Getting that First 300 Game Under My Belt

[got_a_300]

I bowled my first non-sanctioned 300 game at the age of 15 in 1965
and was told that was the best score you could get in bowling so I
thought to myself if that was the best and I already did it then there
was no need in me bowling anymore.

Ok now fast forward 15 years when I'm 30 and I get interested in the
sport of bowling again. Well in the next 10 years I had a huge amount
of non-sanctioned 299 - 300 games and a bunch of 279, 289, 290 games
then 2 years later I had myself a sanctioned 299 game and just guess which
pin I hung............. yep you are correct I hung the 10 pin.

Then about four months later I walk in and shoot a 300 first game and
follow that up with a 277 game and then a 211 game for a sanctioned
788 series. Over the years if all of my 299 and 300 game had just been
sanctioned I would hold the association record for 299 and 300 games
with I believe it is 38 non-sanctioned 299 games and 43 non-sanctioned
300 games.

[Mike White]

If it's any consolation I am similar to your ex bro in law and haven't broken 200 yet And I didn't want to buy the vivid, my buddy used the jeti mind trick on me.

Hey dude, +1 for the Star Wars reference. But -3 for getting it wrong. It's the Jedi Mind Trick.

[blong4133]

I've been bowling a long time but took a ten year break to serve our country. I've gotten more 200+ games now than before and I am not worried about it. I know that one day I will get that illusive 300 game. Just be patient and try your best every time you bowl. It will happen for you just like it will happen for me one of these days.

Thank you for your service!

While I still didn't get my 300 last week, I did get my first 800 series with an 810.

Had a 276, 277, 257. First game, started with the big 4, then threw 11 strikes. Second game, started with the 6-7-10 then 11 strikes. Third game I had three balls that didn't strike. So in 3 games, I threw 5 balls that did not strike. I'll take that I suppose...lol

[billf]

Very nice series. I'm envious.

[got_a_300]

Had a 276, 277, 257. So in 3 games, I threw 5 balls that did not strike. I'll take that I suppose...lol

Yeah I guess I'd probably be tempted take those games and that series myself if I could get them regularly. LOL!!!!

[backahead]

Hey dude, +1 for the Star Wars reference. But -3 for getting it wrong. It's the Jedi Mind Trick.

I know, I'm sorry I noticed the mistake after I posted, but I was never a star wars fan so I chose not to fix it.

I bowled a 207 on my last game tonight though! First time above 200. Hopefully I can recreate that on league night Tuesday. I'm starting to feel a bit of consistency with my approach and delivery. Left shoulder and hand position made the difference for me tonight.

[billf]

Glad to hear it (balance arm position helped). Congratulations! Many more to come.

[backahead]

Glad to hear it (balance arm position helped). Congratulations! Many more to come.

Thanks Bill. I've read a lot of your posts. I'm pretty pysched and I can't wait to bowl tomorrow.

[backahead]

6 games tonight, high score 153. I thought for sure I could repeat 200+.

[billf]

It's alright. A half step back every now and then is ok when you know a full step or two forward is coming.