2-4-2 rules

Allows pairs teams to play both Lead and Skip. Less down time.

In the first end of the game the Leads start off with their first 2 bowls each.

Then the Skips play their 4 bowls.

Then the Leads complete the end with their final 2 bowls.

Thus, the Leads act as Lead and Skip in the same end.

In the next end the roles are reversed- so everyone stays where they are and the previous end's winners deliver the jack.

The Skips playing First with their first 2 bowls, then the Leads play their 4 bowls, and finally the Skips complete the end with their final 2 bowls.

This alternating pattern continues throughout the game.

Can be a "first to" or set number of ends.