Our Coaching Team
Gavin Bransgrove, Mike Kelly, Damien Jones, Peter Jeffery & John Bulmer.
At Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club, whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced bowler, or just here for the fun of social bowls, we can supply you, free of charge, a friendly coach to hone your skills. All of our coaches are fully qualified by the Australian Sports Commission and are also certified to train juniors. To book a coaching season, please complete the booking form below.
Club practice times below:
Wednesdays: 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm (Wednesday Comp).
Thursday: 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm (Pennant Training).
Free Individual Coaching by arrangement (Make a booking below).
Are You Ready to Take Charge of Your Position
Once you know your position in your pennant team.
Train for that position on a regular basis. This can help get the team off to a great start, make a change or simply consolidate the end.
It starts with you! Repetitious training can make a difference.
EXCELLENT BOWLS BENCHMARKS
A BOWL WHICH IS IN THE ZONE IS TERMED AN EXCELLENT BOWL. SO WHAT IS AN EXCELLENT BOWL? An Excellent Bowl is one which finishes within a Mat Length of the target. Usually the target is the Jack, but sometimes the Skip may want a bowl to finish elsewhere – for example, a position bowl.
For weighted shots, an Excellent Bowl is one which hits the target or passes within a bowl width of it.
The Skip scores the Lead, Second and Third while the Third scores the Skip. To know your “target” and which shot to play, it is vital that there is clear and concise communication between the Skip and rink members.
Benchmark 1:
When playing in the Division 2 Pennant Team, you are having a good day if 38% (16/42) of your bowls are in the zone.
Benchmark 2:
When playing in the Division 4 Pennant Team, you are having a good day if 33% (14/42) of your bowls are in the zone.
Benchmark 3:
When playing in the Division 7 Pennant Team, you are having a good day if 26%(11/42)of your bowls are in the zone.