The rare cases people argue about
Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.
A · Advanced · 8 rules · Step 3 of 4Touchers, dead bowls and the jack
- What happens if the jack goes in the ditch?A jack knocked into the front ditch within the rink stays live and is marked with a white indicator.
- What happens if a player accidentally stops a bowl?When a bowl or the jack is wrongly moved, the remedy depends on who moved it, whether it was running or at rest and whether the head was disturbed.
- Where must players stand while others bowl?The side whose bowl is being played has possession of the rink until the bowl stops.
Irregularities, officials and conduct
- What happens if a bowler plays out of turn?If a player bowls out of turn, the opposing skip can stop the bowl and have it played in the right order, or let it stand and play two in a row.
- Can a bowls team bring on a substitute?A player may leave the rink only with the opponent's agreement and for no more than 10 minutes.
- What happens if a bowls game is stopped by rain?A game stopped by darkness, weather or another good reason resumes later from the score at the time.
- Can a coach give advice during a bowls game?A named coach, one at a time, may advise from outside the green while their side has possession of the rink.
- Can wheelchair users and blind players play lawn bowls?Wheelchair players may use approved chairs and any approved help, including an assistant.