Master Lawn Bowls: Rules and Etiquette Quiz

Lawn Bowls Quiz: Rules and Etiquette

 
Welcome to our Lawn Bowls Quiz! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about this classic game, our quiz is designed to test your knowledge on the rules and etiquette of lawn bowls. Are you ready? Let’s roll!
 

Test Your Knowledge on the Classic Game of Lawn Bowls

1) What is the minimum number of bowls each player must deliver in singles lawn bowls?
In a singles game, each player must deliver at least four bowls.

2) How many bonus points are awarded for a toucher in lawn bowls?
One bonus point is awarded for each toucher, with a total of 9 points available at each end including toucher points.

3) Is a player allowed to step on the ditch during an end in lawn bowls?
False, a player is not allowed to step on the ditch during an end.

4) How many bowls does each player have in a pairs game of lawn bowls?
Each player typically has four bowls in a pairs game.

5) Can a player request a measure to determine the distance between bowls and the jack during a game of lawn bowls?
True, players can request a measure to determine the distance between bowls and the jack during the game.

6) What term describes the action of delivering the bowl in lawn bowls?
The action of delivering the bowl is called “the roll”.

7) Can a player remove any bowl from the rink if it is considered a hindrance in lawn bowls?
False, a player cannot remove any bowl from the rink even if it is considered a hindrance.

8) What happens if a bowl goes out of bounds in lawn bowls?
If a bowl goes out of bounds, it is considered dead and is removed from play.

9) When did lawn games, including lawn bowling, become popular among the nobility and upper classes in Europe?
Lawn games, including lawn bowling, became popular among the nobility and upper classes in Europe in the 16th century.

10) What is the purpose of the ditch in a lawn bowls rink?
The ditch serves as a boundary and also comes into play during scoring when a bowl is delivered and comes to rest in the ditch.

11) What is the minimum number of players required for a triples game of lawn bowls?
A triples game requires a minimum of three players.

12) Which country hosts the World Bowls Championships, held every four years?
The World Bowls Championships is hosted by various countries and the host changes every four years.

13) What does “draw shot” mean in lawn bowls?
A draw shot is a precise delivery of the bowl with the intention of stopping it as close as possible to the jack.

14) What is the term for a bowl that falls into the ditch but stays within the rink boundaries?
A bowl that falls into the ditch but remains within the rink boundaries is known as a “live bowl”.

15) In which year was the first World Bowls Championships held?
The first World Bowls Championships was held in 1966.

16) What is the term for the area between the ditch and the rink boundary in lawn bowls?
The area between the ditch and the rink boundary is known as the “bank”.

17) What is the role of the skip in team lawn bowls?
The skip directs the play, determines the strategy, and delivers the last two bowls for the team.

18) What is the term for a bowl that comes to rest touching the jack in lawn bowls?
A bowl that comes to rest touching the jack is called a “toucher” and is usually marked with chalk or a sticker.

19) Did the game of croquet, played on a lawn, gain popularity in the 19th century?
True, croquet gained popularity in the 19th century and is played on a lawn.

20) What is the term for a lawn bowls game that ends with a tie score?
A game of lawn bowls that ends in a tie score is referred to as a “draw” or a “tie”.

Congratulations on completing our Lawn Bowls Quiz! We hope you enjoyed testing your knowledge. Continue to explore and learn more about this fascinating game. Keep on rolling!

The Bowling Tours Team

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