How to Improve Your Lawn Bowls

How to Improve Your Lawn Bowls
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Lawn bowling requires players to roll balls toward another smaller target ball called a "jack" and the player who is closest to the jack after every ball has been bowled earns a point. The sport is played on grass or synthetic materials and typically takes place on a surface that is between 40 and 42 square yards, according to SportsVL.com. Improving your accuracy and speed rests on a combination of mental and physical processes.

Step 1

Set up a target during practice and consistently roll balls toward the target, working on accuracy.

Step 2

Release the ball lower than the hip and roll it. Releasing the ball too high can cause the ball to bounce, according to the Lawn Bowls Coaching FAQs website.

Step 3

Bend the front knee and make certain to step out far enough to have a fluid motion while rolling.

Step 4

Maintain a proper palm position when releasing the ball, making sure to keep an open palm that faces the sky.

Step 5

Study your opponents in their previous matches and use that knowledge to make intelligent shot selections.

Tips and Warnings

  • Work with a lawn bowling coach to learn details on how to be better. Practice often to build muscle memory.
  • Lawn bowling is a physical activity and can cause injury if done too much or improperly. Lawn balls are somewhat heavy and can damage toes.

Things You'll Need

  • Lawn bowling balls

References

Article reviewed by Lynda Moultry Belcher Last updated on: Aug 15, 2010

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