Author Topic: Timing of an 800 series. (Read 1393 times)

bennett · « **on:** December 11, 2003, 06:52:17 PM »

Which would you prefer to happen first?

First situation: You shoot 300 your first game, 256 the second. You now realize you need a 244 for the last game to shoot 800. You make look like you choked if you roll a bad game.

Second situation: You shoot 256, 244. You are 500 and realize to make 800 you will need a 300. If you donâ€™t make it you can say oh well I had to shoot 300 to make it and if you do the series would be sweeter.

I will take an 800, but I would like the second situation. The reason being if I didnâ€™t shoot a 300, then I donâ€™t look like Iâ€™ve choked...lol.

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bennett · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2003, 10:29:19 AM »

Bob,

I actually saw somebody start off with 290 and 300. Then his final game, he shot like a 195 for a 785 series. He must of felt like crap...

The point being if he started off 195 and went 290, 300 he probably would have felt great, but still a bit disappointed his first game was low. At least he can say he didn't choke...
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Edited on 12/12/2003 11:28 AM

mumzie · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2003, 11:21:28 AM »

thanks, bones. You just let me off the hook for my series last week!
269 first game, 290 second... 559 for 2. Seemed like a slam dunk, but...
transition, along with trying too hard, left me with a 184 game. Sigh.

I've shot one sanctioned 800 (811), and one in an unsanctioned tournament (807). Neither of those series had a 300 in them.

My only 300, I shot 782 - with the 300 in the middle.

Pinbuster · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2003, 11:29:58 AM »

Mumzie - While 559 is a great start (more than I've ever had sanctioned) you still need 241 the last game which is not a slam dunk score to get. All it takes is a couple of taps and bad break swooshing 7 - 10 and your done.

I'd always go for the big start... you can't shoot big without starting big.

bennett · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2003, 11:34:00 AM »

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Today, one can start with two great games and end up shooting a bad 3rd game and not be accused of choking because we all know the lanes change so much that we allow him the benifit of thinking he just did not adjust properly

Sawbones,

Good point! Yes, I don't remember moving 15 boards from the first game to the last game 20-30 years ago.

But, you're teaching me how to make excuses all the time. Boy I will always have one ready...lol. If I'm not good, I have a good excuse ready.
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fabes · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2003, 11:42:39 AM »

I had been close to 300 and 800 a few times. Finally two years ago I caught fire one night; 277-300-277 854. Always said that when, or if, I ever got 300 I wanted a good series besides. Did not dream that I would go that high. Have since thrown 300 two more times and one more 800. I do know this, once you do it, it is much easier the next time. It is so much easier not to think about it, or worry if you ever will, which was always a problem for me. Also the stigma of being a decent bowler and not having either 300 or 800 did not help. The best advice is to not bowl thinking about what you might have, I did that for years, just bowl the best you can. Do not worry about what you might have, just go out and get it.

fabes

Gravy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2003, 12:02:13 PM »

I was in situation #1 a few weeks ago. Start with 1st 20, leave a 6,7,10 split. I went for the conversion, just missed 8 out. Next three shots left 10 pins and a 4,9 pocket split. The previous split line me up to convert the 4,9. Then someone told me if I get the last seven strikes I shoot 800 even. So I get the next 6 only to leave a 10 pin for the 799. My question is was I too careless going for the 6,7,10 conversion (In most cases I get the count especially on a string)or Was I justified for going after the conversion? I don't feel bad about the 799.

janderson · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2003, 04:44:10 PM »

I'd rather shoot 201 in the first game followed by 299 and 300. That way, I stay "hungry" for the 800. If I ever shot 300-299 the first two games, my nerves would be fried for the third game and it would make shooting what should be a routine 201 a climb up mount everest.. but that's just me.

Unlike me, I'd like to congratulate one of my teammate's son, he got his first ever triplicate patch: 289-289-289 (two 4-pins and a 9-pin)
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WSUstroker · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2003, 04:51:23 PM »

that's one hell of a triplicate series. just your everyday run-of-the-mill 867 series. nice shooting.

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