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1. www.esmba.co.ukThe English Short Mat Bowling Association

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   The National Governing Body for Short Mat Bowls in England. Founded in 1984.

   • Competitions

     The ICC Rinks Competition, has been running since September...

   • Administration

     Roles and Responsibilities,Contact Details and Biographies...

   • Newsletters

     Please be aware that the contents of this form are not...

   • The England Squad

     Roles and Contact Details of the England Squad Committee,...

   • Coaching

     The ESMBA, under Coaching Director, Martin McGregor, has...

   • Umpires

     UMPIRES CONTACT FORM If you have any questions concerning...

   • Members Benefit

     Its no suprise to find Sutton Winson has been supporting the...

   • Get Inspired

     Short mat bowls can be enjoyed by all ages, played on a flat...

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3. www.bowls.co.uk › short-matShort Mat Bowling For Beginners - Bowls.co.uk

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   • Short Mat Bowls Rules
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   As the title implies, the game is played over a much shorter length than the flat green game. The carpet is between 40-45ft (12.2m – 13.7m) and 6ft (1.8m) wide. At both ends, there is a fender, and 1ft (0.3m) in from the fender there is a white line, representing the ditch. There are other white markings on the carpet but players would be best appr...

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   Equipment to be used is the same as that for playing on the larger indoor or outdoor surfaces. There are regulations as regards the weight or size of the bowl to be used but, in the main, those who have the necessary equipment for playing the outdoor or full-length indoor flat green game would be correctly set up to play the short mat game. The bas...

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   The block can effectively prevent this from happening and, therefore, the majority of shots that will be played will be drawing shots. Of course, if a jack has been moved off the centre line, a player of some skill could still use the heavier bowl to gain an advantage but the use of the block has certainly influenced players to think of the drawing...

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4. gsmba.uk › home › what-is-short-mat-bowlsWhat is Short Mat Bowls? - GSMBA

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   Short mat bowls is an indoor sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a heavy ball along a fairly flat surface, to gain as many shots as possible by getting their bowls nearer to the jack than their opponents, and so outscore them. The game is a modern variation on lawn bowls, from which it is derived.

5. www.facebook.com › englishshortmatbowlThe English Short Mat Bowls Association - Facebook

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   The English Short Mat Bowls Association. 2,096 likes · 232 talking about this. The official Facebook page for The English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA)

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6. www.esmba.co.ukThe English Short Mat Bowling Association An introduction to ...

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   Short Mat Bowls is one of several variants of the general game of bowls, all of which are relatively simple in concept. Most new players find they can get to grips with the basic principles quickly.

7. www.bleadonsmbc.co.uk › brief_guide_to_rulesBrief Guide to Rules of Short Mat Bowling - bleadonsmbc.co.uk

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   Short mat bowls is based on the outdoor sport of lawn bowls so many of the rules are adaptations of the rules of the outdoor game with the basic aim being to deliver as many woods (bowls) as possible nearer to the smaller target bowl (the jack) than any of the opposition’s woods.

8. www.jackhighbowls.com › guide › guide-to-short-mat-bowlsGuide To Short Mat Bowls | A Complete Guide - Jack High Bowls

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   Short mat bowls is a fun adaptation of lawn bowls. Played on a much smaller rink it encourages skillful play ideal for social players. This is a brief introductory guide to the game ideal for those looking to take the game up.

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   Is short mat bowls based on an outdoor game?

   • Short Mat Bowls is based on the outdoor version of the game, so most of the rules are the same or adaptations of the rules of the outdoor game. The history and rules of the game can be found on the English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA) website.

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   What is short mat bowling?

   • There now exists the English Short Mat Bowling Association (E.S.M.B.A.), which is supported by regional associations. 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. As the title implies, the game is played over a much shorter length than the flat green game.

   Short Mat Bowling For Beginners - Bowls.co.uk

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   How does short mat bowls work?

   • Short mat bowls is adapted from the outdoor game, so the main aim of the game remains the same, as do many of the core rules. Players still take it in turns to get as close to the target (the “jack”) as possible. Multiple scores can still be made by getting several bowls closer to the jack than your opponent.

   Guide To Short Mat Bowls | A Complete Guide - Jack High Bowls

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   Where can I play short mat bowls?

   • Due to the compact nature of the game, and how easily storable, short mat bowls can be played in any public space. Often clubs will play in village halls, social clubs, and sports halls. Examples in our area of Wiltshire include: Keynsham Short Mat Bowls Club who play in a local church! As you can see, short mat bowls is a game accessible to all.

   Guide To Short Mat Bowls | A Complete Guide - Jack High Bowls

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   Where can I find the history and rules of short mat bowling?

   • The history and rules of the game can be found on the English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA) website. The following describes the major differences and should be helpful to new (and old!) players of the game.

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   Can you play short mat bowls competitively?

   • Many players just want to participate in short mat bowls as a social activity but the opportunities for playing competitively include club competitions, club team representation in county leagues and county team representation in the national inter county competitions.

   Brief Guide to Rules of Short Mat Bowling - bleadonsmbc.co.uk

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