Mental Skills for Lawn Bowls

One poor bowl does not need to ruin the next end. Learn a practical five-step reset for controlling frustration, restoring your routine and refocusing on the next shot.

Every lawn bowler has experienced it. You are playing well during practice. The bowls are coming out smoothly, your weight feels right and your confidence is high. Then competition day arrives. Suddenly your hand feels tight, your timing disappears and shots you normally play with ease become difficult. The frustrating part is that your technique has not changed overnight. More often than not, nerves are responsible. The good news is that confidence is not something you eithe