It looked very tough out there but that’s why they say the U.S Open is the toughest tournament of the year for both the PBA and the PWBA but spares are what matter especially in the U.S Open and I have bowled some big tournaments in my state with tough patterns and SPARES are what will give you the best chance to win the title. You got this!
Oh Bella - Thanks for sharing this. I have followed you since you were the youth rep for bowling... You are amazing! Here you are at the US Open, LITERALLY bowling next to Hall famer Liz Johnson. How Cool is that. You have a great career ahead of you - please continue to share! Always on your side and rooting for your success!
At 10:51, that was a wicked sick pickup. The 6 pin giving a kiss to the 10 pin. Hehe. Looks like you were able to use reactive resin to open up the lanes as they dried out to your liking later on.
Your doing great Bella just that fact that you are there is a huge accomplishment! You've got a great head on your shoulders! Chalk this up to experience and learn from it! I have no doubt there will be plenty of more tournaments for you like this! No doubt these patterns are hard to figure out. Your will and determination got you here and take every opportunity to learn. You are awesome Bella! Keep going strong and never give up!!🙂
What a great learning experience Bella. Now you know what you need to work on with your game. 10 pins, ball speed consistency is what I noticed the most. As long as you tried your best that's all that matters. ♡♡♡
You inspire me. To even compete at your age in such a prestigious event is unreal. The lanes look very tough. A grind requires a mindset that you will refine over time. This event will help. Stick with the process. Always.
Keep at it Bella :) I have to say as tough as it looks, you've been doing amazing just getting there and doing your best! Remember even a small win is a win. And your a superstar just for doing your best! The struggle is real, and it's shown, but be proud of yourself for just doing your best and being one of the youngest ever to bowl a US open! That's a feat just on it's own. Look how much growth you had and gained from that first PWBA last year. Your journey while tough, is worth it. I see lots of growth coming your way cause of this OPEN! Good Luck tomorrow :)
In sports as in life, on different days different things about us are tested. You wanted to be tested on your skills in this tournament! You are being tested on your will instead. Shannon O'Keefe says being mentally strong is essential to being a success in the sport. And Liz Johnson is credited as being the mentally toughest of all time! Listen to me Bella, your victory this weekend will not be measured in the number of pins you knock down! That is not your test. Your mental toughness is being tested. Don't let it beat you! Don't let it win! You are better than that! And need I remind you -- lots of collegiate coaches are watching you this weekend! Show them how mentally strong you are. Show them you don't give up. May God bless you and give you strength.
This was a rough block for a lot of people so don’t let it get you down. As your shot making gets better you’ll be able to handle these brutal patterns better. Good learning experience 🌻
It's such an honor to be there. A great experience and probably will be the toughest field you will ever face (until the next US Open). I just pray that you are enjoying such a unique opportunity that not many women even get to do. Head up and keep grinding with a smile and a positive attitude.
As always, thank you for the video, Bella! If I were in your spot, I would work with a urethane ball in these types of situations, especially match play; eat up your opponents' oil patterns. Gamesmanship. Bella, you are like Belmo, Troupe, and Simo.. soon the WPBA will be all yours! I believe in you! The best I ever did was carry an 182 average through a sweepers league; I use 2 fingers as well, but with only 1 hand. You blow me away with your love for the game.. go get 'em!!! Thank you for allowing me to comment.
Bella Love Castillo, That was an awesome Vlog Video that you upload from the 2nd Day of Qualifying in the Women's U.S. Open. Also, You did bowl a clean game on Lanes 19 and 20. Also, Good Luck this afternoon for the 3rd Round of Qualifying.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the most difficult things about these tournaments is staying focus and having that determination for a grueling 8 game sets, I know. Your young and this is a great learning experience for you. Your going to one of the greats in time. Keep giving it hell!!! Your a once in a generation talent!!!
One specific thought. A grind out is taxing. Mentally and physically. At some point you may feel your energy start to drain. Take snacks with complex carbohydrates. Simple carbs don’t sustain the body long enough. Bananas or apple slices in a bag were my go to snacks to help sustain my energy on tough patterns.
It’s so hard watching you struggle with these tough patterns. From the clips it looks like it also affected your spare shooting. Rooting for you always. Love your tenacity and grit.
Agreed it was a struggle for me too...felt like I was struggling with each shot. It seemed tough for most around her too. She did really well and kept grinding through and not letting it upset her. That's a good way to be. Keep fighting!
