Post by: Willaby Rags on February 24, 2006, 12:28:55 AM
Thank you for reading my rant...I feel better I think....
Post by: Goof1073 on February 24, 2006, 08:36:25 AM
...I've seen two people with low 160 averages shoot 300 and it was amazing to watch. It was their game and everything just went their way. To be honest I actually enjoyed watching their games and the excitement they had. That and the league stopped bowling to watch so it was like "the old days."
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Post by: shelley on February 24, 2006, 08:40:46 AM
As I said, he's arguably one of the two best bowlers in the house and doesn't have a 300. And there are plenty of guys who, while fairly good in their own right, are definitely not as good as he is. The high series for the association is an 843, shot by a guy averaging a good 20 pins lower.
I should point out that, like yours, it's not an easy house. Maybe a dozen honor scores in the six years it's been open.
Maybe it would help to go to an easier house, shoot your 300, and get the monkey off your back. I don't know if you've got any in practice, to know you can do it, but if not, an easy house may give you the experience throwing that 11th or 12th ball. It might not mean as much as shooting it in a hard house, and you'll know that, but it may ease your pain.
SH
Post by: Gene J Kanak on February 24, 2006, 09:02:14 AM
Don't feel bad. I'm averaging 220 and 213 and I still don't have a sanctioned honor score of any kind. No 298, 299 of 300, no 800, no 290 with the back 11. Meanwhile, I read score reports about guys who I routinely thrash putting up 300s or 299s. It doesn't always make sense who has one and why. The key is to do your best to not worry about what others put up. Sometimes a guy or gal just has one of those nights where everything goes right. If you're truly a superior bowler, eventually your night will come. In the meantime, just keep working on your game and do your best to be happy for others when their nights come.
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Post by: bgh on February 24, 2006, 09:13:07 AM
I've kinda intuitively known that I was getting close when my game was fine tuned "ON". Nobody knows when and where, but it might just be tonight
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Post by: Deges on February 24, 2006, 09:35:11 AM
When i shot mine i was uspset with the way i bowled my first game (cuz i was being hard on myself with my shooting and lane adjustments).
I came out in the second game just going back to basics and making shot's. That is when it clicked for me. Had one bad shot that went a little high but carried (nerves set in), everything else was in the pocket.
This last week game #1. I leave the 8 pin in the first frame. went 11 in a row after that for a 290. Same thing in that game no pressure or over thinking myself.
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Post by: nd300 on February 24, 2006, 10:03:29 AM
I've had,and am sure you have had,the choice at the end of a year between High Scratch Game and High Average. Needless to say I've taken the High Average award every time.
To me that is the mark of a consistent bowler who can score week in and week out,regardless of the conditions and your competition.
I have no doubt your night will come and it'll probably be a combination of a 300 and an 800..............
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Post by: Willaby Rags on February 24, 2006, 10:07:16 AM
Thanks again
Post by: fishbowler on February 24, 2006, 10:12:22 AM
to me it's why it never really catches on as a true sport. to much luck involved. I know a guy that has more 300's than me and all 300's had at least 4 brooklyns. One 300 had 8 brookies. Nice. In the last two seasons combined, league and tourney's, dead serious here, I have carried one brooklyn. Yup ONE. In probably 600 games I have carried one brokklyn and this bozo has 8 in one game?? tell me that's skill. talk about frustrating, just ignore it anymore.
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Post by: madcat on February 24, 2006, 10:12:39 AM
Post by: tekneek on February 24, 2006, 10:41:55 AM
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Post by: Brodieman on February 24, 2006, 11:16:42 AM
quote:
With today's scoring environment and equipment it just happens...
...I've seen two people with low 160 averages shoot 300 and it was amazing to watch. It was their game and everything just went their way. To be honest I actually enjoyed watching their games and the excitement they had. That and the league stopped bowling to watch so it was like "the old days."
Often after leagues we have these discussions. Todays game doesnt penalize people for being plain bad, its more condusive to rewarding them. Its frustrating, nerve racking, and sometimes insulting, but isnt that bowling?
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Post by: madcat on February 24, 2006, 11:45:06 AM
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Todays game doesnt penalize people for being plain bad, its more condusive to rewarding them. Its frustrating, nerve racking, and sometimes insulting, but isnt that bowling?
It is. Definitely. Bowling centers aren't as popular as they used to be. The fact is, most people don't want much of a challenge. Most leagues are set up to help the "duffers" score big so they can stick their chest out. In the house I bowl in, if you can manage to get under 10 revs on the ball you will tear some **** up.
Its about getting people to the bowling centers so you can make some cash. AKA - survival.
I hear, over and over and over, these same bowlers try their luck at a tournament and their 200 average selves suddenly can't bust 150. I'd like to see that some time.
Post by: stopncrank on February 24, 2006, 12:07:17 PM
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Post by: mlrtme on February 24, 2006, 12:16:13 PM
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on February 25, 2006, 01:01:23 AM
Then here I go on the same night...front 9...feeling good....hit my mark, everything is perfect, no doubt I'm gonna be shooting for the front 11 and WHAM solid 8 pin. Last year front 10, come in a tad high leave a wobbly 6 pin. Watch a guy bust #10 right across the nose and all the pins tumble.
I honestly feel like bowling is the only sport where you can do everything right and not be rewarded for it. Even though 300 games are now a dime a dozen...I still want to shoot one in an Adult League. I had one back in Youths when I was 15 and a 167 average lol.
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Post by: NINRH8R on February 25, 2006, 01:04:32 AM
Post by: Bowler19 on February 25, 2006, 06:56:01 AM
Just keep at it and they will eventually come.
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Post by: 802dave on February 25, 2006, 08:58:41 AM
The honor scores come when you least expect it. Expect and strive to execute your shot at your target as best you can. Match up your equipment to the condition where you maximize your hold area and swing area as best you can. Then simply execute each and every shot to the best of your ability.
My first honor score was a mind-blower!
I start out with a 278 & 234... I start out the 3rd game with the 1st 6; and my thought was I was going to win the high series for the league - which was my goal - it was the last week of the season. I tell this to my wiser teammate; he replies "just keep going..."
I was locked in and comfortable because I had achieved my goal in my mind - I had no further expectations for the night. Then I got 7, 8, 9 in a row and all of a sudden, I'm in virgin territory in league. I had never got there before. Nerves set in - now too much conscious thought was going on! I got the 10th & 11th strikes and... Way too much conscious thought! I fouled on the 12th ball! But if you're keeping track - I shot 802 for the evening!
The mental game is the key to getting your honor scores. Focus on perhaps one swing thought, but then it's critical that you focus on your target and allow your subconscious to bowl! Your subconscious is quite capable of bowling honor scores if you can learn to allow it to do so! Stay out of your own way and you can accomplish great things! If you find your mind racing when the pressure's on (pressure comes from your self-expectations!), remember to just watch your target and allow the execution you've trained yourself to do in practice.
Train yourself in practice, then in competition, focus on your target and allow your subconscious to bowl!
Dave