What is Short Mat Bowls?
Short Mat Bowls is very similar to the long mat or outdoor versions of the game, however as you may notice from the name, the mats are considerably smaller and they have a “Block” in the centre of the mat and other rules to make this game more skilful. The aim of the game is to be the team who has the most bowls (shots) nearest to the jack
A game of short mat bowls is contested as either a singles game with 2 players, a doubles match with 2 players on each side, or as a team game with either 3 or 4 players per team. Depending on the rules for any individual match, each player may play with 2,3 or 4 bowls each. Standard bowling bowls are used.
The game takes place on a long narrow mat which measures approx 40-45 feet long and 6 feet wide. A small ball, called a jack, is placed at one end of the mat, a block of wood is positioned in the centre of the mat across the middle and a delivery mat is placed at the opposite end to the jack. All of these must be positioned either on or within specific boundaries which are marked out on the mat by a number of white lines.
The duration of a game of short mat bowls is usually pre-determined where a set number of ends is decided before the match begins.
Short Mat Bowls is played on two mats at the Community Hall with "roll up" practice sessions held throughout the year on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 7pm-9pm. League Matches are played throughout the winter months.
Short Mat Bowls is very similar to the long mat or outdoor versions of the game, however as you may notice from the name, the mats are considerably smaller and they have a “Block” in the centre of the mat and other rules to make this game more skilful. The aim of the game is to be the team who has the most bowls (shots) nearest to the jack
A game of short mat bowls is contested as either a singles game with 2 players, a doubles match with 2 players on each side, or as a team game with either 3 or 4 players per team. Depending on the rules for any individual match, each player may play with 2,3 or 4 bowls each. Standard bowling bowls are used.
The game takes place on a long narrow mat which measures approx 40-45 feet long and 6 feet wide. A small ball, called a jack, is placed at one end of the mat, a block of wood is positioned in the centre of the mat across the middle and a delivery mat is placed at the opposite end to the jack. All of these must be positioned either on or within specific boundaries which are marked out on the mat by a number of white lines.
The duration of a game of short mat bowls is usually pre-determined where a set number of ends is decided before the match begins.
Short Mat Bowls is played on two mats at the Community Hall with "roll up" practice sessions held throughout the year on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 7pm-9pm. League Matches are played throughout the winter months.