going to look like a sad sack
the mrs is away and i have a week off so tomorrow i'm going to the lanes( a 50 mile round trip), buuuut im going alone, so how can i make a practice session worthwhile. benn practicing a four step approach, usually do a three, going to play at least three games. and do the scores count towards my average? running at 130 so far.
jeff
Last edited by britjeff; 12-17-2014 at 02:16 PM.
I like to practice alone. I get the most benefit when I am able to concentrate on each shot and see and feel differences in what I am doing.
Take a camera or your phone and video yourself and watch the videos to compare what you are doing vs. some youtube videos of pro bowlers.
Don't just go practice for score, practice with a purpose. Practice your approach, your form, your release, spares, hitting targets etc.
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
cheers bud, only playing with a straight ball, but need to work on my approach. have to flirt with the sstff and see if they will give me any free games lol
For practice, I'm totally okay being alone. Since you can go through a game VERY fast alone, I'd recommend playing by the hour if possible. This should be much cheaper than per-game. My bowling alley will do 2 hours for 17 bucks, and I can do eight games in that time (they charge $4 a game), but I typically do 5-6, sit down some, spend plenty of time concentrating on my approach, so I don't wear myself out.
Very true on pricing. Fortunately my local centers are under $2 per game before 5pm each week day and on Sundays. I try to go for practice on Sunday mornings before all the birthday parties start up at the center. If I can't get there before, I will go anyway as the distraction of little ones around are good for the concentration.
High Sanctioned Scratch Game - 300(12) Hi Sanctioned Scratch Series - 822(3)
2016/17 Book Average=221, 2017/18 Composite Average=223
Equipment in the bag - Storm Crux Prime, Storm Physix, Roto Grip Idol, Roto Grip Idol Pearl, Roto Grip Hyper Cell Fused, Storm Sure Lock, Storm Drive, Roto Grip Winner Solid, Roto Grip Haywire, Storm Fever Pitch, Roto Grip Red ball spare.
Rev Rate 400. Speed 18 at heads, 16.5-17 at pins. Axis tilt 10, Axis Rotation 55. PAP 5 5/8 x 5/8 up
lol sound like my local . didnt think anyone would still be up in the states.
hendu, they do the same over here. £15 for two hours( think thats about $10 ish) but you have to book it days in advance because of townies . dont know if you have townies in the usa. ( townie, dont work, drink like a fish, take drugs like they are pez nd love to get something free or cheap.
jeff
Yeah over here they call them "leagues"hendu, they do the same over here. £15 for two hours( think thats about $10 ish) but you have to book it days in advance because of townies . dont know if you have townies in the usa. ( townie, dont work, drink like a fish, take drugs like they are pez nd love to get something free or cheap.
JUST KIDDING
Seriously though, it's impossible to practice bowl where I live except for weekends. You can't even book it.
...great people don't know what you're about, they put you down and shut you out....
a little Black Sabbath on the headphones never hurt during practice
might have to try that, but ac/dc. rock on lol
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