Author Topic: making changes halfway during the season (Read 707 times)

hookem · « **on:** February 25, 2005, 04:12:22 AM »

I would like some comments and thoughts on a topic. This season is probably the best I've had bowling wise. Won quite a bit of money in tourneys and my average has never been higher. With that being said I decided I needed a change. I always knew I muscled the ball at the bottom of my swing and my timing was a major issue with that which causes some inconsistency. Well I met for some lessons, a local guy whom I trust and respect and has a vast knowledge of the game and he gave me some things to work on. I had the opportunity to practice 4 games with it before league and of course it wasn't enough practice, I knew it wouldn't be. Realistically it will probably take a month to get it down, at least, and I have no idea how long it will take before I can do it without knowing I'm doing it. I shot 585, off a 230 average. Have any of you out there made changes halfway during the season and put your egos aside knowing your high average will take a hit but also knowing it will make you a much better bowler in the long run?

mumzie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2005, 01:17:45 PM »

I made HUGE changes in the november/december time frame. Of course, my game was broken before then, so anything was an improvement. I was around 185 or so in all my leagues before then - I'm at 200-209 right now.

But - my teammates are all aware that some nights I might have an absolutely fantastic night, and some nights, due to the "new" stuff getting off just a little, I might shoot horribly.

For example - Tuesday this week was 529. Wednesday was 552. Thursday was 690.

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NOTHUMB · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2005, 07:48:35 PM »

A few years ago, 2 nights after I shot my high set ever my wrist felt like something exploded in it. It was tendonitis. I ended up totally revamping my game after shooting my highest set just so I wouldnt endure that kind of pain again.
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Hex017 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2005, 08:01:50 PM »

With three matches left in the high school season I went from a 7 step approach to a 5 step approach. Kinda glad I did, ball speed is improving and so is my accuracy. Previous avg 185, since the change, 207 and only getting better. Also changed from a 90 degree rotation to a 45, and learned how to use them both effectively. It's not fun blowing a great year and making it only a "good" one but...if it is to make the next year an Explosive year, then do it! Good luck to you no matter what happens.
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BrunsJohnny · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2005, 08:11:35 PM »

I have done major changes to my game this year, Kato Matt can vouch for this. I went from having a very unorthodoxed cranker style (all upper body) to learning how to throw a more stroker/tweener style. my average was down almost 30 pins from last year at one point, but I am now gaining confidence in my game again. In the last 5 weeks I am averaging about 10 pins less than my last year average. I have always learned that changing any part of your game there will be a learning curve where you will actually get worse before you get better.

-John
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