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DEVELOPING AND INSTRUCTING PRE-PERFORMANCE ROUTINES FOR TENPIN BOWLING COMPETITIONS (1).
Seungmin Lee1, Keunchul Lee1, Sungho Kwon1
11 Seoul National University.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|May 2, 2015
Summary
Developing pre-performance routines for tenpin bowlers improved their mental state and competition performance. Consistent routines offer athletes a competitive edge by stabilizing their mental game.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Motor Learning
Background:
- Pre-performance routines are crucial for athletic success.
- Limited research exists on structured routine development for tenpin bowlers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of pre-performance routines for tenpin bowlers.
- To assess the impact of these routines on mental state and performance consistency.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary study involving tenpin bowlers.
- Development of a four-phase pre-performance routine.
- A-B design study with 9 weeks of practice (4 hr/day).
- Interviews and observations for routine examination and consistency evaluation.
Main Results:
- Participants easily understood and utilized the developed routines.
- Routines simulated a competitive atmosphere during training.
- The relaxation phase was challenging but beneficial.
- Consistent routines correlated with improved mental state and competition performance.
Conclusions:
- Pre-performance routines can effectively stabilize athletes' mental states.
- Structured routines appear to provide a competitive advantage in tenpin bowling.
- Further research is warranted to explore routine optimization and broader applications.
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