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Coaching and Training

CLUB COACH - is John Hanlen. Coaching begins with Daylight Saving 4.00pm - 6.00pm every Thursday

Here are some points which may assist you with your training

TRAINING TIME - should be regular and have a specific goal.

ON THE GREEN - generally an hour session on the green is one of the best ways to improve.

GOALS - set specific goals and targets to achieve improvement. Use the forehand for two bowls then the backhand for the other two bowls. Train yourself to feel comfortable using either forehand or backhand.

SUGGESTIONS - practice might include some of the following:

* Delivery. Foot placement. Follow through of arm.
* Delivering the jack (long/short). Grouping. Spilt jack. Drawing to the ditch. Draw to long jack/short jack.
* Run shots. Yard on. Jack in the ditch.
* Draw one, run/drive one.
* Vary mat position, short medium and long mat. Take your mat up the green (to achieve a short jack length) and deliver that jack to ensure it does not go in the ditch.
* Wind sessions. (It is important to train in all weather conditions, particular the various wind directions).


DO-IT-YOURSELF
Don't forget to avail yourself of coaching information found in books or on the internet.
1. Napier Public Library - has "bowls books" under 796.31 (eg. "Think and Play Better Bowls" by Mark de Lacy and Peter Belliss)
2. Internet - here are a few websites to get you started
 

Lawn Bowls Coaching
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