Practise

[Storm269]

How often do you guys practice and normally for how many games ?
As for me, I just can't stop, trying to improve every game. And sometimes throw as much as 10 over games in one practice session and a sore arm the next day...
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[JoseMa]

6-10 games a day... I am always trying to get use to different releases and lines... Not much problem with arm... Just a sore thumb due to pitch problems...
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[dizzyfugu]

Due to hard work once or twice a week, mostly on Friday or weekends. Normally 5-10 (seldom) games, either alone or with 1 or 2 friends. I stop playing when I feel tired or have my concentration wear off.

No arm problems, rather sore thumb (I tend to squeeze too much) and aching legs the next day.
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[JohnP]

Bowler38 -- For the best use of your practice time, don't try to improve every game.  Use some of your time, for example, to work on spares.  If you have a specific problem (making the ten pin) shoot that spare on both balls each frame for a while.  Practice using different lines from your comfort zone.  And yes, shoot a few games just to see how high you can score.  --  JohnP

[Storm269]

Think that's where my problem lies, through am a stroker but am always trying new entry point, second arrow sometimes fourth arrow. That's where I get confused and till now still don't know where my comfort zone is. Can you advice ?

[JohnP]

Bowler38 -- Your comfort zone needs to be in the area the oil pattern dictates the lanes should be played.  Watch the better bowlers and see where they're playing the lanes.  If they break the ball more than you do, you will need to play a little further right (I'm assuming you're right handed).  If you break it more than they do, play a little further left.  When you find a combination of starting position and target that allows you the most room for error, you're there.  Now, in practice you need to play away from that area to help develop your accuracy and flexibility.  For example, if the shot's at the second arrow, practice some at the third or first arrow.  Good luck  --  JohnP

[Storm269]

Thanks JohnP, think I will have to work on my second arrow alot more then will try for the 1st and 3th arrow. A bit difficult to see better bowler play their lines as I am a lefty and there are very few lefty around here. Will just have to trial and error. Think my major problem is my release sometimes ball hook too much (all the way to the 10 pin) and sometime the ball didn't hook as all (almost straight ball).

Mycroft, I agreed with you, the score is always a pain in the neck.

[JohnP]

quote:Think my major problem is my release sometimes ball hook too much (all the way to the 10 pin) and sometime the ball didn't hook as all (almost straight ball).

B38 -- While it's possible your release varies that much, I suspect you're bowling on lanes with a strong oil line (better known as the Great Wall of China).  When you miss your target outside the oil line, the ball breaks more.  When you miss it inside, it goes almost straight.  If this is the case, identify where the oil line is, then line up so you start the ball in the oil and swing it out to the dry area.  When you get lined up properly, you should have a wide area to throw in to hit the pocket.  --  JohnP

[Storm269]

Thanks again JohnP

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Sorry, what do you mean by speeling ?

[RSalas]

I practice for the five minutes they give us before league starts.  
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[Hex017]

quote:first you should pratiCe your speeling then get into bowling
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Edited on 2/4/2005 11:26 AM

You may want to work on your spelLing as well


I normally throw around 5 to 6 games when I practice, sometimes what I do is throw my first ball at the ten pin to practice it, then throw my strike ball, because if I threw my ten pin correctly the pocket should still be there...if you understand what I'm saying.


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[a_ak57]

quote:first you should pratiCe your speeling then get into bowling
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Edited on 2/4/2005 11:26 AM

Why?  Practise is a valid spelling.  Look it up.

As for the post, bowler38, first off, though it's fun, you should bowl so much that your arm is sore from it.  Cut down a little.  Like others have said, take a game or two to practice any spares you have difficulty with, and don't watch the score.  Then take another game to work on any part of your approach you want to work on, spend another working on the weaker aspects of your game (like if you can't play straight, do that), and for another game put everything together and bowl a serious game.
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[Ragnar]

What is this "practice" of which you speak?  It is something with which I am not familiar.  I bowl three games of league a week, for 36 weeks (13 more if I do a summer league).  I get 5 to 10 extra shots in a night during warm up time.
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[MetalGod666]

Practice...I practice a few times a week normally around 12 or 13 games in a session...sometimes get up to around 20.  The idea is to work on all the elements of your game...focus on any fault you might notice whether it's not being able to consistently shoot 10 pins or if you've developed any unorthodox habits in your approach or release.  The only way to make it anywhere bowling...to actually be a good bowler is to practice.  Anyone can average over 200 on the THS, but that does not make them good bowlers.  If you can do that on the sport shot or PBA conditions, then you're a real bowler.  If someone couldn't hit an area of 10 to 15 boards consistently, they have no business even trying.  Narrow that area down about 3 to 4 times and if you can hit that consistently...meaning maybe 3 to 4 boards tops, then you have some talent.  Simply put, if you want to improve your game, practice and work on everything you can during that time...and throw a few serious games.  Someone said you don't need to bowl until your arm hurts...I agree with that.  Just bowl as much as you feel you're capable of.  With time, your endurance should improve as well and you'll be able to handle more games at a time.

[Ernie McCracken]

Here recently, I've been practicing on Monday nights since it's only $1 per game from 4-9!  I usually toss anywhere from 6-12 games depending on what I'm working on.  Sometimes I just shoot at the 10 pin for the whole game since I just can't seem to find the perfect way to cover that stupid thing!
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