The Mind Game of Lawn Bowls: How to Master Focus, Confidence and Winning Under Pressure Paperback – March 10, 2026

The Mind Game of Lawn BowlsMaster the Mental Skills That Separate Good Bowlers from Great OnesMost bowlers spend years trying to perfect their line, weight, and technique.But the truth is this:The real game of bowls is played between your ears.In The Mind Game of Lawn Bowls, former elite PGA golf coach Brian Swan reveals the powerful mental strategies that elite athletes use to perform under pressure — and shows how those same principles can transform your bowling.After years coaching high-level golfers and studying the psychology of performance, Swan discovered that the same mental habits that decide championships in golf also determine who thrives — and who struggles — on the bowling green.Now those insights are applied directly to lawn bowls for the first time.Inside this book you will discover how to:• Stay calm and focused when the pressure is on• Eliminate the mental mistakes that sabotage good bowlers• Develop a simple pre-shot routine that builds consistency• Control nerves in pennant, tournaments, and big matches• Reset instantly after a bad bowl or unlucky result• Build the confidence and mental toughness of elite competitorsWhether you are a beginner learning the game or an experienced pennant player chasing the next level, this book will give you the tools to play with greater clarity, composure, and confidence.You will begin to understand that bowls is not just a physical game — it is a mental game disguised as a physical one.And once you master that mental side, the entire game begins to change.If you want to unlock your best performance and truly understand the invisible side of lawn bowls, this book will show you how.About the AuthorBrian Swan is a former elite PGA golf coach who spent over a decade working with high-level amateur and professional golfers. After becoming an avid lawn bowler himself, he recognised that the same mental skills used in elite sport could dramatically improve performance on the bowling green. He founded The Inner Game Co. to share these insights with athletes and bowlers seeking a competitive edge. Read more