I've been asked to skip on Saturday 4.5.24... 3x3 over 21 ends...I have never skipped before, I was confused about the score card not having used one, but I am pumped and ready to roll!!! Thanks for the tutorial x
Retired early last year only to straight into lock down, have now joined my local Bowls Club and although they are doing a great job of tuition as i am a novice i enjoy your easy to follow videos, many thanks.
I love your calm and quiet manner. It’s so relaxing…I came to learn about bowls but now I’m soo relaxed I’m ready to sleep. May I ask what determines whether you get a 1 or a 3. It would be good if you could explain that.
😊 thank you. The score depends on how many bowls you have nearer the jack than your opponents nearest bowl. So in a singles game using four bowls, the score can be 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Hi Alec, A question about scoring an end. If after a score has been called or indicated to the skips and before the bowls collected up another bowl is thought and proved to be in the count can the score first notified be amended?
A very good question, and a grey area. In my experience if a score for an end has been agreed, but before the bowls are moved, a bowl not counted (as it was missed, or mistaken for an opposing bowl) can be added as genuine mistakes can happen. It would seem harsh not to allow this, but I have seen some players who are not happy as once agreed it should not be changed. I am guilty of this myself, when I mistook one of my teams bowls as an opposing one, as they were very much alike. We rectified the error before any bowls were moved and all but one player was okay with this. The lone player who was not happy did not make a big fuss but the genuine mistake and he did say he would take it further, but in the end did not as I think his team mates were not in agreement. It did spoil the game somewhat, which was great shame.To make things worse, we won by a single shot, so it did matter. As I say, most players do not have a problem with genuine mistakes. I don't think there is any official ruling on it, which does not help.
Thanks for another great video Alec. This was due to be my first season do can't wait to get the green open. What are the rules either written or unwritten on courtesy. Hand shakes before and after the game? When to stand? Can you speak to other team whilst playing? Do you really need to enter the green by the "steps" only? Etc
Hi George, I think the general opinion is one in front and one behind the jack, as close as you can. Always good to have more bowls covering the back too, especially if your opponent is keen to fire. :)
Hi, a very good question. You check the score on both cards to ensure they say the same thing, so are correct, then sign both cards. If they are different then you must correct one so they are the same then you sign. It is surprising how many cards are signed by both players but have different scores. To avoid disputes it is best to check both cards as the game progresses to ensure errors are picked up early. I should have covered that. Thanks for asking the question. 👍
Hi my friend, being 67 years old and just starting, I’m so sorry but I don’t understand the scoring. I am down to play a friendly tomorrow but if I’m asked to score I’m leaving the club. You probably think I’m a loser but I’m not , there is so much pressure. Can you advise me please. Kind regards as always Ken.
Hi Kenneth, No club will force you to mark a card until you are ready. It is fairly straight forward, but as a new player you will be helped the first time you do keep the scorecard as it will seem strange at first. At our club we have a few players who do struggle with scoring so we don't ask them to mark, there is always someone else happy to do so. Don't worry about it, the most important thing to do is enjoy the game and if being asked to score affects your enjoyment, tell the skip, or captain, and they will sort it out for you. Let me know how your game goes.
I've been asked to skip on Saturday 4.5.24... 3x3 over 21 ends...I have never skipped before, I was confused about the score card not having used one, but I am pumped and ready to roll!!! Thanks for the tutorial x
That is awesome! Thanks for the comments.
Retired early last year only to straight into lock down, have now joined my local Bowls Club and although they are doing a great job of tuition as i am a novice i enjoy your easy to follow videos, many thanks.
Thanks Jeff, I am glad they have helped you.
You are in the same boat as me jeff. Thanks Alex for that great video, well done.
Thank you for the ongoing on scoring in lawn Bowles.
Thanks. You are very welcome.
Thank you Alec,
That is what I thought would be the case.
Regards,
Barry
Thank you,
The scorecard was always a bit of a mystery to me no longer!
Glad it helped. Thanks.
