mc_runner's scores

[vdubtx]

Congrats on the 200 average MC. Great way to get it on the last night.

[mc_runner]

First night of Fall Men's league...

161, 157, 224 - 542

Strikes: 34% (11/32)
Spares: 63% (12/19)
- Single Pin: 75% (6/8)
- Multiple Pin: 54% (6/11)
Splits: 25% (1/4)

Not the best start. Took a bit of time off and did a short vacation, came back and wow could not find a line or consistent release through the first 2 games. After game 2 our lanes broke and we had to move... and I went back to my first ball (the IQ nano) and found the line just fine. I would have had a 257 had I struck out in the 10th, instead I left a wrap 10 and proceeded to whiff the spare. Time to get in for some practice this week before next week - although, if there's a week to do badly, this is the one to pick.

[mc_runner]

Tues Men's:

203, 216, 206 - 625 series

Strikes: 47% (16/34)
Spares: 88% (15/17)
- Single Pin: 90% (9/10)
- Multiple Pin: 85% (6/7)
Splits: NA% (0/0)

Much better on this one. I was one chopped 2-4-5-7 (left the 7 on what looked like a perfect spare shot) away from a clean 30 (the missed single pin was a fill shot 10 pin to end game 2, I got distracted on it but went anyway. Something I need to work on, but I digress). Found the oil line and made adjustments throughout... just a good night with solid consistent scores.

Then on Thursday...

Mixed League, first night:

168, 182, 195 - 545 series

Strikes: 35% (12/34)
Spares: 71% (15/21)
- Single Pin: 90% (9/10)
- Multiple Pin: 54% (6/11)
Splits: 20% (1/5)

Blech. I felt good and the ball was hitting my mark(s) but I was just leaving 10 pins and single pins everywhere. I picked all of them up save for 1 where I got distracted (d'oh). I will say that practicing my 10 pins over the weekend was great, they felt way more controlled and easy to make both nights. In general though, this night was a challenge as I couldn't find a good line or entry angle. Finally, in the third game, I made a change in my stance and it was like a light bulb went off. Unfortunately, this occurred in the 9th frame... but I managed to close with a 4 bagger so that salvaged the game/score a little bit. Must remember to stay low...

[mc_runner]

Tues Men's:

193, 200, 198 - 591 series

Strikes: 48% (17/35)
Spares: 77% (14/18)
- Single Pin: 100% (8/8)
- Multiple Pin: 60% (6/10)
Splits: 0% (0/3)

Night didn't go as well as the strike/single pin stats indicate, which the scores kind of hint at. Scuffled to find a line every game, finally did at the end each time. Ended with 4 in a row game 1, xx9/x game 2, and 5 in a row game 3. The games were pretty bad before that... I haven't adjusted to the fall pattern yet in either league and am chasing the oil/transition with some, but limited success.

edit: Forgot to add this league, oops

Thursday mixed:

180, 181, 207 - 568 series

Strikes: 39% (13/33)
Spares: 57% (11/19)
- Single Pin: 71% (5/7)
- Multiple Pin: 50% (6/12)
Splits: 16% (1/6)

Pretty rough all around. Didn't get to warm up and didn't find a good shot all night (6 splits!). I missed two single 3 pins in a row! Went right around each time. Recovered OK for the third game and finally threw a 200. I need to get better about making big moves if I notice my shots aren't working.

[Aslan]

solid work the last two outings!

[mc_runner]

Tues Men's:

176, 189, 229 - 594 series

Strikes: 43% (14/32)
Spares: 72% (13/18)
- Single Pin: 100% (6/6)
- Multiple Pin: 58% (7/12)
Splits: 0% (0/4)

Night wasn't going all that well, but I figured out what I've been doing "wrong" for the last month in the third game, finally... the ball started moving in so much better and cleaner. In general, I need to work on leaving less splits, there have been a bunch recently. Other than that I'm excited for where my game is going.

Thurs Mixed:

201, 211, 202 - 614 series

Strikes: 52% (18/34)
Spares: 73% (11/15)
- Single Pin: 83% (5/6)
- Multiple Pin: 66% (6/9)
Splits: 0% (0/1)

Employing what I figured out Tuesday, everything was solid and felt good in each game. Chased transition just a little but for the most part everything was solid. I did whiff on a 4 pin, though. 4 200s in a row now, gotta try keeping that streak going! Can't get in for practice this week (who'd have thought, shopping/buying a house takes a lot of time) but hopefully next week

[vdubtx]

Keep working at it MC. There are a lot of those "A Ha!" moments that can come from developing your game.

[mc_runner]

Thanks. It's amazing to me that you can be "on" for awhile, then without even realizing it just slowly lose your touch and get into a slump without even knowing you're doing anything different.

[mc_runner]

Tues Mens:

173, 232, 178 - 583 series

Strikes: 45% (15/33)
Spares: 70% (12/17)
- Single Pin: 75% (6/8)
- Multiple Pin: 66% (6/9)
Splits: 25% (1/4)

Thurs Mixed:

183, 179, 187 - 549 series

Strikes: 39% (13/33)
Spares: 73% (14/19)
- Single Pin: 83% (10/12)
- Multiple Pin: 57% (4/7)
Splits: NA% (0/0)

Putting these together this week because pretty much the same thing happened on each. I didn't go in to practice for a bit and apparently have forgotten how to bowl. Mind felt elsewhere both nights and something is very badly off in my timing as I have a case of the tugs (last night every strike ball all 3 games was approx. 3 boards left of target despite my attempts to fix) and fell off to the right after release about 5x. Missed a couple single pins I should not have... however I did end on Tuesday with a 6-7 split pickup, always feels good to snag those. Getting in for several games of practice (timing + 10 pin) on Sunday to hopefully fix my issues.

[mc_runner]

Tues Men's:

175, 160, 185 - 520 series

Strikes: 33% (11/33)
Spares: 66% (14/21)
- Single Pin: 72% (8/11)
- Multiple Pin: 60% (6/10)
Splits: 33% (1/3)

Thursday Mixed:

166, 193, 203 - 562 series

Strikes: 37% (12/32)
Spares: 72% (13/18)
- Single Pin: 87% (7/8)
- Multiple Pin: 60% (6/10)
Splits: 0% (0/2)

Dealing with the same issues in both leagues. Still dealing with the tugs! Everything is going left. I also seem to have lost a bunch of revs AND side rotation So, when I do go over my mark, its not coming back enough. Add in the fact my benchmark ball needs a refinish, and I'm overthinking everything a'la Aslan style when up there (due to the above issues) and my game is a mess right now, for the last 2 weeks.

I'll basically be trying to get in to practice this weekend and get my timing/release back. I need to work on timing, posting, and hitting my mark. The rev/release issues should hopefully fix themselves. I don't plan on leaving practice until I feel comfortable (or, coming back the next day).