Great Bowling Goals
Great bowling goals, whether written or typed, studies have shown will make the chances of you achieving them at least 16% greater than if you only think about them? How easy is that?!
These three super-organizing-goals are sure to help you get your bowling at a high level now and beyond.
1. Outcome Bowling Goals or OG’s
OG’s require you to at least think about what you would like to accomplish in the coming bowling year, or what is left of it. Use these goals to give yourself purpose and direction.
Nothing is “etched in stone” as they say, and you can adjust them at any time. In fact, review them every month, or so, just to see if they are still appropriate. If you are exceeding them, adjust them up.
If you cannot meet them, no worries, just adjust them down a bit. Failure to reach your most-lofty of goals shouldn’t deter you from future improvement. The idea is to keep them challenging and realistic throughout the year. REMEMBER: Outcomes are uncontrollable. These goals are to give you a “direction” only and are not intended to put pressure on you, or to go to the bowling center with you.
OG Examples:
- The # of bowling events you hope to compete in this season
- Finishes you aspire to have, top 10’s, wins, cashes (be realistic yet ambitious)
- Bowling events you would like to qualify for
- A bowling average you would like to achieve
- Single spares conversion percentage you would like to achieve
- Any stats you would like to improve, etc.
2. Physical Performance Bowling Goals or PPG’s
PPG’s require that you honestly assess your current physical skills, technique, equipment, and conditioning to see how they match up with your outcome goals. Make a list of the aspects of your physical game that need to be strengthened to reach your outcome goals.
PPG Examples:
- Improved physical techniques (swing, balance, release, etc.)
- More consistency with specific spares
- Greater awareness of bowling balls and ball motions
- Development of lane play strategies and execution
1. Outcome Bowling Goals or OG’s
OG’s require you to at least think about what you would like to accomplish in the coming bowling year, or what is left of it. Use these goals to give yourself purpose and direction.
Nothing is “etched in stone” as they say, and you can adjust them at any time. In fact, review them every month, or so, just to see if they are still appropriate. If you are exceeding them, adjust them up.
If you cannot meet them, no worries, just adjust them down a bit. Failure to reach your most-lofty of goals shouldn’t deter you from future improvement. The idea is to keep them challenging and realistic throughout the year. REMEMBER: Outcomes are uncontrollable. These goals are to give you a “direction” only and are not intended to put pressure on you, or to go to the bowling center with you.
OG Examples:
- The # of bowling events you hope to compete in this season
- Finishes you aspire to have, top 10’s, wins, cashes (be realistic yet ambitious)
- Bowling events you would like to qualify for
- A bowling average you would like to achieve
- Single spares conversion percentage you would like to achieve
- Any stats you would like to improve, etc.
2. Physical Performance Bowling Goals or PPG’s
PPG’s require that you honestly assess your current physical skills, technique, equipment, and conditioning to see how they match up with your outcome goals. Make a list of the aspects of your physical game that need to be strengthened to reach your outcome goals.
PPG Examples:
- Improved physical techniques (swing, balance, release, etc.)
- More consistency with specific spares
- Greater awareness of bowling balls and ball motions
- Development of lane play strategies and execution
If needed, include:
- Bowling goals for upgrading or changing equipment
- Take lessons for specific skills
- Incorporate specific types of drills into your practice
- Gain strength, improve stamina, etc.
Tip: Your bowling coach can usually give great insights for setting PPG’s.
3. Mental Performance Goals or MPG’s
MPG’s require that you take an insightful look at why you have not been bowling to your potential or getting the most out of your game. Make a list of the mental skills you most need to strengthen to reach your outcome goals.
MPG Examples:
- Improve focus in your setup position
- Learn to be more tough-minded under pressure
- Develop skills for better managing emotions
- Learn skills for handling tension or outcome thinking, etc.
- Get rid of the bowling yips
- Improve your 4-quadrant routines
- Stay committed to game plan
- Improve self talk
Organize Your Game With These Three Goals To Win The Day!