Tony Allcock's Art of Bowls Vol. 1 - Basics

First in a series of videos starring the former world champion (and now Bowls England supremo), explaining the key points of the game.
In this one, Tony shows how skills and equipment have developed and explores the issue of stance on the mat with his England team-mate Wynne Richards.

[@flash053069]

I think this video was wonderful. It shows many techniques and the importance of finding what works for you

[@lauraginesi4230]

I know this is an old video but i found it’s been really helpful to try to find what works for me. I am a very new bowler. I’ve been able to try out different grips and stances and feel more confident about it all.

[@ThomasTheWankEngine1]

This is awesome... Many thanks. *like* .

[@mikejduk]

Yes, this needs to be updated. Information for indoor and Flat green bowls is significantly different than it is for the proper game of Crown Green Bowls. When you have a crown or a mound in the centre of the green to contend with it throws a whole new perspective on the game. The two main manufacturers are 'Taylor' and 'Drakes Pride', both of which are excellent bowls. As a novice I can only pass on what I have heard from experienced players and their views appears to be the former for a strong bias and the latter for following the jack. Good advice Tony gives is go along to a club where they will allow you to try out different sizes before you find one that is comfortable for you. Back in the day of the making of this video the sizes were determined in 5s, 4s, 3s, etc. Nowadays we're more familiar with 2.4s at the light end, generally the ladies choice, up to 2.10s at the heavy end.

[@kanevard]

Rather obnoxious of you to suggest indoor and flat green are not "proper games" . Enjoy your game of choice and try to be less judgemental on other people's choices

[@alancarlyon3928]

Hi, I have not joined a club yet and I have only had one tuition lesson in how to play bowls I thought I would check video's first in how to hold the bowl and how the rules were told Watching Tony play two ends with his guest I noticed his guest kept moving the matt with his foot now and then before playing his bowl, my question is - Is this allowed as I do not know?

[@TheSingleNotice]

You can't move the mat forward of backwards once it has been placed But you are allowed to adjust it slightly left to right so it is aligned centrally

[@JohnCarter-xe8zc]

Very low definition video - obviously made some years ago but only published on YT this year.

[@abingtonbowlingclubwebsite1759]

Tape dates from 1995 to be precise.

[@johnwebster5983]

Very boring.

[@kanine108]

Very helpful, great for beginners, would like more carpet bowls

[@markjohnston7367]

boring to the simple mind