Everybody loves Baz Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 How to get rid of them? Looking for a little advice here people, I recently took up Bowls ( about 2 years ago to fill the gap between seasons) and have found myself in a final tonight at my local club. The thing is when i've been in other finals, pool, darts, fitba, whatever it may be i've never been affected by nerves. I'm in the pairs final and personally think it might be the fear of letting my mate down. Thoughts & advice welcome Kickbackers, P.S MAKE IT QUICK AS I'M OUT THE DOOR 25 MINS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 How to get rid of them? Looking for a little advice here people, I recently took up Bowls ( about 2 years ago to fill the gap between seasons) and have found myself in a final tonight at my local club. The thing is when i've been in other finals, pool, darts, fitba, whatever it may be i've never been affected by nerves. I'm in the pairs final and personally think it might be the fear of letting my mate down. Thoughts & advice welcome Kickbackers, P.S MAKE IT QUICK AS I'M OUT THE DOOR 25 MINS. Down a bottle of strong drink Nah what I do is go for a quick walk/jog. Keeps your mind off things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embra jam tart Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 bottle of vodka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tane Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 How to get rid of them? Looking for a little advice here people, I recently took up Bowls ( about 2 years ago to fill the gap between seasons) and have found myself in a final tonight at my local club. The thing is when i've been in other finals, pool, darts, fitba, whatever it may be i've never been affected by nerves. I'm in the pairs final and personally think it might be the fear of letting my mate down. Thoughts & advice welcome Kickbackers, P.S MAKE IT QUICK AS I'M OUT THE DOOR 25 MINS. Alcohol! Although not too much as it WILL affect your performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody loves Baz Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Alcohol! Although not too much as it WILL affect your performance! It has in the past so that's a no no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 It has in the past so that's a no no. Depends how you play bowls mate. Changing you chain of thought should work... ie deciding your line and length then sticking to it and during your delivery count in your head or repeat something to stop your mind wandering. I'm guessing your nerves make you indecisive and feck up your weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 hope you've got a "1 minute zen buddist" book in your house. PS good luck don't let us pressure you now but a report will be required later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Heavy adrenaline fuelled music. Take your mind off it and you'll be buzzing and up for it. Used to do it when I swam and people commented (and sometimes moaned) that I was so (to) relaxed right before a race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 It has in the past so that's a no no. Played bowls at 16 before i played footie . Just i up the jack bud and dream of a win. Its pairs so you have a mate ,enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Try Rescue Remedy - you can buy it at any decent chemist - a few drops of that will calm the nerves. Worked wonders for my daughter when she used to get really nervous before competing in show jumping and other horsey events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesidejambo Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Remember to keep the small dot on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Remember to keep the small dot on the inside. Like that small dot made me laugh:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seats Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Look at your opponent and imagine how much he is cacking his pants at playing the legend that is you (this is what I do, but then I am of course a legend!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tane Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 It has in the past so that's a no no. Were you still talking about bowls there? Hope you did well mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Bowls are gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Bowls are gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ever been hit with one. A nutter from clerie hit a guy in the face with one years ago in the corrie inn. MAD:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie fenwick Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 no presure but remember your partner is relying on you,so dont muck it up or you will really let him/her down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upthehill Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 some "quality time" with your partner will help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 A good ham shank, with gravy will calm the nerves. Never good to go out with a loaded gun, someone could get hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody loves Baz Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Just back, got beat 22-21 after an extra end (whilst lying game) if that wasn't bad enough we got beat on a measure when it should really have been a drawn end (umpire couldn't decide between the two bowls) but we don't see eye to eye at the best of times so it was a foregone conclusion that he would award the game against us. PWICK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Top Tip, don't be afraid to lose, it makes winning much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Ewing Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Just back, got beat 22-21 after an extra end (whilst lying game) if that wasn't bad enough we got beat on a measure when it should really have been a drawn end (umpire couldn't decide between the two bowls) but we don't see eye to eye at the best of times so it was a foregone conclusion that he would award the game against us. PWICK. sorry u lost I know how it feels loseing that way happened many times to me. Also know how it feels about haveing Nerves before a final. I had to play my brother in the Junior championship final which I had never won before and this was my last chance to win it. I have never been so nerveous playing bowls compared to that game but I won in the end anyway. What club do u play for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Just back, got beat 22-21 after an extra end (whilst lying game) if that wasn't bad enough we got beat on a measure when it should really have been a drawn end (umpire couldn't decide between the two bowls) but we don't see eye to eye at the best of times so it was a foregone conclusion that he would award the game against us. PWICK. Who was it Baz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Baz, you're a young chap compared to all those other's at your club so you'll have time to get to many more finals (the rest will have died off by then). Plus Blaw (G.R) will be banned by then. You must have played a bit better than a couple of Sunday's ago or did your skip carry you better that I managed!!!!! Honestly though, unlucky mate - happens to us (I lost in last years championship - at a better club) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Baz, you're a young chap compared to all those other's at your club so you'll have time to get to many more finals (the rest will have died off by then). Plus Blaw (G.R) will be banned by then. You must have played a bit better than a couple of Sunday's ago or did your skip carry you better that I managed!!!!! Honestly though, unlucky mate - happens to us (I lost in the first round of last years championship - at a lesser club) Edited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Just back, got beat 22-21 after an extra end (whilst lying game) if that wasn't bad enough we got beat on a measure when it should really have been a drawn end (umpire couldn't decide between the two bowls) but we don't see eye to eye at the best of times so it was a foregone conclusion that he would award the game against us. PWICK. Gee you a game some time baz... I'll kick your erse! Nah, I play a few times a year when the old boy ropes me in... got to a semi in my last comp tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody loves Baz Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Who was it Baz? Norrie Kilpatrick & Tony Gordon (from springfield) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody loves Baz Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Norrie Kilpatrick & Tony Gordon (from springfield) Baz, you're a young chap compared to all those other's at your club so you'll have time to get to many more finals (the rest will have died off by then). Plus Blaw (G.R) will be banned by then. You must have played a bit better than a couple of Sunday's ago or did your skip carry you better that I managed!!!!! Honestly though, unlucky mate - happens to us (I lost in last years championship - at a better club) Played not bad last night, fell away in the middle 7 ends, never mind We'll just need to win the final in a fortnight after getting beat in last years final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody loves Baz Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Gee you a game some time baz... I'll kick your erse! Nah, I play a few times a year when the old boy ropes me in... got to a semi in my last comp tho. Kenny mate you're more than welcome to a game , although it's really more about the bevvy consumed during & after the game rather than the actual bowling, and to be honest i really can't see you being interested in the drinking side of things :eek:,, oh well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Norrie Kilpatrick & Tony Gordon (from springfield) Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I find that injecting heroin a couple of times a month is the best cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I find that injecting heroin a couple of times a month is the best cure. A month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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