Score of Demarcation

[bowl1820]

Ok, what score should you NEVER go under regardless of the circumstances.

Easy don't bowl under your average or at least don't go lower than the last score you shot.

[Amyers]

All they are is hey guys let me compare what i feel is a crappy game to what you think is a crappy game? It's comparing to make you feel better about yourself, I'm happy if i bowl better than my average. What's the point of asking someone how low of a score is a bad score to them? The only reason to ask that is to make yourself feel better about how you bowl by comparing you against others.

Or maybe you it challenges you to look deeper into yours or another's game. If you find out those low games pop up more often in the first or third games it could be your equipment choice or the line your starting/finishing with. Myself usually it's the second game as evidenced in my score post I've been struggling on some nights on transition. I'm realizing it late and seem to get lost and it's taking way to long to find it.

I really could care less what anyone else's number is in relation to my own. I know full well I'm capable of bowling with the best of them on here. I also realize I can easily look like a fool at any time. That's my lot in life. lol

[fordman1]

My aim is the same at the beginning of every game "300" then after each frame it becomes the max if I go off the sheet. Sure it is unrealistic. Why would you put a "well if I can hit at least 150" I will be OK! With all the ego's on here I would have never guessed anyone would have a minimum acceptable game.

[dmet225]

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THIS! I'm always looking to see what my max score is if I strike out in a game. That said, I'm pretty grumpy if I have a game below 200. It really irks me when I have one of those bipolar bowling nights - you know - 230-150-210.

[fordman1]

You must not be very young. A lot of younger bowlers don't know how to do that.

[dmet225]

"Reply with quote" "does not work for me on here for some reason.

Are referring to younger bowlers not knowing how to calculate their max score throughout the course of a game? I'm beyond the mid-century line, and grew up keeping score by hand. There's a woman on my team (mid 20's) who has no idea what I'm talking about when I ask her what her max score would be.

[drlawsoniii]

I'm 33 and i can calculate it pretty easily, it's not difficult. I work in finance but my 12 year old nephew could do it too.

[JJKinGA]

If you wanted to do it right, you would bowl at least 30 games whatever the 6th worst score is is where you you expect to normally be above (standard statistical rules). Usually that is about 20 to 25 pins below average.

[JasonNJ]

"Reply with quote" "does not work for me on here for some reason.

Are referring to younger bowlers not knowing how to calculate their max score throughout the course of a game? I'm beyond the mid-century line, and grew up keeping score by hand. There's a woman on my team (mid 20's) who has no idea what I'm talking about when I ask her what her max score would be.

My mixed league teammates from last year were always amazed when I would say we need a strike to win because they have no idea how to keep score.

[Mike White]

If you wanted to do it right, you would bowl at least 30 games whatever the 6th worst score is is where you you expect to normally be above (standard statistical rules). Usually that is about 20 to 25 pins below average.

What "standard statistical rules" lead you to these conclusion?