It is a fact that we all sometimes feel lonely. Playing sport can be a very good way to escape loneliness to some extent and Lawn Bowls is an excellent sport to interrelate with people. This coaching manual introduces the new bowler to the wonderful game of Lawn Bowls. • Pat O’Brien played competitive bowls for over 50 years until well into his 80s. • His highest achievements included representing Zimbabwe (formally Rhodesia) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, also, winning his country’s National Singles Title in 1977 and 1982 and in addition, representing his country at World Bowls and other international competitions. • Pat also played against some of the world’s top bowlers of his era, names like Willie Wood of Scotland, Doug Watson of South Africa and Bill Jackson of Rhodesia. • He has put all of his experience and bowling ability into this coaching manual for lawn bowlers. It should give valuable insights to beginners and experienced bowlers alike.