Lawn Bowls: The Shooter Stance By Nev Rodda - The Greatest Advantage You Will Ever Learn!

The greatest lawn bowls coaching tip you will ever learn. The shooter stance will not only improve your balance, it will improve your line and weight control.
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[@petedavies2918]

Many thanks Nev I have back to Bowls after a 20 year absence, plus I am now 63 was really struggling with consisitency in my delivary. Until i watch this tutorial on the shooter stance. Cant thank you enough.

[@NevRodda]

Well done Pete. Welcome back too.

[@toxophillus72]

Useful bit of info Nev ,took a bit of getting used to but as an ex military rifle marksman , I felt comfortable and it paid off ,thanks.

[@NevRodda]

Brilliant!!

[@parimal3506]

Thank you Nev for such fantastic video. I started lawn bowling almost a year before. Being very good sport person in cricket, badminton and table tennis, I grasped the game very quickly. Within six to eight months I started playing with grade 2 players socially. Everyone noticed that my way of standing and aiming is very different. When I deliver bowls, few people observing my game. Up till now I thought, I am playing against copybook. Many time I decided to follow everyone style of standing. Then I said myself, if I am getting result I will continue with this my own style of play. After seeing your video, I am so confident and happy that I was standing on the mat exactly the way you have described from beginning. In my case it is simply a coincidence matching your words to words. I am a beginner but agree 100% what you say. You have fuelled extra confidence in me. Once again many thanks.

[@georgejuggins3838]

I have been playing for about 5 years never had any coaching and found consistency to be the biggest problem I have now started watching your coaching video's and I am finding them very interesting and I will start putting your tips into practice. Keep up the good work and thanks George (England)

[@NevRodda]

+George Juggins good stuff George. Thank you very much.

[@bryanbeattie9914]

as a coach i use your technique and have developed a visual aid to assist bowlers by running a string from the middle of the mat to the aiming point, i attach the string to the ditch point , this instills a visual image for how their bowl turns. It also instills in their mind if they are actual delivering the bowl to their aiming point.

[@russelloatman9016]

I'm impressed. Started using this stance a week ago after watching the video. My balance, line and weight control have all improved. Still working out some kinks but I can see the difference and I like it.

[@NevRodda]

Russell Oatman Good work Russell. Stuff works! Hope to see you win some stuff :D

[@teejainikitin1534]

Hey nev implemented shooter stance increased my conversion rate less back pain . Highly Recommended to all bowlers new or old . Keep the videos up champ !!!!

[@stevehall5299]

Nev, I am trying this tomorrow,, my current method ain't working, my balance is the issue, you've sold this to me completely, this is totally logical👍

[@sandyfraser8132]

Tried this on Monday night, wow very impressed the most consistent I've played since the start of the season. Playing a tie tonight, let's hope for more of the same. Love your videos Nev keep them coming.

[@NevRodda]

Sandy Fraser Awesome news Sandy. Thanks for the great feedback. I'm certain it will help alot of bowlers out there looking for better consistency. :) more videos coming

[@TheDavjo]

I have struggled with a inconsistent delivery for 10 years, this video is a life saver. Priceless.

[@leecarter2900]

Bloody hell I have been waiting for someone to help me with my balance, thanks Nev.

[@NevRodda]

Lee Carter Cheers Lee. Check out the next video also. Goes a bit more into it :)

[@leecarter2900]

Yeah I watched them arse about. Thanks again man.

[@NevRodda]

Lee Carter Sweet As Bro :D

[@leecarter2900]

BUILD Managed to get my first practice in today using the shooter stance, was a little odd to start but was working nicely at the end, love that advice so far.

[@NevRodda]

Brilliant Lee! Persist champ it will pay massive dividends! Check out this Rob Parrella game. He uses the same stance. Success leaves clues ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/onbYc2tpoLhmmck

[@bigt4452]

I change to this stance this summer..i played my best bowls for a very long time..till i injured my hand..Thanks Nev Rodda!!

[@tracywilden3186]

Thank You so much for the tutorial. I have decided to play this year for the first time and this tip on balance is the best. Have watched all your tips and tricks. Keep up the good work guys.

