Lawn bowls sayings what they mean
1. "Draw shot": This refers to a shot where the bowl is rolled with the intention of stopping close to the jack (the target ball).
2. "Weight": This term is used to describe the speed at which the bowl is delivered. Bowlers often discuss the weight needed to reach a certain position on the green.
3. "On the mat": This means it is a player's turn to bowl. The player must stand on the mat to deliver their bowl.
4. "Toucher": A bowl that touches the jack is called a toucher. Touchers are marked with chalk and remain in play even if they are knocked out of bounds.
5. "Drive": A drive is a shot played with more force, intended to knock opponents' bowls out of the head (the area around the jack).
6. "Dead end": If the jack is knocked out of bounds or comes to rest in a position where it cannot be measured, the end is declared dead and must be replayed.
7. "Trail the jack": This refers to a shot where the bowl is played with the intention of moving the jack to a more favorable position.
8. "Running bowl": A bowl played with extra weight to reach a distant target or to push through a cluster of bowls.
9. "Measure for shot": When it is difficult to determine which bowl is closest to the jack, a measure is used to determine the shot.
10. "Skip's prerogative": The skip, or team captain, has the final decision on strategy and shot selection during a game.
Above is Lawn bowls sayings what they mean.