ball average: 9.37

Strikes: 62% (22/35)

Spares: 69% (9/13)

Single pin spares: 87% (7/8)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

So after a good week last week we struggled tonight. I couldn't find a good line tonight. Lanes were very tight. I left a bunch of 7's and missed more than I should have. We won 1 game and lost 2 and total pins. We bowled one of the higher average teams.

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

Game 2: 177 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens)

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

Series: 549

Average: 183.00

Running average: 194.66

First ball average: 9.00

Strikes: 48% (16/33)

Spares: 56% (9/16)

Single pin spares: 50% (4/8)

Splits: 50% (1/2)

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[Aslan]

You and I need spare practice!

[classygranny]

You and I need spare practice!

As most of us do, most likely!

[boatman37]

Yeah. I see I miss my target at the arrows by 2 or 3 boards alot. My problem is all in the execution. But then again my whole night was rough

[boatman37]

Well had a decent might going but struggled in game 3. We lost all 3 games to the first place team. 2 of the first 3 weeks we bowled 2 of the top average teams in the league and next week have another one. So 3 of the top 4 teams in the league we have 3 of the first 4 weeks...lol

Lanes had some oil tonight. Not bad but slightly more than usual. I started with the Uppercut and tried from the 5 to the 10 board. Sweet spot was about the 6-7 board with a little speed. Around the end of game 2 started leaving stone 9's and corner pins so switched to the Igniter but never could quite find the sweet spot with it. FWIW I was high series on our team (which isn't good considering it was only a 607). My timing felt really good tonight. Balance was good and was able to post my shots.

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

Game 2: 212 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open-1 split)

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

Series: 607

Average: 202.67

Running average: 197.22 (last years average was 191.94)

First ball average: 9.18

Strikes: 50% (17/34)

Spares: 64% (9/14)

Single pin spares: 80% (8/10)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[Aslan]

As most of us do, most likely!

But, like me, just when ya think ya need spare shooting practice...you have a good night shooting spares and figure you're all set...until the next lil slump! :confused:

[J Anderson]

But, like me, just when ya think ya need spare shooting practice...you have a good night shooting spares and figure you're all set...until the next lil slump! :confused:

Only two out of four 7 pins made. I would say those still need some work.

[boatman37]

Weird season but I guess in a good way. So far this season I have rolled a 619, 549, 607 and 615. The 619 and 607 both felt pretty good but the 549 and the 615 tonight felt like a struggle. So guess I'm happy that a 615 is struggling. The 549 was when the lanes were bone dry.

So tonights theme was corner pins. Not just me. Heard a few other lanes were struggling with them too. I left 7 7 pins tonight. My 'average' is maybe 2-3 a night. I was happy was able to get through it but it took longer than I would have liked. Struggled hard in game 2.

Started the night with a 7 pin in each of the first 3 frames and all were good pocket hits. Was playing the 2nd arrow with my Uppercut. Finally towards the end of game 1 I moved out to the 6 board. Realized my ball had a weak angle into the pocket. Ball was dropping off between the 8 and 9 but my angle was week. Teammate even mentioned it. Switched to the outside and got a steeper angle but still struggled. Switched to the Igniter and slowed my speed way down (like 1.5 MPH slower) and started striking. As that line started going away I added some speed to combat that. Game 3 worked great. Went up against another one of the top teams tonight. Game 1 one of their guys rolled a 279 and the next game another one of them rolled a 280. Lost game 1 by 18, game 2 by 99 and won game 3 by 57.
I did change up my 7 pin stance. I had been standing pretty far right and throwing pretty far left and I felt off and weird trying to reach out that far so I moved my feet and target 5 boards left and felt much more comfortable. Results weren't great but the ones I missed I only missed by an inch. I can make some adjustments and should be much better going forward.

Game 1: 201 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 191 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens)

Game 3: 223 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Series: 615

Average: 205.00

Running average: 199.16

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.28

Strikes: 50% (16/32)

Spares: 56% (9/16)

Single pin spares: 72% (8/11)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Tough night and surprised I did as well as I did. We were on the end pair (39-40) and 40 was a little drier than 39. I had to make quite a few adjustments tonight. Also, my son stopped down and hung out so I was a little distracted. But we won all 3 games. Tried my 'normal' 2 lines in warm-ups and although my accuracy was good I struggled to hit the pocket consistently. Started with the Uppercut in around 2nd arrow but ball was coming in too hard. Tried adjusting speed but still over-reacting. 2nd game switched to the Igniter and it was overhooking too. Moved out to the 6 board and added some speed and started hitting the pocket pretty good. Towards the end of game 2 it stated overhooking so moved in about 3 boards with my feet and target. Had a little luck there until just past the 5th frame or so of game 3 then moved back to the 6 board and added more speed and struck out then to salvage game 3. I had way too many opens tonight to roll a 600 but ended with a 595 somehow. So happy with being able to adapt and salvage a decent night. If I hadn't seen my scores I'd guess I bowled about a 520-540 so happy about that. I needed a 610 to get my average right at 200 so still have some work to do. Oh, and didn't miss any 7's tonight.

Game 1: 204 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 202 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Game 3: 189 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 595

Average: 198.33

Running average: 199.00

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.03

Strikes: 47% (17/36)

Spares: 53% (9/17

Single pin spares: 85% (6/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[Aslan]

Not bad. Been a pretty consistent start to the season.

