Arran Kenny's "not-so-good" scores

[arrankenny]

Hi everyone,

I just thought that since my scores have been climbing pretty rapidly recently, that I should make my own scores thread.

They're not very good, but they're as good as my litle arm can get me :D

Can't remember when----------7984
14/4/07----------8144
15/4/07----------8253
15/4/07----------8453

Nearly at my goal of 8500, and when I reach that, I'm gonna go for the big 9k

Thanks,
Arran Kenny

[Jammy]

You just keep spinning buddy. One of these days you'll see 10000 rpm on the counter. I am convinced the difference between 10000 and where you are now is technique, not power. Study the vids and make sure that you're technique is pure and smooth.

[arrankenny]

Just to let everyone know that I can now thumb-start:D:D:D
I'm buzzing!:P

Arran

[LTLFTC]

well done watck akis's dual video tht's the ultimate:eek:

[petemayhew]

Well Done on learning how to thumb start, quite tricky to get the hang of when your new to powerball, well done :)

[Buttered Ball]

Just to let everyone know that I can now thumb-start:D:D:D
I'm buzzing!:P

Arran

Welldone there !

I am quite new to powerballing & have also just started to be able to finger start,just like you i was chuffed :D (i felt like a kid lol :o )it still yakes me 2 or 3 tries to get it going tho sometimes.

[arrankenny]

Thanks Guys! I can thumb-start every time now and I don't need to take my string out with me when I'm trying to compete against my mates:p
It's so much handier!!!

Arran

[GILPI]

The competitive Edge is a definate Help, just remember to keep it friendly, Then the Competiton will be every lasting....

GILPI :)

[arrankenny]

Yes!!!
Today I got 8713!!!
I have reached my goal of 8500!
Now I'm goin for 9k.

Arran

[arrankenny]

Now I've just got 8851!
I need to keep going!

ARRAN

[One-Eye]

Gwan! You can do it!

Keep spinning.

;):D

[arrankenny]

OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! So Close!!!

I got:8979-21rpm away from my goal!!!


Arran

[arrankenny]

Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssss ssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Did It, I Beat 9000!!! 9073!!!

[One-Eye]

I'm sure you'll crack it during your next session.

Don't forget to have a go at the 30s & 90s endurance modes.

These can help you to warm up and train your muscles into what they should be doing.

Also, don't forget to let your muscles rest sufficiently to recover properly for the next big push.

;):)

Edit: oops, took waaay to long writing this post. Didn't realise you were actually on a sesh.

Well done, 9.5k now please ;)

[LTLFTC]

WWWWWeeeeeeeelllllllllll bbbbbllllllooooooooddddddyyyy dddoooonneeee on to 10000:D:D:D

[arrankenny]

I'VE JUST GOT 9136, I want 9500!!!
:p ;) :D :o :) :cool:

Damn my arm is gonna hurt tomorrow!

[dcash10181]

Arran Kenny,

It sounds like you are getting the hang of it based upon your quick improvements. I think even 10k or even 11k is probable in a week's time.

In the beginning, once you are accustomed to the motion of the Powerball, you start to develop a technique that is all your own. You then naturally get good at it with practice, and the records start falling rather quickly.

Find some good videos of someone doing 12k or 13k. Watch their technique, learn the rythym of their movement along with the sound of the Powerball, then secure a good grip and give a real go. You might be surprised by what happens next. ;)

Keep spinning! 10K+ next! :)

Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash

[dcash10181]

I'VE JUST GOT 9136, I want 9500!!!


Damn my arm is gonna hurt tomorrow!


Keep spinning! It's fun! :)

9500 is waiting!

At this rate, you might get to 11k by tomorrow! ;)

Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash

[arrankenny]

Keep spinning! It's fun! :)

9500 is waiting!

At this rate, you might get to 11k by tomorrow! ;)

Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash

Wow!!! Do you really think 11k!?!?!?

[Sanders83]

I'VE JUST GOT 9136, I want 9500!!!

Damn my arm is gonna hurt tomorrow!