It was great being able to be there on Friday and getting to watch you compete. Yes, it was a very tough shot and I could only sit there and imagine your frustration level because I know where mine would have been! I found myself muttering out loud when you'd throw a good shot, only to have a 7 or a 10 not know enough to fall down, or when it looked like you had a multi pin spare covered, only to have the ball make a bad move at the last second. Hey, you have a lot of years ahead of you and this will hopefully help create some mental toughness for future tournaments. Best of luck!
That looks so tough. It must be awesome to take part in such a huge event. Little suggestion, I’d like to see the scores now and then. Thanks for the content, best of luck!
This is what separates the amateurs from the pros knowing how and when to make adjustments with conviction. That pattern is torture no room for error at all. Also noticed the were times you were falling out of your shot instead of your usual solid form. Im sure you're not the only one that wanted to scream or cry after being on a pattern like that . I do believe with some of the posters sometimes resin gives you a better look down lane especially on the backends.
It's the toughest tournament you will ever bowl. Just being able to bowl in it is an honor. Masters are so hard. I'm so proud of you. Keep your head up. We all love ya❤❤❤
We believe in you Bella. Just remember you made it to bowl there. Your the youngest person bowling there right now. You might be the youngest to ever bowl in the PWBA US Open. You have so much to be proud of. You got 8 more games go and have fun and do your best and what ever happens keep ur head up high cus you did great. And we are all so very proud of you.
Glad you doing what you love. I feel your frustration. Hope moving forward it gets better. The key are your feet try working on getting to the line the same I have been watching slow down relax work on your feet and balance at the line either you stand up or fall forward at the line stay down and roll it. Just some advise. Good luck.
I'm a big fan of yours. Looks like your equipment was just hooking too early yesterday. The people throwing the Duos, their ball reaction looked really good. Good luck today. I'll be watching!
Adjustments, adjustments, adjustments. That’s what this sport is all about. Stay fearless! We’re rooting for you! P.S. Nobody else on tour has the pin action you do. Facts. Your time is coming.
You are bowling the most challenging professional tournament of the year. You are bowling against women that do this every week. You don’t have a ball rep telling you what to do shot to shot pair to pair. You are a brave young lady. Great bowler good experience. Enjoy the process. Two handed grandpa from Michigan
The lanes are very difficult, that's for sure. While you are probably disappointed, remember you are in the big time at 15. Your opportunity to compete in this event is a significant accomplishment. Be proud of yourself. Your continued determination will pay off as you gain more experience. Time takes time. I can only imagine how amazing you will be at 18.
Look what Belmo did in his Major victory this year.came from i think 57th to eventually win! Dont ever give up on yourself.positive thoughts and affirmation!!
Don't know if you have a coach, but another set of eye's never hurts. Anyhoot, you might want to throw the purple hammer for the first 2-3 games. Until the pattern gets blended or burnt. Then shell up and move left. Also food for thought. Drill a thumb hole in your spare ball, and practice on throwing it straight. Nothing worse than missing a 10 pin, and missing the cut by 1 pin. No one likes to be the alternate... Tell Felicia to smile more!! And tell her I might make my come back at the Willey tournament in montana this year
Forgot to ask, Bella: how many other 2-handers competing in the Open? Surprised to not see more! Bet you have the Belmo effect already happening and we’ll see a spike as soon as next year…
Your killing it B especially against the level of competition your going up against you have many titles/championships to come your way in Jesus name 🙌🏼
@@JSBowling2011 I didn't watch it Live, I followed it online frame-by-frame and trust me I know it was brutal! Her father is her coach, she just turned 14 hopefully she grows up and out of it! Wishing the best for Bella
Hopefully I see some adjustments from the last video becuz 25 mins if a video all I saw was the same exact mistakes for a 30min video and never moving or adjusting and not having even remotely close to the right ball in your hand we will see let’s hope otherwise your not learning anything at all day to day
Just try to look where others playing and with wich ball and reaktive Balls are overall a bit saver then urethane it allouds you to miss your pocket a bit more. That helps me a lot to score higher.
I still think u are amazing! What a feat just to get the invite,let alone make it thru pqt? etc... dont forget,u cant even drive a flippin car for 2-3 more years! Think about that.amazing!
Bela Get out of urethane. Asymmetrical would ne a good choice to come off the pattern with more energy. Keep fighting. Again, do be afraid to get out of urethane. See what the lady pros are doing. Cheers
Could have been a good choice to use your spare ball as your first ball. Cut out that little snap at the end and missing the pocket on the right. Just go straight at the pocket.
