Details of over 300 titles

In his Introduction to Thinking Outside the Mat Ricky states that it is not intended that players should read its contents from cover to cover, but should choose on the basis of topics that they consider valuable in assisting their pursuit of achievable goals and performance enhancement. This choice of 'thinking outside the mat' is the common theme of this publication and in the Introduction the reader is invited to 'think outside the mat' by choosing a window from the 'Choices Index'. 'Window' is the name Ricky gives to each topic and here's a selection from the list of 35:

• Pre-shot routine, segmental sequencing and pace
• Negative thoughts turned into positive motivation
• The awareness factor (psyche)
• Hand-eye co-ordination and the leading foot
• First bowl effectiveness
• Tactics
• Formula for reading a head
• Entering the mat
• The ideal performance state
• Measuring bowls skills in practice - the draw and faster shots
• Conversion shots
• Leadership

Ricky's overall vision, as expressed in the book's Preface, is that the concept of 'thinking outside the mat' may give all bowlers the equal opportunity to be part of their country's National Vision to 'lead the world in lawn bowls'.

• iKeys