I'll race you too 11k. First one there gets a cookie ;)

[petemayhew]

11k will come Arran just have to let your muscles rest from your 9K session today and in 2 days time warm up with some 30s/90s and 11k will be there or maybe 10k :o :)

[arrankenny]

I'll race you too 11k. First one there gets a cookie ;)

What's your score at the mo???

Arran

[lhnova]

Wow!!! Do you really think 11k!?!?!?

yeah I think you should be able to reach 11k soon as well. You seem to be getting the hang of the technique now, so don't be surprised if you take large leaps forward in the next couple of days.

Don't overdo it though, take regular breaks every few days to make sure you don't damage any tendons or strain any muscles.

Good luck

Linus

[arrankenny]

yeah I think you should be able to reach 11k soon as well. You seem to be getting the hang of the technique now, so don't be surprised if you take large leaps forward in the next couple of days.

Don't overdo it though, take regular breaks every few days to make sure you don't damage any tendons or strain any muscles.

Good luck

Linus

I've been there and done that. I have just recovered from a painful right arm causeed by the first three days of powerballing. So I thought I would be sore today...but...no. I think my arms are getting stronger and stronger, but I bet they will be hurting tomorrow :(

Arran

[Sanders83]

What's your score at the mo???

Arran

9924 and dropping. Need rest I think. Was powerballing yesterday a bit.

[arrankenny]

ok sanders, well I will rest for the rest of today, and probably all of tomorrow, but I will race you if you're up for it??? First to 11k???

Arran

[Sanders83]

ok sanders, well I will rest for the rest of today, and probably all of tomorrow, but I will race you if you're up for it??? First to 11k???

Arran

I've just put mine away for two days. It's curry night tonight so that'll keep me from playing with it for a bit. ;) My next session will be Thursday.

11k it is. Good luck :)

[arrankenny]

Good Luck Sanders
May the best man win (by best man I mean me) :p

Arran

[Sanders83]

Why? Going to a wedding are we? Lol! :D :D

[Jammy]

yeah I think you should be able to reach 11k soon as well. You seem to be getting the hang of the technique now, so don't be surprised if you take large leaps forward in the next couple of days.

I agree, said that a couple of posts ago in this thread. The only reason you are not getting over 10k is because I believe your technique needs a lot of work. The better the technique, the better the speed. Work on that technique.

[arrankenny]

today i got 9241.

[petemayhew]

[quote=arrankenny;17867]today i got 9241.[/qute]

Just that little bit closer 10k :) Well Done Arran keep it up

[arrankenny]

Thanks man.

Today I was just going for endurance, with the odd speed run, but tomorrow I am gonna go for pure speed (if you can call 9000rpm speed) so I should have a higher score :D

Arran

[GILPI]

You may think like 10k is a mile away, then one day you'll see 10k easy peasy, then slowly 11k is easy and then where i am, where 12k is easy

Akis finds 15k relatively easy :eek: :eek: :eek:

GILPI :)

[arrankenny]

You may think like 10k is a mile away, then one day you'll see 10k easy peasy, then slowly 11k is easy and then where i am, where 12k is easy

Akis finds 15k relatively easy

GILPI

Yer I hope you're right Gilpi, because my mate has just reached 10,317, and I don't want him ahead of me for too long.

Arran

[Sanders83]

today i got 9241.

Good work. Keep going. I'm still on recovery. Really need to work on the grip on my right hand. That's the problem at the moment. Can't hold it any higher than the mid 9's. Starts to slip. Left hand has great grip but a rubbish wrist.

Loads of work to do. I may be some time..........

[arrankenny]

Good work. Keep going. I'm still on recovery. Really need to work on the grip on my right hand. That's the problem at the moment. Can't hold it any higher than the mid 9's. Starts to slip. Left hand has great grip but a rubbish wrist.

Loads of work to do. I may be some time..........

Yer I have the same problem, because I have tiny hands, my grip is rubbish, but I have a wrist strap attached so I don't really worry about it slippin, becuase it won't doo any harm.

