Year: 2023

The Delivery Mat

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The delivery mat is one of the most important pieces of equipment in Short Mat Bowls. It’s where every end begins — and where every bowl is delivered from. Correct … Read more

Tips For Skips

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The Skip is the team’s director — the strategist, the decision-maker, and often the heart of the side. With this authority comes both responsibility and influence. A good Skip sets … Read more

Duties of the Third (No.3)

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The Third — sometimes called the Vice-Skip — plays one of the most important and demanding roles in the team. They are the Skip’s right hand: the communicator, the measurer, … Read more

The Second

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The Second plays a vital — though sometimes understated — role in the team. Off the mat, they are responsible for keeping the scorecard throughout the game: recording player names, … Read more

Leads, The importance of being No.one!

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Too often, the position of Lead is undervalued.You’ll sometimes hear, “It’s only the lead — the second can cover their bowls if they miss.”In reality, many experienced skips will tell … Read more

Skills and Drills

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The following are sources of inspiration for individuals, teams and coaches and includes a selection of skills and drills found on the web (often written for lawn bowls… just make … Read more

Guide to the Team

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The team game maximises the companionship and camaraderie that make bowls so enjoyable — even for top players, it’s a welcome contrast to the intensity of singles play. Nothing beats … Read more

Bowls is a simple game

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Bowls is a simple game…get more bowls closer to the jack than the opposition and you win! There are a few ways to achieve this: In 95% of these scenarios, … Read more