Different than the NBA, but shortening my bowling approach improved my game immensely.

Used to have a routine of “Put ball/arms in right position, focus on mark, double check feet are in right spot, remember to take a slow first step, then go.”

Now I just walk up there, assume I’m going to have the muscle memory stuff down, look at my mark, and go. Having my best average so far this year in over 30 years of bowling. Might be a fluke? Or maybe I’ve been getting in my own head for decades.