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bigmac9931

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No trust in approach?
« on: October 09, 2004, 03:30:53 PM »
What do you do when your uncomfortable in your own approach?You get up on the lane,start your approach,and it just feels ackward.You start noticing every detail of your approach, even the things you don't want to think about when your trying to hit your target.You see your other arm in the corner of your eye,you start thinking about bending your knees and keeping your body square to much,and you basically have no faith in hitting your target.Is all this just taking a slump into an extreme level?
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Re: No trust in approach?
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2004, 11:41:29 PM »
No, its not having the ability to put those things out of your mind until your done, or its not being able to put that ability in to action. It sounds like your simply thinking too much, and only you can help that. You just have to stop being so critical, thats basically the only thing I can tell you.
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Re: No trust in approach?
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2004, 06:58:44 AM »
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What do you do when your uncomfortable in your own approach? You get up on the lane, start your approach,and it just feels awkward.You start noticing every detail of your approach, even the things you don't want to think about when your trying to hit your target.

Is all this just taking a slump into an extreme level?


Yes, indeed.
You're hurting yourself and your team if this is what you're allowing your mind to do to you, when you're bowling in a league or a tournament.

You've got to work these problems out in practice sessions, either by yourself or with a good coach. You have to get yourself into a position where, except for a couple of minor mental keys, all parts of the approach AND your release and delivery become second nature, almost automatic. Repetition, once all the bugs have been worked out, is the best way to instill confidence in yourself.

I used that phrase, "allowing your mind to do this", specifically; but it's nothing to be ashamed of. We've all allowed that to happen at one time or another. Still you need to work these out, to re-find that confidence level.

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Re: No trust in approach?
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2004, 08:58:59 AM »
Hey Bigmac,

A little trick I teach people to help develop or get used to their approach is to mentally or physically count out each step.  It helps you concentrate a little better on that and helps with your timing of the ball relative to your feet. If you get your footwork solid, then your body becomes more solid, if your body becomes more solid then throwing a ball at your desired target becomes more accurate.  Then you let muscle memory take over and just repeat.  It would be a very good thing as Charlest mentions to have a coach spot you or someone who knows your game and they can tell if something looks off or funny for you to feel this off kilter.  Hope this helps...
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bigmac9931

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Re: No trust in approach?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2004, 09:50:36 PM »
Okay,thanks for the help.I changed my approach to a 3-step not to while ago because my coach noticed I couldn't necessarily walk straight in a 4-step.I think that might be the cause also because i have to slow myself down so much and let the ball fall freely.All try those things you told me.Thanks again....
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charlest

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Re: No trust in approach?
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2004, 10:17:38 PM »
3 steps is not a good thing nor is it any easy acclimation. I'd strongly, VERY STRONGLY suggest you go back to 4 steps. It's easier in the long run. I can virtually guarantee yo uwill go back of your own accord eventually; so the sooner you do that the less experimentation it will necessitate.
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bigmac9931

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Re: No trust in approach?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2004, 11:11:31 PM »
Wow.I only stuck with 3-step because I started bowling well for a while.I was in a slump before and when I went to 3-step I became more comfortable.But now,the 3-step doesn't feel as comfortable and I'm throwing the ball every which way which besides my target.I've actually tried the 4-step again in practice but I had a tough time getting back into it.I guess it wouldn't hurt to keep practicing it if I continue to have problems with 3.
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