Above the Shoulder Guide to Playing Bowls.
INTRODUCTION
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Mastering the Game
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A simple game but so difficult to master?
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The Answer
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Thoughts and Self Talk
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Positive
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Negative
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Concept : The Value Bowl
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SMART BOWLS STRATEGY
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Seven Principles of Smart Bowls
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1 - B.I.T.H principle BOWLS IN THE HEAD
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2 - H.O.P. principle HEAD OPEN PLAN
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3 - THE BEE principle
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4 - C.P.P. COMPLIMENTARY POSITION PLAY
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5 - S.S.I.G.I SECOND SHOT IS GOOD IDEA
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6 - R.M. principle - RISK MANAGEMENT
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7 - THE INSURANCE principle
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Examples of 7 Principles
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Tactics
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Examples of some tactics;
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Aggressive Play or Conservative Play
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Defence in Bowls
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10 Tips for Defensive pressure
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TEAM PLAY
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Team Coaching and Planning
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Goals
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Goal Setting
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What makes a great team?
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Game Plans
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How to create a Team Game Plan
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1. Position and Team Play.
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2. Strategy and Decision Making
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3. Positive Image and Body Language
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4. Tactics
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5. Game Day Competition Routine.
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6. Mental Skills and Attitude
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- Evaluate team performance with KPIs
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General Game Plan Tips
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Position Play
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LEADS
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SECONDS
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THIRDS - Much more than Be up and shut up
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SKIPPER SCHOOL
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FRONT END AND BACK END
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Team Work in Fours
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The Front End
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The Back End
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Third and Skip Combo Basics
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SHOT SELECTION
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Smart Bowls Shot Selection
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Head Building
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Decision Making
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Decision Making Filtering Process for Shot Selection. 28
Four Shot Selection examples
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Performance Skills
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