{"product_id":"the-young-bowlers-mind-derrick-evans-9798195545017","title":"The Young Bowler's Mind: Mastering the Mental Game of Bowling - and How It Shapes the Rest of Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou've practiced your swing, perfected your footwork, and can read the oil pattern. But why do those 10 pins still feel untouchable when the pressure is on?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn bowling, the difference between a good player and a champion isn't physical-it's mental. \u003ci\u003eThe Young Bowler's Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate playbook for young athletes (ages 12 and up) who want to unlock their full potential by mastering the psychological game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Derrick Evans, this guide goes beyond spares and strikes. It reveals how the lane acts as a mirror, showing you exactly how you handle pressure, failure, and success. Whether you're a beginner or a competitive league player, you'll learn that the mental game isn't a \"bonus skill\"-\u003cb\u003eit is the skill.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will discover how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild Unshakable Confidence: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the \"Confidence Jar\" technique and why the ball you throw \u003ci\u003ebefore\u003c\/i\u003e you pick up the real one matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Laser Focus: \u003c\/b\u003e Train your \"Archer's Eye\" to block out distractions, ignore the scoreboard, and lock onto your target.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn Pressure into Ammunition: \u003c\/b\u003e Use the 4-2-6 breathing method and reframe anxiety as excitement to crush clutch moments (10th frame pressure).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Reset Protocol: \u003c\/b\u003e Stop spiraling after a bad frame. Use a 4-step system to breathe, release, analyze, and reset like a pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompete Without Comparison: \u003c\/b\u003e Run your own race, avoid the trap of social comparison, and use the \"Scoreboard Blackout\" drill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut this isn't just a bowling book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter connects lane skills to real life. The same resilience that helps you convert a tough spare will help you bounce back from a failed test. The same pre-shot routine that triggers focus will become a study ritual for academic success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical Drills for solo practice (Mental Inventory, One-Sentence Rule, Pressure Inoculation).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Quick Reference Appendix for your bowling bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal applications for school, friendships, and handling adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe pins are just the beginning. Step up to the approach and build a mind that wins-on the lanes and in life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e Young bowlers, bowling coaches, sports parents, and youth athletic programs looking for a mental toughness curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Derrick Evans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798195545017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d","brand":"Derrick Evans","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173049999615,"sku":"9798195545017","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-young-bowlers-mind-derrick-evans-9798195545017","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}