Chalking the Bowl Meaning in Lawn Bowls

Chalking the bowl marks a bowl that has touched the jack during play. This bowl becomes a toucher and remains active even in the side ditch. The marker uses a piece of white chalk to label the bowl. This mark tells other players that the bowl is still in the game. Only bowls that hit the jack on their initial roll get chalked. An official uses a spray to chalk the bowl after a hit. This mark ensures no one removes the bowl if it rolls off. Touchers are very valuable because they can score from the back ditch area. Keeping the chalk mark visible is required for the entire length of the end.