THE 10 C’s FOR TOP BOWLERS
Characteristics that can influence results

The similarities between top bowlers exist primarily in their temperament … more so than in their delivery technique.

Components of temperament can be expressed in terms of The 10 C’s:

• COMMON SENSE – correction after poor deliveries.

• CONTROL – your own personal actions and way of thinking.

• CALMNESS – is the ability to neutralise stress in tight situations.

• COMMITMENT – is the will to set goals for practice and competition.

• CREATIVITY – is about seeing the ideal shot and to recognise tactical opportunities.

• COLLABORATION – avoid destructive bickering and play in tune with your team mates.

• CONFIDENCE – is the outcome of positive self-affirmation and improving personal bests.

• CONCENTRATION – the ability to narrow one’s focus to factors of immediate importance and to ignore distractions.

• CONSISTENCY – is about avoiding variations to controlled techniques when faced with a difficult shot or during the excitement of competition.

• COMPETITIVENESS – NEVER SURRENDER.