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Title: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: high_revs on October 01, 2005, 06:47:57 AM: How long did it take for you (bowling seasons) to average 200 plus ?

What were your keys to getting your average 200 plus ?

thanks
Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: mumzie on October 01, 2005, 03:38:11 PM: practice, practice, practice...
corner pin spares, corner pin spares, corner pin spares...

Knowing when hitting the pocket wasn't enough - and having the confidence to make big moves with equipment, target, feet, or all of the above...
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: BrianCRX90 on October 01, 2005, 05:59:26 PM: It took 8 years for me of at least of league bowling concerns. It was a combination of 2 spot target systems I developed last year and just now mastered in May and a good release that helped me get through the heads better then ever before, along with better adjustments on the correct lanes and smarter play. I'm not a great spare shooter but I've been racking more strikes then I could before. But last summer I averaged over 200 in two leagues in two different houses for my first time finnaly breaking the 190 mold and over 210 in two leagues...but it's a long season and I know this.
Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: Speedburner89 on October 01, 2005, 08:10:32 PM: took me 5 seasons, in my sixth now and over 200. First two years were pissed away just throwing a plastic ball.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: Pinbuster on October 01, 2005, 08:26:02 PM: About 22 years been over the last 20.

I was close for a long time and finally decided to change from a full roller to 3/4 roller. The increase in carry put me over the 200 mark.
Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: nd300 on October 01, 2005, 08:32:51 PM: Spares are the key. Strikes will come with practice,lane reading ability,and knowing how to adjust within your game. Don't try to throw like anyone else.
Also,having the right equipment that's set up for you. Don't be afrais to take a lesson,and learn from it.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: Slopsurprise on October 01, 2005, 10:24:18 PM: Make you first ball of the frame a quality one. The key is to leave yourself a makeable spare. Also, turn yourself into a spare making machine!!! Strikes are an added bonus and they will come! Concentrate on the spares!!!
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: pin-chaser on October 01, 2005, 11:31:10 PM: I started bowling at age 12 and was averaging over 200 by 18. Of course I started bowling on military bases in Germany. I was averaging 190's when I left there and instantly averaged 210's the day I stepped off of the plane. Shot my first 300 that same first year.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: Splitz on October 02, 2005, 08:34:02 AM: About 25 years in leagues. All I needed were softer lanes, easier pins, and urethane balls.

I bowled my rubber ball better years ago. But my spare shooting is better now. I had more athletic ability years ago, but I have more lane knowlege now.

Practice your spare shots so they are automatic. Learn all you can about how to adjust to the changing conditions. Strikes are nice but all you do is tread water if you need a turkey to erase an open.
Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: ttjakt on October 02, 2005, 09:10:42 AM: It took me about 4 years to be a consistent 200 avg bowler. The key is getting spares. Most people around 180 or 190 don't have too much of a problem getting strikes. It's the spares that can hurt you.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: Slopsurprise on October 02, 2005, 09:36:23 AM: "STRIKE FOR SHOW SPARE FOR DOUGH"

How true that is!!!! Great moto!!!!
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: BigWillyStyle on October 02, 2005, 10:05:01 AM: Unlike everyone else, I'll say this straight up. It took me about 13 years of self-teaching to reach the level I'm at right now. Spare shooting is very, VERY important, but unless you get strikes, you'll never average 200 (do the math...I PROMISE you there is no way to get a 200 score without a strike). One of the things you need to do in practice, is try to line up with a certain ball. Once you get a good shot and like 4 in a row with it...SWITCH BALLS! Take that ball, and repeat. It'll help you become more adept to playing out of your comfort zone when the time arises. And remember...scores in practice don't count. Why just yesterday I went and practiced (cause I was bowling terrible this past week or so), and my scores went like this... 159-151-222-210-236. The first two were solely hitting certain targets on the lane (didn't care about the leaves) and then trying to pick up the spares. The last 3 were like I said...bowl with a ball till you get lined up, then switch! I feel that my practice routine has made me a very competitive bowler in regards to having a chance anytime I walk through the doors of a tourney. And another important thing to learn very fast if you wanna average high...you can only control what YOU do! If you throw 11 good shots and get beat by someone who threw 12 good ones...well, maybe tomorrow. If you throw 11 good shots and get beat by someone who threw 2 good ones...well, maybe tomorrow. You can't practice luck!

