Mike -- Take as much time off as you need. Keep a ball or two, you'll want to open bowl or bowl the No Tap occasionally. When you're ready to compete again, if you're still on second shift, ask your center manager about the possibility of starting a morning league. Our center has one that bowls Wednesday mornings, 4 members, any combination of male/female. It's a popular league for second shifters, housewives, retirees, etc. -- JohnP