How to Play Bowls
At Banbury Cross Indoor Bowls Club we welcome members of any ability and experience. The basics of bowls are quite simple, but in our series of articles we'll outline the basic rules, terms, and information to help anyone get started.
Find out more about indoor bowls by clicking the links below.
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Equipment & Clothing:
We have all the equipment you need at the club to get started. Find out more about the kit we use here.
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Types of Game
There are a number of games we play in indoors bowls that suit single players up to teams of four.
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How To Bowl:
Here we share the basics on how to deliver your first shot, including how to hold the bowl and stand.
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Types of Shot:
Here we'll give some detail on the types of shot that can be played and their corresponding names.
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Bowl & Jack Positions:
Your bowl or jack may land in an active or inactive position - here we'll define the rules.
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Player Roles & Positions:
In a bowls match team players will have different roles. Here we confirm the roles and duties of each player.
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