Big Willy Style

PS...if you ever wanna talk more about this...feel free to message me.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: TheIronMan on October 02, 2005, 10:52:10 AM: It took me 16 yrs...from 1952 to 1968.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: im4x4nut on October 02, 2005, 11:12:59 AM: Took me 1 year to get my ave. over 200. Like everyone else says, it is spares that make your average. I look at it like every single pin spares costs you 11 pins per miss. If your making one extra single pin spare per game and you were averaging in the 190's. That spare will put you over the 200 mark.
Besides that, being able to change lines when you can't carry is also the next big thing. Too many bowlers will just keep on pumping it down the 10 board and live with what they get. Establishing a B game that you can go to will help you get better. If your versatile enough, go as far as establishing a C game.
I, like most house bowlers like to play the 10 board, but I can also play down the 5 board or go inside of 15 when I need to. I don't like playing 5 or inside 15, but at least I can. And for the most part I can score there too if conditions allow.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: laner7pin on October 02, 2005, 11:33:32 AM: 4 years to get to 200, 4 more years to stay at 200. Key is spares, if you cant make them, you better throw 8-9 strikes a game to keep it there. I know of that all too well lately (only problem is I cant strike right now).

Laner
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: toadbam on October 02, 2005, 01:11:16 PM: I was able to average 200 as soon as I moved to a house with wood lanes and a really easy THS!!
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: LuvThatWhiteDot on October 02, 2005, 03:14:05 PM: quote:
Unlike everyone else, I'll say this straight up. It took me about 13 years of self-teaching to reach the level I'm at right now. Spare shooting is very, VERY important, but unless you get strikes, you'll never average 200 (do the math...I PROMISE you there is no way to get a 200 score without a strike).

I'm glad someone finally said this. I throw a ton of clean games but have never averaged 200 because I don't throw enough strikes.

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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: BrooklynSlop on October 02, 2005, 04:31:53 PM: I wonder how many people who actually answered these questions on reply REALLY ARE 200 average bowlers... It's not an easy thing to do and I'm definitely not there yet. I throw plenty of 200 games, but by no means do I average a 600 set in league quite yet. NOBODY on my league squad averages a 600 set... In fact, me and our team captain are the ONLY ones on the team to actually HAVE a 600 scratch set this league season. More power to those who actually are 200 avg bowlers... You have my respect for sure.
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: stanski on October 02, 2005, 06:16:50 PM: quote:
I wonder how many people who actually answered these questions on reply REALLY ARE 200 average bowlers... It's not an easy thing to do and I'm definitely not there yet. I throw plenty of 200 games, but by no means do I average a 600 set in league quite yet. NOBODY on my league squad averages a 600 set... In fact, me and our team captain are the ONLY ones on the team to actually HAVE a 600 scratch set this league season. More power to those who actually are 200 avg bowlers... You have my respect for sure.
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Some people say that Bowling is a lot like Golf.
It's fickle and precise, not to mention that the equipment is especially important.
I've been known to break golf clubs and throw them in lakes to take out my frustration...
Do you think I'd get in trouble if I chucked my X-Factor through the pro shop window?

Have you seen how easy some of the conditions are at houses these days? Stevie wonder could average 200 at a few houses in my area. It really is adult bumper bowling, its that easy to shoot over 200. If you don't average 225 at one place around here, you really are not even considered to be a decent bowler. Put these guys on sport shots and they won't average 170 (in fact, I know of a few bowlers who average 230 ths and 165 sport. shows how ridiculous the house shot is).
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Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: MSC2471 on October 02, 2005, 10:39:29 PM: 13 years of bowling (freshman year of college).

Keys to getting up to a 200+ average.

1) Making most of my spares.

2) Moving from plastic (which kept me in the mid 180's) to urethane (which put me over 200 for good).

3) Practicing spare shooting at least once every 2 weeks. Corner pins, buckets, everything I could get the chance to see in competition.

Matt
Title: Re: Questions for 200 & up average bowlers
Post by: NOTHUMB on October 03, 2005, 04:28:16 AM: Took me growing up in term of years, in terms of body, and in terms of attitude. I started bowling when I was 8 and it took me until I was 18 to average 200. Now another 8 years later Im averaging numbers that if someone told me, I would think they were joking.

Spares are important and learning yourself and what you can do is important. For me though its all about taking advantage of what your area gives you. The shot in my area is very friendly---and yet each house has very distinct differences. I know going into each house what style and angles will and will not work---no matter what shot they put out. Why do I know all this?

Repetition---to me that is the biggest key. The more you bowl (whether practice or leagues) the better you become and the more you know. Especially if your competition is of a better caliber. Some people get beaten out of it---others thrive. I thrived. You learn more from better bowlers than you do from inferior bowlers. Now I learn more from inferior bowlers because they have more fun at all times than "serious bowlers".
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