What is a good average for a new bowler

[JaxBowlingGuy]

I have YABA and USBC youth patches.. no idea wherem but they are around the house somewhere..lol

[JAnderson]

JJ,

No I am sorry that I don't. I can't remember when the change from AJBC and YABA took place, but it was well after my junior bowling eligibility was over.

1982/1983 maybe? It wasn't much later than that, if anything.

[JaxBowlingGuy]

YABA was est. in 1982

[mike-boogie]

that is a fine avg. this is my first yr and mine is 146. keep practicing and watch and learn from others. don't be afraid to ask ?'s from anyone who will answer. oh yeah, practice!!

[eyegolf2]

I'm there with you my friend! My personal best so far is 147!

[Stormed1]

As a "newbie" don't let yourself get frustrated. Where you are at is a nice start for your skill level. Don't worry to much about striking as that will come with experience. Concentrate on making your spare as that will do the most to raise your average right now

[gparks]

As a "newbie" don't let yourself get frustrated. Where you are at is a nice start for your skill level. Don't worry to much about striking as that will come with experience. Concentrate on making your spare as that will do the most to raise your average right now

very good point stormed1 and it still is key as you move onward with your average.do you have a ball yet? if not a well fitted ball/shoes will jump your scores by alot, also bowlers are generally super nice people.ask loads of questions.and i learn alot from this forum and watching the big boys and girls on the pba

main thing is keep your chin up and have fun!! the mental side of bowling is so huge,if things arent going well try to keep control of your emotions.

[mrbill]

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