[@NevRodda]

+Tracy Wilden Thanks for your kind words Tracy. Have a great season.

[@GlendaJanePontes]

Excellent- Thank you for helping us in South Africa

[@rachel3297]

thank you Bev I have been using the shooter stance for a few months and have improved my line and game outstandingly. Infact have watched all your videos on KZbin and have passed it on to a lot of people. Looking forward to more from you.

[@johnrenshaw7684]

Hi from Spain. I am a very inconsistent bowler so I am going to try this in practice tomorrow. I would like to see your stance on the mat for backhand shots, in particular where you typically place your right foot. I enjoy the natural presentation of all your videos, kind regards, John. PS I will let you know how my practice session goes...and beyond!!!

[@yvettemaxwell-darkes9865]

me too

[@davidedwards3361]

I have just started bowling (10 weeks), but due to pain in the hand I have had to change to a smaller bowl. I have not actually rolled the new ones, but they are the same make and model as my larger set, so that part should be fine. But now I have to learn weightowl with a smaller bowl, so I am going to start off with the new stance at the same time. I had an instant improvement after I watched the clip about how to hold my model bowl, so I hope there will be an equal improvement with this stance. I was taught the right foot aiming style, but I naturally pointed my foot wider, then had to get into an uncomfortable stance to bowl. This will help me improve because I will be more comfortable when delivering the bowl. Really glad I found this, now to try it.

[@Ravaxr]

I took this up as part of my smaller club, and in just a couple months of games every other day or so, I was consistently winning games and making some shots that I wasn't sure I really could make. And I discovered this right after I started lawn bowls outright. I also transferred it over to 10 pin bowling (though I had some of the idea beforehand, and changed the stance more purposefully this time around) and I get so much clearance from it that I don't think I have bumped my leg since adopting it even with a ball a foot in diameter. Certainly haven't done it once with a bowl. It seems like it could be referred to as a 'fencer's stance' as well as 'shooter's', since it is so reminiscent of the footwork of a swordsman with a foil. Stumbling as a fencer is obviously not good, so having the stance right keeps good balance, keeps the fencer upright, and preventing an easy touch. Also as a fencer, you do need to lunge pretty far, much like you would delivering a bowl.

[@harryskippen5373]

World bowls potters

[@marytailor6261]

Hi Nev, I have been bowling about 5 years and came across your 'shooters stance' which help people with a balance issue. I am now a recipient of wearing a cochlear implant and my balance was affected greatly. Trying your 'stance for the past few weeks,' I found a great improvement in my delivery. Could you please also do a video on your foot position for the backhand delivery. Thank you for such a easy video to learn and practice.

[@neilronaldson5958]

good on ya Nev. Had a bit of a winter break and can't wait to try the 'shooter stance'!!

[@NevRodda]

Kanga Ronaldson Be good to catch up. Been a while since Fitzroy :)

[@discojonny7]

Great tip Nev, love the new stance,When I started bowling I was given a book written by David Bryant. I adopted his twisting hand delivery, as what he said in his book made perfect sense to me. As this is the only way I have delivered bowls it feels natural and very smooth. Some coaches have advised me to change to the more orthodox delivery, but I still prefer David Bryants style. I would like your opinion on this, maybe even as part of your video. As David Bryant said it works for him but realisies the timing of the release and bowl position are really critical.The Shooter Stance" makes sense to me also, so I have changed my footing and it works well. I have even got my wife doing it which is amazing as she hasn't changed her delivery for years . She feels she has more stability playing the backhand, and is getting more success in her running shots and drives.Cheers mate.

[@sonykj128]

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[@georgiosantonopoulos7893]

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[@ylsemza7623]

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[@MsDjinsomnia]

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[@aleksandarmirchev5792]

I discovered your video on Berts bowls guide - there are many good videos there that should help out

[@infradig8]

I've played for 30+ years. I've struggled mentally with my forehand for 10 years or so to the point where I favour my backhand. Not good and I'm sure I've lost games because of it. Have tried this stance in the living room (it's winter in New Zealand!) and immediately felt an improvement. Can't wait to try it outside.

