Has anyone noticed the impact of how missing a spare during the TV finals on the PBA tour can impact that bowlers performance during the rest of the match? I wonder how much a missed spare can impact "us" during league or tournament play????
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I know what you mean! Bowling, like a lot of sports, is such a head game.
I've been bowling for a couple of years now, but I remember the first few times I bowled, at my local AMF lanes, I would get so focused that I would get so worked up if I didn't play well.
Great blog! Now I'm off to my local AMF lanes to try and break 200 again.
Missed spares are the worst! I know it definitely makes me lose my head a little bit. btw, have you seen these bowling videos? Interesting to think people could learn bowling online.
You've picked up on one of bowling ancient jinxes. The more you think about it/visualize it the more likely it will happen. My bowling best to you all!
Missed spares are awful, especially on the aggressive oil patterns the pros bowl.
The PBA has a site aboutsport bowling, talking about the different lane conditions and oil patterns, and giving tips for PBA Experience League bowlers.
A lot of top players take the safe option with splits, when a carefully bowled dead straight ball will make the split.
And sometimes bowling "the other way round", like a right hander doing it the lefty's way, can make spares easier - Round The Wicket, as it is described here!
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Spares can make or break your tournament. I've been on both ends of the spectrum as far as that goes. I've missed spares to miss the cut or lose matches. At the same time, I've made spares to win matches or make cuts that were really close.
Love this site. Lots of great stuff. I was doing some research on bowling and I found this site too. It's pretty cool if anyones interested life123.com/sports/team-sports/bowling/where-did-bowling-originate.shtml
interesting point. ive never noticed. I've had trouble my whole career converting the 10th pin and this article has some cool stuff on the subject if anyone is interested. /www.life123.com/sports/team-sports/bowling/how-to-convert-that-pesky-10-pin.shtml
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Personally, I shoot all my spares with my plastic ball. It took a little practice but I have improved my spare my conversion rate dramatically. Once you build confidence it becomes a lot easier. Of course the key is to leave yourself an easy spare. No always an easy thing to do.
Your first ball is more important than you second. Leave yourself an easy spare make life a lot easier. I use plastic to pick up my spares especially the dreaded ten pin.
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I know what you mean! Bowling, like a lot of sports, is such a head game.
I've been bowling for a couple of years now, but I remember the first few times I bowled, at my local AMF lanes, I would get so focused that I would get so worked up if I didn't play well.
Great blog! Now I'm off to my local AMF lanes to try and break 200 again.
Missed spares are the worst! I know it definitely makes me lose my head a little bit. btw, have you seen these bowling videos? Interesting to think people could learn bowling online.
You've picked up on one of bowling ancient jinxes. The more you think about it/visualize it the more likely it will happen. My bowling best to you all!
-Ash
Well written article.
Missed spares are awful, especially on the aggressive oil patterns the pros bowl.
The PBA has a site aboutsport bowling, talking about the different lane conditions and oil patterns, and giving tips for PBA Experience League bowlers.
A lot of top players take the safe option with splits, when a carefully bowled dead straight ball will make the split.
And sometimes bowling "the other way round", like a right hander doing it the lefty's way, can make spares easier - Round The Wicket, as it is described here!
Just FYI... BOWL.com will be launching a new site on August
3rd!!! Also check out the new "Grow The Sport" MySpace @ www.myspace.com/growthesport become a friend and help grow the sport!!! Thanks to all of you who put your heart on the lanes everyday for our beloved sport of bowling!
Spares can make or break your tournament. I've been on both ends of the spectrum as far as that goes. I've missed spares to miss the cut or lose matches. At the same time, I've made spares to win matches or make cuts that were really close.
Love this site. Lots of great stuff. I was doing some research on bowling and I found this site too. It's pretty cool if anyones interested
life123.com/sports/team-sports/bowling/where-did-bowling-originate.shtml
Great info there. Looking forward for more soon.
interesting point. ive never noticed. I've had trouble my whole career converting the 10th pin and this article has some cool stuff on the subject if anyone is interested.
/www.life123.com/sports/team-sports/bowling/how-to-convert-that-pesky-10-pin.shtml
I thought you and your readers might be interested in my Bowling Themed Bauble Boards™ which are an inexpensive way to display your bowling lapel pins and patches. Right now we have a special for $2 off your order using the coupon code "keepsakes" during checkout. Please stop by my store and check them out! www.baubleboard.com/ Thank you!
nice blog........
Personally, I shoot all my spares with my plastic ball. It took a little practice but I have improved my spare my conversion rate dramatically. Once you build confidence it becomes a lot easier. Of course the key is to leave yourself an easy spare. No always an easy thing to do.
Your first ball is more important than you second. Leave yourself an easy spare make life a lot easier. I use plastic to pick up my spares especially the dreaded ten pin.
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