[boatman37]

Yeah been really consistent so far. 619, 549, 607, 65 and 595. the 549 were bone dry lanes. Low game this year is 177 and high game is 225.

We have another guy on our team that is averaging 220 so far this year and he has never had a 300 either so I think we both will get our first this year so kind of a race to see who gets it first. He started with the front 8 or so in game 1 last night and ended with a 269

[boatman37]

Well it was an interesting night. We bowled one of the top average teams in the league again. 3 of the top 6 or 7 averages in our league are on that team. Game 1 they rolled 223, 234, 210, 243, and 246. Pretty hard to beat that. They won that one by 108. Game 2 they slipped up a little but we stunk up the joint and lost by 22. Game 3 they bowled pretty good but we were on that game and won by 137. Ended up taking total pins by 7 so went 3-4 against them tonight.
Lanes were very dry. Was hitting my mark good in warm-ups and hitting the pocket good so had high expectations. That feeling faded quickly when I when I couldn't carry. Was using the Uppercut so moved in a little but no luck. Tried moving out and still no luck. Dropped down to the Igniter and same thing. Tried 3 different lines and had been trying to watch the ball exit the pin deck but my speed was pretty high due to conditions and I was struggling to see it. Finally got a good eye on it and it dropped off right at the 8 pin. Earlier today I polished my Black Widow Gold on the spinner and glad I did. Grabbed that ball out of my bag for game 3 and started with 3 strikes. Got the ball way outside in the 4th frame and left a 1-3-7 and whiffed that one. Struck the next 6 frames then went high in the fill for a 2-8 that I converted. Talked to the PSO at the end of the night (we bowled his team) and we talked about a ball to fill that spot. Don't need it often so will likely just keep the BWG in my bag but will see. We have a bye next week.

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

Game 2: 141 (1 strike, 4 spares, 5 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 249 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 1 open)

Series: 575

Average: 191.67

Running average: 197.77

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.18

Strikes: 42% (14/33)

Spares: 61% (11/18)

Single pin spares: 72% (8/11)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Well tonight sucked. We had a bye and won 2 of 3. The one we lost we lost by 4 pins and I rolled a 151 that game. In warmups I threw almost all strikes so knew it would be a rough night. Always happens that way.
Lanes were pretty wet. Started with the Uppercut but kept leaving corner pins. Ball was deflecting pretty bad. Tried moving in to more oil and no better. Balled down to the polished Squatch outside in the dry but ball was inconsistent. Grabbed my Conspiracy solid that I hadn't used for a long time and got back into the oil but no luck with it either. Grabbed the Igniter for game 3 but no carry. Realized my release was messed up all night. Changed that up and got better but too late. Spare shooting was horrible too. Just a bad night.

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

Game 2: 151 (4 strikes, 2 spares, 5 opens-1 split)

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

Series: 521

Average: 173.67

Running average: 194.33

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 40% (13/32)

Spares: 44% (8/18

Single pin spares: 55% (5/9)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[boatman37]

Not a fun night. I just wasn't into it tonight. Really didn't even feel like going. Not sure if it was cause of my struggles last week or cause my body was sore today. Either way in warm-ups I kept tugging my shots. The other team had 8 guys and we had 6 so only got a couple of warm-up shots. The team we bowled I think has the lowest average in our league. We were giving them between 105 and 150 pins a game depending on who was in the lineup. But of course they bowled out their butts...lol. I forgot to get pics of the scoreboard so not sure what their scores were but their 1 guy rolled a 278 in game 1 and probably a 750 series. We had 1039 scratch in game 1 (208 average) and still lost by 12 pins. We ended up losing all 3 games to them. Spares? phew...whats that? Really need to step up my game cause this isn't fun.

My averages by game are 1) 204.00. Game 2) 175.375. Game 3) 198.625. Game 2 scores this year are 180, 177, 212, 191, 202, 141, 151 and 149. The last 3 week have been a struggle in game 2. Also just realized I had no marks in the 10th frame of any game tonight.

Game 1: 223 (7strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens-1 split)

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

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

Series: 543

Average: 181.00

Running average: 192.66

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.84

Strikes: 41% (13/31)

Spares: 44% (8/18)

Single pin spares: 37% (3/8)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

So came to the conclusion that something at our center has changed. Some have adapted but I hear quite a few mentioning how different the lanes are. Tonight it seemed like at past the end of the pattern was bone dry. Tonight my ball was overhooking at the 10-13 board. Balled down and same thing. Couldn't keep it on the left side of the head pin. Moved out to the 7 board and went straight to the pocket. Couldn't use my Uppercut which works in the majority of conditions I see. Used it about 4 or 5 frames tonight and it didn't work in any of them. Tonight between the 2 teams I'd bet we left 20-25 splits. I saw at least 10-12 in the 2nd game alone. Lanes were hooking hard. We did see our first 300 tonight after 9 weeks in. One of the top average guys got it tonight. And my 2nd game struggles didn't pop up tonight. Instead it was the other 2 games. Although I scored decent in game 1 I had a couple of Brooklyns and just messy shots.

