This version created: 25-04-16T14:54

Bowls signals in use at Indoor Bowling Clubs.

As signalled from the head end to the bowler on the mat

At the start of an end

1. Let the bowler know the length to which the jack should be sent.
2. Come into the head from this side (left or right)
3. Come in from either side

During an end

1. Let the bowler know the jack distance from the tee.
2. Let the bowler know where the jack is located (when hidden)
3. Let the bowler know which bowl is ours, which is the oppositions
4. Advice, come into the head with draw weight, at this point
5. Advice, come into the head with weight, at this point
6. Bowl arriving, let bowler know more weight needed
7. Bowl arriving, let bowler know less weight needed
8. Let the bowler know how far their bowl is in front (or behind) the jack (not diagonally)
9. Let the bowler know their bowl is level with the jack
10. Let the bowler know it is a measure for shot or end

Result of an end

1. Let the bowler know our team is 1 up or down just now
2. Let the bowler know our team is 2 up or down just now
3. Let the bowler know our team is 3 up or down just now
4. Let the bowler know our team is 4 up or down just now
5. Let the bowler know our team is 5 up or down just now

Copyright Dave Pawson, Dave Edwards