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joebokie

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Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« on: December 30, 2012, 12:09:52 PM »
I just shot my first 800 series at the age of 67. I had almost given up on ever shooting one. It was getting so late in life to do what I could not do in my prime. I have always carried a fair average. Currently 214, but the new equipment changes the lanes so drastically that it is hard for me to be consistent over the whole night. I start out good, say 240 or 250, but it goes downhill from there. The lanes dry up and I am moving left the rest of the night. But on Thursday I got lucky and did not have to move. If there is a best article or book out there to teach this old dude to make the proper adjustments, the way to get it would be appreciated.
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BruceKaratz

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2012, 12:24:19 PM »
I am proud!  Do you have weaker balls?  I've been seeing players have luck balling down and moving right again. 
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Dave81644

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2012, 01:26:03 PM »
the best way is to educate yourself
you can read all you want online, magazine subscription(s)
many bowling websites out there and many opinions!
Read what you can, take a lesson, apply what you feel comfortable with to your game
DO not underestimate how valuable a good coach can be
I have been to several excellent coaches, some just explain it in a way that it finally makes sense

some great books out there, Mark Baker's book comes to mind.
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JOE FALCO

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 02:10:14 PM »
Great achievement .. congratulations!
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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2012, 02:37:33 PM »
The first one is always the best! Congrats!
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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2012, 02:45:38 PM »
Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment.
Sounds like you already have a very solid game and getting a great coach would help you with moving at the right time . If your in Ohio, I'd look up Jeri Edwards, Ron Hatfield or Andy Parker.
If possible look  up Fred Border, he's in Ohio in the summer and Florida in the winter months. he is pure Gold.
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Mighty Fish

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2012, 04:12:37 PM »
Congratulations, and thanks for sharing.
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MI 2 AZ

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2012, 04:15:18 PM »
Congratulations on your 800 series and for giving hope to other seniors.  :)


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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2012, 06:30:22 PM »
Good shooting by a fellow senior.
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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2012, 08:10:26 PM »

Congrats on your series!  You will remember it for many years to come.

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stc067

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2012, 10:13:11 PM »
That's awsome! Congratulations!
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Brunswick_fan_BrandonH

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2012, 08:43:20 AM »
Congratulations on your first 800 series! Hopefully you can keep getting those high scores.
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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2012, 10:09:10 AM »
Congratulations
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Jesse James

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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2012, 10:36:07 AM »
Outstanding! That is a great accomplishment!

If I were you, I'd do as BruceKaratz says. I don't have an 800 yet, but the weaker equipment sure keeps you in play longer.
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Re: Thought I would never get a chance to write this.
« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2012, 11:39:13 AM »
Congratulations!!
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