The track of a Lawn Bowl.

The Forehand Track.

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Fore & Backhand shots

Now we get down to the wood (ancient term) or bowl it self. They come in varying sizes. Though in the set of four bowls they all have the same amount of bias. Bias: or a built in off center weight. As the bowl leaves the players hand it will tend to go straight for a while, then as it slows down the bias takes over and the bowl will curve in the desired direction, as you can see in these two diagrams.

The Backhand Track.

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In the case of the player being left handed these terms are reversed. You will learn also in this game, as in the game of golf the grain of the grass and the moisture content and firmness of the soil all play a big factor in the game. That is what makes the challenge of the game so enjoyable. That means that the angle of aim when delivering the bowl may change from whether it is forehand or backhand play that is being called for by your team skip. If you stand behind and watch the track of your opositions bowl. It will give you some idea of where to aim your next shot.