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Bowls: making the most of your game
 9780719820311, 0719820316

Table of contents :
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section One: Technical
1 Feet
2 Where to Look
3 Grip
4 Delivery: Keep it Tight (Including Looping)
5 Delivery: Running off the Mat
6 Types of Delivery: Upright, Semi-upright, Semi-crouch, Crouch, Clinic
7 Delivery: Differences for Indoors and Outdoors
8 Playing a Runner
9 Firing
10 Wobbling a Drive
Section Two: Psychology
11 Introduction to Psychological Approaches
12 Preparation Before a Match
13 Psychological Issues During a Match
14 The Psychology and Practicalities of Leading. 15 The Psychology and Practicalities of Playing Number Two16 The Psychology and Practicalities of Playing Number Three
17 The Psychology and Practicalities of Playing Skip
18 Psychological Preparation in a Singles Match
19 Psychological Advantage Over Your Opponent
20 Using Psychology to Overcome Your Nemesis
21 The Psychology of a Winner
Section Three: Tactical
22 Introduction to Tactical Approaches
23 Playing to Your Strengths
24 Playing the Percentages
25 Building the Head
26 Tactical Approaches Indoors
27 Tactics in Singles
Section Four: Teamwork
28 Introduction to Teamwork. 29 Etiquette Towards Your Own Team30 Positivity
31 A Team Game
32 Playing the Skip's Role
33 Your Opponents
Section Five: Physical
34 Introduction to Physical Activities
35 Is it Worth Doing a Warm-up?
36 Physical Workouts Before a Match
37 Physical Workouts After a Match
38 Hydration and Nutrition
39 How a Physical Routine Can Aid You Psychologically
Section Six: Conclusion
40 How to be Half Monk, Half Hitman
41 Stick to Basics
42 Never Give Up and Always Remain Positive
43 How to be the Greatest Bowler Ever
Index.

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