Lawn Bowling

Presented by Gretchen Neixner

Lawn bowling is a game of rolling asymmetric balls down a field to hit a smaller ball, called a jack. Learn the art of lawn bowling with this free video series.

Series Summary

Lawn bowling is a sport of rolling asymmetric balls, called bowls, towards a smaller ball known as a jack. It has been traced back to the twelfth century when William Fitzstephen wrote about summer amusements of the young men in London, calling it, "casting of stones [in jactu lapidum]." After the game grew in popularity, it was banned by kings, afraid it would replace the practice of archery. However, today, it is a popular game in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. There are specific rules and etiquette for lawn bowling that all players must follow. In this free lawn bowling video series, a bowling instructor will teach you the rules of lawn bowling. Learn about the different bowls and jacks, the playing field, and the teams. Find out the roles each team member plays, and how to keep score during a match. Looking to learn a new sociable gentleman's game? Lawn bowling is sure to entertain you and your friends.

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Lawn Bowling Mat

The mat in lawn bowling is a twenty-four inch long starting point for both teams. Learn about a lawn bowling mat with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Rules

Rules for lawn bowling include keeping the jack inside the rink. Learn more rules for lawn bowling with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Measuring

Measuring in lawn bowling is done with measuring tapes or strings. Learn more about lawn bowling measurements with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Scores

Scores for lawn bowling are kept on a community score board. Learn more about scoring with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Ends

Ends in lawn bowling refers to the number of games that are played in one session. Learn more about ends with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Jack

The jack in lawn bowling is a small ball that is the target of the game. Learn about the jack with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Bowls

Bowls in lawn bowling are not completely round, as they are designed to turn as they roll. Learn about bowls with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Strategy

Lawn bowling strategy includes getting closer to the jack while knocking opponents bowls away from the jack. Learn more about lawn bowling strategy with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Etiquette

Etiquette in lawn bowling is to be polite and courteous to all players. Learn about lawn bowling etiquette with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Teams

Lawn bowling teams can consist of two, three, or four players. Learn more about law bowling teams with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Rolling

Rolling a bowl in lawn bowling requires understanding the shape and physics of the bowl itself. Learn about bowl rolling with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

Lawn Bowling Hand Signals

Hand signals are used in lawn bowling to communicate between the players and the score keeper. Learn more about hand signals with expert tips from a bowling teacher in this free lawn bowling video.

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