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60-Second Coaching Tips

Small ideas can make a big difference. These short coaching tips focus on one practical point at a time.

Read one, try it on the rink, and pay attention to what changes.

All 60-Second Coaching Tips

Player deciding what job the next bowl should do

Every Bowl Needs a Job

Decide purpose before stepping onto the mat.

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Coach and player reviewing bowl depth

Reach Useful Depth

Useful length often matters more than looking close.

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Player reading the head before selecting a shot

Purpose Before Shot

Ask what the situation requires first.

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Player making one technical adjustment at a time

One Change at a Time

Stability helps you see what actually works.

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Player observing where the previous bowl finished

Watch the Bowl Finish

Your last bowl gives useful evidence for the next one.

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Player selecting controlled weight for a tactical shot

Minimum Effective Weight

Use no more weight than the shot needs.

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Bowl finishing usefully behind the jack

A Miss Can Still Be Useful

Not every non-shot bowl is a poor bowl.

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Player committing to a chosen shot with focus

Commit Once You Decide

Indecision during delivery usually hurts execution.

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Player avoiding large corrections after one miss

Do Not Chase the Previous Bowl

Look for a pattern before a major correction.

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Team discussing score context and tactical choices

Play the Scoreboard as Well as the Head

Match state can change the right decision.

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Coach observing several deliveries before advising

Observe Before You Correct

The visible miss may be a symptom, not the cause.

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Player reviewing outcome without emotional judgement

Review Without Judging

Ask what changed before labelling good or bad.

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