Author Topic: Is Bowling 90% Mental ? (Read 8813 times)

Coolerman · « **on:** February 02, 2010, 01:46:59 AM »

Is Bowling 90% Mental?

How much of bowling is mental? Is it higher than 80%? Most of the bowlers Iâ€™ve talked with believe its closer to 90%. If that is the case, then why are they not investing 90% of their time on their mental game?

The mental part of your game is no doubt a huge factor regarding your success. When you realize how significant it is to your game, you will begin to spend more time focusing on it. Many bowlers want to know how to throw a hook or play a certain lane condition. Both of these are very helpful, but if you donâ€™t know how to mentally prepare yourself, then all that knowledge can go to waste.

Your mind has unlimited power. You can visualize the shot you want. Did you know your mind cannot tell the difference between what is real and what you imagine? Your brain believes what you can imagine. The key is to make sure your heart believes it, too.

What you believe in your heart is the â€œX factorâ€. What you choose to believe will determine your actions. Your actions determine your results. You can have a great physical game, but if you donâ€™t believe in your shot, then you are big trouble. So many bowlers question themselves and it leads them into a rut. Have you ever been then before?

If you are confident in your physical game, then why donâ€™t you take some time this week and assess your beliefs. You really need to know what you believe about yourself. I believe over the next month you are going to practice on the lanes before you bowl in competition, right? If you are, and you believe bowling is 90% mental, then you need to schedule mental game practice, too.

Your competition is always looking for an edge. What is your edge? What advantage do you have over your competition? No matter who you are going to compete against, everyone has the same amount of time to use wisely each week. The secret to getting an edge is choosing to make time to practice your mental game preparations.

So tell me, how much time do you invest each week mentally preparing yourself for competition? How much, do you believe, bowling is mental?
By:Jeffrey Hardwick

Mighty Fish · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2010, 09:23:12 AM »

There is no substitute for a good mental game.

I don't know that you can put a "percentage" on it, but if you did, 80 to 90 percent seems right.

Krakken · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2010, 10:35:27 AM »

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no way it is 90% mental, it very well might be for guys with the physical games already in place, but as a broad generality, no way. gimme a bowler who is solid in his delivery, release on a consistent basis, even with not a great mental game he should do pretty well. a bowler with no consistency in his physical game has so many barriers to overcome.
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I think you are looking at it wrong. If you take 2 bowlers of similar skill level, no matter the skill, beginner, league hack or PBA tour pro, the game then is all about the mental side. That is where it becomes 90% mental.

Of course if the guy has no physical skill at all he sin't goingto beat someone that has the physical skils but a bad mental game. Then again, a guy with a bad mental game sees that he is bowling someone with no skill, and you would be surprised how fast his confidence improves...lol
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nospareball · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2010, 10:46:26 AM »

What about someone who gives 110%? Is it still 90% mental for them, or is it 100% mental, 10% physical at that point?
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renaissanceman517kak · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2010, 10:48:22 AM »

People aren't one size fits all...the percentage is different for everyone...

J_w73 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 03, 2010, 10:52:56 AM »

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no way it is 90% mental, it very well might be for guys with the physical games already in place, but as a broad generality, no way. gimme a bowler who is solid in his delivery, release on a consistent basis, even with not a great mental game he should do pretty well. a bowler with no consistency in his physical game has so many barriers to overcome.
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"I'd quit this game if I thought anyone would give a damn!"

"If Fishing is a Sport, well then you're looking at an athlete!"

I think you are looking at it wrong. If you take 2 bowlers of similar skill level, no matter the skill, beginner, league hack or PBA tour pro, the game then is all about the mental side. That is where it becomes 90% mental.

Of course if the guy has no physical skill at all he sin't goingto beat someone that has the physical skils but a bad mental game. Then again, a guy with a bad mental game sees that he is bowling someone with no skill, and you would be surprised how fast his confidence improves...lol
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ROTO GRIP, There is NO Substitute
Slow Feet, Soft hand = Lots of strikes

This is what we are talking about here.. of course you need some skill
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dogman666 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 03, 2010, 11:00:41 AM »

The percentages change as you age. Also dependent on how you age. You can have the mental edge of Michael Jordan but without the physical attributes it tends to even out.
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