How To Drive In Lawn Bowls Without Losing Control

Learn how to play the most feared shot in lawn bowls with Victorian representative Ben Simmons. In this detailed lawn bowls coaching session, Ben breaks down every aspect of the drive shot, from footwork and mat position through to grip, backswing, delivery and follow-through. We also cover the tactical side of driving, including preferred hand, when to play the shot, and three practical drills you can use to improve your accuracy and confidence. Whether you're new to driving or looking to improve your strike rate under pressure, this video provides a complete step-by-step guide to one of the most exciting shots in lawn bowls. 🏆 In this video: • Footwork and mat position • How to grip the bowl • Backswing and delivery technique • The drive shot explained • Forehand vs backhand preference • Practical training drills to improve your accuracy • Advice from Victorian representative Ben Simmons 🎯 Improve your lawn bowls delivery with these guides: 👉 Lawn Bowls Stance Guide: https://lawnbowlscoach.com/lawn-bowls... 👉 How To Build A Consistent Lawn Bowls Delivery: https://www.lawnbowlscoach.com/post/b... 👉 Good Footwork Is The Best Foundation: https://www.lawnbowlscoach.com/post/l... 🎓 Online Lawn Bowls Coaching: https://lawnbowlscoach.com 🟣 Matt's Jacks & Balls Merchandise: https://mattsjacksandballs.com 📘 Follow Matt's Jacks & Balls on Facebook:   / mattsjacksandballs   ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Introducing Ben Simmons 02:50 Footwork / Mat Position 06:00 Gripping The Bowl 08:05 Process, Backswing and Delivery 12:10 The Drive Itself 14:29 Preference of Hand 15:32 Drill 1 - Hit The Bowl on the Jack 18:36 Drill 2 - Slip the Gap 20:18 Drill 3 - The Swinger Near the Boundary Line #lawnbowls #bowls #lawnbowling #bowlscoaching #drive #sportscoaching