1. BOWLS SCOTLAND TRAINING PRACTICES FOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
George Sneddon
Rhona Howie

2. The vision of Bowls Scotland. Scotlands local sport of choice
The vision of Bowls Scotland... Scotlands local sport of choice. Successful, modern and accessible to all…..

5. High Performance Educate Players and coaches on our philosophy
Aim to help Scottish bowlers achieve their potential
Deliver Medals at World and Commonwealth Games
Must have a COACHING PHILOSOPHY that is consistent and has clear objectives from Club Level through to the High Performance Squad.

6. COACHING PHILOSOPHY
KEY AREAS
TECHNICAL – GRIP
STANCE/SET UP
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION/ BALANCE
DELIVERY MOVEMENT / FOLLOW THROUGH
TACTICAL – HEAD READING
SHOT SELECTION
GAME PLANNING / MANAGEMENT
TEAM DYNAMICS -- COMMUNICATION
BODY LANGUAGE
MENTAL STRENGTH

7. Repetitive Practice and Drills
Why-technical and tactical sport
Muscle memory
24/48 Bowl test
Club level- line and weight

8. BOWLS PARC

9. A successful Coach Research best practice Creating plans Values
Creative
Over prepared
Self reflect
Engage the player in conversation

10. COACH-allow Players to learn
Directing and Controlling(Yes/No Answers)
Facilitating and Guiding(open ended questions)

11. WARM UPS

12. Questions??

13. DISCUSSION POINTS Player overstretching in delivery
Shoulders and hips not square
Delivering too fast
Delivery arm coming in front of body

14. 24 Bowls Test

15. 48 Bowls Test