Roles in a Team of Four

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