Game 1: 191 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 248 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 170 (5 strikes, 3 opens-2 splits)

Series: 609

Average: 203.00

Running average: 193.81

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.15

Strikes: 55% (19/34)

Spares: 50% (7/14)

Single pin spares: 66% (4/6)

Splits: 0% (0/4)

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[boatman37]

Not a bad night but still can't put 3 good games together and still missing too many easy spares. Blew a clean game in game 2 by missing a 3-6 in the 10th. Was able to stay clean in game 3 by covering a 6-8 split. Not easy for a lefty...lol.
Bowled a Bakers double Sunday (10 games so 5 for me). Forearm muscles were sore today but not sure it was from Sunday or what but either way they were sore. There are a few things I need to do every time up to get a good release and delivery. 1 is to point my left foot slightly outside. 2 is to be sure to start my arm motion at the same time my first foot moves. 3rd is to flick my wrist upwards at release. I often forget or mess up one of these. Today I wasn't getting the wrist flick. Ball was in the pocket but deflecting into the 8 pin. Started out at about the 6-7 board. Moved in to the 10 board and deflection was even worse. Changed to a ball with a little more length but no better. Moved back out to the 6-7 board and realized I wasn't getting the wrist action. Started getting that and was on the rest of the night. Never moved or changed anything after that. BTW-game 1 started with 3 pocket strikes then 3 opens, including a big 4.

Game 1: 171 (5 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 214 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 257c (9 strikes, 3 spares, 0 opens-1 split (6-8))

Series: 642

Average: 214.00

Running average: 195.83

Last seasons average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.42

Strikes: 57% (19/33)

Spares: 64% (9/14)

Single pin spares: 72% (8/11

Splits: 50% (1/2)

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[boatman37]

Position round tonight and we are 13th of 13 so had a bye. Have to score within 50 pins of our average scratch. We did that so got all 7 points and since the 2 teams ahead of us were only 1 and 2 points ahead respectively then we should be out of last no matter what...lol. Even if those teams went 4-3 we should at a minimum be tied with one for last...lol.
So we were on the end pair tonight. Started out with the Uppercut and had a good line but started losing it near the end of game 1 so switched to the Igniter. That worked well for most of game 2 but started coming across the nose so switched to the Black Widow Gold. That was going well till about mid game then started creeping higher and higher. Moved right but that just made it bite harder. Left a 4-7-10 one frame then followed that up with a 6-7-10. Untucked my pinky and then started coming in just a little light so tried the Igniter again with the pinky untucked. Flush pocket 7-10...ugh. Went back to the BWG and moved slightly left to finish strong. Spare shooting was still a struggle.

Game 1: 225 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 195 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 190 (7 strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens-3 splits)

Series: 610

Average: 203.33

Running average: 196.51

Last years average: 191.94

Strikes: 58% (20/34)

Spares: 53% (7/13)

Single pin spares: 75% (6/8)

Splits: 0% (0/4)

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[J Anderson]

Your spare shooting wasn’t absolutely horrible. You did miss two 7 pins and you had two splits where you didn’t hit either pin. That’s four bad atempts out of 14.

[boatman37]

Just a bad night all around. Didn't really care to be there. Not sure why, just wasn't into it tonight. Struggled all night. Whole team pretty much struggled. I don't think any of us bowled our average tonight. One guy on our team has a 218 average and rolled 644 and I think he was the closest to his average on our team. He was the only 600 for us and we have him and another guy with about a 205 average then me and another guy both at 196.

Balls just wouldn't hook for me. Started with the Uppercut out around board 6 or 7 and kept hitting light. Slowed my speed by about 2 MPH and came across the nose. Switched to the Igniter and had a little miss room for awhile. Towards the end of the 2nd game that ball wouldn't hook either. Tried the Black Widow Gold and no better. Can't blame the balls or lanes though. I was just very inaccurate tonight. Probably the worst spare shooting this year and even my string of strikes had a few lucky breaks. I missed a 5 pin, 2 10's and a 6-10.
I have noticed that the last few outings the Uppercut just doesn't seem the same. Gonna re-surface it this week starting with a 500 and working my way up. Haven't put that many games on it since last time I did a full re-surface but gonna try it again since it just seems like a different ball now.
My 187 in the 1st game was a struggle. Had to finish strong to salvage that.

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

Game 2: 210 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 151 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Series: 548

Average: 182.57

Running average: 195.36

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.94

Strikes: 45% (15/33)

Spares: 47% (8/17)

Single pin spares: 57% (4/7)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

Well good and bad tonight. On a good note our whole team crushed it tonight. We average 212, 221 and 192 (1062, 1104, 960) across the board each game scratch and our team average with the 5 guys we had was 938. We still lost the first game. I was able to use the Igniter all night and not move at all but did adjust speed a few times. Rolled 24 strikes. Now for the bad...I was 0/2 on 7 pins and missed a 3 pin. I had a 686 and my spare shooting cost me a 700. Started game 3 with too slow of a ball leaving the big 4. Adjusted speed after that shot.

