Striking Out

[dejavu]

I found that rainbow one online.  I'm hoping they have something like that in a store somewhere.  I'd hate to think what the shipping would be for something like that, and I don't want to give measurements online of the drilling.  I'd like that to be done in person.

No more than for a piece of furniture ordered online.

       

[CellarDweller]

I'm not sure that I see any improvement in my "consistancy", so I'm hoping that I will see that somewhere down the road.  I've only been practicing for a month, I realize it will take more time.  I'm just not a very patient person. 



And now, the scores for today's games.

125 - 134 - 103 - 101 - 121 - 125

Just like my first week, I was able to score over 100 on each game.  I'm happy about that. 

I didn't drop the ball any games either, so I was please with that as well.  I do think I won't wait as long to get the new bowling equipment.  At least this way, I can get used to the new ball.  I think I'll get a lighter ball as well.  I believe the one I have is a 16 pound ball, I'm thinking maybe a 14 pounder will be better.



                 3/12/11    3/20/11  3/27/11  4/3/11

Game 1          109         96            89       125
Game 2          121       115           113      134
Game 3          146        110           125     103
Game 4                       115           132     101
Game 5                       112           117     121
Game 6                       129           118     125
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average:         128        112           115     118

[dejavu]

Congratulations on your good scores today, Chuck!   

That sounds like a good idea to buy your new ball sooner.  If it's the rainbow ball, you have to get a picture of you holding it so we can see.   

[CellarDweller]

Bowling update for today.

I think overall I did  better today than last week.  My second game was not good, as I was distracted by another bowler who was throwing ball after ball after ball.  He was rotating three different balls at once, hitting frame after frame after frame.


And now, the scores for today's games.

127 - 93 - 133 - 124 - 116 - 132

Again, I didn't drop the ball, so I was very happy about that.  I do need to focus more.  There were times I was just throwing the ball, instead of looking at where I needed the ball to go, and being attentive.   I can see that the average is starting to creep up a bit. 


                 3/12/11    3/20/11  3/27/11  4/3/11    4/3/11

Game 1          109         96            89       125     127
Game 2          121       115           113      134      93
Game 3          146        110           125     103      133
Game 4                       115           132     101      124
Game 5                       112           117     121      116
Game 6                       129           118     125      132
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average:         128        112           115     118      121

[dejavu]

Chuck, your table of scores is starting to be really helpful for analysis by now.  I'd say you did have a good day.

As for focusing, that's good that you diagnosed the problem.  You do need to aim for where you want the ball to go on a particular throw, depending on what pins are left.  But I can understand how distracting that other bowler must have been!

[Shakesthecoffecan]

Chuck, I talked to my soon to be 89 year old mother who is recovering from a ministroke. She went bowling today and got a 175!

[CellarDweller]

Bowling update for today.

I think overall I did  better today than last week.  My first three games went well, the two games in the middle were a let down, but I recovered with the last game, and had my best game then.  It was the first week that I had three games that were 140 or higher. 

And now, the scores for today's games.

113 - 142 - 140 - 88 - 100 - 147

My focus was improved this week, and I was able to get a few spares when needed.  In my last game, I marked 4 frames in a row, which hasn't happened before when I started this.  I'm happy with that.


                 3/12/11    3/20/11  3/27/11  4/3/11    4/3/11   4/3/11

Game 1          109         96            89       125     127        113
Game 2          121       115           113      134      93         142
Game 3          146        110           125     103      133        140
Game 4                       115           132     101      124          88
Game 5                       112           117     121      116        100
Game 6                       129           118     125      132        147
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average:         128        112           115     118      121        121

[Front-Ranger]

Well, you're gonna go where you look, as Ennis said. Congrats, friend!

[dejavu]

Chuck, I talked to my soon to be 89 year old mother who is recovering from a ministroke. She went bowling today and got a 175!

Fantastic for her!      

[dejavu]

And now, the scores for today's games.

113 - 142 - 140 - 88 - 100 - 147

My focus was improved this week, and I was able to get a few spares when needed.  In my last game, I marked 4 frames in a row, which hasn't happened before when I started this.  I'm happy with that.

Very good, Chuck.  That 147 is your highest single-game score yet.