Mentally Prepare To Be At The Top Of Your Bowling Game
bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 8/7/2015; Updated: 12/7/2020If you are getting ready for an important competition, mentally prepare to be at the top of your bowling game.
Bring the images of your best previous performances to the forefront of your mind and use these thoughts and feelings to your advantage.
Visualization techniques help you recall bowling at your past peak performance levels.
Pay attention to the smallest details such as setting up on the approach with an athletic posture each time you prepare to bowl.
Be sure to take a deep breath and not focus on the last frame or the next frame. Focus only on the current frame.
Get the right feeling when gripping the ball so you can key your release as precisely as possible.
Focus on the pace and direction of your steps and maintain balance as you walk.
Make a smooth arm swing with the same tempo each shot without forcing of your delivery.
Key your thumb exiting your bowling ball at the same place at the bottom of your swing arc each shot you make.
Hold your form after releasing your ball to ensure good balance which leads to accuracy. A good follow-through will help you repeat consistent shots.
Visualization is an effective tool to rally your physical game skills and return to a high level of shotmaking.
Visualization is also effective when you recall the positive feelings you had when excelling on the lanes. Bring back to mind the feelings you enjoyed when making good shots when the pressure was on and prepare to establish the same mind set for your next competition.
Trust your strategies in playing the lanes. Trust your decisions when faced with making adjustments as the lane condition transition during competitive sessions.
Bowling well when it matters most begins with using past performance recollections as your mental preparation. Use your bowling time machine to recall past performances and rekindle the key elements of your game.