[@jerrysanders4129]

I too have lost my forehand. I had a 30 year absence from the game,moved to America from the Uk and cannot get my forehand back,no matter what I try. I can’t skip anymore…all I can do is draw on my backhand. I’m definitely going to try this tomorrow! I just played in the US open a few days ago. I won 4 and lost 4. I can only imagine what I could’ve done if I had my forehand going!

[@stsharzie]

so loving this stance Thank you so much, am lucky as my coach is also using it. It has been so helpful to me, again thank you

[@NevRodda]

+Sharane L Brilliant Sharane. Great to hear. Let me know if I can do anything else to help.

[@johnpaterson6635]

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[@peterwendon2888]

hi nev, i have adopted this stance and it has improved my game beyond measure. I like the fact that I can get my head over the bowl at the point of delivery and am nailing the jack consistently. The improved solid stance gives you a much greater platform to deliver from

[@TedProMarket]

Hi Nev, Thanks for the Tips on the Stance. Played today and was dramatically better ...Thank you. By the way... What size Bowls do you use Please.Thanks

[@sophiethesloth]

Very interesting im certainly going to try this for sure many thanks,has anybody else found this helpful

[@colinsquires9529]

I went to a coaching session today & the coach mentioned this stance & told us to watch this & maybe try it out if we wanted ,after watching I’m going to give it a go next time I’m bowling as I seem to have trouble regularly hitting my line , this looks like you can bowl with more control than I’m currently having

[@NevRodda]

Worth a go Colin. Do what feels comfortable and gives you the results 😉

[@colinsquires9529]

@@NevRodda I’m going Monday & will be trying it out , I’ll let you know how it goes, thanks

[@angelh8262]

Nev, I won my doubles match yesterday - The Shooter stance rules! At one end I had all 4 of my bowls within a foot of the Jack! My skip suggested I took a photograph so my husband leap to it and took a great shot, I wanted to send you a screenshot but I can’t attach the photo to this comment, on my iPad, do you have an email address? This is our 2nd season playing bowls and thanks to your brilliant ‘build your skills’ website I’m proud to tell you my name appears on the Honours board on 2 continents here at my local club in the U.K. where I won the Mixed pairs and ladies doubles last year. Plus the Presidents cup at the Cambridge Club New Zealand last summer ( we spend 6 months a year in NZ) In addition Our team won the Business teams bowls at Pirongia NZ so we appear on their honours board too! Thank you so much Nev all credit to you and your incredible coaching videos and training methods 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@NevRodda]

Wow - gotta love gold leaf AngelH. Absolutely brilliant to hear you are going so well in your second year!!! 🙌🙌 now set yourself some serious goals and focus on the next challenge!! 😎

[@angelh8262]

Build Your Skills Thank you so much, and that’s great advice! 👍😁

[@robertburn9563]

Works brilliant Nev. Cheers

[@NevRodda]

Robert Burn cheers Rob.

[@leonswanepoel11]

Just stared bowls, thank you very much for sharing your tips and tricks.

[@NevRodda]

Leon Swanepoel anytime Leon. Awesome to see people like you getting good results. Enjoy your bowls champ :)

[@desmonk2747]

Sue Finnerty t

[@Chronicles9]

I discovered your video on Berts Bowls Guide - there's many awesome videos there that should help out

[@bobbyfmax]

cant wait to try this.

[@rosscowan9669]

In my opinion stance is a massive part but more importantly timing is the biggest factor. Agree you have to be stable to consistently repeat the same motion

[@nancyhowatson1372]

Great will try it

[@rossnichol2828]

I have been having trouble with my wrist feeling strained during my delivery until using this new stance. I find I can hold my bowl in a relaxed grip and that by angling my base foot it straightens out my delivery without the strain on my wrist....

[@bellematthews4135]

thank you have taken it on board thids season lovee it

[@gwynforhughes1490]

Just started to use this method ad finding a significant improvement. Thank you. Should my resting foot be in the same position for both forehand and backhand shots?

