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Rules & Knowledge

Practical rules awareness helps players make better decisions during live ends.

Lawn bowls head and measuring context for rules knowledge

Know the Situation

Rules knowledge supports confident and fair play.

Key Situations

  • jack in ditch,
  • toucher,
  • dead end,
  • trial ends.

On-Green Procedure

  • measuring,
  • possession of rink,
  • where players stand.

These explanations are practical guidance only. Always refer to the current Laws of the Sport and competition conditions where an official ruling is required.

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