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Oh yea, I have a 189 average now John. Sorry I didn't change that earlier in my profile, I forgot that I told Richie I went down to 189 at the end of the season.
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Leagues & Sport Bowling
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Here's one for the books. I subbed earlier today. Lets just jump to the point. I shot a 294. Yea I know embarrassing. Funny thing is....I did hit the head pin. I pulled it maybe a board....which typically would hold but nooooooo it rocketed ri
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I understand what he is saying and just expanding on what he is saying.... I think i'm agreeing...
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Leagues & Sport Bowling
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Originally Posted By: J_w73Originally Posted By: GemfireI'm paying $15.25 for one league and 16.50 for the other, and league bowlers only pay $1.25 per game for practice. I'm in the Seattle area. My mom is in SoCal, and she pays over $20 for the leag
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Originally Posted By: Smooth StrokerI'm just not sure when my league starts. I guess I need to find out. It starts Labor Day week. I believe the week runs from Monday to Sunday and scores need to be in by 5pm the following Monday.
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Videos
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Ah! I found a pro that bowls like Doty. Sean Rash. Look him up on YouTube. Here's a quick one.
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I hated the Robbies until I got my span reduced about 1/16 which made it much more comfortable and usable. I really didn't get how it worked until I stopped trying to wear it and crank the ball. Now I just wear it and let it do it's thing and it work
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Ok,, thanks guys.. I will work on starting the ball in sync with my first step. I will post results soon.
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Leagues & Sport Bowling
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We don't have a dress code, guys show up in jeans and tee shirts, some teams have team shirts, some wear shorts even in the dead of winter. And then there are those that wear slacks and polo type shirts. I wear slacks, like golf pants and the team po
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Virtual League
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i bowl friday nights.
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The Bowler's Lounge
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First night back for the Thursday Winter League and got off to a rocky start with a 136 in the first game, only saving grace was that every one was struggling so I managed to not get my self to down beat. Second game did not get of great but after 5
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Originally Posted By: wklstoy My wife does have relatives in Jacksonville, though, so there's always a chance, jwill. This is true, only in America! lol. The team name All Across America sounds pretty good to me, or even "AAA".
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The Bowler's Lounge
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Just actually saw this post. Thanks for the concern. Actually I was driving in that stuff a few miles away. It looks like the bowling alley suffered some severe damage to the lanes so leagues are put off til oct I think. House needed some work anyway
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Originally Posted By: minormillikin It was cool of you to start this thread, SpareMe -- but you've completely ruined my "12 spares in 100 frames" thread I was planning on writing. ...and I was so proud! LOL, write it up I want to read i
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Beginner Help
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Doc, you're best off starting with Ron C's* bit about reducing span and forward pitch (unless you can palm a basketball). I wasn't sold until I did it over a year ago. Reduce the span and change the pitch and amazingly, the baby chick survives withou
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Originally Posted By: Dennis MichaelThe most common faults I find are a tendancy to early rotate the wrist in the swing, resulting in pulling often, and losing balance. Chicken winging the down swing which leaves the arm far from the ankle at releas
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Leagues & Sport Bowling
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Originally Posted By: aoitenNot a bad first league experience. Our team started in 6th out of 18, advanced to 4th (a couple times), then dropped to 5th on the final night. Tonight, just like last week, we lost the first two games, then made such a
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This advice was directed solely at akt22, if he feels like he is starting the ball at his target, and he is off to the right, then starting the ball to the left of target should put the ball in line with his target. Many of the top pros start the bal
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Virtual League
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beefers1 reporting for duty! Hey guys! Can't wait for the league season to start again, and participate in this awesome virtual league. No promises, except that I'll do my best.
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The Bowler's Lounge
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Start bowling next week and report by the following Monday.
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Virtual League
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Should be a blast.
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Virtual League
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Okay, well you know my average was 168 at the end of last season, but in Michigan I'm on wood, in 80% humidity, and the lanes were bone dry, so I've had to adjust which balls I use, how i throw it, and the thumb hole. In other words, I might start o
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The Bowler's Lounge
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Since I have started bowling again in earnest in the past 6 months, I have found sort of a mixed bag. The 24-lane house I bowl at is a pretty competitive venue, at least from what I have seen. Our Wednesday night summer league was maxed out at 24 t
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Virtual League
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Another announcement, and this one is aimed at those of us who are on social networks: Posts on the league blog now have a "Like" button on them, so if you feel you and/or your team did well during a particular week and you're on Facebook,
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Virtual League
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TAR31, just got back home when you left the chat and I missed you. Tried PM'ing you, but you're over your quota now. If you need anything league-related, you can shoot me an email @ virtualbcleague_at_gmail_dot_com
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