:cool: Arran:cool:

[Sanders83]

I think I can actually go faster on my old powerball. The computer adds a bit to the size and affects my grip. I can spin it upside down in my left hand with my strong finger grip but with my right hand I have to hold it into my palm alot more and end up rubbing against the rotor.

I'm not going to rush it though so don't you either. Don't push yourself too hard just to race me or your friend. Rest is one of the most important parts of any exercise regime. I'm going to be labouring again this weekend so I don't expect any real progress soon. Quite an effort for an office wimp like me all this drilling, sanding and painting. :eek:

I've not doubt you'll hit some high scores but just take it in your stride. Need to progress alongside your body not ahead of it.

All the best.

Gaz

[One-Eye]

Well done on the improvement, 10k will soon come.

;):D

[LTLFTC]

In the words of Dory the powerballing fish just keep spinning spinning spinning..

[Buttered Ball]

Believe me when i say this ...even though i am 33 yrs old i am a whimp!
I have never been a physical type of person & if i can manage to get to 11k then you can get to 11k too not just 10k.Just keep spinning & the laws of nature will guarantee that you will someday get ahead of an old whimp like me !

[arrankenny]

ok thanks guys. and sanders, im not gonna push myself too hard.

Arran

[arrankenny]

Some great scores today:
9300
9653
9736
Nearly there!!!

Arran Kenny

[One-Eye]

Well done, good progress. :D

[arrankenny]

Hi,

Tonight I had a bash at my record, and beat it slightly:

9103
9153
9202
8900
9303
9708
9405
9760
9611
friction burn-I caught the rotor accidently :(
9476
9650
9419
9473
9495
9678

Not much improvement, but I'm getting there :D

Thanks for reading,

Arran Kenny

[Dariuz69]

Nice scores arrankenny, I think if you take a little break (1-2 days) I'm sure you will break the 10k barrier quite easily. Good luck!

[arrankenny]

ok I will do, but Sunday I will grab the 10k barier, and snap it in two :D

Thanks,

Arran

[Dariuz69]

That's the spirit! lol :D

[Jammy]

Nice going Arran! I am still sure your continuous improvement is due to your technique getting better and better. 10k is around the corner!

[arrankenny]

Nice going Arran! I am still sure your continuous improvement is due to your technique getting better and better. 10k is around the corner!

When you first suggested that it was all down to my technique, I sortta tryed to ignore you :s
But actually, I have recently noticed my technique changing as my score is going up, so, I guess you were right.

Sorry for ignoring you,

Arran Kenny

[arrankenny]

New Left Hand Score (I'm only resting my right hand today):
8143

[Jammy]

When you first suggested that it was all down to my technique, I sortta tryed to ignore you :s
But actually, I have recently noticed my technique changing as my score is going up, so, I guess you were right.

Sorry for ignoring you,

Arran Kenny

Now you make me feel all clever and important...:D :D :D

Adrena1in once made a very profound statement: How strong you are has got very little do do with the speeds you achieve. I, of course, thought that was the biggest load of rubbish. Until I saw what kind of scores guys like PeteMayhew were able to achieve.

Pete is a sturdy lad and I am quite sure that he is no weakling, but I have been a sportsman all my life and, apart from the last couple of months, have always been pretty fit and relatively strong. Yet Pete's score is very close to mine and his 90s score kicks my butt.... because his technique is very good.

So technique is very important. Think of the sport of javelin throw. A couple of years ago there were some big, and I mean BIG, muscular British fellows doing some good 80m plus distances. In storms a scrawny chap by the name of Jan Selezny (unsure of the spelling) and throws the javelin 10 meters further. I'm sure the british guys were stronger. But Jan had a faster and more fluent technique - hence the improvement.

You'll be surprised how fast you'll spin once your technique really becomes good.:cool:

[Wild]

I think you are doing well.

You should change the topic title - think optimistically! "Arran Kenny's Progress" might be a more suitable topic title.

[arrankenny]

Thanks guys!

As you can see Wild, I have changed the title of this thread to what you reccomended, and thanks for that Jammy.

I am supposed to be resting today, but I really want to have a really fast run-I'm in the mood to break my record. What should I do? Have a go, or carry on resting???

