What are your shortcomings.
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It's about time a new topic started.
Most of us know what our own strong suits are. But the key to becoming a better bowler lies with knowing where we fall short. So come on, people - let's here 'em.
To get the ball rolling, my fault is that i often lose concentration on the second ball (i.e., the spare shot). It's not because I am still upset about leaving a spare, but I just seem to "space out" and fluff the simplest of spares. This takes a huge chunk of my potential average away.
On the other hand, on difficult spares I do better because my focus is on the challenge facing me. Haha. Go figure. -
concentration is not always there when I bowl... sometimes the mind wanders off......
I guess it's the mental aspects that most of us are lacking
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Me worse. I can't even get my basics right.
Inconsistency, improper release(thumb), slide leg not low enough, sometimes pushing the ball down instead of letting it fall from backswing.
Sigh.....I'm lousy. -
my shortcoming is
always wash longkang!
okok...i think i extra here...... -
my shortcomings are
always cross the foul line
inconsistent release
after a strike, the next ball like SHIT!
same fate as player1 -
with regards to short comings...i guess most of us would agree that it'll be our mental strength.
to get the 10 pins down is not really a very difficult thing (esp if we watch uncle thomas bowl), the difficult part would be to be consistent...and furthermore, given the pride of hook bowlers, sometimes i tend to focus on the amount of hook that i can impart to the ball (though not very successful), instead of focusing on building up my consistancy... -
No worries, no one an extra hereOriginally posted by FireIce:my shortcoming is
always wash longkang!
okok...i think i extra here......
And further more, more experienced bowlers do wash long kangs too...... especially the "hookers". Agree guys
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dun worry so much.Originally posted by jae:with regards to short comings...i guess most of us would agree that it'll be our mental strength.
to get the 10 pins down is not really a very difficult thing (esp if we watch uncle thomas bowl), the difficult part would be to be consistent...and furthermore, given the pride of hook bowlers, sometimes i tend to focus on the amount of hook that i can impart to the ball (though not very successful), instead of focusing on building up my consistancy...
enjoy ur birthday first....hahaha
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Shortcomings?
Too numerous to mention, but I'll highlight the 3 biggest weaknesses in my game.
1) Topping
There's nothing wrong in having a low track, but when you turn the hand as much as I do BEFORE getting the thumb out of the ball, it results in a topped shot. So not only is it a low tracking ball, it's also a weakly spun hook, which robs me of any power I would have hoped to achieve.
2) Lack of confidence
Ever feel like you've released the perfect shot? Of course you have. Problem is me is I simply don't think I can repeat it! It's most likely because I didn't know what I did RIGHT! And it's most disappointing when the next shot goes awry. And that happens because I didn't believe that I could do it again.
3) Focus
Dunno about you, but I'm easily distracted. I can easily pinpoint something going on 6 lanes away when I should really be focusing on the pins at the end of MY lane! Obviously this loss of concentration is detrimental to good shot making.
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I'm not sure if my thumb plug is drilled correctly.
Before the ball is warmed up, I can't even fit my whole thumb in!
The first joint of my thumb(the nail there) is big...at the sides. And that is causing discomfort.
After ball is warmed up, expansion and stuff, I still need to powder my thumb. Even then, the sides of the thumb seem to be jamming the plug everytime I release.
So I'm worried if it affects my throwing...meaning, I have to throw a certain way to prevent the thumb from getting stuck. My shot will go straighter if I throw that way. Thumb will come out from ball earlier.
Most of the time, my thumb is not fully in, maybe about 3/4 of the thumb. That way, my thumb will definitely come out first. But I have to adjust my throwing already....then inconsistent. very sian ley... -
P1
you probably need an oval thumbhole, if you don't already have one. Most of our thumbs are, to some extent, oval in shape. So you just have to open up more side in your plug.
Nothing to despair about. -
dunno why when i bowl
always pin lumber 1,3 and 6 left standing
relli almost always..........
aaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh -
i know who harmzuay is liao....
Back to the point, oval thumbshape...well, I guess the hole will look weird. But the more it will assist my bowling, I really don't mind.
I'm taking my ball to Sam later at Eastside...see what he says about it.
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For me, it is the inablity to string high games together, always 1 high then 1 high. But on the other hand i can get consecutive low games..
Also, i seem to have a jinx with mr turkey, i can't always strike after a double....sigh.... -
[quote]Originally posted by Deamon:
[b]For me, it is the inablity to string high games together, always 1 high then 1 high.
i assume u mean 1 high 1 low...or else i wil be devastated.
my prob is to keep my hook at a controllable arc.
i can hit a high game, then a low one because i get confident and start trying to rev up more and get more impressive. also, my spares leave much to desired. -
the inability to spare pin 10 comfortably.
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Good to hear from you, Daemon.
How're the exams so far? Perhaps we'll see more of you once you're done. Meanwhile, all the best. -
... bcos ur shots tend to be on the left of pin1Originally posted by FireIce:dunno why when i bowl
always pin lumber 1,3 and 6 left standing
relli almost always..........
aaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh
U should try adjusting your shots so that they can hit the pocket.
The good news I can see here is that you can be consistent in a way. Now the idea is to get consistent in the correct way.
cheers -
I actually noticed that no spinners have posted here.
(no offense to those who have because i don't know everybody's style)
Perhaps that's why they often score better? Haha. Even enthusiastic Mage hasn't posted here. -
for mi.... i cant even concentrate well enough on the first ball..hehe..
started bowling "officially" jsut few months ago..
my ball someitmes cannot go the the target arrow that i wan.. *pissed*
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Hi Genie,Originally posted by [G]enie^^:for mi.... i cant even concentrate well enough on the first ball..hehe..
started bowling "officially" jsut few months ago..
my ball someitmes cannot go the the target arrow that i wan.. *pissed*
still training up for that....
Keep going at it. You'll get the results you want sooner or later
If all things fail, you might just wanna try rubbing a bottle(a real genie comes out & grant you a wish )
Have fun!!
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alamak, not bottle lah, genie come out from a lamp!!
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eh, your's is middle east genie. Mine S'pore one ok
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new shortcoming...
volatile sweat glands near thumb with improper blood circulating veins at my palm.
its giving me various thumb holdup moments. or issit just my release?
well, i'm going to work on that and will write a full page report of analysis to "Tom's Toony Thumb Minutes"
yeah, i never say die...must come back strong! -
Jia you
U can do it