Here are a few tips for new bowlers and maybe some experienced ones too:
Position of Players - within their own rink:
- Players at the mat end of the rink who are not delivering a bowl should stand at least 1 meter or 3 to 4 feet behind the mat.
- Players at the head end of the rink who are not controlling play should stand:
- Behind the jack and away from the head - about 2 meters or 6 feet.
- On the surround of the green if the jack is in the ditch.
Position of Players - in relation to a neighbouring rink:
- A player should not go into a neighbouring rink at any time when play is in progress.
- As long as any player still has a bowl to deliver all the other players should remain behind the mat. Any player who chooses to change ends before that, must walk around the green or down an unused rink, as long as it is at least tow rinks away on either side. You cannot walk down an adjacent rink as this can be a distraction to the bowlers on the mat.
Position of Players - walking down the green:
Whenever you walk down your own rink always go down the middle. This avoids walking along the bowling lines.
More information here.