Game 1: 237 (9 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 215 (6 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 234 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 686

Average: 228.67

Running average: 197.92

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.56

Strikes: 70% (24/34)

Spares: 50% (5/10)

Single pin spares: 50% (4/8)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[boatman37]

Tough night tonight. Lanes were very dry. Went early and threw 2 games of only spare shooting. Definitely helped. Strikes were very hard to come by tonight though. I tried my favorite line out around the 7 board. Every ball I tried and tried untucking my pinky and still too high. Moved in to the 10 board with my 'weakest' ball and still overhooking. By the end of the night I was back to using my Igniter (my mid-range ball) and throwing in around 13 board. That is probably the furthest in I have played all year and definitely out of my comfort zone but it's all I had. We won the first game by about 95 but lost the 2nd by 9 and lost the 3rd by about 70 so got total pins too. Oh...and my first ball of the night was a gutter. I had been testing the edge in warm-ups then the first few frames was getting out to about the 2 board and not on purpose.

Game 1: 182 (3 strikes, 6 spares, 1 open (gutter))

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

Game 3: 190 (5 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 564

Average: 188.00

Running average: 197.21

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.73

Strikes: 42% (14/33)

Spares: 70% (12/17)

Single pin spares: 83% (5/6)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

Another tough night. Lanes very dry again. Had to throw about 1.5 MPH faster than normal to keep the ball on the left side of the lane. Used the Igniter all night and that is my weakest ball I have right now. Talked to my PSO tonight about a Hammer Raw pearl.

Started game 1 with 3 splits in the first 4 frames and 5 opens to start so a 160 was a pretty good finish. Thought I had my spare shooting figured out but apparently not. Was pretty tired though from throwing so hard so maybe that had an effect. Not sure.

Game 1: 160 (4 strikes, 1 spare, 6 opens-4 splits)

Game 2: 186 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 201 (7 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 547

Average: 182.33

Running average: 196.22

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.21

Strikes: 51% (17/33)

Spares: 37% (6/16)

Single pin spares: 60% (6/10)

Splits: 0% (0/5)

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[boatman37]

Kind of an odd night. Seemed like I should have had much higher scores but they weren't Had lots of strikes and not that many opens (for me anyway) and only had a 603. Picked up a new Raw Hammer pearl tonight and expect to use it later in the night. Struggled late the last few weeks cause my lines dried up and I had to throw pretty hard to keep it on my side. Threw it a couple of shots tonight but it wasn't much different than my Igniter although the lanes weren't as dry tonight. Might try hitting it with a P5000 to help it in the dry. Used the Igniter all night except about 4 or 5 frames I tried the Hammer.

Game 1: 212 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 189 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 202 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 603

Average: 201.00

Running average: 196.52

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.29

Strikes: 52% (18/34)

Spares: 62% (10/16)

Single pin spares: 72% (8/11)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[J Anderson]

Kind of an odd night. Seemed like I should have had much higher scores but they weren't Had lots of strikes and not that many opens (for me anyway) and only had a 603. Picked up a new Raw Hammer pearl tonight and expect to use it later in the night. Struggled late the last few weeks cause my lines dried up and I had to throw pretty hard to keep it on my side. Threw it a couple of shots tonight but it wasn't much different than my Igniter although the lanes weren't as dry tonight. Might try hitting it with a P5000 to help it in the dry. Used the Igniter all night except about 4 or 5 frames I tried the Hammer.

Game 1: 212 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 189 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 202 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 603

Average: 201.00

Running average: 196.52

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.29

Strikes: 52% (18/34)

Spares: 62% (10/16)

Single pin spares: 72% (8/11)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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Blame the crazy way that bowling is scored. If you aren't stringing your strikes together they are not worth significantly more than spares. The first game when you were putting them together 2 and 3 at a time you had a couple of opens which kept you in the two teens.

[boatman37]

Blame the crazy way that bowling is scored. If you aren't stringing your strikes together they are not worth significantly more than spares. The first game when you were putting them together 2 and 3 at a time you had a couple of opens which kept you in the two teens.

Yep, then in game 2 didn't change a thing and couldn't trip the 7

[boatman37]

Decent night. Actually 669 is better than decent but disappointed with my last game. Threw 3 splits and left a 7 pin so hence my frustration. Used my new Altered Reality all 3 games. Love it. By far the most versatile ball I have had.

Game 1: 237c (7 strikes, 4 spares)

Game 2: 231 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 3: 201 (6 strikes, 1 spare, 3 opens-3 splits)

Series: 669

Average: 223

Running average: 198.07

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.42

Strikes: 63% (21/33)

Spares: 63% (7/11)

Single pin spares: 83% (5/6)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[J Anderson]

Funny how one’s spare shooting improves when one doesn’t have to shoot at that many😉

[boatman37]

Funny how one’s spare shooting improves when one doesn’t have to shoot at that many😉

True. I realized that last night. It was a nice change....lol

[boatman37]

Tough night. Problem wasn't me or the ball. Lanes were jacked. All bowlers from both teams struggled. Don't think any of us 10 bowlers hit our average. Will detail that more in the other thread. Went in early for practice and rolled 210 and everything worked as it should. Then moved to our league pair and it fell apart. Good thing was we won all 3 games.

Game 1: 170 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-2 splits)

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

Game 3: 183 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 521

Average: 173.67

Running average: 196.72

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 42% (14/33)

Spares: 57% (11/19)

Single pin spares: 66% (8/12)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[J Anderson]

Sounds like your team was closer to hitting your averages than the other team so well done!
It would be nice if you could get your seven pins to more than a 50/50 chance of making them.
Must have been weird lane conditions for a lefty to leave a 2-4-5-8.

