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Why are bowls marked with chalk after hitting the jack?

When playing bowls, the aim of the game is to get as near as possible to the small white or yellow ball, known as the jack. Points, known as shots, are awarded to the player or team whose bowls are...

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What Size Lawn Bowl Should I Use?

When you’re starting out in lawn bowls, one of the most common questions is:“What size bowl should I use?”. It’s a great question - because getting the right size makes a big difference to...

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How to improve accuracy, aim, and control as a beginner indoor bowler

Indoor bowls is a game of precision, requiring a combination of skill, focus, and practice. As a beginner, improving your accuracy, aim, and control will significantly enhance your performance and...

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How to Hold and Release a Bowl: A Beginner’s Guide

Mastering the basics of holding and releasing a bowl is one of the first steps to becoming a confident indoor bowler. The way you grip and deliver the bowl affects its accuracy, weight, and bias, so...

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Bowls Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of a Timeless Sport

Indoor bowls is more than a game; it’s a tradition steeped in respect, fairness, and camaraderie. While the rules of play are crucial, the true spirit of bowls lies in its etiquette. For new...

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What is a Pineapple in Lawn Bowls?

There's nothing better than rolling your bowl down the rink smoothly, time after time. But sometimes they wobble a little, sometimes they bounce. It happens to us all, but most of all you want to...

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Hi, I'm Paul (also known as ferret), and have been bowling for 35 years, all at The Angel IBC in Tonbridge, Kent. I've built this site to help some of the new players to our wonderful sport, in an effort to answer some of the questions that get asked. I see it as an opportunity to help promote the sport and get it out to a new audience. We all love our sport and want it to thrive, so please spread the word if you feel it will help

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