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EL3MCNEIL

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Mental Question
« on: December 17, 2014, 03:45:47 PM »
During leagues I find that at times I try to do what other bowlers who are having more success than me at the time do and try to take some of that and apply it to what I am doing. But I think that it is hindering me because it's not allowing me to focus on my game and applying it to shoot better that night. Am I the only person who does that because I feel like it's in my head a lot.
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2014, 04:17:46 PM »

There are all kinds of people who can bowl well; tall ones, short ones, skinny ones, fat ones, etc.  You will see many different styles, too.  Some have high rev power games, while others are considered strokers.  The good ones are the ones who can repeat shots with some regularity.

Your only task is to decide what your "A Game" is and your strengths and then to "bowl like you do".  All of us are only human, and if you start stringing some strikes together your opponent will notice, and all the sudden you're the one that others are admiring as "composed, smooth, and unflappable".

Bowling is, from a mental standpoint, one shot... then one shot... then one shot... etc.  Try to learn something from every shot (good or bad) and move on to the next one.  It's recreation.  Try to enjoy the process of it all and then you'll find a way to relax and really tap into your potential.  When you're at peak performance you'll be in a "focused, relaxed state"  that allows muscles to move freely as needed.  Remember that you'll never be able to bowl just like ___________ .  Be the best at bowling like you do.

Having said all that, proper footwork and mechanics will also help because they (along with a solid mental approach) will help you to repeat shots.  Never underestimate the mental side of the game, though, because it really is the key to tapping into your potential.  Good luck.



EL3MCNEIL

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2014, 04:42:08 PM »
This phenomena occurs for me normally during league play. I have a goal where I want to get my average too so I am always trying to improve. During tournament play though I am as calm as can be in the situation and I only focus on each shot. I think it's because during tournaments I don't know that many people so I'm not talking or socializing and only focusing on what I've done and what I need to do. I actually bowl better during tournaments than I do during leagues.
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2014, 04:47:04 PM »
In the purest sense, score doesn't matter.  All that matters, as Lane said, is executing each individual shot to the best of your ability.  Focus only on that.  Previous shots become entries in your bowling database that you can draw upon when deciding how to execute the next shot.

Your score will be the result of 10 frames of these executed shots, whatever that is.

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2014, 12:15:09 AM »
   EL3...   Concentration  is the ability to "not think".   You cannot think while you are trying to "do" something.   All of the "thinking" has to be done beforehand.

Also, look up the meaning of synaptic resistance.

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2014, 10:53:33 AM »
Concentration is the ability to know how to think and knowing what is necessary to think about while performing a specific task...you have to think, you just have to know what to think or key in on to accomplish the desired task at hand
When you are practicing, you are thinking abt what you are needing to practice or instill...every task requires thought, just different levels
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2014, 11:16:42 AM »
Some good reads here!

-"Bad artists copy, great artists steal."-


It is a good thing to observe what one is doing right and apply to oneself for the benefit. More importantly though to know oneself.

When I'm struggling while witnessing others strive (granted I'm solid at the line and am hitting my targets), the only thing I look at is where/how they're playing the shot.

Repeating great shots is essential, and being able to match up to lane conditions is key. When those 2 feats are aligned, godspeed.
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2014, 11:46:26 AM »
It's good if you are able to see what other people are having success doing and apply it to your own game and have success with it as well.

I actually agree with what has been said previously in this topic; to be able to have success you must also know your own game. I think it all comes from practice, if you can have successful practice sessions you need to be able to carry what you've done over to when it counts.

The only time I ever look to see where other people are having success is when I know I'm doing everything right in my approach and release but I'm just not having any luck carrying. More often than not, my lack of success comes from myself not doing something correctly or how I did it when I practiced and had success. The average league bowler around me never looks to themselves as the source of their lack of success

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2014, 02:03:21 PM »
Consider getting a copy of Head Games...
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2014, 02:22:12 PM »
Consider getting a copy of Head Games...

+1  It is a great book.

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2014, 02:27:40 PM »
Y'all are making it way harder than it needs to be.  Your armswing will free up as soon as you realize that as long as you aren't the last one done every week or waiting for 3 lane courtesy, no one cares what you shoot.

EL3MCNEIL

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2014, 06:02:12 PM »
Is it available on Kindle's?
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2014, 06:11:55 PM »
Yes
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EL3MCNEIL

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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2014, 01:33:13 AM »
Thank you. I just downloaded it and started reading it.
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Re: Mental Question
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2014, 01:17:39 PM »
There is a pretty good book out there  "Head Games" by BrunsRico (Ric Hamlin and Gary Yamasaki) At HYbowling concepts..  Highly recommend that book!