When things start to slide!

[kernowbowler]

You've got the lead but your opponent catches up, your game starts to slide - what to you do to get it back - any tactics/tips?

[slixter]

I had some advice to take a break, compose and maybe break their concentration, dont think id try it in a friendly but could work

[Transtort]

You've got the lead but your opponent catches up, your game starts to slide - what to you do to get it back - any tactics/tips?

When this happened to me, I always used to find myself trying even harder to get the lead back, which would then in turn make me make more mistakes. I had to learn to try to take my mind off the score and just try to concentrate solely on my bowls and each end in turn, usually I would find that i could fight back that way.

HTH

[slowandstealth]

I normally take a break, dont think id try it in a friendly - I think thats fine, I take a sip of water, go for a pee or whatever it takes to clear my head and focus

[slowandstealth]

When this happened to me, I always used to find myself trying even harder to get the lead back, which would then in turn make me make more mistakes.
HTH

I can vouch for that too, its a kind of catch 22 situation. Sometimes it can also help to identify the cause (if there is one) of a slump in performance, whether it be a distraction on the green or just lost focus, acknowledging the problem can help overcome it.

[bingo]

I think the best trick is to take your mind off the score - difficult but the ultimate win in my book!

[Angel]

Cant believe the tactics, I just focuss and get on with it ;)
ha only joking, I think it can be a hard thing - no advice im afraid!

[wrong bias]

you could try dropping a bowl on your opponents foot:cool:

[Angel]

you could try dropping a bowl on your opponents foot:cool:

or giving them a flash!

[wrong bias]

dont think it would work if i did it

[Blondie]

Keep walking up and down the green to look at the head, you have got to do something to change the way the game is going.:wink:

[kernowbowler]

Thanks for all the responses, not sure I'll try the flashing! :wink:
Like the idea about dropping onto the foot!
Its a difficult thing but I think you can try anything to get the game turned around.
Thanks :cool:

[Flyfire]

I pretend the opposition is a really nasty person, sometimes its true, that seems to work for me.

[Speedy]

A lot is talked about tactics, focus I think is the key, did go through a period where I practised/practised & a bit more, in the end overdone it a bit, a few days break is as good as anything.:D

[Howie54]

If your opponent is catching a particular hand very well then make things difficult for him by playing on the same or forcing him onto the other hand.:wink: