In golf they call it the nineteenth hole. In bowls we’ll call it the ninth rink, aka the Bowls Buzz Lounge. That’s because we’ve never seen a bowls green with more than eight rinks…have you?
I hope you’ll find something interesting here – and if not, then I hope you’ll contribute something interesting!
Jerry
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Goldilocks, Fittipaldi or Michelangelo?
Michelangelo Fittipaldi Goldilocks. Illustration © Ruth Sanderson, used with permission. When a bowler comes into the Bush Hill Bowls shop for bowls and asks me for advice on which bowls to buy, I ask them…
Bowling Aids
What did the bowler say to the golfer? Ask a golfer to play a round without sticks and you’ll get a very funny look. Ask a bowler to bowl *with* sticks, and the look will…
What’s love got to do with it?
Do you remember that particular game when your opponent's bowls performance seemed to be intolerably good? You felt somehow inferior ... or intimidated ... or some other emotion, from the very first moment they stood…
Lawn Bowls Delivery: Stance, Swing and Common Faults
Is there a right and wrong way to deliver a bowl? Absolutely not – there are as many fine lawn bowls delivery styles as there are good bowlers. But there are some helpful pointers which…
Size matters
Size matters! This is a true eavesdropping. A doting father was watching his daughter in a County match. She was bowling beautifully, her concentration was full-on and she was putting bowl after bowl on the…
Women’s Bowls Shoes – Sex or Unisex?
Women’s Bowls Shoes: Unisex vs Women-Specific – Which Should You Choose? Bowls footwear matters. The right shoes provide comfort, stability, and compliance with club rules. For women bowlers, the choice is between unisex shoes or…
Bowls Club Fundraising
Bowls club fundraising doesn't have to mean another raffle. If you need a new idea to boost club funds, here are five that work, starting with one we can help you set up this week.…
New or Second Hand Lawn Bowls: Which Should You Buy?
New or second hand lawn bowls? Our qualified coaches explain what you gain with each and what to check, so you buy the right set first time.
How to Choose the Right Bias for Your Lawn Bowls
Narrow, mid or wide? Our qualified coaches explain how to choose the right lawn bowls bias for your greens, your position and your experience.
Size 000 and 0000 bowls
Size 000 and 0000 bowls are the smallest lawn bowls you can use in competition. Approved by World Bowls and stamped accordingly, they open up the game to bowlers who find standard sizes too big…
Indoor Bowls: What Changes When You Move Inside for Winter
The Indoor bowls season is here. The clocks are about to go back, the outdoor greens are closing, and many of us are heading inside for winter. If you're new to indoor bowls, or you've…
Green Speed
Why is a 20 second green faster than a 10 second green? This is one of those counter‑intuitive things in bowls—but once you see the physics, it makes perfect sense. Once you've adjusted to the…
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This post was first published on 22 December 2023. Last updated 7 November 2024.