If you’ve never played bowls before but really fancy giving it a go, then you might like to have a read of an article on the BBC Sport website which describes the game and how it works.

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Basics of Bowling

This short video from Newport Harbour Bowling Club in California, USA, runs through the basics of bowls such as the bias, the green, rinks and bowls. This video lasts just over 3.5 minutes.