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03-03-2021, 05:05 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Things are starting to heat up... in General Bowling Discussions

I said "a feeling of normalcy" not normal. LOL It's far from normal but you gotta admit, more normal than most things experienced in 2020. We'll get...

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03-03-2021, 05:00 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

No doubt on the timing issue. I can feel it soon as I release it. I expected these kind of things given the injury and the amount of time that had...

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03-03-2021, 01:22 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

I decided to go in early yesterday and throw a few. Shoulders feeling fine. Ball speed is pretty much there. When I hit my mark I bury it, when I...

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03-03-2021, 01:07 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Things are starting to heat up... in General Bowling Discussions

Awesome that you guys have something to look forward to again. It's nice to have a feeling of normalcy again for a change eh?

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03-02-2021, 02:11 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Broke my bag in General Bowling Discussions

Look at you with a 4 ball bag! A few years ago I would have never predicted it.

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03-02-2021, 02:06 PM

Phonetek started a thread Things are starting to heat up... in General Bowling Discussions

It's been about a month since the bowling center opened back up. I've been back working there for about 2 1/2 weeks. It was a slow start my first...

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03-02-2021, 12:54 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

It's good to be back. Working at the bowling center, bowling and being on here a bit. One thing I've learned from the lock downs and my absence from...

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02-28-2021, 03:20 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread My son's struggles with a new ball in General Bowling Discussions

Rob, I guess some clarification is in order. When I called them "coaches" it was more of a term of endearment than official title. They are physical...

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02-26-2021, 10:41 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

Bowled tonight, threw a few games with my son. All and all I did okay. My arm seems to have freed up more. My ball speed is only a tick below my...

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02-26-2021, 03:36 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread My son's struggles with a new ball in General Bowling Discussions

He definitely wants a future with it. He's been looking at colleges with the best bowling programs. Actually he's hoping for a scholarship which is...

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02-23-2021, 11:35 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread My son's struggles with a new ball in General Bowling Discussions

Yep, I'm a very proud dad. Considering when I joined here a few short years ago when I was teaching him the approach in our kitchen. That was before...

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02-23-2021, 10:14 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread My son's struggles with a new ball in General Bowling Discussions

Ok so maybe his issues aren't as bad as he thought they were. He shot 687 at a meet for his school tonight. With a very sore wrist I had to tape up...

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02-23-2021, 08:06 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Social distancing... in General Bowling Discussions

Yeah some leave them down there too but not often. I guess being a small house like we are had its advantages.

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02-23-2021, 01:37 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Social distancing... in General Bowling Discussions

Everyone at my center seems to be complying thus far, employees and customers alike. I haven't had any real issues. The only thing I've seen was...

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02-23-2021, 01:30 PM

Phonetek started a thread My son's struggles with a new ball in General Bowling Discussions

My son was until recently using his first ball which was a 12 lb plastic drilled finger tip. Since he got that ball he's grown over a foot and 75lbs...

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02-23-2021, 12:53 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Learned to hook! in General Bowling Discussions

Like I tell my son..."It's all geometry and physics. The physics are all you, the geometry is the ball. If you don't get the physics consistent then...

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02-23-2021, 11:16 AM

J Daisy replied to a thread Learned to hook! in General Bowling Discussions

Thank you. I'm having trouble keeping it consistent, even when I stand and end my approach on the same spots. I have been trying to aim at the 4th or...

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02-21-2021, 06:14 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Social distancing... in General Bowling Discussions

Each state seems to be still handing restrictions differently as they pretty much have since the start. Here, quite a few businesses ignored the...

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02-20-2021, 02:07 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Learned to hook! in General Bowling Discussions

I don't think the amount of "spin" to give it should be an issue. On your strike ball you should give it the amount that is comfortable and...

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02-20-2021, 01:33 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Social distancing... in General Bowling Discussions

They never put up any plastic dividers between lanes at our center. Heck they aren't even at the counter or bar. I didn't even think about that until...

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02-20-2021, 01:28 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Social distancing... in General Bowling Discussions

Yeah, the mask thing is the same here. Everyone seems to comply without being told. Cleaning rules are a lot stricter but I have no problem with...

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02-19-2021, 08:16 PM

Phonetek started a thread Social distancing... in General Bowling Discussions

Between the social distancing and 50 people capacity limits it's taking a lot of the fun out of this. Working at a mere 12 Lane facility means only 6...

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02-19-2021, 02:34 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

Yeah you know how I am by now. I'm like that 6 pack of club soda in your cabinet. You forget about it for a while then it suddenly appears in front, ...

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02-19-2021, 01:18 AM

GrumpyCatFace replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

Good to see you around again sir. :)

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02-18-2021, 02:21 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Finally got back on the lanes.... in General Bowling Discussions

Oh yes, great to get back. I'm also back working at the bowling center I was at before I went to TN. I kinda felt like a part of my identity was...

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02-18-2021, 02:17 PM

Phonetek replied to a thread Shipping a bowling bag? in General Bowling Discussions

Yes it does. I miss my stuff! I'm eager to get it back. Not that I'm going to do a ton with it right away but I'll have it back nonetheless

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02-18-2021, 11:52 AM

J Daisy replied to a thread quick question (probably dumb too) in Bowling Ball Discussion Forum

Interesting. Thanks.

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02-18-2021, 11:49 AM

J Daisy replied to a thread New best series tonight in General Bowling Discussions

I'll keep that in mind, thanks. It's so hard for me to draw that line between thinking and overthinking, so we'll see how this goes.

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02-17-2021, 08:30 PM

J Daisy replied to a thread quick question (probably dumb too) in Bowling Ball Discussion Forum

I have personally only wiped down each of my bowling balls a few times, just if I happen to actually see or feel oil on it. Should I start a routine...

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02-17-2021, 08:17 PM

J Daisy replied to a thread New best series tonight in General Bowling Discussions

That's very interesting, guys. I'll try to pay more attention to my starting and stopping position this weekend, and see what happens if I get to a...

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