Iceman hates this

[MICHAEL]

Had a lesson today with a great coach, Susie Minshew. If you don't know who that is, google it.

We talked about 10 pin pick ups, and while I convert at 86% currently, we both agreed it's not enough. There is no reason it can't be 100%. A tip she mentioned about shooting at spares, is to always think of another pin being left up there. For instance, one shot during the lesson, I left the 3-6-10. She told me to not only convert the spare, but to do so as if the 7 pin was also standing up. If the 10 pin is left, think of it as leaving the 6-10 and shoot for it with that in mind. I thought about it for a second, and came to the conclusion that she is right. By a raise of hands, how many of us convert the 6-10(4-7 for you lefties out there) spare at a higher percentage that you do the 10(or7) pin?

First off 86 percent is NOT BAD at all,,,,(in my book)!! Good advice I will try today on my 1pm seniors league, thanks bud!!

[Amyers]

First off 86 percent is NOT BAD at all,,,,(in my book)!! Good advice I will try today on my 1pm seniors league, thanks bud!!

I would give my left arm for 86%. Need the right to bowl with.

[Aslan]

I would give my left arm for 86%. Need the right to bowl with.

I'm 88% at picking up the single 8-pin. 8 for 9!!! BooYah!!

Even though more overall numbers are skewed downwards due to my "early struggles"...CURRENTLY...

I'm 100% at single 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 pins. I'm also up to 60% on single 7-pins. This brings my overall single pin pick-up rate from 69% to 75%.

Unfortunately, I'm currently DOWN in picking up the single 3-pin (70%) and single 10-pin (35%). 7/10 on single 3-pins and 5/14 on single 10-pins thus far in league play.

So, yeah, as much as I'm not a big believer in the "mental game"...I have to admit that one area where the mental game hurts me is single 10s. Most single-pin spares I go to the approach knowing that I have a really good shot of picking it up. But for 10-pins...I'm standing there just afraid of it...knowing that I got like a 50/50 shot. Maybe the 6-10 idea will help.

[rv driver]

I'm 88% at picking up the single 8-pin. 8 for 9!!! BooYah!!

Even though more overall numbers are skewed downwards due to my "early struggles"...CURRENTLY...

I'm 100% at single 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9 pins. I'm also up to 60% on single 7-pins. This brings my overall single pin pick-up rate from 69% to 75%.

Unfortunately, I'm currently DOWN in picking up the single 3-pin (70%) and single 10-pin (35%). 7/10 on single 3-pins and 5/14 on single 10-pins thus far in league play.

So, yeah, as much as I'm not a big believer in the "mental game"...I have to admit that one area where the mental game hurts me is single 10s. Most single-pin spares I go to the approach knowing that I have a really good shot of picking it up. But for 10-pins...I'm standing there just afraid of it...knowing that I got like a 50/50 shot. Maybe the 6-10 idea will help.

Don't let it stare you down!

[Hampe]

Confidence in getting the 10 comes with practice. When you find a line that works for you and practice it a lot, you won't worry at all when you see it standing there. Remember, in practice, don't always just shoot for high scores.....take a game or two to just practice corner spares. It really does pay off.

[Aslan]

Confidence in getting the 10 comes with practice. When you find a line that works for you and practice it a lot, you won't worry at all when you see it standing there. Remember, in practice, don't always just shoot for high scores.....take a game or two to just practice corner spares. It really does pay off.

I found a spot last night that seemed to work, like you said. I was only 70% but it wasn't "that" bad. But yes, I agree. ONce I knew that all I had to do was hit a target and the ball would hit the pin, it took some pressure off.

[tccstudent]

I was 100% last night on that demonic 10 pin

[rv driver]

I was 100% last night on that demonic 10 pin

you beat it like a rented mule.

[MICHAEL]

I picked them all up!!!

weak drilled sling shot ball, but the key is palm UP, end over end roll! Stand to the far left, and shoot center arrow, BINGO! ALL RIGHT ON THE BOTTON!

ICEMAN FEELS BORN AGAIN,,, I look to see my average go UP now,,,, ten leaves have been my nemesis for some time now!



IS THAT ME IN THE BACK OF THE JEEP????

[MICHAEL]

i picked them all up!!!

weak drilled sling shot ball, but the key is palm up, end over end roll! Stand to the far left, and shoot center arrow, bingo! All right on the botton!

Iceman feels born again,,, i look to see my average go up now,,,, ten leaves have been my nemesis for some time now!

i feel like partying!!!!!