By Stephen Padilla

USBC Coaching Specialist

Sometimes, the difference between good bowlers and great bowlers comes down to nothing more than confidence. Good bowlers know in their heads that a tap is going to jump up and break their string of strikes. Great bowlers concentrate on throwing the very best shots they can.

As a bowler, that's the only thing you can control. Once the ball leaves your hand, there is nothing more you can do. So, instead of letting doubt creep into your mind by worrying about the laundry list of things you can't control. Focus your attention on the one thing you can control: the shot at hand.