But when the habit is this much fun, why would you want to?  (And we don't even have any pictures of the after parties here -- just think of all you're missing, or not remembering!)...

I guess this guy from Bid Over (Sapphire) had quite the surprise when he made it to the opening ball first - a foot! 

I mean, what does Football have to do with Bowls or being Super? Now, the action going down out at Brooklyn Bowl last Wednesday, that was Superbowl worthy.

But just like an awkward date or anytime you have to go talk to your (or your kids') teachers about some 'unsettling developments', let's open with a few shots of people drinking.  Ahh, I feel better just saying it out loud!

What better way to open up a post about some serious in-the-air football action than this?  This guy from Matchbox 20 (Red) is actually going for the ball (though you can't see it) but seriously looks like he's so jubilant he just can't stand it, forcing him to leap into the air and throw his arms out in joy.  Wow.

But now on to some real action.  How about this for high-flyin'?  I'd swear this guy from Victorious Secret (Jade) is actually running through the air, not just jumping into it.  Phew, issa damn good show. 

And how about these two jumpers from The Blue Team (Orange) and The Fighting Mongooses (Purple)!  Purple jumps up to catch the would-be touchdown pass, but here's comes Orange from outta nowhere, flying into the sky and smackin' that ball down like it just got outta line with the person at the other end of the bar.

But these ballers don't just soar through the air, they also swoop to the ground.

This Purple may look a bit like she's praying to god, but instead she's put herself perfectly in line with the trajectory of that ball to complete a pass and add up a few extra points.

But luck be damned, the hopping Orange Footballer here came streaking out Purple's left flank and connected hand-to-ball to shut out the idea that any extra points were gonna end up on the opposing scoreboard.

And of course, some action takes place at average height too.

Pass comes in and this Red scoops it up holding it close to him like a newborn baby as he rushes the defense.

But what do you do when there's four people all coming after your baby and a few more just seconds behind you?  Spin, of course, like a ballroom dance or that fancy electric toothbrush.  Spin like the washing machine cycle.  And he does, with a little hop even, and it safely puts him just past the wall of would be baby-stealers.

Actually, a lot of action takes place at eye level, just check out the other photos to see what we mean.  There's always plenty of action at NYC Social Sports Club's Flag Football leagues!

Oh this night, what a night for good friends, good net, and some damn good Volley.

And what better way to start off the festivities than with a good 'ol game of R/P/S.  It's almost as much fun as I can stand! (Plus: it reminds me of my slumber party days!)  But on to the Volley--let's dive right in.

Dive right in like this guy from Rough Sets (Orange) makin' what could be the coolest save of the night.  Score one for style.  But it's not just about lookin' good, it's about scorin' points (and havin' fun).

Here's Mr. Tall-with-long-arms (that's a compliment) coming up with a nice hop and quick tap to bring that ball a bit closer to seeing the astro turf first hand.

But that's easily countered by Mr. Super-jumper from Frittatas Forever (Heliconia) with a nice ball-meets-hand slap down again with astro turf on the mind.  Wow, that ball sees a lot of ground each night, and it's not even drunk (yet)!

Step up Volley Llamas (Kelly) and this guy who had a streak of good-serving mojo.  He wins the award for longest continuous serving of the night (sorry, there's no trophy this time, just mad props on the blog!). 

However, I wish there were a trophy for style.  Of course, we would have had plenty to give out down there on Chelsea Fields last Thursday.  This woman from SmartSetters (Red) has the form and poise of a Miss America contestant with all the force of a cannonball.

But she wasn't the only one with great style!  Just look at the focus here--almost as if this woman from Volleypop (Sapphire) and the ball were one.  To really hit the ball, one has to think like the ball, become the ball.

And for our final style award of the night, we have this server from Notorious D.I.G's (Black).  Just look, need we say more?  We didn't think so either.

The way these guys and gals were jumping, diving, and reaching to make plays you'd think we were on the runway at LaGuardia!  That's right, no swoop was too low and no leap too high for some fabulous Monday night Football action.  Just look at this guy from ShoeLace Face (Sapphire).  Totally about to get liftoff.  Let's start with a low (in terms of altitude, not achievement)!

Don't worry folks, no footballers were harmed in the making of these photos.  Not harmed so much, but there may be a knee with a small scrape or two on it.  Fret not, our resident mothers with damp clothes and wet kisses are there to mend any boo-boos that may result.

This guy from ShoeLace Face (Sapphire) didn't fall, he chose to lie down.  No, seriously--we call it the catch and lie.  He got hold of that ball and went down to secure the first down.

If that guy above was about to achieve liftoff, then this guy is well off the runway.  It's perfect lift and perfect form for Flagging Rights (Maroon), which leads to a perfect catch.