Arran Kenny

[Buttered Ball]

Thanks guys!

As you can see Wild, I have changed the title of this thread to what you reccomended, and thanks for that Jammy.

I am supposed to be resting today, but I really want to have a really fast run-I'm in the mood to break my record. What should I do? Have a go, or carry on resting???

Arran Kenny

I'm no expert but i say if it's not hurting then carry on i guess.

Btw im not very strong & i can sometimes get upto 11k using my technique.
Basically i concentrate on keeping my whole arm locked while @ the same time bend my arm so that my hand is level with my waist or belt high,then i try my best to keep my arm still while i only use my wrist to spin the ball.
Keep going like this & try to make your wrist movements as small as possible but faster keeping the rest of your arm locked still.

I hope this helps you get a higher score Arran cos if a weekling like me can get 11k then im sure you can too.:)

G/l & h/f.;)

[arrankenny]

new score:
9904 :d

Arran

[Sanders83]

Very good Arran. Excellent progress. Just 20 short of me.

Keep it up, I can see you right at the top of that board someday soon.

Gary

[arrankenny]

Very good Arran. Excellent progress. Just 20 short of me.

Keep it up, I can see you right at the top of that board someday soon.

Gary

WOW THANKS!!! That really inspires me and encourages me!

Thanks a lot Sanders, that really means a lot to me!

Tomorrow, I hope to get 10k-I recieved my new rotor today, soI'm going to swap them over, and then I should get 10k.

Wish Me Luck,

Arran Kenny

[Sanders83]

Good luck with the new rotor. I hope to have a session maybe tomorrow or Monday. Left wrist needs a fair bit more rest but hoping the right will be ready for action soon.

[arrankenny]

Good luck when you have that session,

Arran

[Sanders83]

Cheers, I'll let you know how I get on.

[arrankenny]

ok you do that. I'll be interested to know.

Good Luck Again,

Arran

[Installed]

Keep it up, I can see you right at the top of that board someday soon.
Seriously, you've got a head start on everyone! If you really do keep it up, you'll totally whoop us all eventually.

[lhnova]

Seriously, you've got a head start on everyone! If you really do keep it up, you'll totally whoop us all eventually.

oh so it looks like we have another youngster powerballer on our hands here ;)

Soon we'll see Powerball fanatics teaching their babies and toddlers to use them ;). Trying to rear the next Akis ;) Lol I wonder what the scoreboard will look like in a couple of years. :D

Linus

[arrankenny]

Woah! Thanks guys! You really are inspiring me, but today I'm in a bit of a cold mode :mad:
But hopefully, later on I will grab 10k.

I can't stress how much I appreciate all this encouragement!

THanks soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much guys,

Arran Kenny

[Sanders83]

Hi Arran,

9664 left hand 9024 right hand.

Absolutely ecstatic about the left as that was the one I screwed up. These Poweballs really do work. Right hand still pretty poor though. Still no grip sadly.

Going to do slower speeds this week and build up the grip and work on
tecnique as I'm pretty sure mine sucks. I'm sure I'm shaking the powerball up and down and side to side too much.

Gary

[lhnova]

Hi Arran,

9664 left hand 9024 right hand.

Absolutely ecstatic about the left as that was the one I screwed up. These Poweballs really do work. Right hand still pretty poor though. Still no grip sadly.

Going to do slower speeds this week and build up the grip and work on
tecnique as I'm pretty sure mine sucks. I'm sure I'm shaking the powerball up and down and side to side too much.

Gary

If you have problems with gripping the powerball, make sure you wash your hands and the ball regularly when you are using it. If there is any grease or oil in the surface it makes it extremely slippery and hard to grip.

Your grip strength will improve drastically if you powerball a lot but no amount of grip will help if you don't get any traction between skin and plastic :)

Linus

[Sanders83]

Thanks Linus, that's good advice.

[Sanders83]

Just done 9823 right hand. Much better when warmed up.

Cheers

[petemayhew]

Just done 9823 right hand. Much better when warmed up.

