Bowls should not be dropped on the green.

Bowls should not be kicked in until the shot has been decided.

Bowling is a friendly game and all players should show courtesy and good sportsmanship.

Dress appropriately and ensure that you know the dress code for each game or match in which you are participating.

Do not walk across rinks that other people are using.

Introduce yourself and shake hands with your opponent(s) both before play commences and after the game is complete.

During the game do not move around the head when your opponent is about to deliver his bowl. Stand well back from the head, keep quiet and do not do anything that would distract your opponent. Wait until the bowl has been delivered before moving.

If you are at the same end as the player delivering a bowl you must stand behind the mat thus staying out of the player's line of vision.

Bear in mind that some people like to see the rink boundary markers and the centre pin while playing so make sure that you are not obscuring them.

On sunny days you must also ensure that your shadow does not fall on the jack.

Spectators who are in the player's line of vision should also keep still while bowls are being delivered and they should not distract players on the green.

After you have delivered a bowl and before it has come to rest you should remain on the mat so that your skip can advise you on how well your bowl was delivered.

It is customary to offer to buy them a drink if you have won the game. Where a marker has been involved in a singles game you should also offer them a drink.