Lawn Bowls Strategy

Choosing the right shot is just as important as delivering it well. Learn how to assess risk, consider the scoreboard and decide whether to draw, trail or drive.

A good delivery is only part of becoming a better bowler. Learn how to assess the head, recognise danger and choose the shot that gives your team the best chance of success.

Many bowlers spend years working on their delivery, improving their weight control and refining their draw shots. Yet when the game gets tight, they often rely on instinct rather than strategy. The result is that two players with similar skill levels can produce completely different results. One consistently wins close games while the other struggles to convert opportunities. The difference is often not technique. It is having a clear game plan. The best bowlers do not simply