Team Head "Skip or No-Skip"

Being a Skip

        In some clubs new members are taught to do as the skip instructs. Also, in some clubs in large bowler areas, a skip is approved after many years of Lawn Bowls experience. Likewise, in the game of Bowls you will find good Skips and "Want-a-Be" skips. It is not because you have lead teams to game wins; that you are the Skip.
         It is because the rest of the team wants to follow you onto the green and has choosen you as leader you Skip this game.  When you realize that the best players are amoung those on your teams, you are proud.. 
Respect is not something which rules of play cannot define.  If as a leader you inspire "Respectable Support" from your team mates; you are becoming a team leader and their Skip. Self-respect usually generates team respect.
      Use your head. Be wise.   Those playing with you are there because they enjoy the game and are doing their best.  A good and honest compliment when one is due, will build team spirit. Also, no matter how good you may be on draws or various types of shoots; you will make a mistake.
    . Giving up a point after a hard fight is not easy; but to make a bad shot and give up several points.  Be graceful, admit your bad judgement or bad performance.  Yelling at players,  Placing Blame, Not expressing satification when a game is going bad but all the team are playing well. The sign will show a good Skip as " the Head of the Team" and also reveal when there is an Ass on the green.