For Lawn Bowlers Everywhere
Lawn bowls is a great game, but it does have its irritations. A major irritant for me are the lifters that one finds scattered all over the green. They can be a big nuisance.
Bowlers often feel they would like to walk up to the head before playing a bowl but in most cases this is not allowed. Here is why, and details of when that is allowed.
Playing broken rinks when there is an uneven number of tabs in need not be a pain in the neck. Follow these guidelines to sorting out the tabs.
Have you heard the expression “cutting down” when listening to lawn bowls commentary or watching a game? Here’s how players cut down in lawn bowls.
Too much chat and noise on a bowling green is bad. And your body language has got to be correct to. Here is the etiquette of what to say to a skip and what to do.
Position bowls are important in lawn bowls, even if they happen by accident. Learn how to make the most of bowls that are well outside the head i.e. far from the jack.
Don’t just step onto the mat and fling your bowl into the rink. That’s wrong. Think about what you are doing with your arm. That’s important for shot accuracy.
Singles is the most demanding lawn bowls game psychologically. Employ these tactics to ensure you come out on top in your next singles competition.
Why does the marker hold up paddles in a singles game of lawn bowls? Here is the explanation in detail so you understand as a player or spectator how it works.
Learn why it is important to take grass in lawn bowls, and when you should take more grass or less. Improve your game by following these guidelines.
