I have just taken up lawn bowls at the age of 84yrs. I was having great difficulty holding the bowl as taught - it didn't feel comfortable. I watched your video and tried your grip - IT'S FANTASTIC and has made such a difference to my game - thank you so much.

@ginamcmillan5515

Жыл бұрын

What size of bowl are you playing with???

Wow! You just taught me a very important lesson as I had completely forgotten the basics - no wonder my bowls go off course 🙄😂 Thanks a lot! I have an in house competition starting today and your videos are key fo control and confidence thank you so much you make a real difference to my game. 🌟😁👍

@NevRodda

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome AngelH. :)

Went back to basics and tried the grip out today at indoor practice. Played about 80% better shots and it even improved my weight as well 👌🏼 Would definitely love some more training videos From Falkland Islands 🇫🇰

@NevRodda

4 жыл бұрын

Well done Elizka - it’s a little different to conventional teachings, however feels a lot more natural. Cheers, yep more coaching videos coming!! 🏆🏆🏆

Thank you so much for the advice on holding the bowl its totally transformed my game thank you :-)

G'day. I'm new to lawn bowls. I'm currently working on the basics. Thanks for the tips. Look forward to the next video. Cheers, nick.

@NevRodda

9 жыл бұрын

Nick Strong Cheers Nick. Enjoy your bowls buddy.

@catherinekowalski6225

7 жыл бұрын

Build Your Skills thanks for tips on how to hold the bowl. I'm a new bowler

superb advice Nev re- grip & don't over think delivery as it causes tension

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

+Lance Main Relaxation is half the battle Lance. It blocks your autopilot functions from executing properly

Thanks for the tips.

For me, a fourth year bowler, a great revelation is thecocking of the wrist so that the center of the bowl is in line with the arm.

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

+Clarke Slemon Thanks Clarke. Don Sherman Snr, a commonwealth gold medalist taught me that when I was 15. It really takes the tension out of your arm and helps ground the bowl.

Thanks for the tips mate....we are gonna help my Dad pump James

Thanks Nev. Do you agree that a top all round bowl should not be so sensitive and acute to the slightest margins as my thoughts are a bowl should be compliant and not demanding.

Just wondering Nev what bowls were you using when you won the Australian open pairs with a certain Mr Schraner? And what are the biggest selling bowl in Aussie right now ??

Nice work. Would like to see head on shot & overhead. P.s. Is your delivery at 3:26 legal? No part of your foot over the mat? Do you have a lesson on "position on the mat"?

Thanks mate!

I discovered a useful compilation of videos that will help you at Berts Bowls Guide

G’day Nev, as a new bowler I am getting a lot out of your videos. Can you advise with the Shooter stance, you have shown it on the forehand, does it change much on the backhand? Also any advise for consistency with the weight and achieving a more consistent length?

I know bowls is all about going through pre-delivery processes but do you agree it all comes down to the point of release !! Arron Sheriff's a prime example of caressing the bowl.

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

+Lance Main yes the release it very important. Everything else can be right but a small wobble or off timing can cause inconsistency.

@lancemain2409

8 жыл бұрын

2 questions Nev. Which bowler would you use as an example of technique and delivery besides yourself obviously. And what's the most common fault you see with bowlers ?

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Lance, Personally I would be looking at Aron Sherriff & Alex Marshall. Have a look at the footwork ;) Most common fault I see with bowlers is poor timing and not playing with smooth rhythm. This game is about flow :D

@lancemain2409

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nev both those guys are textbook smooth & flowing. Is it true the lower you can get to deliver your bowl the better or does it inhibit backswing and body weight going forward??

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

+Lance Main Good point Lance. Personally I would only get low if the green is fast. If the green is slower the stance is higher and you drop when you start the delivery. Low and slow, high and fast ;) (fast greens - slow greens)

I've been doing it over arm for the last two months.! !

@muff-puff.

4 жыл бұрын

Sarcasm is the lowest form of Wit.

Does these tips work for outdoor bowls also?

@NevRodda

9 жыл бұрын

Shaun Buys Absolutely Shaun. All the same.

Do you live in Auckland? Interesting in getting coaching lesson

Do you retain the cocked wrist position throughout the delivery? Or do you straighten the wrist position at delivery giving the the bowl extra momentum?

