BubbaRay
10-30-2007, 06:06 PM
Many of us are gearing up for local, state & national tournaments. Here is a little Checklist that will help prepare you for that tournament.......
Before you go:
1. Choose your arsenal. Select the bowling balls you are going to take. Talk to other bowlers who have already bowled in the tournament or are familiar with the lane conditions. Sometimes this may help you determine which balls will work best for you. Be aware of the tournament rules. Some tournaments limit the number of balls you may have in the building at one time.
2. Check your equipment. Look for chips and cracks on the surface of each ball. Replace worn finger grips and/or slugs. Do any of your balls need to be resurfaced?
3. Prepare your accessory bag. Make sure you bring a rosin bag, clean towel, plenty of tape, hand conditioner, skin patch, super glue and a wire brush. An extra pair of shoes is not a bad idea either.
Once you are there:
1. Arrive early to watch the squad bowling ahead of you.
2. Pay attention to what is happening on the lanes. Are most bowlers using shiny or dull equipment. Are the majority of people playing an inside or outside shot? If other bowlers are starting to miss right or left, the lane condition may be changing slightly. Be alert and be prepared to make adjustments in where you normally stand or in the ball you are using.
3. Don’t get caught up in the negative comments of others. Remember it is a tournament, these people do NOT want you to finish ahead of them. A positive mental attitude is as important as making good shots.
4. Relax and have fun. It will much more difficult to make a good shot if you are nervous, worried or concerned. To decrease tension, take a deep breath and exhale before each shot.
5. Get back to basics. Tournaments are exciting and in such an atmosphere, bowlers have a tendency to get overanxious and forget about fundamentals. Focus on the basics to ensure your best performance.
Good luck to all who are going to be bowling in tournaments this season
Before you go:
1. Choose your arsenal. Select the bowling balls you are going to take. Talk to other bowlers who have already bowled in the tournament or are familiar with the lane conditions. Sometimes this may help you determine which balls will work best for you. Be aware of the tournament rules. Some tournaments limit the number of balls you may have in the building at one time.
2. Check your equipment. Look for chips and cracks on the surface of each ball. Replace worn finger grips and/or slugs. Do any of your balls need to be resurfaced?
3. Prepare your accessory bag. Make sure you bring a rosin bag, clean towel, plenty of tape, hand conditioner, skin patch, super glue and a wire brush. An extra pair of shoes is not a bad idea either.
Once you are there:
1. Arrive early to watch the squad bowling ahead of you.
2. Pay attention to what is happening on the lanes. Are most bowlers using shiny or dull equipment. Are the majority of people playing an inside or outside shot? If other bowlers are starting to miss right or left, the lane condition may be changing slightly. Be alert and be prepared to make adjustments in where you normally stand or in the ball you are using.
3. Don’t get caught up in the negative comments of others. Remember it is a tournament, these people do NOT want you to finish ahead of them. A positive mental attitude is as important as making good shots.
4. Relax and have fun. It will much more difficult to make a good shot if you are nervous, worried or concerned. To decrease tension, take a deep breath and exhale before each shot.
5. Get back to basics. Tournaments are exciting and in such an atmosphere, bowlers have a tendency to get overanxious and forget about fundamentals. Focus on the basics to ensure your best performance.
Good luck to all who are going to be bowling in tournaments this season