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Simply Action Everyone in sport develops there own delivery, action or technique. But making it simple is the key. A bowls delivery can be related to throwing a tennis ball. Think about it, for you to throw a tennis ball to another person you have determine how hard to throw it, and how high to aim it, to reach its player. It is the same with bowls, however you roll the bowl. Judging how hard you have to roll is done by looking at an aiming point and objective target. Once you get your aiming point, your mind then judges how far to roll it. Some key points to get your mat routine started is as follow: Before stepping on the mat, check your bias and put the bowl in your hand. Your grip should feel comfortable, with your middle finger running through the centre of the bowl with either picture on the side. Stand on the mat with one foot and point that foot at your aiming point. Bring your other foot to be positioned comfortably next to the first foot. Swing your arm back and step with your opposite foot. Just like throwing a tennis ball but underarm. Your opposite hand rests on your knee to help assist with balance. Get down low and release the bowl. Once the bowl is released, stand up and watch where your bowl finishes. Remember, watch your bowl so you will know how to correct it next time. The above information is just a basic understanding for a delivery. Get your club coach to help you, or check out the official Bowls Coaching Website, Wray To Go at www.bowlscoaching.com.au to organise a coaching session to get your delivery right.
Simply Fun Bowls is a sport for the ultra-social and ultra-competitive alike. Between both personalities, the art and skill of having fun whilst competing is essential to the enjoyment of the sport. Many people play the sport for fun. However, when it comes to playing against your mates, we all have that little competitive bug that comes out to play. Traditionally, the sport of bowls has been seen as a sport that is slow, for the older demographic, with a limited amount of skill. However, as we all know, once we start the sport we soon realise the skill, mental toughness and understanding that the sport possesses. Having said that, however, we need to still have fun and enjoy the sport. Certain methods can be adapted to ensure people in the sport can continue to enjoy the game. Firstly, compatibility of personalities and playing with people with the same understanding of competitiveness is essential. Whether it is in Night Owls, Social Bowls or Pennants, this is the key link to simply fun. However, we also need to respect those whom have different levels of competitiveness. i.e. if a player is up the other end laughing and enjoying the social aspect, respect that and not let your ultra-competitivness to frustrate you. Game Levels Each club will have a different level of bowls, whether you are there to have fun, be competitive or strive for perfection. Just ask at your club to find out which levels may be available. Social: Is a game for fun, enjoyment and new beginner bowlers. Some states have social games called 'Corporate Bowls’ or ‘Barefoot Bowls', which is a term to show its for new bowlers. Bring down some mates and have a regular game each week. Pennant: A structured competition run by your State Body that is played over a number of weeks against other clubs in your division. This is for competitive bowlers who have the potential to go far in the sport, and also bowlers who enjoy competition. Club Events: Once you are an affiliated member of a club you are than able to play in club events. These are internal games at club level where you get to compete against other club members in a number of formats.
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