Short Mat Bowls
Group | Short Mat Bowls 1 | Short Mat Bowls 2 |
Days | 2nd & 4th Mondays | 1st & 3rd Wednesdays |
Time | 12:00 - 14.00 | 11:45 - 14.00 |
Location | St. Pauls Main Hall | St. Pauls Main Hall |
Leader | Max Woodward | Max Woodward |
Phone No. | T:01342 718862 | T:01342 718862 |
SMB | SMB | |
Group Nos (July 2023) | 8 | 13 |
Activities
There are two main differences between Short Mat Bowls and Indoor Bowls. Firstly, Short Mat Bowls is played on a much smaller scale, so the mat is smaller. Secondly, there is a wooden block in the middle of the mat, known as the ‘blocker’. Any bowl that touches the block is declared ‘dead’, removing the option of driving at the head.
No great physical effort is required to play Short Mat Bowls and the dress code is more relaxed, the only suggestion being to wear comfortable, loose clothing so as not to restrict movement. The only requirement is to wear clean, flat soled indoor shoes.