Short Mat Bowling Technique

There are some other minor differences in the rules too but overall it s fairly safe to think of short mat bowls as indoor bowls little brother.

Short mat bowling technique.

About bsa swinton short mat bowls club. There now exists the english short mat bowling association e s m b a which is supported by regional associations. The short mat game began in ireland and was later introduced into this country. Under the official rules of short mat bowling you aren t restricted to the type of bowl you can use which means you can play with crown green flat green indoor or short mat bowls.

The game includes obstacles to make up for the smooth play surface. Short mat bowls 40 45ft mats centre blocks extra heavy jacks fenders storage bags tape handling units and 4 0m wide carpet. The game has its own set of rules and any prospective player would do well to be conversant with them before playing the game proper. Therefore the decision is again down to personal preference.

Short mat bowling began in cyprus in 2005. Short mat bowling in cyprus. Updates from english official bowling organisations. Short mat bowls is a variation on lawn bowls which can be compared to bocce for those familiar with backyard sports.

All quality products from drakes pride henselite thomas taylor and verdemat. Saturday january 16th 2021. Whether you feel more comfortable playing with a bowl which turns more an indoor or short mat bowl. Bsa high 5 s competition.

Short mat bowls is played indoors by two teams of up to four players on a mat instead of on a lawn. A group of players from norfolk uk were on holiday in paphos and wanted some local opposition to play against whilst here. Jim allison managed to get some players together and everyone enjoyed the experience of the occasion. Short mat bowls and equipment.