Lawn Bowls Articles & Guides

Choosing the wrong bowls is the most expensive mistake a beginner makes. Size, bias, brand and budget — we cover it all.

The two biggest brands in bowls, head to head. Bias, feel, price and which type of player each brand suits best.

Elite coaches reveal the seven most common delivery faults — and exactly how to fix each one.

The complete laws of lawn bowls without the legal jargon. From the jack to the ditch, scoring to touchers.

Fast or slow green — most players just guess. Here's the systematic approach top players use to read any surface.

Why flat soles are mandatory, the best brands, what to look for and how much to spend.

Film your delivery, develop a routine, play stronger opponents — proven improvement methods.

Mat, jack, touchers, dead ends and scoring — every rule you need in plain English.

The fastest ways to find your nearest club, what to ask and what to expect on your first visit.

The backswing method, three-jack drill and how to read greens for weight — the complete guide.

Practical tips for beginners, improving club players and competitive players — something for every level.

Every major brand compared on a single scale — Taylor, Drakes Pride, Henselite and Aero.

Host nations, disciplines, past champions and how to follow world bowls events.

Before, during and after the game — everything you need to know to fit in on any green.

What to check, where to find them, what to pay — everything you need to buy used bowls safely.

The complete guide to crown green vs flat green bowls — green surface, equipment, rules and which game to choose.

What changes between indoor and outdoor bowls — speed, bias, tactics and whether you need two sets.

From first taster session to county competition — the complete UK dress code guide with 2023 updates.

Physical, mental and social health benefits backed by research — why the NHS recommends bowls.

Complete guide to all four positions — roles, responsibilities and what makes each position effective.

Building the head, back bowls, mat position, when to draw vs drive and score management.

After-session care, deep cleaning, polishing, grip maintenance, storage and when to re-stamp.

Jack strategy, reading your own head, last bowl decisions and mental management in singles.

Why bowls is ideal for older adults, what to expect, equipment tips and how to find a club.

Claw grip, cradle grip, bias orientation, bowl grip types and advice for wet conditions and arthritis.