Me vs MICHAEL

[MICHAEL]

Hey Dude, how about later tomorrow after I work out, You, Manic and myself throw a few! I now have all my balls redrilled, and I had another thumb piece made that was actually oval, not round like the ones that were made! I don’t get it? I requested oval, and I got round! Anyway the new one fits nice and its orange,,, looks great with the DV8! I want to check out the V. G. now that he mover all the hole! Its suppose to correct the track from going over the thumb hole! I have a lot more info that the pro gave me,,, will tell you about it tomorrow if you want to throw 6 or so games! I now feel complete!!! Everything in working order, and a few things I want to work on that the pro mentioned!
Friday was not FAIR!! You went ballistic! Thank god that doesn’t happen every time we meet or it would be boring!! Strike,,,,strike,,, strike,,,,strike,,,,, ect. I guess you are HUMAN! You are going to have a lot more GREAT days, then bad. Sorry that the tournament didn’t turn out as you hoped!
It was a tough alley,,, no one was doing that well, from what I seen! Maybe next time we should go bowl a dozen game or so before a tournament, sort of check and get a feel for the lanes! Let me know about tomorrow! Urusus,,,, it was cool running into you at the PRO Shop!! Later! ICEMAN, damn this hot weather is killing me!!! 106 Sunday!!!

[ursus]

Urusus,,,, it was cool running into you at the PRO Shop!! Later! ICEMAN, damn this hot weather is killing me!!! 106 Sunday!!!

It was nice running into you too


Dude- how did you end up finishing at the tourney, Iceman said the first 3 games weren't going well, did you get things going better after that?

[MICHAEL]

Urusus,,, I can't wait till next friday! I have to win back some of that good old bold, large writting!! This is killing me!!! I can't even read what I am writing!!
If he bowls like he did this last Friday, I fear that I will have to purchase a huge magnifying glass, with bold print conversion,,,,,,,,, Just to be able to see the print! lol We will bowl at North Kansas City AMF next week! LOL

[JaMau24]

It was nice running into you too


Dude- how did you end up finishing at the tourney, Iceman said the first 3 games weren't going well, did you get things going better after that?

Terrible... Just some 190's and low 200. I lost interest after the first game, and I know that's not good of me to do. I was just super bummed knowing I threw away $75 in 10 minutes. Which brings me to my next point.. there were SIX people there for that session. What a joke. I accept all fault for how poorly I did, but being that there were only six people, I never had a chance to just relax and regroup. I was pissed, and kept rushing, and then I lost interest.

Thanks for asking though...

[J Anderson]

Terrible... Just some 190's and low 200. I lost interest after the first game, and I know that's not good of me to do. I was just super bummed knowing I threw away $75 in 10 minutes. Which brings me to my next point.. there were SIX people there for that session. What a joke. I accept all fault for how poorly I did, but being that there were only six people, I never had a chance to just relax and regroup. I was pissed, and kept rushing, and then I lost interest.

Thanks for asking though...

Chalk this one up as another lesson. We know from reading the Iceman's posts that you have a great physical game. Now you get to work on the mental side. Look at the pros. Bill O'Neil hit the tour saddled with being called "The Real Deal". It took him 3 or 4 seasons before winning a title. WWR was up to double digits in second place finishes before he won. Johnny Petraglia and Parker Bohn III are considered the ideal for left-handed bowlers. What lefty has the most wins? Earl Anthony.

The next step is to look into some of the resources available on the mental side of this sport.

We know that it won't be long and you'll be kicking butt in these tournaments!

[JaMau24]

Chalk this one up as another lesson. We know from reading the Iceman's posts that you have a great physical game. Now you get to work on the mental side. Look at the pros. Bill O'Neil hit the tour saddled with being called "The Real Deal". It took him 3 or 4 seasons before winning a title. WWR was up to double digits in second place finishes before he won. Johnny Petraglia and Parker Bohn III are considered the ideal for left-handed bowlers. What lefty has the most wins? Earl Anthony.

The next step is to look into some of the resources available on the mental side of this sport.

We know that it won't be long and you'll be kicking butt in these tournaments!

Thanks for the encouragement...

I struggle to have a strong mental game, but I'm getting better. It's still a work in process as you can see.

[MICHAEL]

Dude,,, YOU have great physical ability as WE all know! You study the game, and are learning a lot! What your wanting to happen NOW, is going to happen! Attitude, and staying in control, analyzing each and every throw, not letting emotions get in the way,,,,,, THAT’s what you need to work on IMHA!
Your have the power, rev’s, and knowledge,,,, work on ANGER CONTROL! It can take you out of a tournament real quick! One bad first game, or even two, should not make your angry!! I see it a lot watching you in tournaments! From the very first game to the last game, don’t let anger even cross your mind. Think,,,,, think,,,, use that knowledge you have, (even though you still have much to learn), and pretend like no matter how bad things are going,,,, ((((( I am still in this thing, focus!!)))
You’re a hell of a bowler Jason/Dude, and you are YOUNG!! Don’t be impatient, and never have a I don’t care attitude at ANY POINT IN A GAME TO YOUR LAST THROW!!!
What do I know about bowling,,,,, (Iceman),,,,, not much! But I have been in sports my whole life including College football and track! I know one thing about being a winner! Winners never,, NEVER quite! Attitude!!! Big part of all sports!
Enjoyed bowling with you today! Again you proved to me you have a lot of talent!! But talent alone will not get the job done!! Take care buddy!! Just a guy old enough to be your grandpa, giving you what he thinks is a bit of wisdom, that will help you! Its worked for me my whole life!!

[ursus]

The good thing is you can use this tournament as a learning experience. Sure it sucks to have to pay $75 to acquire that knowledge, but you now have a goal you can work on, that is keeping your emotions in control even during the the rough times. Luckily your young enough you have about 1.5 million more tournaments in your life to go, each one a new opportunity to put together the great games your capable of.

[JaMau24]

Thanks guys...

I've played nearly every sport in my life (football, basketball, soccer as a kid, and played ice hockey my whole life and still do sometimes), and I never get as frustrated as I do bowling. It may be the most frustrating sport of all. Certainly may be the most challenging mentally as well.

[billf]

Team sports are easier. There's always somebody else to pick up the slack when you're off, offer encouragement, etc all during the game. Bowling you're a single man on a deserted island.