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CubsFan

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peripheral vision
« on: September 29, 2012, 02:16:58 PM »
One of my biggest issues I have with league bowling is my inability to stay focused on MY SHOT when I'm in my approach and my peripheral vision catches another bowler in his/her approach. Even if that bowler is 3 lanes over I still suffer that momentary lapse in concentration exactly at the wrong time. Wondering if anyone has any advice, short of wearing blinders, that may help.
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MI 2 AZ

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Re: lateral vision
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2012, 04:26:33 PM »
I think you mean peripheral vision? 

I don't think that there is anything you can do other than to train yourself over time to ignore the movement on the outside edge of your vision during bowling itself.  I suffer from that myself at times especially if it is an unanticipated movement like someone running up that I had not noticed getting ready to bowl.  My best training method was to open bowl next to beginners who did not understand bowling etiquette.  :)

Looking forward to other comments that may be helpful to both of us.
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CubsFan

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Re: peripheral vision
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2012, 10:58:31 PM »
Thanks MI 2. Had a brain fart there. I was thinking maybe I should go to open bowl when kids are on the lanes for some type of party. Appreciate the advice.
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Russell

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Re: peripheral vision
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2012, 11:31:13 AM »
Bowling during open play with people around and forcing yourself to finish shots is a great way to bring that focus in.  You also need to train yourself to stop if something distracts you (once you learn to focus).  If you catch something in the corner of your eye and keep bowling....the result usually will be less than stellar.
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MrPerfect

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Re: peripheral vision
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2012, 03:55:40 PM »
Last time I coached someone with this issue the key was finding something else to draw your focus. What I have found that works the best is to find a song you like and sing it in your head while your bowling. Not only will you focus better, often times it helps improve your overall tempo.
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Jesse James

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Re: peripheral vision
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2012, 03:39:36 PM »
Quote from: Russell on September 30, 2012, 11:31:13 AM
Bowling during open play with people around and forcing yourself to finish shots is a great way to bring that focus in.  You also need to train yourself to stop if something distracts you (once you learn to focus).  If you catch something in the corner of your eye and keep bowling....the result usually will be less than stellar.

+1   I highly recommend this technique. It has always worked for me.
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