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INTRODUCTION .... .. ..5
Mastering the Game .. .6
A simple game but so difficult to master? ....6
The Answer .. ..6
Thoughts and Self Talk .. . ..7
Positive .. .. .7
Negative .. . 7
Concept : The Value Bowl .. 8
SMART BOWLS STRATEGY ......... ..9
Seven Principles of Smart Bowls .. 9
1 - B.I.T.H principle BOWLS IN THE HEAD ........ ...9
2 - H.O.P. principle HEAD OPEN PLAN ........ .9
3 - THE BEE principle .. .. 9
4 - C.P.P. COMPLIMENTARY POSITION PLAY ............9
5 - S.S.I.G.I SECOND SHOT IS GOOD IDEA ............9
6 - R.M. principle - RISK MANAGEMENT ...... .9
7 - THE INSURANCE principle ....... 9
Examples of 7 Principles 10
Tactics .. ...11
Examples of some tactics; .. .11
Aggressive Play or Conservative Play ..12
Defence in Bowls .. . 13
10 Tips for Defensive pressure ....13
TEAM PLAY .. .14
Team Coaching and Planning 14
Goals .. .15
Goal Setting .. .15
What makes a great team? 16
Game Plans .. . .17
How to create a Team Game Plan .17
1. Position and Team Play. .. .17
2. Strategy and Decision Making . .17
3. Positive Image and Body Language ...17
4. Tactics .. ...18
5. Game Day Competition Routine. ..18
6. Mental Skills and Attitude . .18
- Evaluate team performance with KPIs 19
Position Play .. ..21
LEADS .. . 21
SECONDS .. ...21
THIRDS - Much more than Be up and shut up 21
SKIPPER SCHOOL .. ...22
FRONT END AND BACK END .......24
Team Work in Fours .. . .24
The Front End .. 24
The Back End .. .25
Third and Skip Combo Basics . ...25
SHOT SELECTION .. ....26
Smart Bowls Shot Selection . ..26
Head Building .. .. .27
Decision Making .. .. 28
Decision Making Filtering Process for Shot Selection. 28
Four Shot Selection examples . ..29
Performance Skills .. 31 MENTAL PERFORMANCE SKILLS ....... ...32
Mental Skills . 32
Good mental application ................ ..32
Confidence ... ..33
Positive self-talk ..... .33
Negative self-talk .. . 33
Motivation . .34
Concentration .. ..35
Little Things Matter . .35
What is body language all about? . 36
HYPE OR CALM What Works For You? ...... .37
Anxiety and Stress . . ..38
Relaxation tips for controlling anxiety and stress .38
Clear State of Mind .40
Switch On --- Switch Off --- Switch On .. .40
Avoiding Distractions ..40
Performance Process Using a Mindful Shot Routine..40
Technique and Mental Game Connection... 41
The Downward Spiral . ... ..41
Mental Imagery (Visualisation) ..42
SEE THIS NOT THIS .... .. .42
Visual Imagery Tips for bowls . .43
Playing Just On Hope And Positive Spin .. ..44
SMART BOWLS IN ACTION . ... .45
Performance Analysis . . .45
Improving mental skills from evaluation......................45
Skill Tests . .. ..45
% Success Rate . . ...45
Pennant scoring What does work? 46
Smart Bowls and Singles . . 47
Experience and Smart Bowls . ..48
Sport and Poker Mind Games ............... .49
Golf & Smart Bowls . ..50
A Game of Two Halves. . .51
1st half Vs 2nd half . ......51
Finals and Championship Success . .52
Finals: Is It Just Another Game? . .52
How to Play and Win Under Pressure . 54
Tips for Fast Green Play.. . .55
Tips On Slow Green Play .. .56
10 What Shot to Play examples?. ... 57
No. 1 Front bowl danger? ... 57
No. 2 Trail or not to trail? .57
No. 3 F/H or B/H drive? ... 58
No. 4 Good Leading . . .58
No. 5 Position, Position, position ....... .59
No. 6 Building the Head using zones ..59
No. 7 Inside or outside? ... 60
No. 8 Beating a front toucher ........ 60
No. 9 Hit and Sit Shot ..... .61
No. 10 A bird in the hand is worth? . . .61
10 Shots Not to Play! .. .62
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