There are basically four different types of shot, or delivery in Lawn Bowling. These are … The Draw A Drawing Shot is the most common and it is really what the game is all about. This shot is the one in which the player attempts to play with the exact …
Term Definition Bias Bias is the amount of curve that a bowl will take during its course to the jack. Bowls are available with several different biases for use in different conditions and competitions. As part of the manufacturing process all bowls are tested against “Master Bowl”, which defines the …
Using aiming points in lawn bowls Finding the line to bowl is one of the foundations of bowls. When you find it, and are able to stay on it, it can make the rest of your game much easier. There are many methods to bowling on a specific line. The …
How do you cover each role when you’re playing pairs? How best do you divide the roles between the players you do have? Let’s take a look at the most common formats, and how we could split up the roles. Fours Let’s start with the easy one! Fours is the …
This is written from the perspective of a Team of Four which has the most specialised roles, one per player. The Skip Leads the team, like a captain in football. They set the tone of how the team plays and will took to guide and encourage his team. On top …
The rules of the game are defined in full in the official ‘Joint Laws of the Game’ booklet. All bowlers should familiarise themselves with these rules. In addition to the rules, a certain amount of ‘etiquette’ is normally followed, in order to make the game as enjoyable as possible for …
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