I find that one of the keys to bowling well is being relaxed, as in relaxed arm swing, relaxed release, and above all else, staying relaxed even when whiffing an easy single pin spare or what not. I know this is a big weakness in my game. What are some good ways to stay relaxed? Maybe some little tricks you learned over the years to help stay loose? Any inputs are great.

On Edit: Anybody try different things before they ever reach the bowling alley? I like to listen to music, metal particualrily, gives me that 'in the zone' feeling, problem is keeping that zone feeling all the way through the last game.

PS: Beer does not count!
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-If you're not willing to change, you're not willing to improve.

-Life is like a coin, you can spend it any way you want, but you can only spend it once.

-I will forever love this great game, I love the people and the competition, I only wish the best would get the recognition of an ATHLETE that they deserve.


Edited on 4/12/2005 6:34 PM

Pretty good thoughts, hold your breath during the shot though windoor? I think that would be something they would put on the skills challenge...well I guess it isn't really holding your breath but still sounds kinda wierd. Good advice though guys. I really should work on imagining that no one is there. I think in competition I get this tense feeling, I want to look good for my coach, my teamates, the parents and friends watching, and I want to impress of course my toughest critic, myself. If I would stop trying to "impress" and just bowl I would be so much better off, but it's much easier said than done.
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-If you're not willing to change, you're not willing to improve.

-Life is like a coin, you can spend it any way you want, but you can only spend it once.

-I will forever love this great game, I love the people and the competition, I only wish the best would get the recognition of an ATHLETE that they deserve.