Your losing energy with those balls through the heads and they aren’t finishing you have to keep your speed up to get them trough the heads or polish them but I’ve always loved hammer’s especially blue hammers way before your time
Versatility is key. Toughest tournament in the world. At some point, you're going to have to learn about bowling balls. Right handers can't live on urethane and mid line symmetrical balls when they are this hard.
It looked very tough out there but that’s why they say the U.S Open is the toughest tournament of the year for both the PBA and the PWBA but spares are what matter especially in the U.S Open and I have bowled some big tournaments in my state with tough patterns and SPARES are what will give you the best chance to win the title. You got this!
Well said
Oh Bella - Thanks for sharing this. I have followed you since you were the youth rep for bowling... You are amazing! Here you are at the US Open, LITERALLY bowling next to Hall famer Liz Johnson. How Cool is that. You have a great career ahead of you - please continue to share! Always on your side and rooting for your success!
Thank you so much!!
At 10:51, that was a wicked sick pickup. The 6 pin giving a kiss to the 10 pin. Hehe. Looks like you were able to use reactive resin to open up the lanes as they dried out to your liking later on.
Your doing great Bella just that fact that you are there is a huge accomplishment! You've got a great head on your shoulders! Chalk this up to experience and learn from it! I have no doubt there will be plenty of more tournaments for you like this! No doubt these patterns are hard to figure out. Your will and determination got you here and take every opportunity to learn. You are awesome Bella! Keep going strong and never give up!!🙂
What a great learning experience Bella. Now you know what you need to work on with your game. 10 pins, ball speed consistency is what I noticed the most. As long as you tried your best that's all that matters. ♡♡♡
You inspire me. To even compete at your age in such a prestigious event is unreal. The lanes look very tough. A grind requires a mindset that you will refine over time. This event will help. Stick with the process. Always.
Keep at it Bella :) I have to say as tough as it looks, you've been doing amazing just getting there and doing your best! Remember even a small win is a win. And your a superstar just for doing your best! The struggle is real, and it's shown, but be proud of yourself for just doing your best and being one of the youngest ever to bowl a US open! That's a feat just on it's own. Look how much growth you had and gained from that first PWBA last year. Your journey while tough, is worth it. I see lots of growth coming your way cause of this OPEN! Good Luck tomorrow :)
I can’t say it better myself. Just go have fun tomorrow, and wow that pattern was wicked.
In sports as in life, on different days different things about us are tested. You wanted to be tested on your skills in this tournament! You are being tested on your will instead. Shannon O'Keefe says being mentally strong is essential to being a success in the sport. And Liz Johnson is credited as being the mentally toughest of all time! Listen to me Bella, your victory this weekend will not be measured in the number of pins you knock down! That is not your test. Your mental toughness is being tested. Don't let it beat you! Don't let it win! You are better than that! And need I remind you -- lots of collegiate coaches are watching you this weekend! Show them how mentally strong you are. Show them you don't give up. May God bless you and give you strength.
This was a rough block for a lot of people so don’t let it get you down. As your shot making gets better you’ll be able to handle these brutal patterns better. Good learning experience 🌻
It's such an honor to be there. A great experience and probably will be the toughest field you will ever face (until the next US Open). I just pray that you are enjoying such a unique opportunity that not many women even get to do. Head up and keep grinding with a smile and a positive attitude.
As always, thank you for the video, Bella!
If I were in your spot, I would work with a urethane ball in these types of situations, especially match play; eat up your opponents' oil patterns. Gamesmanship.
Bella, you are like Belmo, Troupe, and Simo.. soon the WPBA will be all yours!
I believe in you! The best I ever did was carry an 182 average through a sweepers league; I use 2 fingers as well, but with only 1 hand. You blow me away with your love for the game.. go get 'em!!! Thank you for allowing me to comment.
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Nothing in sport is more valuable than building on your experiences, both good and bad. Keep on, keeping on Bella!!
So true!
You're doing great at it!!
It was great getting to watch you bowl for a bit today. You are awesome ty. btw thats the center I bowl at. =)
Bella Love Castillo, That was an awesome Vlog Video that you upload from the 2nd Day of Qualifying in the Women's U.S. Open. Also, You did bowl a clean game on Lanes 19 and 20. Also, Good Luck this afternoon for the 3rd Round of Qualifying.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the most difficult things about these tournaments is staying focus and having that determination for a grueling 8 game sets, I know. Your young and this is a great learning experience for you. Your going to one of the greats in time. Keep giving it hell!!! Your a once in a generation talent!!!
