General Bowls Etiquette
Some Do's & Don'ts
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be conversant with the Laws of the game and observe them
www.worldbowls.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Laws_of_the_sport_v3.2.pdf stand still behind the head when someone is bowling from the other end stand still and be quiet behind the mat when a player is about to bowl stand on the rink behind the rearmost wood or jack if that is furthest. If a toucher is in the ditch, stand on the bank always remember your playing position, fulfil your own duties and leave others to do theirs keep out of the head when shots are being decided. If the players designated to decide doubtful shots cannot do so, skips should be asked to make a decision and if they cannot themselves decide, then call the umpire and leave the rink unless asked to assist in, say a long measure remember the law on possession of a rink. When a bowl comes to rest possession of the rink immediately goes to the team next to bowl. Any questions or information between the skip and player should be given when you are next on the mat ready to bowl always pay your skip the respect of waiting for their decision before you play step onto the mat and indicate which way YOU intend playing- wait for your skip's instructions stand in front of the back woods, rink markers or number plates walk along the bank when a player is about to bowl from the other end Above all, enjoy the game of bowls for its pleasure and the lasting friendships it provides. HAPPY BOWLING |