LITTLE BOWDEN
BOWLING CLUB
ROLES WITHIN A TEAM OF FOUR
Leads
a) Lay the mat
b) Deliver the Jack
c) Deliver mainly draw shots to lay good foundation for the development of
the head
Seconds
a) Record the progress of the game on the rink scoreboard
b) Use the trolley to collect woods up after the score on the previous end has
been agreed by the Thirds
c) Should be capable and versatile players as they may be called upon to play
all types of shots
Thirds
a) Act as the measurer to determine the number of shots scored each
end and agree this with the opposition Third before the end is cleared
b) Directs the skip in choice of shot to play, if requested
c) Must have a good knowledge of the laws of the game
d) Should be versatile and experienced players
Skips
a) Toss the coin with their opponent for the right of possession of the mat at
the start of the game
b) Introduce the team to the opposition
c) Direct the development of the head
d) Need to have a good knowledge of the laws and a sound knowledge of the
game
e) Should be good tacticians, natural leaders, realising that the basis of good
teamwork is acceptable leadership
f) Should be capable, experienced and versatile exponents of the game since
they are in charge of the four
g) Keep a record of the score on the scorecard. In friendly matches, if both
Skips agree, the scorecards may be kept by the both Seconds
Kettering Road
Little Bowden
Market Harborough
LE16 8AN
01858 410988
Club Secretary: 01858 419565