[boatman37]

Sounds like your team was closer to hitting your averages than the other team so well done!
It would be nice if you could get your seven pins to more than a 50/50 chance of making them.
Must have been weird lane conditions for a lefty to leave a 2-4-5-8.

Yeah not sure i have ever left that before. But lanes were really weird. Like I said in the other post, the other team got so frustrated their top guy just started rolling the ball down the lane and got a few gutters. He had a 487 or something. He rolled a 300 last week.
Just looked at my pinpal stats and in 583 games since I started tracking it that is the first time I left a 2-4-5-8.

[boatman37]

Well another rough night but we won 2 of 3. Went in early for practice and bowled about 190 1st game (didn't see score) and 231 2nd game. No matter where I stood I was striking in the pocket. Moved to our league lanes and struggled. I was hitting my mark and hitting the pocket but leaving a pin here or there. To be fair I would be off just a hair in the pocket. Moved from the 5 board to the 13 board with 2 different balls and no change. At one point I had 4 nice pocket hits in a row and left either the 7 or the 10. A guy on the other team even joked about it. Both teams struggled for the most part with the exception of 2 guys. I used the Altered Reality the first 2 games then the Raw Hammer pearl the last game.

Game 1: 155 (4 strikes, 2 spares, 4 opens-1 split)

Game 2: 210 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-3 splits)

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

Series: 532

Average: 177.33

Running average: 195.70

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.06

Strikes: 40% (13/32)

Spares: 52% (10/19)

Single pin spares: 75% (9/12

Splits: 25% (1/4)

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[boatman37]

Well a much better night. To think going from struggling to break 500 2 days ago to a 648 tonight. Granted it wasn't an easy 648 but I made it work. You know how some nights you have a large window? Well tonight wasn't that night but I was pretty accurate and when I hit the pocket they all fell. Used the Altered Reality all 3 games. On another note I looked back and have made my last 13 7 pins in a row so hopefully I have that resolved. We had a bye tonight and the whole team crushed it. Scores were phenomenal. Not sure how other teams did. We had a guy with a 731, then me with a 648, then 2 other guys that swapped in and out combined for a 643, then we had a guy with a 622 and the low man was a 618. Only 2 guys on our team average over 200 (the 731 and the 622).

I struggled in game 2 but not cause of transition, just missed my mark too many times. Only moved 1 board all night.

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

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

Game 3: 243 (7 strikes, 3 spares, 1 open)

Series: 648

Average: 216.00

Running average: 196.71

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.16

Strikes: 62% (20/32)

Spares: 66% (8/12)

Single pin spares: 100% (4/4)

Splits: N/A

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[boatman37]

Just couldn't get it together tonight. Threw 2 practice games and was hitting pretty good. League started and just couldn't string anything together. Used the Altered Reality game 1 but had a very tight line so switched to the Raw Hammer pearl which was a little more forgiving but my accuracy wasn't the best tonight. Game 2 I struck every frame in the right lane but no strikes in the left lane. Pretty sure this was the lowest amount of strikes I threw for a couple of months. Stayed clean in game 1 then 1 open in game 2 but game 3 I started falling apart. Was 3/3 on 7 pins again and made every one of them in my practice games (2 or 3 of them). That's 19 or 20 7 pins in a row so happy with that.

Game 1: 200c (4 strikes, 6 spares, 0 opens)

Game 2: 198 (7 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

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

Series: 567

Average: 189.00

Running average: 196.35

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.91

Strikes: 47% (16/34)

Spares: 76% (13/17)

Single pin spares: 71% (5/7)

Splits: 50% (1/2)

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[Aslan]

Well, at least you're picking up your spares. Very close to a clean series at the end of the day.

[boatman37]

Well, at least you're picking up your spares. Very close to a clean series at the end of the day.

yeah spare game has ben much better. just couldn't string strikes last night.

[boatman37]

Another tough one. Pretty sure the Altered Reality needs freshened up. Ball is now deflecting, not as sharp of a break, etc. Tonight left a pocket 7-10, 2 pocket 9's, and a few other pocket hits with a 9 count. Have about 35 games on it and haven't touched the surface other than cleaning it. On a positive note we won all 3 games. Also, I had made about 23 7 pins in a row including practice. Missed one tonight.

Game 1: 186 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 203 (6 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 159 (3 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens-1 split)

Series: 548

Average 182.67

Running average: 195.72

Last seasons average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.81

Strikes: 46% (15/32)

Spares: 64% (11/17)

Single pin spares: 85% (6/7)

Splits: 0% (0/2)

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[Aslan]

still...not bad though...

The opens in the 9th and 10th made the 3rd game deceptively low.

[boatman37]

still...not bad though...

The opens in the 9th and 10th made the 3rd game deceptively low.

Agreed. That 7 pin in the 9th was my first missed 7 pin in the last 20 or so then in the 10ht the ball just skidded. Exact same line, speed, everything and it never bit. After that I didn't really care about the spare cause we had won the game and I was pretty frustrated. But my main frustration was from all of the pocket hits that didn't carry. I usually get great carry

[boatman37]

Much better night. Won all 3 again. Tried the Altered Reality in warmups but wasn't feeling it so grabbed the Igniter but wasn't any better. Ended up sticking with the Igniter all night. Left 4 7 pins in game 1 but covered all 4 but ended up missing one in game 2. Also chopped a 2-4 so those were my only 2 opens tonight but covered the 3-7 to make up for those...lol.