[@simongrivell6399]

Thanks Nev. I look forward to your feedback on my other comments regarding the stance

[@karenhart3802]

On point Nev , thanks

[@274taxi]

Nev do you coach in Australia or NZ. If so where do you base yourself. Great coaching tip for a new bowler but coach in other sports. Gary

[@russelloatman9016]

Nev, I'm left handed. Any chance you could do a video with a left handed bowler demonstrating the stance?

[@nigethomas7578]

I'd like that also, I have to bowl left handed as my right arm is deformed through a childhood accident and the weight on the left side isn't straightforward

[@JillBarrett-nb7fk]

Hi watching your video Nev on the shooters stance which I find invaluable due to balance problem I have to use a fixed stance. I use a DHB bowling arm, do I just place the center of the bowl into the cradle and deliver?.

[@sandyfraser8132]

Done this for just less than a year now nev indoor and out. My delivery is very consistent and can't thank you enough. One little problem I'm having is my driving. I set up the same way but just point straight up the middle give or take a little to the left or right. It just doesn't seem to work the same. Is there any way you vary it to make it work better when driving? Thanks again! Ps more videos please can't get enough of them!

[@terenceford1565]

Sandy Fraser

[@okydokyvibe3366]

still never picked up a bowle but i am thinking i might be knee down ,lower gravity closer to the action?

[@michaeljohnjones2979]

Nev is this stance still good for a full blooded drive

[@simongrivell6399]

Hi Nev, I look forward to trying this new stance. Hopefully it will help my delivery. I have noticed your left foot on the stance is well ahead of your right foot. Is that also to help your balance with your stance and delivery ? With your right foot not aiming at the delivery point does it matter what angle your right foot is at with the stance or whatever is comfortable ?

[@NevRodda]

+Simon Grivell whatever is comfortable and pulls the hip out of the road. :)

[@alandaniel1082]

thx Nev. How long before the new videos have been checking weekly

[@simongrivell6399]

Hi Nev, I also meant to mention that I noticed on your video that you put the disc on the green as your delivery point 4 - 5 metres from you. Is this what you do for your normal delivery ? Keen for your thoughts as I have tried different delivery points over the years and still really trying to work out the best way to go. I have tried a mark on the bank and green previously. Cheers Simon

[@NevRodda]

Simon Grivell Hey Simon. Yes I pick the spot 5 meters out and deliver the bowl over that mark. I draw an imaginary line in my mind back from the bank to that point. Keeps your head still and head over bowl :)

[@bobbethke7223]

Bob I like your coaching - can you give advise on using a bowling arm? Also I find the volume on your video is a little low!

[@davidberry4761]

Good on you Nev.. for not keeping this a selfish secret.You ought to be basking in a lot of good will.A friend with balance problems has been heartened by the results and extra sense of stability as soon as he adopted the shooter stance.For myself,initial improvement very encouraging,especially with weight.

[@jayatkins1014]

Very helpful, thanks

[@nevpink1436]

Hi just wondering if you can show the shooter back hand stance please.

[@flyinkiwi171]

Im curious as to how the back hand works also with you basically twisting at the knee. Personally I take a wide stance with my feet just beyond shoulder width. Im 6'4 and I find this gives me great balance and allows for a smooth transition into the swing as the body is not squished together and needing to contort in any way. I dont see how this improves your line statistically. I feel that these results people are experiencing is due to an extra emphasis on correct line whilst training, if you delivery is constant and you have a smooth swing, it shouldn't matter... Hell look at Alex Marshal, in my opinion the best in the world yet is delivery is in no way similar to anything taught in nz or aus.

[@davidmaxwell6054]

I can across your video on Berts Bowls Guide - there are lots awesome videos there that may help out

[@jamiewatchorn7639]

New bowler nev. thank you for this. I’ve been bowling for 3 weeks and I hit the jack every time now. Thank you :)

[@twocookup]

Nice ,I like it.cheers

[@leeschwartz1199]

Hey Nev do you do any one on one coaching.Like your concept.

[@NevRodda]

+Lee Schwartz Hey Lee, Yes I do one on one coaching with this style. Mind you , I have not been taking anyone on since I moved to New Zealand. I am working on releasing some full courses on every element of the game. I think it will help a lot of people. Are you in New Zealand?