Great video thank you for answering my question. Very clear and concise. Look forward to more of your excellent video's.
Thanks for the comment, Michael. Very glad I was able to help. Stay safe, and hopefully, we will all be on the bowling green soon.
I love your calm and quiet manner. It’s so relaxing…I came to learn about bowls but now I’m soo relaxed I’m ready to sleep.
May I ask what determines whether you get a 1 or a 3. It would be good if you could explain that.
😊 thank you. The score depends on how many bowls you have nearer the jack than your opponents nearest bowl. So in a singles game using four bowls, the score can be 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Hi Alec,
A question about scoring an end. If after a score has been called or indicated to the skips and before the bowls collected up another bowl is thought and proved to be in the count can the score first notified be amended?
A very good question, and a grey area. In my experience if a score for an end has been agreed, but before the bowls are moved, a bowl not counted (as it was missed, or mistaken for an opposing bowl) can be added as genuine mistakes can happen. It would seem harsh not to allow this, but I have seen some players who are not happy as once agreed it should not be changed. I am guilty of this myself, when I mistook one of my teams bowls as an opposing one, as they were very much alike. We rectified the error before any bowls were moved and all but one player was okay with this. The lone player who was not happy did not make a big fuss but the genuine mistake and he did say he would take it further, but in the end did not as I think his team mates were not in agreement. It did spoil the game somewhat, which was great shame.To make things worse, we won by a single shot, so it did matter. As I say, most players do not have a problem with genuine mistakes. I don't think there is any official ruling on it, which does not help.
Thanks for another great video Alec. This was due to be my first season do can't wait to get the green open.
What are the rules either written or unwritten on courtesy. Hand shakes before and after the game? When to stand? Can you speak to other team whilst playing? Do you really need to enter the green by the "steps" only? Etc
Hi Ian, Good questions, I will answer them on my next video which I will try and put together in the next few days or so. Thanks.
I am a new bowler and I play lead all the time!
What is the best position the lead has to place his bowls?
Hi George, I think the general opinion is one in front and one behind the jack, as close as you can. Always good to have more bowls covering the back too, especially if your opponent is keen to fire. :)
Good to know. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment.
When you sign the scorecards, do you sign your own score or the opposition score?
Hi, a very good question. You check the score on both cards to ensure they say the same thing, so are correct, then sign both cards. If they are different then you must correct one so they are the same then you sign. It is surprising how many cards are signed by both players but have different scores. To avoid disputes it is best to check both cards as the game progresses to ensure errors are picked up early. I should have covered that. Thanks for asking the question. 👍
OK thanks for that Alec. Also when you sign both cards, do you sign under your own score or opponents score on each card?
@@rainbeau31 I don't think it really matters, as long as both skips have signed.
A clear explanation. Would be good used for less experienced bowlers 👍
Thanks Duncan, yes, my videos are mainly for new bowlers or those thinking of taking up this wonderful game. Appreciate the comment.
Hi my friend, being 67 years old and just starting, I’m so sorry but I don’t understand the scoring. I am down to play a friendly tomorrow but if I’m asked to score I’m leaving the club. You probably think I’m a loser but I’m not , there is so much pressure.
Can you advise me please. Kind regards as always Ken.
Hi Kenneth, No club will force you to mark a card until you are ready. It is fairly straight forward, but as a new player you will be helped the first time you do keep the scorecard as it will seem strange at first. At our club we have a few players who do struggle with scoring so we don't ask them to mark, there is always someone else happy to do so. Don't worry about it, the most important thing to do is enjoy the game and if being asked to score affects your enjoyment, tell the skip, or captain, and they will sort it out for you. Let me know how your game goes.
I actually found an outdoor club in Cincinnati Ohio - somewhat close to me
They open up in mid April - there season is 6 months
In April im going to try it out
Great, let us know how you get on. :)
I am in Melbourne Australia and mostly play outdoor s
I would love to visit Melbourne, I hear it is a lovely place. A bowling buddy moved there two years ago.