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

Game 2: 206 (5 strikes, 4 spares, 1 open-1 split)

Game 3: 268c (9 strikes, 2 spares)

Series: 687

Average: 229.00

Running average: 197.17

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.48

Strikes: 60% (20/33)

Spares: 83% (10/12)

Single pin spares: 87% (7/8)

Splits: 100% (1/1)

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[Aslan]

Nice night!

You hit my high sanctioned game....which I think I've hit 3 times and never been able to break through.

[boatman37]

Nice night!

You hit my high sanctioned game....which I think I've hit 3 times and never been able to break through.

Thanks. I was really thinking 290 that game. First frame I came in light so moved 1/2 board left and stayed there the rest of the game but in the 10th I tugged it. I was pretty mad at myself. Was looking forward to beating my high game (279). Fortunately I was able to clean up the 2-4 then hit the pocket again for the fill.

[boatman37]

Not a bad night. Got my new glasses. Haven't worn glasses in over 20 years since I had Lasik surgery. Felt a little weird. Started with the Altered Reality in game 1. Was hitting the pocket consistently. Then start of game 2 started getting 9 counts and missing my target so tried the Igniter. Wasn't any better. Game 3 switched back to the AR and tried a few lines. Ended up standing 16 and targeting 7 with some speed. Kept coming in light but was getting great carry and finished with the last 7 or so. Spare shooting could have been better but was 3/3 on 7's.

Game 1: 243 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 172 (2 strikes, 6 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 232 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 647

Average: 215.67

Running average: 197.94

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.24

Strikes: 55% (19/34)

Spares: 64% (9/14)

Single pin spares: 75% (6/8)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[SRB57]

Not a bad night. Got my new glasses. Haven't worn glasses in over 20 years since I had Lasik surgery. Felt a little weird. Started with the Altered Reality in game 1. Was hitting the pocket consistently. Then start of game 2 started getting 9 counts and missing my target so tried the Igniter. Wasn't any better. Game 3 switched back to the AR and tried a few lines. Ended up standing 16 and targeting 7 with some speed. Kept coming in light but was getting great carry and finished with the last 7 or so. Spare shooting could have been better but was 3/3 on 7's.

Game 1: 243 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 1 open)

Game 2: 172 (2 strikes, 6 spares, 2 opens)

Game 3: 232 (9 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens-1 split)

Series: 647

Average: 215.67

Running average: 197.94

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.24

Strikes: 55% (19/34)

Spares: 64% (9/14)

Single pin spares: 75% (6/8)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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That's a decent night. Like you said spares cost you a bit and probably would have been 700 but still a good night. Steve

[boomer]

I feel you with glasses - been about 20 years for me as well but am wearing glasses here and there, especially for reading. For bowling - that extra precision of reading boards down the lane is nice. . .

[boatman37]

Rough night. Lanes were pretty wet but my accuracy was off. First game I struck every ball in the left lane except the 12th frame but no strikes in the right lane. But a few of those were Brooklyns as I kept tugging my shots. Used the Altered Reality 1st game. 2nd game tried the Igniter and was a little more accurate but no carry. 3rd game used the Raw Hammer pearl to try to get more entry angle but still no carry. Both teams struggled and seems like others around us did too from what I heard. To me the lanes didn't seem too bad but since everyone seemed to struggle maybe there was something to that. We had a 208 average guy, a 198 guy, me at 197, and 3 170-180 average guys that alternated in and out and we didn't have any 200's 1st 2 games. Game 3 we had 2 300's. On a good note my spare game was pretty good until game 3 when I opened 3 frames in a row and covered 2 splits and almost a 3rd. Don't think I even had a double all night.

Game 1: 186 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Game 2: 199 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 1 open-2 splits)

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

Series: 550

Average: 183.33

Running average: 197.36

Last season average: 191.94

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 41% (14/34)

Spares: 68% (13/19)

Single pin spares: 90% (9/10)

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[boatman37]

First time picking up a bowling ball tonight after surgery 3 weeks ago. No pain or discomfort but no confidence in myself. Only bowled 1 game

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[boatman37]

Well bowled 2 practice games then 2 league games. 1st practice game was just to get comfortable and have no idea what my score was. 2nd game was a 211. Then moved to league. 160 and 157 then sat out game 3. There were 7 of us so no reason for me to take up a roster spot bowling 40 below my average. But we did manage to win all 3 games cause my teammates killed it. Used the Altered Reality all night up until the last game I bowled then switched to the Igniter.

Game 1: 160

Game 2: 157

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[boatman37]

Well we won 2/3 but disappointed overall. Used my Uppercut the first 2.5 games then finished with the Raw Hammer pearl. First 2 games I couldn't miss the pocket. Started game 2 with the front 3 then drug my toe in the 4th and stumbled then threw about the next 4 or 5 then opened with 10 pin in the 10th. Game 3 the lanes went to crap real quick. We all struggled that game and I was the only lefty (although my teammate that is a lefty bowled the first 2 games). Ball just quit hooking. Slowed my speed and moved left and still wouldn't come back. But I kept it clean until about the 6th frame then dropped 3 opens in a row to ruin that game.

