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Do you know what it was that made them bad nights?  If so, go a half-hour early and bowl a game or two, specifically trying to fix that problem.  Even if your score sucks in practice, you might be able to work out whatever kink is in your game.  Some of my bad nights are because my balance is bad and I tug almost every shot.  A few frames of concentrated, deliberate practice on finishing with a good balance, getting my foot back underneath me instead of to the side, can make all the difference.

If you don't know what's wrong, you just know you're making lousy shots, a week off may be more beneficial.  A lot of practice might only serve to reinforce any developing bad habits.  Might be worth paying for a sub if you're able to come back a week later shooting 100+ pins over the last time you bowled.

Or ask a friend who knows your game (or, you know, a coach) to watch you and see if they can identify anything obviously wonky.  A coach you've never worked with before may not know what you usually do well enough to figure out what's different, a knowledgeable teammate might.

SH

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