Post by: stealth on October 17, 2008, 05:11:06 PM
Post by: rockerbowler18 on October 18, 2008, 01:13:10 AM
The right ball and layout are the ones that work.
Just my two cents.
Other than that, I think we've all been there.
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Post by: Maine Man on October 18, 2008, 01:28:26 AM
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Post by: Strider on October 18, 2008, 01:31:45 AM
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Post by: bowlingnut07 on October 18, 2008, 01:56:14 AM
and for him the ball he had worked good.
shake his hand and call it a day
u will have your day
and best piece of advice i can give you IGNORE THE CROWNED PRINCE AT ALL COSTS
Post by: icefiction on October 18, 2008, 02:24:49 AM
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Post by: supernoodle on October 18, 2008, 03:43:59 AM
A lot of people I have known have claimed the same thing and then been shown to be as bad as stand left/throw right spray and pray merchants when they have had their game analyzed.
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I would have got away with it if it was not for those pesky kids (Behind my lane) and those blasted 10 pins.
Post by: AngloBowler on October 18, 2008, 04:39:50 AM
If you are as accurate as you say, this makes it your fault you lost, no matter what the other guy did or didn't do...
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Post by: rvmark on October 18, 2008, 04:57:16 AM
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Post by: charlest on October 18, 2008, 05:35:13 AM
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Is this sarcasm? You're more accurate than 1/2 board at the arrows and 2 boards at the break point that you referenced for his 10th frame? You never missed your target or break point for 30+ consecutive frames? I understand losing to a sprayer, but I think you're stretching things a bit. Like rockerbowler said, there is no perfect ball/drill/cover combination for all bowlers.
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I have to agree with Strider here. I object to losing to people who carry strikes when they miss their target by 5 -10 boards and the breakpoint by as much and still carry strikes. Most pros wish they could come within 1/2 board of target and still strike.
One of things you look for in finding a target and breakpoint is area forgiveness. We're not robots we're human. Unless you're on a bad sport shot, if you don't have 2 - 3 boards of area forgiveness, you have not found the right target and breakpoint.
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Post by: LuckyLefty on October 18, 2008, 06:50:29 AM
As Richie Sposato says so accurately. "There should be a reward for a powerful release". And "The best bowlers are the best combination of accuracy AND power".
A powerful release allows one to play the top hat correctly feet in the oil and gives one a chance to create area thru the pattern combined with his powerful release.
A weaker release forces one to split boards....even on the easiest of patterns.
Now you understand why you lose these matches more often than not.
Time to develop a powerful release.
Here is a great book that explains the top hat...and how to master it....
Bowling Secrets of the Pros by Bill Horvath (http://"http://www.bowlingsbookstore.com/catbkins.html?mgiToken=469E76163DA59E6734#High%20Scoring%20Made%20Simple")
I certainly have not come close to mastering the techniques but it boils down to having a stronger release and playing deeper in the top hat!
REgards,
Luckylefty
PS unfortunately still a "board splitter" to strike also!
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Post by: KennyRambo on October 18, 2008, 07:56:56 AM
Post by: sdbowler on October 18, 2008, 08:33:20 AM
However if this is a true post you have to remember one thing it is a game of luck once you release the ball. I have been beat by many of bowlers who I should have easily beat. The one thing I have taken away from that is it was their night. We all have nights that we just don't have the luck on our side or we are not throwing the ball right. If you are as accurate as you say you are then you need to figure out why you lost. I have to agree with other posters on here that nobody is that accurate. Many of pros don't miss less then half a board over 30 frames. I was watching the replay of the womens us open the other night. Even the ladies on the shows were not that accurate. Time to wisen up and get over it.
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Post by: Stan on October 18, 2008, 08:42:09 AM
Wow, what is this world coming to, when a bowler of your caliber can't beat a 665. NOT ! Shut up and learn how to bowl and lose like a man.
Post by: strikecing on October 18, 2008, 08:43:26 AM
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Post by: mrbowlingnut on October 18, 2008, 09:17:21 AM
If I split boards and overthink I hardly ever score, I have an area I like too play in and just change tilt and ball speed.
Just go out and throw the ball having fun while doing it, next time out you will be at 740 instead of 664. I think you overthought and where slightly tighter in your arm swing than you might believe.
Post by: six pack on October 18, 2008, 09:29:35 AM
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Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on October 18, 2008, 09:36:34 AM
Get 'em next week, tiger!
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Post by: Shaggy on October 18, 2008, 09:40:36 AM
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Post by: SleepOnIce on October 18, 2008, 11:31:43 AM
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BLARGH
Post by: Smokey469 on October 18, 2008, 11:44:09 AM
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I wish missing my breakpoint by 2 boards was "spraying the ball". If I'm constantly within 2 boards I'm ecstatic.
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BLARGH
I'll second that, sounds like somebody has a case of the sore @$$!
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Post by: BOWLGNUT on October 18, 2008, 11:58:23 AM
Post by: Mike Austin on October 18, 2008, 12:12:52 PM
Nobody else mentioned the reason that he lost. Surface. He had the right ball, right layout, WRONG SURFACE!! His opponent had wrong ball, wrong layout, but had the right surface!!
Oh brother............!!!
Post by: jhutch769 on October 18, 2008, 12:13:46 PM
Post by: Juggernaut on October 18, 2008, 12:38:19 PM
The lanes were the same for both of you. Your opponent had the "intangible" working for him while you did not. Having that makes all the difference in carry.
Don't cry about your own mistakes. If your opponent had an unfair advantage, or outright cheated, it would be different. Unless you left something out, stop whining.
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Post by: n00dlejester on October 18, 2008, 12:46:46 PM
I know this has nothing to do with the OP, but hey, it's fun.
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on October 18, 2008, 12:52:48 PM
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Post by: Dan Belcher on October 18, 2008, 12:58:27 PM
Post by: Xcessive_Evil on October 18, 2008, 05:50:33 PM
Damn my bad ball selection.
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Post by: 302efi on October 18, 2008, 11:51:17 PM
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It's just a parody of 302efi's thread from the other day, calm down guys...
Yep...I would agree
665 to 664 is a pretty good match IMO....until you add in the 300 pins of handicap !
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Post by: David Lee Yskes on October 19, 2008, 12:07:17 AM
here's a classic example of me making a adjustment, does it mean i have alot of room ????? would you cry if i made an adjustment instead of playing the same burned out line?
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Post by: whin-o on October 22, 2008, 10:18:48 PM
You were good,he was lucky.
Next time it may be your turn.
What if you nose strike or pull strike and he pockets 7-10?
The Bowling Gods give you what they want you to have.
Post by: JD74 on October 22, 2008, 10:27:54 PM
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Post by: abrown on October 23, 2008, 11:35:21 AM
Post by: 9andaWiggle on October 23, 2008, 01:35:27 PM
quote:quote:
It's just a parody of 302efi's thread from the other day, calm down guys...
Yep...I would agree
665 to 664 is a pretty good match IMO....until you add in the 300 pins of handicap !
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Sport Bowling is a F**king joke
That's right! See, if Wally300 had
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