The Mental Game of Bowling

If you bowl long enough, you'll no doubt run into days where you bowl a bad game. The easy way out is to give up and quit, but remember that winning is more rewarding if you have to fight hard to get to the victory. Below are some tips on how to improve your mental game and get your mind ready to go out there and bowl.

Being positive can help you overcome difficult situations. Positive self-talk is very important when it comes to bowling. Remember never to put yourself down. Say things like “I can do this; I can throw a strike; I can get a strike and win for my team.” Your mindset is very important also. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to just win, win, win. You need to keep in mind that you are out there to ultimately relax and have fun.

Here's a little pre-shot routine: focus and visualize the bowling ball rolling over your target before you get up to throw it. Mental imagery and being able to see the ball going over the arrow will help you improve your bowling game dramatically.

Finally, just do it. Don't stand up on the approach and do a lot of thinking. You want to do all your thinking behind the approach.

Remember that everyone has his/her own needs, so spend some time to develop your own affirmations.

Bowling tips/Bowling technique:

Repeat consistent shots that create strikes. Repetition is not thinking about a physical movement but attempting to create a feeling of the great shot.

Repeat good thought processes and eliminate negative thought processes.

Minimize distractions by maintaining your focus and concentration on the current throw.

Hit the pocket with the right speed, angle, revolutions and not depend on getting a lucky strike.

Use the skills you learn to their advantage and not criticizing themselves if they don't always work.

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