Well the first 2 weeks were great, however I had a little trouble getting lined up on Monday night. I didnt shoot horribly bad, but I lost a few pins on my average. I still averaged 173 this week, but have to work a little harder next week to get my average back up. I think I should be able to achieve my 200 average this season, I hope anyway.

Well last night was the 2nd week, and I am happy so far with what I have produced. Last week my average was 175. This week it was 190. My first game was my best this week at 210. It was followed by a 185, then 176. I only had 6 open frames across all 3 games. So far this season I have been able to matain my composure when i have had an open and bounce right back, with either a stike or a spare. Usually a strike though. I also used a ball last night that I havent been able to throw before. It was a Brunswick Absolute Inferno. I have been rolling either a Track Xception or a Storm Pyro. I rolled the Brunswick for the 1st 2 games and part of the 3rd. Then I lost my look, and tried the Track. I didnt have a good look on that ball either. So i went to my Pyro, and finished the game with 5 in a row. Should have switched sooner, lol. Hind sight is 20-20. Anyway I will let keep you all posted through the season.

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Well we started our league last night. I was a little intimidated for a couple of reasons. First, I am bowling in a new house. Second, I am on a new team, where they put me as the anchor. I started out ok with a 161. Then it went downhill to a 148. I was disappointed with that. However, the 3rd game redeemed that with a 219. That gave me a 175.7 avereage, which is my highest average ever in league. I hope that I can keep my average up closer to 200, which is where I want to be. I think that bowling in an earlier league may be the help that I needed.

I have been expirimenting with my approach and I thin I have found the approach that will keep me more balanced at the line. I have shortened my backswing, but sped up my feet. This seemed to help last nigh tin league. Even though we bowled 9pin no tap, I had a 565 series with only 7 no taps in the whole series. I bowled quite a few strikes, which was a nice change. I am thinking about bowling a PBA experience league this season. I was very encouraged after league last night. It just seemed like everything clicked and that is a great feeling. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Well anyone that has ever tried to bowl with the opposite hand knows what its like. Stumble around, feel kinda stupid, and then it happens, you throw a strike. Well for me it was a forced transition since my accident in September of 2002. I was driving a dump truck when the hydraulic system malfunctioned a the bed fell on my right arm. The Doctors amputated my right arm (which I was right handed) just below the shoulder. I don't think that I would have been able to make it though the way that I have if it hadn't been 1 for God, and 2 my wonderful wife. She has been there for me through thick and thin!! She even joined me in a league this season (our first, and certainly not our last season). I have converted my game somewhat and have found that I am still able to roll a 16# BALL 60'. That in itself amazes me. I have dreams of bieng the first one handed professional bowler on tour in the PBA. With all the hard work I am putting in I think it'll pay off very soon. I will keep you guys updated on my progress, and be sure to keep your eyes open for me.

Phillip