Where does the marker stand, and what questions can I answer?

You must stand to one side of the rink, behind the jack and away from the head (law 42.2.5).

The player in possession of the rink can ask you questions. You must:

• answer any specific question they ask about the state of the head (law 42.2.6);
• when asked, tell or show them the position of the jack (law 42.2.7); and
• when asked, tell or show them which bowl or bowls you consider to be shot (law 42.2.8).

When the Controlling Body authorises it, you also signal to players and spectators which player's bowl or bowls you consider to be shot, using the appropriate number and colour of shot indicators (also known as lollipops or paddles) or another suitable method (law 42.2.9 and definition C.30).