[@tonyDANN-ev2nb]

Does this also apply to the backhand please let me know

[@alancarlyon3928]

I have just taken up the game and I do know you were just demonstrating but I noticed your feed were off the mat when delivering? It is illegal here in Scotland!

[@NevRodda]

Here too. I better stand further back 👌👌

[@philipsmith8278]

As a 63 year old with poor balance, this stance could be of great benefit to me. Unfortunately, I feel the video is let down by the absence of "full frontal" footage from behind the jack.

[@yvettemaxwell-darkes9865]

so when you do a back hand?

[@gavint66]

The Empire State Building has monitors, and in in the very worst winds has been recorded as only moving 1.48 inches at the top. I understand this is a video only , trying to assist us failing bowlers, but I suggest you would know more about what 1.48 inches looks like than I do.

[@JoshOB21]

Tried this today having a practice and noticed a massive improvement.. until the coach and other long time players came outside and grilled me hard hahahaha

[@clarkeslemon1312]

Could you say something about using this stance for drive shots?

[@NevRodda]

+Clarke Slemon Hey Clarke, yup, I use this same stance for drive shots. Let me make another video showing you. Great blog btw Clarke!! Loving you putting it out there!

[@karenpeach4528]

would this stance remain the same on a back hand delivery?

[@iansmith5277]

does lee schraner use the shooter stance

[@NevRodda]

Have a look at his footage. 🤫

[@marcusspence1369]

have got any training tips for length getting near jack from 1st go to last bowl as new bowler these let me down the most

[@NevRodda]

+MARCUS SPENCE Hey Marcus, my new video covers how to get your weight with your first bowls after rolling the jack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boPKkmimbZVoo7M

[@victorjeb6616]

@@NevRodda I wanted to watch other vidios on how to improve my strategy. Please help me how to get the other videos. Thanks, Victor

[@leeschwartz1199]

Hey Nev when you doing the backhand .

[@JoshOB21]

The backhand is the same concept. What was not explained very well is you should aim first with your front foot, whether fore or back hand, THEN move your balance foot into a natural and comfortable position behind. I had to figure this out on my own but believe me it made all the difference

[@1Sbuys]

any chance you can get a pc game studio maybe big ant studios, to create an awesome lawn bowls game

[@NevRodda]

+Shaun Buys hey shaun, I'm a co-owner in a games development company here in New Zealand. I've been thinking about it a bit, perhaps a 2d app or something would be fun.

[@1Sbuys]

What about for PC like a good small game

[@gailsheehan6205]

How do you stand for the backhand?

[@NevRodda]

Same as the forehand. Point the bowl and arm where you want it to go and shoot. 😎

[@leeschwartz1199]

Hey nev

[@bryanhenderson98]

You know fuck all, I've played 12 years of bowls and believe me, not many people do this

[@NevRodda]

well done!

[@tc-ql2rc]

Bro is reverse engineering lawn bowls 😅

[@leeschwartz1199]

No live in Melbourne

[@flyinkiwi171]

I do enjoy watching your videos but you really should look at getting a microphone or something because audio quality is still poor and is difficult to hear what you are saying at times

[@NevRodda]

Brendon Walton taken on board Brendon. Will do.

[@IanMiller1965]

Your first 2 bowls are both foot faults as nothing of your foot is on or over mat at point of release

[@NevRodda]

Lucky it's an instructional video and not a game ;)

[@ozblokeau]

Some of your bowls are foul shots. You don't have back foot on or over mat when you deliver.

[@tonyp8995]

If this was the holy grail of bowls why has this guy never been the world champion? The rudder of a boat is at the back of the boat not the front for good reason. Similarly, in bowls, the back foot must steer the direction of delivery.

[@NevRodda]

You cant enter a world championship! You have to be chosen!

[@NevRodda]

I'm a front wheel drive kind of guy! lol

[@peterhoskin1803]

Volume on 10 and I can hardly hear it. Will need to learn how to lip read before continuing.

[@billkosth9379]

hey Peter maybe you should turn up your hearing aid that might help

[@ddgelec]

foot fault!! your not using mat correctly

[@surfandturf4032]

bit of a nob

[@NevRodda]

+surfandturf so are you