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

Game 2: 229 (8 strikes, 2 opens)

Game 3: 168 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 3 opens)

Series: 598

Average: 199.33

Running average: 196.17

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.21

Strikes: 54% (18/33)

Spares: 50% (7/14)

Single pin spares: 42% (3/7)

Splits: 0% (0/1)

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[boatman37]

Lanes were flooded. Used the Altered Reality all night. Targeted the 5 board to get some friction but had a tight line. Too far out and it would go through the nose. Not far enough out and it would be pretty light. Speed was sensitive too. Ultimately we beat the 1st place team 2 of 3 (5-2) to take over first on our last night. Next week is playoffs.

3/3 on 7 pins

Game 1: 211 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens-2 splits)

Game 2: 209 (8 strikes, 2 spares, 2 opens-1 split)

Game 3: 184 (6 strikes, 3 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 604

Average: 201.33

Running average: 196.35

Last years average: 191.94

First ball average: 9.15

Strikes: 58% (20/34)

Spares: 57% (8/14)

Single pin spares: 100% (7/7)

Splits: 0% (0/3)

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[boatman37]

Tonight was year end tournament. Threw a 216 in practice then moved to our league pair which were significantly heavier oil and 9 pinned all night. Tried the Helios, Altered Reality and Uppercut with the same results. 2 other teammates had the same issue and they were righties.

Game 1: 179 (3 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens, 2 splits)

Game 2: 172 (4 strikes, 5 spares, 2 opens, 1 split)

Game 3: 192 (4 strikes, 4 spares, 2 opens)

Series: 543

Average: 181.00

Running average: 196.35

First ball average: 8.97

Strikes: 34% (11/32)

Spares: 70% (14/20)

Single pin spares: 76% (10/13)

Splits: 33% (1/3)

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[boatman37]

Subbed for first night of summer league tonight. Started out great. Summer league is 2 person teams and you bowl 2 games against the first team then move pairs then 2 more against a different team. Had my Helios drilled 90 x 2.25 x 45 but have struggled with it. We did it on purpose to try it out but you have to be perfect with it. So I hit it with a 5000D pad on the spinner the other day. Was planning on having it re-drilled to a more normal layout. So tried it tonight and was pretty happy with it. Tried it in warmups and decided to start the night with it. Nice pocket strikes all game but did have to move in about 5 boards during that game. Started out feet on 17 and targeting 6 at the arrows. After about 4 frames came in high 2 frames in a row so moved in 2 boards. Threw about 3 more frames and same thing so moved in a little more to finish the game. Game 2 much of the same but didn't have to move as much. Wasn't quite as sharp and missed too many spares. Tried my Altered reality in the fill frame and struck. Moved down to 9-10 (first 2 games were on 5-6). I don't think they oiled 7 to about 12 or 14 as we were all having the same issue. Threw my Helios on the same line and crossed over the headpin without touching it. All 4 of us on that pair had the same issue. Ironically me and my teammate both grabbed our Raw Hammer pearls on the same frame but mine was very over/under. Not sure what problem he was having. He started the night with the Zen then after a few frames switched to a red Motiv ball. After the Raw Hammer pearl he switched back to the Zen and I went back to the Helios. Moved all the way to the 30 board with my feet and targeted the 15 at the arrows and was able to hit the pocket but left the 7 pin 2 in a row and it was the end of the game by then so moved way back out to the 6 board with more speed for the 10th but went through the nose. Spare shooting was horrific. Teammate opened game 4 with the front 7 or so with the Zen. No idea if we won or not cause handicaps were based off the absent guys average. But I was happy with the 5000 on the Helios so will see how it does next time.

Game 1: 217 (8 strikes, 1 spare, 2 opens 1 split)

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

Game 3: 146 (1 strike, 5 spares, 4 opens 1 split)

Game 4: 140 (1 strike, 4 spares, 5 opens 2 splits)

Series: 693

Average 173.25

Strikes: 37% (16/43)

Spares: 46% (12/26)

Single pin spares: 40% (4/10)

Splits: 0% (0/5)

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[J Anderson]

How can the handicap be based on the average of someone who isn’t bowling when you have a sub?

[boatman37]

How can the handicap be based on the average of someone who isn’t bowling when you have a sub?

They're not. They have the handicaps written on the sheet but since I was a last minute sub they hand wrote my name on the sheet and didn't have my average on there to calculate the handicap. Our handicap is 80% of the difference between the 2 teams. The guy I was subbing for had a 224 book average and pretty sure mine is 192 so we would get quite a few extra pins

[RobLV1]

Look at your scores! Please, please learn how to adjust. If you can go from 217 to 140, you are not adjusting! If nothing else, remember this: oil is your friend. For years you've been posting about more surface, stronger balls, etc. As a lefty, you HAVE to learn to move right to find oil. It's an easy decision. It will be uncomfortable at first, but that's just too damn bad! Get used to finding oil and stop worrying about what's comfortable... at least if you want to improve!

