A phone can help players look at a close head together, particularly in coaching and casual sessions. The decision process still belongs to the players and the event’s rules.
Start with a shared purpose
Use camera-assisted measurement to discuss a close call, demonstrate nearest-point thinking or reduce unnecessary bending. Agree before play whether it is a learning aid or part of a local casual-game process. Never spring a new method on an opponent mid-dispute.
Protect the head
Do not move bowls or jack to improve a photo. Keep the phone level and avoid casting a shadow that makes edges harder to see. WGTS gives angle feedback and a shared result on compatible devices, but a poor view is a reason to recheck, not to force a call.
Follow the competition procedure
World Bowls laws define when measuring may begin and how shots are agreed. Clubs and controlling bodies may specify approved equipment and an umpire process. If an official physical measure is required, use it; the phone view does not overrule the official.
Make access and devices part of the plan
Show members how to hold the phone and read the result together. Check device compatibility and allow a player to prefer the standard measure. The aim is a clearer, more inclusive discussion, not dependence on one person’s phone.
Source: World Bowls Laws of the Sport and WGTS product guidance. Check your national regulations and event conditions before a competitive game.
Use technology to make the head easier to discuss, then respect the rulebook’s decision path.
For a shared view of close heads, try WGTS for iPhone or WGTS for Android. Use the official measuring procedure whenever your competition requires it.