Good practice session (26 Jan 2011)

Had a good practice session today.  When I missed my mark today, I was still leaving myself makable spares (instead of putting the ball in the gutter).  I know it doesn't sound like much, but I had my 1st game above 150 today and my first set above 400.  I am currently rolling my 1st ball over the 1st arrow (standing on board 17) I am shooting the majority of my spares over the 2nd arrow and using the 3rd arrow for my 7 and 4 pin spares.  I ended up shooting a 143, 116 and a 156 for a 415 series.

1st left handed practice session.

Well, I got my ball today and had my 1st practice session.  Obviously, the first several balls was just trying to get my feet straight and being able to release the ball on the correct step.  I rolled 6 games today, and my left shoulder and right leg were a little sore.  I ended up rolling 70, 80, 109, 94, 120 and a 144.  My release started to feel better during the 4th game.  Additionally, I finished my practice session on a good note.  During the last game, I had 1 strike and 6 spares.  I pulled the ball on the other three frames and ended up leaving a 3 count on the 1st ball on 2 of the frames, and putting the 1st ball in the gutter on the other frame.

As far as my back goes; it did a lot better.  I did get a couple of back spasms towards the end of the set, but it was probably due to muscling the ball.  I was able to deliver the ball following the spasms with no back pain.  I do  think that this will work, I just need to stay with it.

Hopefully, I will be able to get some more practice in tomorrow and Friday before I bowl league Friday night.