Last night in league I unfortunately witnessed a huge series collapse from our leadoff bowler. In each of the first two games he started with a washout which he made. The first game he proceeded to reel off 9 strikes in a row before leaving a 7 pin for a 279- the second game he had a 6 bagger, left a 7 pin, then had another double before leaving another 7 pin which he missed for a 257. The final game the shot really broke down for him, shots started going high, and he missed an easy spare in the middle- finishing with a 159 and a 695 series.

What types of series collapses have you either been a part of or witnessed in your lifetime? I did the same thing in the mid 90's in one of my Sunday night mixed leagues. For the first 18 frames I had shot 269 and was on my way to shooting another mid 250 game- but then I went brain dead and failed to shoot 700, I think posting a 680 series.

Matt

255-150-254. Nice and consistent.
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a couple of years ago i shot 279-168-279=726

A couple weeks ago I was subbing on Thursday night and I went 269, 268, 150 something how bout that
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Trey

Hey if ya gotta poop, DO IT!!!!!

A teammate of mine had a great collapse.  He makes averaging 225 on soup look like a THS.  He has the easiest motion and revs the ball like mad, while controlling it like it is on a string.  Just awesome to watch!!!

Anyway, last spring, in week 34 of 36 in our Triples League, with our team perched on clinching the whole kit and kaboodle with a whole 2 weeks to go, he comes out on fire with back-to-back 300's.  Absolute no-doubters!!!!  Then 4-9, 4-9, stone 9, 7-10, 4-9, 9-10 (yes, 9-10), dutch sheet to go 154-ish for a 754 series.

He will never live that one down.
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Missed all of practice (was at the bowling alley and got asked to sub when someone didn't show up) First shot I left a 4-pin, then a couple shaky strikes later I start throwing bombs... Finish off with a nice 290 game. Next game I keep it going shot holds up as does carry...and me, I can't miss. One by one frames are going by, and before you know it I have the front 9. Everybody is standing behind me watching which kinda made me nervous as I don't really bowl too many leagues anymore where a 300 is a big deal, but I bear down and make 3 perfect shots for 300.
 
And now for "THE REST OF THE STORY"
"I'm on fire" I was thinking and as I began the next game with my 24th in a row...my girlfriend was talking to a friend of hers, and I heard her say "Oh yeah, all he needs is 210 for 800...he can do that with his eyes closed". Next frame, good shot 4-9 split. Next frame 10 pin...Whiff! Make an adjustment on the 4-9...8-10. I did strike out in the tenth to somewhat salvage a good set for 172, and 762 series, but sometimes I when I am mad at her to this day, I can still her saying that in my head. She wonders why I don't want to get married...lol.

Edited on 3/8/2005 9:11 AM