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toomanytenpins

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am i doome dto suck or what
« on: May 02, 2010, 09:34:18 AM »
nd it always happens when it means something,league,pot bowling ,which i dont do ,tourneys,which I rarely do,because i cant carry!!! Solid 7 solid 10,9 9 9 ,8,7 10. Is it ball selection not reading the lanes hand position not staying down on the shot,or just everythiung about me and bowling are like two ships passing in the night, a chance good game every once in a blue moon. I am sick of being a lucky bowler how do i become consistent,or is it even possible. I have bad traights ,physically i am over weight,have bad knees and never learned to slide,but most times i have overcome these and do ok. Now i am trying to move up a rung,trying to find the confidence to do more with bowling,its as if there is a force that is hindering my success. I know thats stupid,but i am really frustrated and it doesnt seem to be anything i can do to change it. you guys dont reply to beat me up i am good enough at that myself ,i am gonna call a coach this week.
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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2010, 05:57:12 PM »
I think right now for you I would absolutely get a coach like you said, or do some work with your pro shop guy. I would take a good look at your arsenal and drill patterns on each ball. (if more than 1) It might be as simple as just bad layouts for your game. Not everyone needs max hook, or max, back end. It's often something in the middle. If your ball does not read the pattern properly I don't care who you are, your not going to carry or score that well. This is where a qualified coach or Ball driller can prove to be invaluable. Hope this helps and good luck finding your game.
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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2010, 07:47:48 AM »
didnt know it was a prerequ to post thanx.
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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2010, 07:48:12 AM »
if the shoe fits

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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2010, 07:49:15 AM »
somehow half my post was cut off, sorry

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2010, 08:34:28 AM »
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didnt know it was a prerequ to post thanx.


Its not.  But it really makes it hard to read and follow.  Plus when you put so little effort into your message it comes across that way to the readers.  No punctuation, no captial letters, incomplete words, no space between words.........  its a mess.  Your profile says you are a novelist.  Can''t believe that with the typing skills you use.  

I would suggest a coach.  It sounds like a deep revamp of your game is needed.  Because getting a coach is fine, but you have to follow what they suggest even if it leads to a drop in scoring pace until you feel more comfortable with the new techniques.  Many physical traits commonly found in bowlers lead to inconsistencies.  A coach can find those things and help you with them.  

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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2010, 10:19:17 AM »
my profile says nothing about being a novelist,novice maybe
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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2010, 10:23:36 AM »
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my profile says nothing about being a novelist,novice maybe
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 It DOES say novelist, I just checked it to see.

 And no, your not necessarily doomed to suck, but if you do now, changes must be made. If you can't figure them out and make them yourself, then a coach may be in short order.

 First thing you'll have to deal with is the mental block you seem to have developed. You think you suck, so you accept it as "normal" when you do.
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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2010, 10:25:29 AM »
Geesh it did say novelist,ok ok so i didn't finish third grade either. If it's a problem to read ,don't, why is that so hard. It was late, I was tired,and I wasn't typing a business letter. It was a rant. So,so sorry for upsetting you alls apple cart.
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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2010, 01:03:30 PM »
Dude, don't take everything so personal. Like all advice, some you get will be good, some bad. As my dad always said, if you are hungry and someone gives you an apple with a rotten spot on it, cut the bad part off and eat the rest.

First, you seem to have self diagnosed your problems. That is the beginning of improvement. Get a good coach, take some lessons, follow his instructions. Try working on one fault at a time. If you do this, over time your game will improve.

Also, if you expect a bad outcome, that is probably what you will end up with. As said above, adjust your mental game. It is just knocking ten pins down with a round ball. How hard can that be (he said with a nod and a wink).
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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2010, 02:07:09 PM »
First let me say thank you to all those that posted. Secondly i met with a coach and it was a very positive first session. He pointed out some things for me to work on and so far its seems to be pointing me in the right direction. I bowled today using his pointers and had it not been the first day of the league i would have shot 700 easily. I think confidence comes with knowledge and ability and i really felt good today.
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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2010, 05:41:16 PM »
toomanytenpins,

Would you be willing to share the advice and direction you received?
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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #12 on: May 05, 2010, 07:37:17 PM »
ooooo drev spelled a word wrong
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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2010, 07:38:23 AM »
If you are really that passionate and serious about stepping your game up, I suggest that you start using a camcorder and tripod, and start video taping yourself practicing.  Record yourself from different angles to critique your approach, back swing, timing, hand position, and release, and also record the bowling ball traveling down the lane to check your accuracy, rev rate and break point.  Don''t expect any miracles to happen over night or in a week or two the key is patience and if you take this advice, improvements will come along with consistency.
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toomanytenpins

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Re: am i doome dto suck or what
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2010, 09:14:01 AM »
I am recording myself. I have many issues,to begin with we are working on balance and arm swing. I have very little knee bend,and it causes me to rush my swing. Initial adjustments have been for me to utilize my balance arm ,walk the first step off,to keep a slower tempo,and change the action of my trail leg from a kick up to a more subtle and relaxed follow and plant for balance. The coach also recommended I go back to using my knee brace.
    I bowled yesterday trying to implement the corrections, I know Rome wasn't built in a day,but i must say all things considered I did see improvement. It was the first day of a league so I didn't want to shoot myself in the foot with too much score. I honestly had to try to miss. I shot 653 not trying to strike. I shot in a tourney in the same house Saturday,which led to this post. I was using the same equipment,same line,and out of 8 games I only had 2 over 200. Yesterday I shot 205,201 opening in the 1st and 10th and 246 opening in the 10th. I believe had I not been trying not to bowl too well i would have shot 700 easily. That might not be saying much,except one of my goals this year was to shoot 700,and in two leagues i couldn't do it.
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