Ladies and Gents,

I write this blog in hopes of support. I turn to you great world of bowlers; for this year, my average has tumbled! Now, with only 9 weeks left, I am being called out to maintain a certain average. My only problem is that I don't know if it is possible. Is the concentration there? Do I really have what it takes? Will I let my fans down? These, plus $50 in lap dances, are the weights I carry on my back!

My only concern, my new ball. I have been using a really old piece of crap ball for the last couple of years and maintaining a 180 average. This year, just 174. For the next 9 weeks I must be ale to (starting from scratch) maintain a 180 average. I have absolutely no control over my ball however. The back end reaction is more than I'm used to. I just don't know what to do.

Please guide me with some encouraging words of wisdom.

Mas Hambone