One specific thought. A grind out is taxing. Mentally and physically. At some point you may feel your energy start to drain. Take snacks with complex carbohydrates. Simple carbs don’t sustain the body long enough. Bananas or apple slices in a bag were my go to snacks to help sustain my energy on tough patterns.
You're always inspiring, keep your head up and knock those pins down!
It’s so hard watching you struggle with these tough patterns. From the clips it looks like it also affected your spare shooting. Rooting for you always. Love your tenacity and grit.
Agreed it was a struggle for me too...felt like I was struggling with each shot. It seemed tough for most around her too. She did really well and kept grinding through and not letting it upset her. That's a good way to be. Keep fighting!
It was great being able to be there on Friday and getting to watch you compete. Yes, it was a very tough shot and I could only sit there and imagine your frustration level because I know where mine would have been! I found myself muttering out loud when you'd throw a good shot, only to have a 7 or a 10 not know enough to fall down, or when it looked like you had a multi pin spare covered, only to have the ball make a bad move at the last second. Hey, you have a lot of years ahead of you and this will hopefully help create some mental toughness for future tournaments. Best of luck!
Thanks so much for the support 🙏🏻
I was humbled at the New York Masters a few months ago so I know what you're feeling.
1978 I bowled in the ABC Masters, yeah humbling is not a strong enough word
That looks so tough. It must be awesome to take part in such a huge event. Little suggestion, I’d like to see the scores now and then. Thanks for the content, best of luck!
I’m cheering you on! Proud of you!
This is what separates the amateurs from the pros knowing how and when to make adjustments with conviction. That pattern is torture no room for error at all. Also noticed the were times you were falling out of your shot instead of your usual solid form. Im sure you're not the only one that wanted to scream or cry after being on a pattern like that . I do believe with some of the posters sometimes resin gives you a better look down lane especially on the backends.
It's the toughest tournament you will ever bowl. Just being able to bowl in it is an honor. Masters are so hard. I'm so proud of you. Keep your head up. We all love ya❤❤❤
Very good! Keep up the great work!
Love your videos Bella❤ your the greatest!!
Great job. It is so special to see you compete at this level with the best players in the world. Enjoy every single minute. 🎉
Thanks! 😃
its a learning experience, bella you will be better because of it.
We believe in you Bella. Just remember you made it to bowl there. Your the youngest person bowling there right now. You might be the youngest to ever bowl in the PWBA US Open. You have so much to be proud of. You got 8 more games go and have fun and do your best and what ever happens keep ur head up high cus you did great. And we are all so very proud of you.
Glad you doing what you love. I feel your frustration. Hope moving forward it gets better. The key are your feet try working on getting to the line the same I have been watching slow down relax work on your feet and balance at the line either you stand up or fall forward at the line stay down and roll it. Just some advise. Good luck.
It's OK Bella. Just shake it off. Just make your lane adjustments accordingly. It's that oil pattern.
I'm a big fan of yours. Looks like your equipment was just hooking too early yesterday. The people throwing the Duos, their ball reaction looked really good. Good luck today. I'll be watching!
Your expressions are priceless!!!! 😄
Adjustments, adjustments, adjustments. That’s what this sport is all about. Stay fearless! We’re rooting for you!
P.S. Nobody else on tour has the pin action you do. Facts. Your time is coming.
Gotta toughen up on the spare shooting. Just never give up.
Looks exhausting 😊
Looks like a tough week but a great learning experience. You will come back stronger and wiser next time. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.
That's the plan!
For as hard as those lanes look i think you're doing very well bella! Hang in there, good luck tomorrow and kick some pin butt!
You are bowling the most challenging professional tournament of the year. You are bowling against women that do this every week. You don’t have a ball rep telling you what to do shot to shot pair to pair. You are a brave young lady. Great bowler good experience. Enjoy the process. Two handed grandpa from Michigan
I'm not even bowling, and I'm like, after this, I need a vacation 😂
Keep at it. You're fun to watch and you're only gonna get better.
Good luck for third round tomorrow Bella ❤
You’re amazing to watch. Again, best of luck👍
Tough pattern. beautiful shot at the 12:45 mark.
Using the light on the arrows with your knee bend may stop you going Brooklyn side I found. I did a 279 doing this method bella
The lanes are very difficult, that's for sure. While you are probably disappointed, remember you are in the big time at 15. Your opportunity to compete in this event is a significant accomplishment. Be proud of yourself. Your continued determination will pay off as you gain more experience. Time takes time. I can only imagine how amazing you will be at 18.