Cheers

90s/30s runs to warm up is always good. Glad you warmed up a little. Advice for all people new to powerballs warm up and you will put 1000rpm on your score :)

[Alastair V]

Sometimes more than 1000! I'm lucky if i get 12.5k without a warm up, when often i go on to score 13.9-14k. With a good warm up you will be able to score big.

[Sanders83]

I'll bear that in mind.

Alistair you look so much like my mate from across the road it's scary. :p

[Alastair V]

Haha. I take it he's a handsome devil? :p:D

[Sanders83]

Bit of a scruff actually and always off his head.

Perhaps I ought to introduce him to Powerball. Can't do him any harm.

[arrankenny]

I'm going on holiday on Wednesday for three days, so I will rest today, go on my powerball tomorrow, and then rest over my holiday.

Arran Kenny

[arrankenny]

I'm Back and I have a new score...
10,083

I have finally broke the 10k barrier!!!

well chuffed,

Arran Kenny

[Sanders83]

Well done Arran. Keep going. Good holiday?

[Dariuz69]

Congratulations, now get that left hand record over 9k! :D

[Jammy]

I'm Back and I have a new score...
10,083...

Excellent, Arran, well done. I knew it was only a matter of time.:)

[petemayhew]

Well Done on the big 10K!

You should progress quite quickly from here :)

[One-Eye]

Congrats Arran, well done ;):D

[arrankenny]

Thanks a lot guys.
New record:
10384

Good holiday?

Erm..well...it's an "outdoor pursuit centre" that my school owns, and I went with my class, but yesterday I split my head open! A lad threw a stick at me and it punctured my head and I went to hospital and they glued the cut shut:( But overall I enjoyed it yeh. :p

Arran

[One-Eye]

Very nice, not content with merely nudging through the 10k barrier you have now obliterated it. ;):D

On a side note, did you know that superglue was originally developed to patch up wounds 'in the field' on American servicemen during the Vietnam war?

[arrankenny]

No I didn't, but I do know that the stupid nurse didn't give me any painkillers and it absolutely kills!

lol,

Arran

[Sanders83]

All part of becoming a man. I never take pain killers except for ear infections. :p

[arrankenny]

Yeh, Ear infections are the worst! The pain makes you cringe!!!

Arran

[Installed]

Good score Arran. Too bad about your injury. :o

[dcash10181]

Great score arrankenny!

You seem to be making quick progress now. :)

Keep Spinning and 11k will seem like yesterday's news! ;)

Always Powerballing,
Duane Cash

[arrankenny]

Thanks once again guys.
I love the encouragement that you guys are giving me, it's really helping; so keep it coming please!!! :D:p

Arran

[arrankenny]

Today has been good and bad in a way:

Bad: Today I could only get 10100 which I am not very pleased with.

Good: I beat my left hand record-8834 :D

Arran

[One-Eye]

Hey, we can't break records every day.

But non-dominant hand progress is still a good result.

;):D

[Installed]

Nice work. It's not a bad idea to focus near 50% effort on your non-dominant hand, you'll be glad you did.

[One-Eye]

Nice work. It's not a bad idea to focus near 50% effort on your non-dominant hand, you'll be glad you did.

Yup, good for endurance runs like Installed or dualies like me ;):D

[arrankenny]

What do you mean? :confused:

Arran

[One-Eye]

We mean it's good to keep working your non-dominant hand. ;):D

I'm assuming by your scores that you, like most, are right handed. So your right hand is your dominant hand.

Your left, or non-dominant hand, is typically not as strong as your right hand or at least not as coordinated.

So, it's good that you are working on your left hand also as this will help improve your 90s endurance scores when you alternate between your hands.

Also, if you do have 2 Powerballs, it is good to have a practiced non-dominant hand as this will improve your scores.

In fact, I have found that doing dual runs has improved the speed and coordination of my left (non-dominant) hand and my LH scores have improved considerably since.

[Sanders83]

Interesting, One-eye. I'm left handed but my right arm and wrist are alot stronger so is my right still the dominant hand? Has to be said that my left still has much better grip from being left handed.

[One-Eye]

If you're left handed, then that is your dominant hand.

