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chadster

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psychology of the tenth frame
« on: February 19, 2008, 05:22:43 AM »
I was just thinking if anyone else found it easier/harder to roll in the tenth, and if anyone could interpret the psychology behind either. I know for some, just the anticipation of possibly throwing three balls consecutively as opposed to throwing only one ball per (strike) frame.  For some reason (although I'm physically weaker than average) I tend to roll better in the tenth. Don't know if it was more relaxing because by then the outcome of the games are already determined, or if it's the added pressure of it being the last chance to make your score look decent. I just started to wonder if anyone else felt a major difference in the tenth frame.... aside from when you're on 9 strikes, hehe  ;-)
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Re: psychology of the tenth frame
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2008, 01:25:10 PM »
Normally, the tenth doesn't bother me except for wanting to close it with a turkey every time. The ninth is more bothersome because I hate leaving it open.
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Spider Ball Bowler

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Re: psychology of the tenth frame
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2008, 01:42:01 PM »
I take the same approach to the 10th frame everytime regardless of what my score may be.

I just go through my normal routine, and focus on making a good shot on the first ball.

You can't throw 3 strikes in one shot, so worry about the first shot, then move on from there and do what you need to do.
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Hook

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Re: psychology of the tenth frame
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2008, 01:59:12 PM »
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For some reason (although I'm physically weaker than average) I tend to roll better in the tenth.


That's probably because you get to throw three consecutive shots on one lane, and you don't have anyone else bowling in between (unlike frames 1 through 9).
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Goof1073

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Re: psychology of the tenth frame
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2008, 02:06:28 PM »
Gotta take things one frame at a time...

...but I have to admit that I like the added pressure that sometimes comes in the 10th frame and it's one of the reasons that I tend to be the anchor in my leagues, etc.
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HamPster

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Re: psychology of the tenth frame
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2008, 02:27:43 PM »
I think most people love pressure.  The definition of pressure to me is that you're expected to fail most of the time.  I like knowing that there are people back there saying, "Oh he won't do it, he'll screw up, he won't get it done."  Whether they really believe it or are trying to talk their confidence up if a game is on the line or something, I love getting the job done.  There's a lot of satisfaction to coolly and calmly getting through pressure and acting like it didn't affect you.  I love the tenth.  I think most will agree.  The 9th sucks, the tenth is ok.  I always look at the 9th as the most challenging.  Until you get to it, there's no reason to say you have anything really going.  Once you get through it, you only get up one more time.  You have three balls, but you do them all at the same time, so I count them as one just like every other frame.  Then once you get through pressure so many times, it starts to not affect you anymore.  It's basically you either do it or you don't do it.  If you feel pressure, then it's more important for you to get it done.  Once the pressure is gone, if you don't get it done, you don't feel so bad about failing because it was a pressure-less mistake, like so many you could have in other situations where pressure isn't a factor.  

So in answer to your question, yes and no.  Major difference in pressure, not really.  Major difference in the game you could have?  Yes.  I've had the front 9 and ended with a 261 and had the front 9 and ended with 300.  29 pin difference there which is massive on a set.  And goof, I'm with you.  I don't really bowl well unless I AM the anchor.  It's odd.  Whenever I'm the anchor, I always bowl better.  I'm 3rd on my Tuesday night league, and anchor on my Thursday night league (same house) and my avg is 2 pins higher on Thursday.  Most of my honor scores come from the anchor position.  I don't think it's being a glutton for attention, I think it's loving pressure, because overcoming it gives you confidence.  If you just get through the tenth and pass the buck to the rest of the team, then you never really get anywhere.  I think leadoff is almost as important though . . sets the tone for the frame.
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