How to Get Started with Confidence
From choosing the very best bowls for beginners to advice on how to hone your skills, here is your must-read guide to getting started with lawn bowls. We’re keen bowlers ourselves, and the following advice comes from not just our years of experience on the green, but supplying bowls and apparel to players just like you. So, here is everything you need to know!
Getting Started with Lawn Bowls
If you're just starting out with this much-loved game, the first step is to familiarise yourself with the basics. The main goal of the game is to roll your bowls so that they come to rest near a smaller white ball called the jack. So, you can see where our name comes from now! There are bowls clubs all over the UK, and lots of them are happy to run over the basics of lawn bowls for beginners with the game. Some of them might hold coaching sessions, or you can just head along and observe your fellow players and learn from them.
The Essentials You Need to Buy
Having all the right equipment is going to massively improve your bowls experience, and will help you to master the game that much faster. Your most important purchase is going to be the bowls themselves. We have a wide range of bowls for beginners, including our pre-loved bowls that allow you to invest in a set without paying as much as you would for brand new. • You’re also going to need: • A bag to carry your bowls in • Appropriate footwear • Clothing • Accessories
How to Improve Your Lawn Bowls Technique
Now you have all the kit and you’ve gotten to grips with the rules of the game; it’s time to start improving your skills in earnest. We always recommend that new players do the following:
Remain Consistent
Rather than aiming for perfection with every shot and getting disappointed when it’s not quite right, concentrate on carrying out the same action each time you bowl. Consistency is key if you are going to get better, after all.
Stay Relaxed
If you are tense when you play, this can lead to poor shots, which will make you feel disheartened and lead to you feeling even more uptight. It’s a vicious circle, but you can break it! Stay relaxed and confident, and don’t be afraid to take your time.
Learn from Others
Watching more experienced players is a great way to pick up tips and tricks. Experienced players are always keen to offer those new to the sport some gentle encouragement, so don’t be afraid to ask for advice. You may even make some friends, too!
Play Regularly
It’s simple: the more you play, the faster you’ll improve. We know that it can be hard to fit in the time to practice; we’ve all got busy lives after all! Setting aside a regular hour or two to hit the green will make a difference, though, so pop it into your diary and try to stick to it.
What Now?
Mastering lawn bowls might seem hard, but every great player was once a beginner! We’re here to help you, so why not start shopping today?