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

+AJJmusician good question. The main thing is to keep tension out of the wrist, keep it loose and let the wrist work naturally. No Pushing of the bowl with the wrist! Just a loose relaxed joint that lets the bowl release without effort.

@AJJmusician

8 жыл бұрын

+Build Your Skills Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it! I'm really new to this, so excuse my ignorance. Previously, I had never thought of using a cocked wrist. This is a weird concept for me but I'm happy to try it out. I'd like to do it properly and not build a 'wrong' technique. Can I ask, that at the point of delivery is the wrist cocked or straight? If I know this, I would be able to visualize the delivery much better. Maybe I'm analyzing this too much?

I have not long taken up the game of bowls here in Scotland and I am forever trying different grip/gripping of the bowl/s! I noticed your last 3 fingers are positioned across the surface of the bowl, rather than with the direction your delivery/follow through to your intended line of aim? While your thumb and forefinger in being used/positioned to direct the bowl too your intended target! Could you explain please?

Where and do you give lessons from

Nev a have just purchased Henselite Fusion size 3 the problem is a can't get rid of the wobble with them ? With my Aero Optima size 3 I have exactly the same grip but they get away smooth each time. I can't understand it can you shed some light.

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

+Lance Main Hey Lance, In the past I had some of the same issues. Do the Aero bowls have a Z Scoop grip?

@lancemain2409

8 жыл бұрын

Yep they do have the Z grip Nev. It's a real brain teaser as Henselite are a reputable brand but it doesn't add up why they wobble is it design or the shape ? It shouldn't happen right ?

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

Its funny you say that Lance. I pulled out a set of Z scoop grips and they came out fantastic. Then I went back to the XG's and started to wobble them a little. I think its because of the wedding ring finger. It sits in the deep grip with the Aero then more pressue is put on it with the XG as the grips are not deep. That little bit of pressure on the outside of the bowl causes a wobble.

@lancemain2409

8 жыл бұрын

Really odd Nev as I'm right handed so wedding ring not the issue. I've tried probably every model of bowl and only the Fusions react in an adverse way re-the wobble. Back to my Aero s until I figure things out. Cheers Nev.

@NevRodda

8 жыл бұрын

All good Lance, the reason I bought up the ring finger is because it sits in the grip slightly. Anyhow, you will work it out Lance :)

Wheres Nev ?

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3:27 foot fault

@NevRodda

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Stevenson Absolutely! Lucky it's not a game, whoops

@bchbch011

9 жыл бұрын

Mega Bowls Are you guys for real. Have you not read this years edition of the rules. NO FOOT FAULT. All or part of one foot on the mat is the requirement

@NevRodda

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Byron, The bowl I put down was a demo. In 20 years I have never been called on a foot fault. Totally understand where you are coming from. Simple answer is stand in the centre of the mat.

@LawnBowlerUK

6 жыл бұрын

Byron Hoad Byron, his foot was entirely off the mat the point of release. That's why it's a foot fault, not because he didn't have a full foot on the mat.

@georgiosantonopoulos7893

6 жыл бұрын

hi everyone ,if anyone else is searching for lawn bowls coaching equipment try Berts Bowls Guide (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.

But.! No shooters stance in that delivery.?

I watched Nev telling everyone how he uses the 'shooter stance', but here his isn't using it. And when he delivers the bowl, his foot is off the mat, which I believe is an illegal delivery. Sadly, it is the little things like this that make me wonder just how reliable his coaching will be.

I can't take the large turned up collar. Bowling dork!

if you can dodge a wrench......you can roll a ball.......

I'm not sure but ,if anyone else trying to find out indoor bowls how to play try Berts bowls guide (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my co-worker got cool success with it.

Don't know this sport, but that is one long shot to bowl! Looks very difficult to play.

I’ve found a lot of great info on Bert’s Bowls Guide. Google it, it’s really helpful. The info is for ten pin bowling but it’s basically the same game.

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I have a problem with this video. You are foot faulting on the delivery. As a coach you should know better.

@NevRodda

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to make a video about that. Haters gotta hate!

@michaelflanagan8265

4 жыл бұрын

You’re comment,haters gotta hate. Is the typical response of some who can’t respond appropriately to a constructive criticism. From a umpires and coach’s perspective one needs to educate properly. I’m a lover not a hater. But I am a educator. 💏

@NevRodda

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelflanagan8265 I appreciate that Michael. :)

@Martin-np7ho

3 ай бұрын

You’re missing the point of the video.