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Coaching corner


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Breaking News: We are planning a Measuring & Markers Practice Session. Date to be announced.

Coaching

Welcome to Coaching Corner.

Here at Marldon Maple Leaf Bowling Club we welcome those looking to take up the sport of Lawn Bowls or those that already play and may be experienced players.

All are very welcome irrespective of age or ability.

Beginners coaching is held throughout the outdoor season on every Sunday morning from 10am to 12 noon.

We also arrange improver sessions as and when requested. So please come along - You will be made most welcome!

Within Coaching Corner you will find useful information covering lots of aspects of the game of bowls.

Topics such a Starting out - Back to Basics - Bowling in Rain - Details about our coaching sessions & How to join our club.

Here at Marldon we have a qualified team of coaches plus coaching helpers who are there to help and guide you through the sport of bowling.

Coaching Corner is worth keeping an eye on as it will be updated with news and new topics throughout the year.

If any of our existing bowling members would be interested in becoming a qualified coach and joining the coaching team please talk to any of our coaches.

We look forward to seeing you on the green at Marldon and joining in with our regular coaching sessions, but before you leave this intro here's a selection of comments from some pepole who have recently taken up bowls:

🤩 “BEST THING I'VE DONE, fresh air, exercise, meeting folks. Worth a try!” Trevor, Somerset

🤩 “Wonderful game and social side, fabulous to make lots of friends” Brenda, Essex

🤩“Best sport ever! I have been playing since 1986 and have made so many fantastic friends. Give it a go you won't regret it” Elaine, Coventry.



Your Coaching Team.

Graham Sowerby -
Bowls England Level 2 Coach - Coach Mentor & Umpire.

Kay Sowerby - Bowls England Level 1 Coach and Umpire

Peter Cartwright - Bowls England Level 1 Coach

Alex Green - Coaching Helper, currently taking a Level 1 Coaching Course.

Shaun O'Leary - Coaching Helper

The Anatomical Delivery Method

Bias - Grip - Approach - Feet - Bias (2) - Pendulum Swing - Straight Arm - Feel the Rain.

have the sound on to watch this video. At the end of your delivery your hand should be facing upwards, to "feel the rain" and still facing in the direction you sent your wood.

Downloadable resources

Coaching - Back to Basics Coaching - back to basics

Key Points for Markers Key Points for Markers

Top Tips - Playing in the rain Playing in the rain