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PA_TJ_PDW_Fan

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Newbie......
« on: July 10, 2006, 01:17:57 AM »
Not really new, just a return. I was member here a year or two ago. Guess I better get a profile filled out. Well, I'll be starting my 3rd season in my life of bowling this Sept. I jumped into bowling with both feet, in sink or swim fashion. I never bowled in my life until I joined a league. Let me tell ya, there were some down-right embarrassing nights. Even had my scores announced on the PA system they were so bad. I guess I shouldn't be embarrassed though really, I was new! I did my best. Even though my best was a 105 ave. OK, now I'm embarrassed all over again. Anyway, this past season, I received my 2nd consecutive "Most Improved Average" award. I thought maybe there was a special award for getting that back to back years, but apparently not. Anyway, I'm just itching to start the new season, I'll start practicing after vacation this month (July) to get ready for Sept. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn't allow for a summer league, but maybe someday. I really fell in love with the sport once I started. I began following the PBA closely, hence my logon name. Also researched the history of the sport a bit. Anyway, I ended this past season with a 158 average and a high game of 245. I've got plaques pins and patches hanging everywhere at home. I had some solid 190 games towards the end of the last season, I think I have a real shot at the three-peat for most improved average. So, I'm just posting here because I'm itching to get rolling and sharing the passion. Hmmmm.....3rd year bowler, I'm still a newbie I know.....

 

azguy

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Re: Newbie......
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2006, 10:25:41 AM »
We all started somewhere. As long as you improve, work on bad shots/habits, then you'll find you enjoy it more and will be able to see improvements.

JMO, but spares are what kill most people. Work on them, get confident, feel you can pick up almost anything, splits not with standing, and you'll enjoy it more.

My wife got me into the "life" a few years back and now, seems like it's a very big part of my life, sad to say, I just don't have the consistency to show for all the sweat and tears ! lol.

Happy Bowling !
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KDawg77

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Re: Newbie......
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2006, 10:27:59 AM »
One thing to definitely avoid: over-involvement. If you want to bowl more, that's good, but beware that too many leagues and tournaments can kill your passion. Remember to have fun no matter to what level you want to take your game.
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PA_TJ_PDW_Fan

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Re: Newbie......
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2006, 12:19:19 PM »
Thanks for the words y'all. I do definitely enjoy it. I nearly called it quits this year because of other commitments. I'm in a local Country/Southern Rock band and we play out nearly every weekend. Just more things taking time away from home and family. The Mrs. suggested I keep bowling since I enjoy it so much, nice of her, eh? Anyway, what do y'all think? I'm improving about 30 pins per season since my first day bowling, good? Bad? Should I give up now? I'm trying to be cautious to not concentrate on my overall average, and just take it a game at a time. Thanks again all. And you can check out me and the boys here. http://www.myspace.com/ohioborderline

KDawg77

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Re: Newbie......
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2006, 12:22:39 PM »
Definitely keep bowling as long as you enjoy it. As azguy said, work on the correcting bad hobits and making spares. Yuo can't increase your average without them. Keep the goal in mind, but do the immediate thing to achieve it. Building blocks and baby steps...
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