Good luck 🍀
Look on the bright side, Atleast you pick up pretty much all your spares!
Did you talk to any of the pros? It looked like the Hammers only worked in a specific groove. Did any of the others work in practice?
Some
Look what Belmo did in his Major victory this year.came from i think 57th to eventually win! Dont ever give up on yourself.positive thoughts and affirmation!!
Seriously? There is a huge difference between Belmo and an amateur. Come on don't make silly statements
Don't know if you have a coach, but another set of eye's never hurts. Anyhoot, you might want to throw the purple hammer for the first 2-3 games. Until the pattern gets blended or burnt. Then shell up and move left. Also food for thought. Drill a thumb hole in your spare ball, and practice on throwing it straight. Nothing worse than missing a 10 pin, and missing the cut by 1 pin. No one likes to be the alternate... Tell Felicia to smile more!! And tell her I might make my come back at the Willey tournament in montana this year
Anneli is very entertaining to watch.
Legendary Liz Johnson on the next lane. Hope you got a chance to chat it up with her. Funny how she can bowl and no one appears to notice her.
On the plus side, now you know you still have lots to work on. If it were easy everyone would do it.
Sometimes the pins are polite, other times they can be very mean.
15:49 - Where did the pin go???
Cool tech bowling bowling tournament bella how did you bowl all 3 bowling games your series score
Forgot to ask, Bella: how many other 2-handers competing in the Open? Surprised to not see more! Bet you have the Belmo effect already happening and we’ll see a spike as soon as next year…
I was the only one
Your killing it B especially against the level of competition your going up against you have many titles/championships to come your way in Jesus name 🙌🏼
Lots of splits too! 😢
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You've got to move up 21 spots tomorrow You Can Do IT, You Can DO IT!
@@JSBowling2011 I hope not but her last game is just.... she's got to be sore and tired!
@@JSBowling2011 a 140 not her worst game of the day
@@JSBowling2011 I didn't watch it Live, I followed it online frame-by-frame and trust me I know it was brutal! Her father is her coach, she just turned 14 hopefully she grows up and out of it! Wishing the best for Bella
purple hammer is always the answer
Lot of tough breaks you didn’t get. The oil patterns looked difficult. Shake it off. Probably already have
Hopefully I see some adjustments from the last video becuz 25 mins if a video all I saw was the same exact mistakes for a 30min video and never moving or adjusting and not having even remotely close to the right ball in your hand we will see let’s hope otherwise your not learning anything at all day to day
Way too long with that purple hammer! That black reactive ball had a much better shape!!
Just try to look where others playing and with wich ball and reaktive Balls are overall a bit saver then urethane it allouds you to miss your pocket a bit more. That helps me a lot to score higher.
Congrats on making it this far but need to work on that spare shooting… too many easy spares missed
Try all the way left.
I still think u are amazing! What a feat just to get the invite,let alone make it thru pqt? etc... dont forget,u cant even drive a flippin car for 2-3 more years! Think about that.amazing!
No 2024 US Open this year I take it? I don’t see you among the ladies in the PTQ.
Not this year
Love your videos but more information on what each game is would help.
Coaching
Boy, rough oil patterns.
Bela
Get out of urethane. Asymmetrical would ne a good choice to come off the pattern with more energy. Keep fighting. Again, do be afraid to get out of urethane. See what the lady pros are doing. Cheers
YOU'LL BE BACK..............
This is hard to watch. Strikes were hard to come by.
Could have been a good choice to use your spare ball as your first ball. Cut out that little snap at the end and missing the pocket on the right. Just go straight at the pocket.
Welcome to the big leagues, reactive please
올리브양 반가워요😊
Once you are more consistent in hitting the 1-3 pocket on your strike ball, you will be outstanding.
Your losing energy with those balls through the heads and they aren’t finishing you have to keep your speed up to get them trough the heads or polish them but I’ve always loved hammer’s especially blue hammers way before your time
Are you the only 2 hander in the house??
don't be hard on yourself you're doing great
Don't let that up set you your still nùn one you bowl to good not to be ❤❤❤❤
your competing with best players in the world and you know you can win one day :) generations of opponents have been felled before Liz Johnson lmao
I don't think you moved your feet at all. As you see , having 8 balls means nothing without knowledge. Keep the faith, your very young. Good luck
Bella ball change girl the purple is not the ball for this tournament
first
Versatility is key. Toughest tournament in the world. At some point, you're going to have to learn about bowling balls. Right handers can't live on urethane and mid line symmetrical balls when they are this hard.