Mine sound simple but they are going to be tough.

1)Achieve and consistently throw with a free swing.

2)Throw as many clean games as possible in a row

3)Have 200+ average

4)Beat my teammate's average so that he can lead off like he likes to in my one league

5)Rediscover my spare game. It seems to have disappeared and I think a plastic spare ball might help.

6)Get good throwing a plastic spare ball.

7) Lastly have a series higher than 655. I've had that one twice already in the same year.

Like I said tough but not undoable.

620, then 630, then 650, then 675, then 700, and so on...

280, then 285, then 290, and so on...

Don't care about average right now, just want to get better.

Well, I've got the 200+ average thing down. For myself. I'd say consistency and learning how to make adjustments when theirs carry down and when the lanes are drying up. My PBA Experience league showed me how inconsistent with hitting my marks I am.

My goals for this season are:

Average 200+
High Series 750+
Increase my spare percentage

But in order for that to happen I need to work on a few things,
like the following:

Have a loose armswing
DO NOT OVERTHINK,..( This is my biggest problem )
Do not beat myself up after a bad shot or game (I'm my own worst enemy)
Did I mention have a loose arm swing? NO muscling

Oh, and lose a little weight,... Win the lottery...LOL..

My goals are to:

- improve Execution
- improve decision making
- 210+ avg
- kick some [censored]!

EDIT: I think it's time for me to roll a 300 as well.

EDIT #2: I want pro-level single pin conversion rates. 90% would be good, 95% would be better.

My goals are...

improve my approach/Execution & accuracy
improve reading lanes
improve my spare percentage
180+ average
700 series and another improvement in my high game column.

I have simple goals, but ones I feel are appropriate for my level of experience.

1) Cash out from a tourney
2) Five 600 series in league
3) Meet 'n' greet new bowlers
4) Work hard on my spare game (MUST improve)

And as always, be supportive of my teammates and continually exciting them about the game of bowling while offering advice.

Well my goals are (should be) simple really.

Get my basics down pat!

If I can get three things this season I'll be happy:-

1) A free armswing
2) be steady at the foul line
3) A good follow through

The rest should be OK!

My goals are as follows:

1) most importantly don't embarrass myself in my PBAX league.
2) Bring my Average up to at least 175 in my fun league.
3) Get my ball fitment right.. I'm tired of having to grip the ball
4) Roll a high game of 250
5) Roll a 600 series

My goal is pretty simple; have fun. That's it, really. I doubt I'll duplicate last year but I'll have fun trying. If I "only" average 215 or so bowling once a week, I can't get upset at that. If the shot's close to the same as last year, I should be able to average in the 220 range again, but if not, that's not a big deal. I'd like to throw another 300 and 800 (I came close to the 300 once and the 800 twice last year), but if I don't get them, then that's ok. I have one of each so anything more than that is a bonus.


Well, Scott, when you start doing that, remember your own #6: KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID. Relax, have fun, and lower your expectations at that point.


If you improve Execution, your EDIT #2 will get better in two ways. First, improving Execution on your first ball will leave you "better" spare opportunities (single pin spares instead of "Oh my God" spares or multi-pin spares) and give you more practice at the single pin spares. Second, improving Execution will improve the way you go after those single pin spares.

My single pin spare conversation rate last year was probably 97-98% and my 10 pin percentage was probably 92% which is bad by my standards. After I adjusted my approach for my first ball my 10 pin approach felt odd, and I was uncomfortable a lot. As the season progressed I made adjustments and felt better, but still not 100% comfortable. I'm always a work in progress, though.