In the world of international air travel, this guy from Whydaddydrinks (Light Blue) is the plane that only goes to Syracuse.  But sometimes, dammit, that's where we need to go and who wants to drive the Thruway?  Well it's just a little hop to catch this one and it's a golden play in my book.

And for a final high-flyin' show, these two guys shot up so fast the camera couldn't quite focus (ha ha, ha, right?).  Just as CryWithMe Houdinis (Purple) drew up to make the play add points, Spread 'Em Deep Forever (Kelly) came jumping in with pigskin smack-down and screwed everything up.

And on a comical last note, two players from The Dream Team (Texas Orange) and Whydaddydrinks (Light Blue) opposing teams decided to try out for "Dancing Without The Stars", a new hit reality TV show on the OWN.  From the looks of it, they're set to be number one.  Congrats to you both.

Wow is right, and don't act like you don't remember that night (at least you can't deny the pics that surfaced the week after).  Don't fret, though, while there's plenty of Bowling action to be re-hashed, there won't be any praying to the porcelain god this time. Let's review.

No, these Gutter Fingers (Red) aren't comparing their inner forearms, they're going over some key ball-throwing techniques in order to maximize their Bowling potential.  Cup the hand, a little bit of wrist, use your first two fingers to guide - all great stuff (sorry for spilling your secret moves!)  It's okay, they have another secret...

Focus.  "Clear eyes, full hearts... CAN'T LOSE!"

And apparently it works.

Or better yet, you could get a pair of these magic Bowling wristbands.  All you have to do is go to Chico State and be a total bad-ass.  Ok, it's not for everyone, but it works for the Little Chico Creek Cheetahs (Blue Dusk). 

Or if school ain't your thing, you can always take the Brooklyn Bowl route to becoming a Bowling superstar - a.k.a. Rocketfries.  Yes, they really are fireworks, incoming and outgoing.  Spare Ribs & Turkeys (Lime, or Brown this time) chose this most delicious approach.

Of course, a certain level of Bowling prowess comes naturally to some. 

These two from Regulators (Forest) and Jesus H Strikes (Maroon) show off a little bit of thier Bowling muscle after throwing around a few 12 pound weights, maybe a few 8 pounders too.

Oh, so that's the secret.  Beer... as usual.

Like an air raid in enemy territory, the ladies of Strikeforce (Tennessee Orange) fly low and throw bombs at those pesky white pins.  But it's not all business for these four... actually, I don't think there's any business with them - here it's all fun and games.  My role models!

Enemy Beware!  I hear she has a secret move, too, that may or may not involve a little hop as she throws the ball.

All Business, All the Time

Speaking of business, this guy from Three Finger Death Strike (Cedar) felt the beat of the funky music up on the stage so much he danced his way to lane and landed a perfect st... okay, not a strike but it was still damn cool.

And what of that funky music I hear?  It was totally psychedelic funky cool at the alley that night.  If I had been in the middle of the desert, I would have thought aliens were about to abduct me (and hopefully take me to Chucky Cheese).

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Alien abductions are so in right now.

And last but not least, we leave you with a question of dire importance from  Blake and the Banditas (Daisy).  Where's your cojones?

Ah, beer and Bowling.  It's like little yellow school buses and No. 2 pencils (with beer), or sunshine and flowers (with beer), or chocolate and, well, more chocolate (with wine - what, chocolate with beer?!  We're not savages.).

Whether your sipping brews and throwing balls, or throwin' brews and sipping balls, nobody out here is as think as you drunk they are.

Why even the balls like a drink now and then.  Helps with gettin' knocked around a lot.

This guy likes beer.

No, not the same pic.  This guy really likes beer.

Beer and Bowls with friends, always good.

A beer to help concentrate, less.

Looks like a 'forget it was another Monday' beer, always a goodie.

The deep contemplation beer, only works in the first half hour before it becomes the no contemplation beer.

And my favorite for last, the 'There's no time, place, or situation that isn't made better by beer.'

Phew, nobody wants to know what would happen down here if this had been the opposite side of that animal.  Wait, maybe that's backwards?

But a horse is a horse, of course.  Of course, we all knew they'd be so good at this since everyone knows that's where horses go after racing or fighting wars.  Everyone, right?

If God were actually going to bestow almighty power into any person, there would be no better cause or recipient than this.

Here, from Curve Balls (Maroon), she invokes the holy spirit in celebration of her most outstanding bowl throwing, and God has listened.  The power of the spirit and the holy trinity are surely alive and well in her ball, and she is about to dish out a few plate fulls of smote on those nasty little pins. 

God has chosen a cause to support, and hers is the most righteous cause of all.  Now if only she could turn water into wine, or maybe a dark lager.