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LotsaBalls

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Been in a small slump.....
« on: January 21, 2010, 12:54:11 PM »
the past 2 weeks, not bad but had that 230 reaction and just couldn't kick the corners out consistently. So I pulled out 2 of my old faves (Red Zone and Swarm) and shot 783, 751 and 744 in three different houses this week. Nothing huge but its better than the 680s I been shooting.

 

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2010, 02:47:16 AM »

Nice bowling. Since when does 680 constitute a slump?

I wish my slumps were that good...


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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2010, 07:56:10 AM »
Remember a wise man once said...

All you want to do is bowl well between the slumps...
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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2010, 08:11:19 AM »
Jesus Christ I'm speechless!
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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2010, 03:13:28 PM »
"230 reaction" wtf is that...

LotsaBalls

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2010, 05:32:08 PM »
230 is a score that doesnt make you any money.

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2010, 05:57:10 PM »
No it doesn't but it does not a slump make. I just went out last night and threw 713- 243, 235, 235. I mean I'm not super amped about it but its not anywhere close to bad by any means. And what in the world is a 230 reaction? If you are throwing 230's your reaction is just fine and the thing keeping you from getting those corner pins out is most likely a problem with where you are coming into the pocket not an angle problem. People want to make carry a problem with their angle and reaction when really it just means they aren't hitting the pocket correctly. If you are off by less then an inch it can cause corners all day.
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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2010, 06:08:40 PM »
nothing lower than 744.  Yeah real slump.  Shake it off hoss.
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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2010, 07:05:49 PM »
Poor guy,what a terrible slump to be in. You need to be in a real slump like some of us are. I have dropped over 10 pins in avg in last 2 months. Thats a slump!!!

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2010, 07:55:28 PM »
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Poor guy,what a terrible slump to be in. You need to be in a real slump like some of us are. I have dropped over 10 pins in avg in last 2 months. Thats a slump!!!


Mine has dropped 12, from 258 to 246. I am not looking for sympathy and I am not going to apologize because I can repeat shots. The post was about the balls I used not the scores. Talent is not measured by your avg, its about making good shots when you need them. I dont care if I shoot 150 as long as the person I am bowling against shoot 149.

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2010, 03:13:53 AM »
I see we have another who is mistaking getting the pocket on a THS for repeating shots. Sounds like you are a good bowler but that is pro tour level average if that is real, and on a reasonable pattern.
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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2010, 07:18:51 AM »
I have no reason to lie, my name is John A Murphy you can look it up. I average 236, 236 and 242 last year. I have been laid off the past 6 months and been able to rededicate my self and actually practice this year and it has paid off. This is why I dont post here much, most are very quick to bash and call you out.

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2010, 07:42:26 AM »
If that's the case, you're in a place that maybe one or two people on this entire site can relate to.  But if you step back and look at what you posted, it can easily been seen as bragging.  You're relatively new to the site, and "complain" about shooting scores that are above many bowlers career high, by simply changing balls.  Many of us struggle, change out a few pieces and shoot better.  Did we get a better reaction, or simply throw it just a bit better that week?

I'm not sure exactly where you're coming from.  First you say you had 2 "bad" weeks, then later you said your average dropped 12 pins which you didn't do in two weeks, unless it's a mid season league and you only had a few weeks in at 258.  Anyway, you changed out a few balls and did better.  That's great that you found a better match up, but it's not like your post is going to help anyone else get better, so I'm not entirely sure of your point.  With your accomplishments, it's not like even you should be impressed with those scores which are right around your average.

We also have some legendary liars on this site, so you should understand why many are skeptical when someone comes on claiming they average around 250.  You've been a member less than a year, and have haven't posted much to my memory.  If we get to know you better, we're more likely to know where you're coming from.
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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2010, 10:42:40 AM »
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If that's the case, you're in a place that maybe one or two people on this entire site can relate to.  But if you step back and look at what you posted, it can easily been seen as bragging.  You're relatively new to the site, and "complain" about shooting scores that are above many bowlers career high, by simply changing balls.  Many of us struggle, change out a few pieces and shoot better.  Did we get a better reaction, or simply throw it just a bit better that week?

I'm not sure exactly where you're coming from.  First you say you had 2 "bad" weeks, then later you said your average dropped 12 pins which you didn't do in two weeks, unless it's a mid season league and you only had a few weeks in at 258.  Anyway, you changed out a few balls and did better.  That's great that you found a better match up, but it's not like your post is going to help anyone else get better, so I'm not entirely sure of your point.  With your accomplishments, it's not like even you should be impressed with those scores which are right around your average.

We also have some legendary liars on this site, so you should understand why many are skeptical when someone comes on claiming they average around 250.  You've been a member less than a year, and have haven't posted much to my memory.  If we get to know you better, we're more likely to know where you're coming from.
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I am sorry if I came off as bragging but the circle of bowlers that I bowl tournaments with these scores are not uncommon. In my defense if I said I have been shooting nothing but 550 and I final shot 680 I would have been well received. Do I detect a little bit of jealousy, I dont wanna start a pissin match but how are you suppose to get to know a group of people better when every time you speak they jump down your throat. I have a lot of knowledge of the game and drillings ect and why should I choose to share things with people that are not willing to give you a chance.

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Re: Been in a small slump.....
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2010, 10:56:33 AM »
I looked you up and I am sorry that I got after you but those kinds of scores are pretty hard to believe. I still don't know what kind of pattern you are throwing on but anyone who is getting those kinds of scores has to be doing something right I will give you that.
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