[boatman37]

Look at your scores! Please, please learn how to adjust. If you can go from 217 to 140, you are not adjusting! If nothing else, remember this: oil is your friend. For years you've been posting about more surface, stronger balls, etc. As a lefty, you HAVE to learn to move right to find oil. It's an easy decision. It will be uncomfortable at first, but that's just too damn bad! Get used to finding oil and stop worrying about what's comfortable... at least if you want to improve!

I agree with you in most cases and I have been working more inside and getting more comfortable but the issue the other night was the lanes. Not sure what happened but there were 2 pairs that were bone dry. We all struggled except my teammate figuring out a line in game 4 with his Zen. We couldn't keep the ball from crossing the head pin. We bowled 2 games on one pair then moved pairs for the next 2. The 2 highest average guys in our league were on that pair before us and they both rolled around 150 their 2nd game and they are both 230 average bowlers so I'm kind of discounting those 2 games. But for the most part I have kind of given up the 6-7 board line and start out at the 2nd arrow. In my practice games I have been targeting inside the 2nd arrow all the way to the middle arrow. In fact the other night I threw 3 frames with the Helios standing on 32 and targeting 15 at the arrows. First one was slightly light so moved 2 boards left and next 2 were in the pocket but flat 7'd both of those

[boatman37]

Well this was so pathetic I shouldn't be posting it but....
So subbed tonight for a really good team and blew it for them. Tried the Helios (short pin) and the Altered Reality tonight. Tried around the 13 board in warmups but too much oil and balls were skidding past the head pin. Moved out to the 7 board and could get back to the pocket but line was tight. Couldn't hit the pocket with the AR so used the Helios most of the night. First 2 games was striking decent but couldn't make spares. 2nd set spare shooting was much better but couldn't strike. In fact not a single strike in game 4.
But if you look I left 2 or 3 2-4-7's and about 4 or 5 6 pins and a bunch of 7's. 5/7 on 7 pins. Just a bad night. After 8 games in summer league my average is 172.37 so about 25 pins lower than my actual average. On a positive note seemed to have quite a bit more revs tonight but didn't do anything different on purpose.
We changed pairs after the first 2 games and the left lane in the 2nd set was pretty snappy. My Helios isn't very angular but in lane 19 it was snapping pretty hard until about 1/2 way through the first game in that lane. There was a higher rev lefty on that pair before us so not sure if that had anything to do with it.

I'd be surprised if they call me back to sub as bad as I was. We lost 3 of 4 tonight cause of me

Fill frame in game 3 wasn't accurate. Actually left a 7 pin but my score was wrong so just threw a 6 count in to make score right.

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[boatman37]

Well got a last minute text to sub again tonight and already on the books to sub next Tuesday night. They must be desperate...lol. But tonight was a little better and I think I know what I need to do to fix it.

Lanes seem to be a little longer pattern this summer. Can't say for sure but in warmups couldn't get much hook, even out around the 7 board. Started with the Altered Reality but struggled hard with it. Opened the first 3 frames and couldn't hit the pocket. Oh...and in warmups even got out my old Brunswick Igniter which has hardly ever failed me but it likes dry. So out of stubborness I stuck with the AR until the fill in the 10th when we had the game locked up so threw the Helios....strike. Stuck with the Helios in games 2 and 3 and rolled 221 and 228 (clean). Game 4 I stuck with the Helios again out of stubborness and struggled. I moved in a little but my accuracy started faltering. About the 8th or 9th frame switched to the Igniter and struvk my first shot with it and ended with 170. We won all 4 games so that was good.

In hindsight I shouldn't have been in the AR that far into game 1 and should have bailed on the Helios earlier in game 4. Those 2 errors ruined what could have been a very good night. rolled a 774 or so. Teammate rolled a 970ish but he is a 220-225 average.

Talked to my PSO about drilling the Zen Soul so may drop that off to him in the next day or two.

Will post my Altered reality struggles in a different thread

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[boatman37]

Finally something good to report on. Subbed again tonight and picked up my 900 Global Zen Soul. I'll check the layout tomorrow but we talked about 4.5" x 40 with about a 60* drill angle but being symetric that doesn't mean much. Pin is about right above the bridge with the CG kicked out maybe 3/4". Ball is smooth and predictable. Exactly what I wanted. Think I have my new arsenal set now. Have the Soul for fresh, Altered Reality for more angularity and the short pin Helios for dry or short patterns and if I need it bad enough I have the Raw Hammer pearl. May look to pick up something a little more aggressive to have for sport shots or heavier volume. Maybe a Gem, Reality or Nova but understand that upper end ball will hardly ever be used.

So used the Soul all 4 games tonight. Never even threw another ball except my spare ball. Position round tonight and first 2 games were against 2 220 average guys, 1 being a higher rev lefty playing my same line. Struggled with spares a little the first 2 games but managed a 209 and 182. Lost both games. Moved pairs and bowled a different team and started with the front 8 then let my speed creep up a little and left 7 pins in the 9th and 10th then slowed it back down and struck in the 12th for 268. Teammate had a 258. Last game was another clean game but struggled at the start but lucked out with a couple of Brooklyns. Covered a 2-7-8 split but not the way you normally would. Missed it by a mile but kicked the 2 off the side wall and knocked the 7 into the 8...lol to get another clean game. We won the last 2 games. I had 234 and teammate had 236.

On another note, last week guy beside me rolled a 300. Tonight same guy beside me again another 300. His teammate had a 265 for a 565 set.

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