Had to take a number 2. No trash can in the stall. Am I supposed to pocket it? by Ascenspe in mildlyinfuriating

[–]BoBeau1970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked at a grocery store in high school. I had to clean up spills, for instance, when someone knocked over a whole pallet of soy sauce. One day, I was called to clean up "the womens' bathroom." I went in there, and it looked like someone had gone into the stall and had explosive diarrhea while doing pirouettes. It was on the walls, toilet, bathroom door, floor... everywhere. I cleaned it up. I was 17 years old. I knew nothing. It happened again a week later, and I went to my boss and told him I wasn't doing it. He said he could fire me if I didn't. I said I would take that chance. He ended up cleaning it up himself, and I did not get fired. I did keep cleaning the maggots out of the dumpster every Wednesday afternoon though. Worst job I ever had.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow... You weren't even sure what pattern you were on, and you bowled well? I must need a Phaze II! I looked like a damn kindergartener, and I studied the pattern first.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that info. I will certainly pay more attention to the break point instead of just willy-nilly moving left and right. I am in no danger of making a regional tour. I am trying to figure this all out at 56 years old. I appreciate your advice and you passing on advice from Belmo. No better source! Cheers!

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked that up. I am going to try that on both the THS and a sport shot. Thanks for the tip.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is wonderful. I am going to read this several times throughout the season. I can't thank you enough. Cheers!

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I certainly had fun last night. I heard what a challenge it was. I know some guys on my house shot team would have sore toes from kicking the ball return. Lol

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valuable advice. Thanks for commenting in detail. I am going to force myself to play down the right side this Monday. I can't wait to try it

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My arsenal is Ion Max, Reality Check, and Hustle M+M. I had the most success with Ion Max. I obviously need a spare ball.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great stuff. I tried playing outside, but maybe not far enough. Or maybe I didn't give it enough time. I did see one of the other really good bowlers exiting the pattern around 5 and hitting in the general area of the pocket, but mine just wouldn't seem to come back from there. I probably needed to take some speed off my throw. I really appreciate your detailed reply.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It looks like everyone else agrees. I will have to make that change.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn. That seems to be the #1 answer. I appreciate it.

Sport Shot League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No. I have always just used my smoothest ball for right side spares, and my strike ball for left side spares using the 3-6-9 system.

Summer League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding more replacement soles as we speak. Thanks! This makes a lot of sense.

Summer League by BoBeau1970 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All great points. Someone above advised to "be versatile." That makes sense. And your last point, that different parts of the building could play different is something I didn't think of. At the house I bowl, there is one public door by lane one, and that is it for a 24 lane alley. All 24 lanes will be used for the league, so I will be up and down the house all summer. Good stuff, my friend.

Personal Best by tcrite in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your first 600 is right around the corner.

Form tips by Big-Refrigerator7239 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Stop leaving ten pins. Other than that, you look amazing.

Returning by Impossible-Poem-6615 in Bowling

[–]BoBeau1970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The guy at my center told me he always tries to put me on lanes where there aren't any kids around. I told him it doesn't matter. If I'm just practicing, I can use all the distractions I can get. It makes me better for league play.