As many of you know, I have been struggling with my bowling the past 3 - 4 years. Up until about 6 months ago I was working with a coach. I have gotten input from a few coaches and friends, but nothing formal since Ron's clinic.
I have also been dealing with my right knee. At the gathering some one suggested working on a more upright approach and release. I tried it 2 weeks ago and the knee was better, the scores were better than expected, but nothing to write home about.
I bowled horribly last Sunday, 444 series with a 188 the last game using only plastic. This week I was in San Diego for a week long AVID training and did not bowl until tonight.
Yesterday I was at Pickwick watching our local association Adult and Youth Queens and Masters tournament. I saw all the better bowlers with a very straight, strong armswing. Something I focused on tonight.
I had my best night in about 3 years. I only took 4 practice shots, 2 on each lane one with the Total NV and one with the Blue Dot. I didn't like the look of the Total NV and decided to only use the Blue Dot. Game 1 I had 1 open (an 8 pin
) for a 224. Game 2, again 1 open (a 3-5-6) for a 218. Game 3, again 1 open (1 6-7-10 split) and a 217. I have not shot 600 all summer and not shot better than a low 6 in the last year or 2. So a 661 using nothing but the Blue Dot was very exciting for me.
While this may sound like a FIGJAM, anyone who knows me knows I do not consider myself great in any way shape or form. I had a great night and am excited and a little bit in a state of disbelief, but very very happy.
As for the knee, it is actually looking like a knee, the swelling is almost gone, and feeling really good!
I just wanted to share, if anyone cares
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USBC Bronze Coach "I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
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