Percentage Shot

Drawing to the jack is a skill but does not always give you the best chance of winning the end, increasing your shot advantage or reducing the shot deficit.

• If you have bowls multiple bowls a yard or less shorth then bowling at them with a little weight may give you better odds.
• If there are bowls behind the jack in the count or as shot then bowling to them can give a higher percentage shot than trying to stop inside them.
• Moving the jack or pushing a bowl on to the jack to move it to bowls behind may be the best option
• Punching out a bowl that is jack high by adding a yard or two of weight may be a good option.

The percentage shot will often be the one giving you the most options of success It is important to realise though, there is not always a right or wrong answer and the strengths of individuals is part of the equation.

Top Tip: When you are playing against more experienced Angel bowlers then, if you ask them, they will be happy to give you their perspectives.