Green
|
Playing area; square flat area of grass 31-40m |
Rink
|
Area within the green that individual matches are
played. |
Bank
|
Outside wall of ditch above green. |
Ditch
|
Excavated area b/w edge of green and bank (usually
filled with sand). |
T-Piece
|
Is 2m from the ditch. Mat is placed here to start
the game. |
Rink Boundary Pegs
|
Pegs at each end of the green - they donate the outside
boundary of the rink. The bowl can travel outside this
line, but must finish inside. |
Rink Numbers
|
Indicates the number of rinks on each green and are
situated on the bank at the centre of each rink. |
Jack / Kitty
|
The white or yellow small round ball to which bowlers
aim. |
Resting Toucher
|
A bowl that finishes resting on the jack. |
Head
|
The area around the jack. |
Lead
|
Places the mat, throws the jack. Aim is to place bowls
near the jack. |
Second
|
Responsible for scoring. Consolidates on the leads
bowls by placing bowls in the head. |
Third
|
Must be able to perform a variety of shots (draw,
drive). Also provides direction to the skip and responsible
for measuring. |
Skip
|
A good tactitian, able to read the head and anticipate
different game scenarios. Provides direction to follow
team members and bowls the final bowls of the end. |
