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    I see on here a few references to people bowling like 15 to 20 games a day most days of the week. That just seemed like a huge number to me. I was just wondering how many games you typically bowl during a day and/or week?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ursus View Post
    I see on here a few references to people bowling like 15 to 20 games a day most days of the week. That just seemed like a huge number to me. I was just wondering how many games you typically bowl during a day and/or week?
    I usually bowl at least 7 games per week during the winter, one 4 game league and one 3 game league. some weeks I find time to get 3 or 4 games of practice in. if I bowl in the local tournament, it can be as many as 9 games in one day. One time when I got some $1/game coupons, I bowled 10 in one day but that was 5 right-handed and 5 left-handed.

    You should probably practice at least as many games at a time as you would bowl in league. There are coaches that recommend limiting practice sessions to about an hour. Theory is that most of us lose our focus by then and just wind up practicing our mistakes.
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    Now that I'm back to work I bowl 10 games a week for leagues and around 3 a day for practice. When I was out on workers comp and all the doctors would let me do is bowl, I was bowling an average of 30 a day. I couldn't see to drive so I was "stuck" at the alley for hours. It was during that time I taught myself how to crank the ball.
    Another factor is during summer leagues we get 3 free games a day. During the fall leagues we can purchase a month long pass that is good for as many games you want during open bowling. Obviously with leagues every evening that only helped when I wasn't working and the alley was usually well below capacity.
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    During winter league this last season I had my 3 games for league and would usually try and get another 10-15 games in for practice during the week. If I bowled a tournament, that would get me up closer to 20 games in the week. Sometimes those games practice games were all in one day other weeks those practice games were spread out over multiple days. My bowling alley offers a coupon that if i bowl 3 games i get the 4th game free so at minimum I'll bowl 4 games when I go.
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    How do you learn to crank?? I have above average strength, strong hands and arms, but I'll be darn if I can get the high revs I looking for. I do get them, don't get me wrong, but nothing at all comparied to the crankers!! I know its not the strength thing, it must be in the delivery.... I do the lift thing and have the finger tip ect ect... Whats the secret,,

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    I bowl about 24 games a week..... practice/league! And love every minute of it!!!! It's nice to be retired!!!!! OOOOOOOOOO ya!!

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    5-10 games a week. though i imagine with Summer that will increase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billf View Post
    Now that I'm back to work I bowl 10 games a week for leagues and around 3 a day for practice. When I was out on workers comp and all the doctors would let me do is bowl, I was bowling an average of 30 a day. I couldn't see to drive so I was "stuck" at the alley for hours. It was during that time I taught myself how to crank the ball.
    Another factor is during summer leagues we get 3 free games a day. During the fall leagues we can purchase a month long pass that is good for as many games you want during open bowling. Obviously with leagues every evening that only helped when I wasn't working and the alley was usually well below capacity.
    30 games a day - all I can say is WOW or should I say ouch, as my arm hurts just thinking about that

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    Quote Originally Posted by ursus View Post
    I see on here a few references to people bowling like 15 to 20 games a day most days of the week. That just seemed like a huge number to me. I was just wondering how many games you typically bowl during a day and/or week?
    3 games a week for league plus practice. I'll occasionally bowl a few games on the weekend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by billf View Post
    Now that I'm back to work I bowl 10 games a week for leagues and around 3 a day for practice. When I was out on workers comp and all the doctors would let me do is bowl, I was bowling an average of 30 a day. I couldn't see to drive so I was "stuck" at the alley for hours. It was during that time I taught myself how to crank the ball.
    Another factor is during summer leagues we get 3 free games a day. During the fall leagues we can purchase a month long pass that is good for as many games you want during open bowling. Obviously with leagues every evening that only helped when I wasn't working and the alley was usually well below capacity.
    Wish we had deals even half that good here on the "gold coast"
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