Interesting conversation with the wife yesterday.

[GeoLes]

I'm with you George. Knowing when to keep the trap shut, makes marriages last a whole lot longer. (I'm on number two as well, 10 with this one '32' years with #1 !)
Feels like I've been married my whole life ! Come to think of it just about has been !

You mentioned your wires coach. What is he doing to help her get out of that habit? As mentioned there are drill to work on thaw ill help somewhat, but the "delivery person" has to be ready, willing and able to work on making that change. As I tell many students, I can tell you everything thing you need to know, but I can't throw the ball for you. When she's ready....she'll change. Good luck, keep biting your tongue.

Its a group lesson, and he is a good coach, but he does not do isolation drills (at least I have never seen him teach any). I know, there are good coaches and there are great coaches. We can't blame him though, Sometimes the student either does not understand the instructions or is resistant to change. (I have seen evidence of both in my wife-not that I am perfect by any means) I have even suggested trying the one-step drills in the gym against a wall using a basketball or volleyball, which I do. She is simply not interested t this time. She measures her success pruely by pinfall. High numbers: good. Low numbers: bad. Maybe in the future.

Time will tell.

[Tampabaybob]

George, what you're desribing is someone that might have a weak wrist. I've got a student bowler doing the same thing and it's tough to get them out of it. One way I try to help them is to explain when they release the ball to have their thumb pointing straight up to the ceiling. That's using the KISS theory. If she is able to do that she "hopefully will have to stay under the ball longer at the release point. Give it a try. Also if she does't already have a wrist device...get her one and have her do the thumb up drill. That also should help.

[classygranny]

Granny, I'll be signing on Wednesday am for the results of Tuesday nite !! LOL And by the way it does apply to both sexes. I've known many women bowlers whose husbands either were not a good bowler as them or the husbands didn't bowl at all. Can be a tough situation, but to start blaming someone for the loss of a game? Not acceptable...I'm with you.

Well, last night was the test. I have to say, my hubby held it together very well - we agreed that he wouldn't complain about losing until our team was "mathematically" out of the game. He almost slipped a few times, but I just gave him the big eye ball roll and things calmed down. I actually bowled much better without the negative aura, as he did as well. In fact, he came within pins of beating me...argh! We didn't win but one game, but at least I enjoyed it better. Maybe if I could get over having one bad game we could do a little better...194, 137, 186. But to my defense, it was really, really, really, really, really HOT in the bowling alley.

Hopefully, the new attitude will stay and we can enjoy bowling in the evenings together. Still not gonna give up my morning league without him, tho!

And thanks to all my pin pals for listening to me ***** and complain here...at least your not trying to bowl.

[GeoLes]

Progress report:

We bowled Johhny O's group lessong last night at Brunswich Zone Hazlette. Nice session. They were set up with THS plus two different sports pattern (Shark, and McClarren, I think. I have never heard of it). Big improvement on wife's part. Form was good. Great finish position throughout and good ball reaction. Only problem was she could not seem to hit her mark. When she did hit the mark, she usually got a strike.

[Tampabaybob]

Well, last night was the test. I have to say, my hubby held it together very well - we agreed that he wouldn't complain about losing until our team was "mathematically" out of the game. He almost slipped a few times, but I just gave him the big eye ball roll and things calmed down. I actually bowled much better without the negative aura, as he did as well. In fact, he came within pins of beating me...argh! We didn't win but one game, but at least I enjoyed it better. Maybe if I could get over having one bad game we could do a little better...194, 137, 186. But to my defense, it was really, really, really, really, really HOT in the bowling alley.

Hopefully, the new attitude will stay and we can enjoy bowling in the evenings together. Still not gonna give up my morning league without him, tho!

And thanks to all my pin pals for listening to me ***** and complain here...at least your not trying to bowl.

Good shooting. Looks like somebody missed the lanes transitioning during the second game, 'eh? LOL At least you found it again in the 3rd game and cam back strong. And it's good to see that your Hubby may have learned a couple of things also. nothing worse than being badgered while you bowl, right? That's why guns are outlawed in bowling centers, especially for Mixed leagues !! LOL

[Tampabaybob]

Progress report:

We bowled Johhny O's group lessong last night at Brunswich Zone Hazlette. Nice session. They were set up with THS plus two different sports pattern (Shark, and McClarren, I think. I have never heard of it). Big improvement on wife's part. Form was good. Great finish position throughout and good ball reaction. Only problem was she could not seem to hit her mark. When she did hit the mark, she usually got a strike.

Wow, George, it's a good thing your wife missed her target a few times otherwise she would have shot 900 and you'would've had to find another place to Bowl !! LOL

Only kidding, but it sounds like shed did really well. One thing to suggest to her (Notice I said suggest and not TELL !) is to focus on her target until the ball leaves her hand. Also have her try to "not blink her eyes" from the second she starts moving her feet until she releases the ball. A mere blink will help you miss your target.

[GeoLes]

We both were taught to keep visual focus low and on the target arrow until we see the ball roll through the exact board we want, then watch the path from exit point through pins.

In other words as Miyaigi said on the Karate Kid.

"focus Daniel-San"

[Tampabaybob]

We both were taught to keep visual focus low and on the target arrow until we see the ball roll through the exact board we want, then watch the path from exit point through pins.

In other words as Miyaigi said on the Karate Kid.

"focus Daniel-San"

Yes....George-San....but are you actually "doing it" !! LOL