But it's still a generalisation to state that the dominant hand is typically stronger and more coordinated.

Right handed powerballers have sometimes found that their left hand is actually quicker than their right hand, but their right still remains stronger and better at endurance.

The opposite can also be true for left handed powerballers.

I think it's probably fairer to say that the non-dominant hand just lacking the coordination of the dominant hand at first and needs a bit of practice to bring it on to a similar level.

[arrankenny]

Thanks for that.

No real progress today-10,044 was my highest.
But Guess what!!! I got a blister!!!!! Woo hoo!!! :p:D

My dad has just got a metal, and I beat my score on that this morning-6874

Arran

[Jammy]

...But Guess what!!! I got a blister!!!!!...

Those are a real pain to have. I cannot remember the last time I had a blister. I am groing some very thick skin on certain parts of my fingers an palm, though. Especially on the inside of my thumb, where I used to get blisters.

[arrankenny]

Hi,

Okay day today. Pretty happy about a top score today of 10242 on right and kept getting over 10k.
Not got very high on my Left, highest of 82**.

My blister has gone, the area is just sore now.

Arran

[One-Eye]

Keep at it and you will break your record soon.

Don't forget to keep working the left hand at least as much as your right so it too will improve.

Also, don't forget to rest completely from Powerballing for at least a few days to a week every so often to let your muscles and all recover properly.

[arrankenny]

Hi,
No recent progress, but i've been resting for a few days. But tomorrow, i will be back on my beautiful, beautiful powerballs. *strokes powerball affectionately*

Arran

[Jammy]

Come one Arran, time to get closer to 11k. Nice rest should have done you the world of good.:cool:

[arrankenny]

Nope I'm afraid not.
Today I could only manage 10048, so I'm not happy. But I have just remembered that I recently chaned my grip, so if I change it back, then I should get some new records.

Has anyone got any other advice?

Arran

[Sanders83]

Technique/grip is very important. I broke 10k on my left by changing technique. I've got alot better on my right and don't have to shake the Powerball as much as I used to. I'm alot more controlled and can get high speeds using the ball in a circular motion down by my side and can really see what people mean when they talk about high speeds when the ball is hardly moving at all. You can see in my vid how much I used to shake the ball.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dGsuQMyo08

Although at the time it was a record and a good score for me it should serve as a guide on how not to do it.

Keep at it and try to build the strength in your arms before going for the speed. Have a good few sessions on endurance at about 8-9k before resting and then having a speed session.

I know you're just around the corner from 11k but it's just waiting for that "eureka" moment when you make those jumps and progress.

Gaz

[arrankenny]

aaaaaaarrrgghhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No new scores, but a lot more blisters!
Im getting them on the insides of my little fingers and they kill!!!

Arran

[Tilnoom]

The new scores will come when you least expect them! Do you do 90/30s runs at all? (sorry, not read back through your thread). I'm finding that I get a record a few days after doing some 30s/90s runs.

[arrankenny]

well, I startoff a session with 30s on my right, then 30s on my left, then 90s using both hands, then I do speed runs, but I dont keep trsack of my 30s/90s scores.

Arran

[Sanders83]

Hi Arran,

How you getting on? Managed to touch 11k yet?

[arrankenny]

Nar, no new scores. But ive just had my first ever dual run and I scored:

RH:8173 + LH:8323 = 16496

Is this good?


So, how about you Sanders???

Arran

[Installed]

Not compared to the world scoreboard, but at least you've got both hands fairly even - which in the long run is the key to really outstanding dual-run scores. And since that's only your first try, you should easily be able to improve more.

[Sanders83]

Best is 11497 I'm afraid. I'm back weight training quite heavily now and the extra beef on the shoulders makes alot of difference. Hard combining both weight and powerballing though. If I powerball during a supposed rest period it does affect my shoulder performance on the next workout. Dropped a 55 kilo barbell on myself the other week cos of it. :eek: Now fitted a safety rack to my bench. :rolleyes:

[Killjoy]

a quick 5mins of powerballing on each arm before going to the gym will keep the mussles moving in the arm without affecting the workout.