Well the winter season has come to a close and it ended on a high note! Came into the night needing around a 670 series to get to a 185 average and while I came a little short of that goal, I did shoot a 634 (219, 255, & 160) to [...]
As I’ve said many times in this column, I want to be a better and smarter bowler. Whether it be making the appropriate adjustments, whether that be when to switch bowling balls or marks on the lane, I’ve been very focused on improving and I have been! Up until last [...]
“Mama always said there would be days like these! “ That was the only way of looking at my evening on the lanes, after shooting a 485 (202, 132, & 151). My night consisted of 2 first shot gutters, a under 50% on spare conversions, 50% on single pins, and [...]
Since taking on this column, I have developed as a bowler. From knowing when to make a ball change, to knowing when to make adjustments on the lane, to just my over all confidence. The one thing that still needs work, and lots of it; my spare game! I’m sure [...]
The scores are still a little short of where I want them to be, but after last night, I really feel like I’m turning the corner to becoming the better bowler I set out to be! Let me explain further, I missed 600 last night by 6 pins, bowling a [...]
I’m getting closer! Oh, so much closer! This week has seen a lot of bowling taking place, most of it better than worse. Last night was another validation that the work I’m putting in is paying off, but that there is still a lot of room to improve and grow. [...]
That was the theme of the night, nothing big, and nothing flashy, just consistent. Could it have been better, sure, but compared to where I was the previous week, I’ll take it! Ended up finishing the nigh with a 567 series (187, 189, and 191), which is a big step up from [...]
Ever have one of those nights on the lanes where it was a constant struggle from the first practice toss on? Where you can’t find a line or any sort of consistency? Ever have one of those nights when you get a strike but you’re still frustrated because you missed your [...]
Rest and relaxation never hurt a sole! I was able to get much of that this last week but don’t worry, a lot of bowling took place, just no league! As I mentioned last week, due to a scheduling conflict, I didn’t have my typical Wednesday night league so I [...]
That was the thought I had as I left the lanes last night, what bowler am I really? Two 600 series’ in 3 weeks would lead me to believe I’m turning the corner towards my goals of 190 and above (I’m really shooting for 200 or above, but one step at [...]
Yep, title says it all, last night wasn’t a good night! After bowling my 3rd 600 series of the year last week, this week was a throwaway week. To give you an idea how it started, 7 opens in a row to start the 1st game, 7!! I’m not talking [...]
Well that is more like it! After a couple of tough weeks of gutting out scores to keep my average at 180, tonight was a nice solid average jump! The weird part, despite rolling a 634 series, it felt like it could have been much higher! But I can give a [...]
Was it that bad, not really, but it sure felt like punch to the gut. Ever had one of those nights were the scores weren’t necessarily horrible, but at no point did if feel like you had complete control. I did last night, scores were alright, but I never felt like was able to [...]
I thought I would take a few minutes to chat with Above 180.com contributor Matt Kennedy to talk about “The Journey”. Matt is a normal guy like many of you are, he went to college(took some time off as many folks do), then came back to bowling and is working [...]
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It all started so good, or so it seemed! High game of 223, low of 145 and a final series of 540 bowling every game with my Brunswick Diamondback. Not bad (a 180 avg) but again not where I want to be! Looking back I can see where I was off, [...]
Well, there you have it, we have a name for the column! Kind of nice isn’t it!! What does it mean exactly? I’m going to chronicle my journey as I attempt to improve my 180 average (currently) to the 200′s and beyond! This will include (but certainly not limited to) any practice sessions (both good and bad), [...]
I’ve argued in my head on what exactly is considered practice and what is just a fun night of bowling. Lets be honest, both can be just what you need to improve scores but sometimes some alone time is just what the doctor ordered. My league, like most, started in early [...]
Of the many hobbies that I enjoy, one of my favorite has to be bowling in my winter league. $10 a week is nothing compared to the highs and lows that come with a 30 week league. What makes these so enjoyable, lets take a look. Every league, while different, [...]
That is the question that sometimes I just cannot answer at the right time! What am I talking about you ask, at what point in time you do leave your benchmark ball to the other ball in your bag? Or maybe the better way of looking at it, when is [...]
Hello all, I’m the new guy around here! I’m Matt Kennedy and I’ve been invited to be a contributor here at Above180.com with columns, musings and other articles on bowling as I see it. I hope to get better at this game we love and in turn, help my readers get better as well. [...]
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