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Saw Mill

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FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« on: January 13, 2004, 03:36:30 AM »
Last night was yet "another" night where I have had 14 in a row (8 out in the 2nd game and then the front six), and then a stone 10 pin, then punching out the rest of the way.  I have had 3 279 games in the last 6 weeks, and nearly got my 800.  I threw every shot in the pocket in that third game, with the solid 10 not falling.  I see people that are not averaging what I am, or they just chuck the ball down getting on the nose strikes.  I have really been happy for them, BUT I am getting discouraged, as I am flirting all around it, yet I am honor scoreless.  I know that it will come, and it is not so much the wait as it is coming so close several times, especially when the reason for missing the mark IS NOT from being nervous.  Thanks for letting me vent and get that off my mind to some who will care.

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2004, 06:57:09 PM »
Keep plugging away at it.  The harder you work to finally achieve that honor score, the more you will appreciate that first one.  While I have tasted the sweet reward of an honor score, there were countless times I thought I would never get there.  Don't get discouraged by others around you or even on this board who say that the 300 game has been cheapened.  There are several more now than in the past, but the perfect game is still special and difficult to achieve.  You should be happy about your 279 games until its your turn for a 300.

I had the great pleasure of receiving a call from a close friend who just had his first 300 game.  Maybe yours will come soon also.
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Saw Mill

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2004, 06:59:22 PM »
Thanks SB, I knew you would be one to console me, BUT I did not expect that it would be with such an empathetic story.  I am glad and honored to be in such company as with your son Hose.  Perhaps that we will get our the same time, or at least when one of us gets his the other will follow suit, since we seem to be kindred spirits on this issue.  Come on Hose YOU first, then I will look for mine the very next time after yours.  If I get mine first, then you better be looking for yours.

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matt smith

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2004, 07:12:14 PM »
Dave, i had 17, count em, 17 279's before i had my 300. 15 of them were solid pins, 2 of them were nosers where i got lucky. Your time will come my friend, stick at it.

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2004, 07:16:02 PM »
Dave, you are bowling well and don't realize it.  I know bowlers good enuf to make local halls that have very few 300s/800s.  Here is some perspective.  I know a 210+ average bowler who has been having a really rough time.  400 rpm, 16-17 mph.  Hitting the pocket 34-35 times a night and scoring in the low sixes because of lack of carry (around 55%).  Enjoy the good.  14 in a row is great stuff.
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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2004, 07:34:41 PM »
Dave,

I know exactly the feeling. A few weeks ago I shot a 773, first game was a 279 with a stone 4, the ball didn't come in high at all, it was a great pocket shot, but that stood. Next game was a 254 or something like that. Last game I knew what I needed for an 800, I could afford no more than 2 non-strikes. I had the first 5, then two solid 10's in a row, it is frustrating, because of course the guy next to me, and of course the team we were bowling, were going high and striking. To make matters worse...the guy who followed me(I am the anchor) on their team...didn't hit the head pin....got a strike...needless to say I was not a happy camper.

I find it frustrating that some people put so much into practice and improving their game that when things like this happen, it's like why bother. Joe Schmoe next to me can go high and strike, but I do everything I am suppose to, and I get screwed.

I have had a ball in my hand since I was about 2.5 or 3(those plastic bowling sets), and when I didn't have those I was improvising with cups and whatever kind of ball I could find.

Guy two weeks ago shot a 299, worst form and approach I have ever seen, 4 strikes were brooklyn, 3 were high, and 3 were light, all strikes. The 12's shot? Perfect...and he got tapped.

I feel your pain Dave
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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2004, 07:59:16 PM »
If you think that's badv im on # 51 of games that are 276 plus.  I have 3 290's, a few 280's and most are 276+.  Lets talk frustration.
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Smash49

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2004, 08:28:37 PM »
I went probably 25+ 276/7/8/9 games a couple of 280's and a 298 before I got my first 300.  My 300 was the easiest of the bunch. I had one season where everyone I bowled had a career night against me.  I had a couple 300's shot me and some 290+ games.  Some were sloppy and some were flush.  The thing to do is to realize you are in control of your game only and don't worry about the other guy.  Also you can't worry about the past frame or the future frames only the one you are shooting now.

It's just bowling plain and simple.

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Saw Mill

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2004, 08:51:12 PM »
This is one of many great reasons I love this site; thanks for the uplifting words everyone.  Last nite, between the 2nd and 3rd game, I shot 20 of 24 strikes (frame 2 and 4-10; then 1-6, 8-12).  I am not so discouraged that I am giving up; I guess I would say I am sad in heart.  I want this first one for my father, who has always believed I could do it since I was a junior bowler, and he still believes I could be a pro (although I keep telling him that I have alot of work for that).  The first ring will be in his honor, and if there is a second, it will be for him to wear.  Thanks for all the words; and Sawbones, I hope that limb is not to thin.

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baiki

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2004, 10:53:21 PM »
Saw Mill

You have the 300. A "Varipappa"(sp) 300.


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Jeffrevs

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2004, 07:03:46 AM »
For Christ's sake, I thought you were going to tell us you've just thrown a 4 hundred series 3 weeks in a row or something!!

FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED ????  about..............

sorry to jump in here and be sour grapes, but Dave, what are you averaging?? 220?

What in God's name are you whining about ? Seriously,.....you're doing great! Let it go, it'll happen!  Who cares about a 300...........they will come, be consistent, do well, perform FIRST, (which your doing! be thankful for that !)then the honors will come.......
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jkiser01

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2004, 07:59:37 AM »
Jeffrevs,

I agree with you totally.. Stop whining and be happy.. You are bowling great!!

If you bowl in handicap leagues, you have to watch all the slop everyone else is carrying while you are pounding the pocking and getting tapped..

Thats why I go to work everyday and don't bowl for a living.. Have fun and be happy with your accomplishments..

In time, your honor scores will happen..
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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2004, 09:48:45 AM »
Well first of all, great bowling. It sounds like you’ve been on a hot streak lately. Secondly, as you have read by the comments from the others, you’re not alone in being so close. I myself struggled to get there the first time with 25 – 279 games before reaching the allusive goal.

If I may add a suggestion to the thread, try to think of why you did not continue to strike during those long strings. Did the pattern start to change a little? Do your feet get faster the more strikes you throw in a row? Do you lose revs as the string goes on? It may just be a small quirk that you do every time you get to a certain point, you may not even realize it. For me I would start to get a little fast with the feet after the front nine, this increased my ball speed delaying the break and resulting in 10 pin after 10 pin. Well, the adrenaline wouldn’t allow me to keep the speed slower so I started to make moves to compensate for my excitement. It worked and the honor scores started coming…

Hang in there and keep bowling well, try to remember what went wrong on the next non-strike on a long string to see if you can make a change the next time. Maybe a teammate with a good eye can help.

Good luck, I’m sure it will come.



……..Also….reading that last line in your profile, have you asked the almighty for the perfecto yet?
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Saw Mill

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2004, 05:38:30 PM »
Come on guys, if you read my thread, I am not whinning, evident by not posting about the conditions, distractions, pins off spot, and all the other whinny complaints.  I am merely frustrated, and yes I am focusing on that I am throwing well and the team is winning.  Thanks for the encouragement, and that's all for now.

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Jeffrevs

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Re: FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2004, 07:14:57 PM »
Dave, but there's nothing wrong, and you're FRUSTRATED/DISCOURAGED!?

I'd be jumping for Joy !!!!!!!!!!!
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