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Title English Short Mat Bowling Association Laws of the Game
Compiling body English Short Mat Bowling Association
Publisher English Short Mat Bowling Association
First published Not stated
ISBN None
Edition reviewed Not stated, but published 2005
Hardback/softback Softback
List price £2.00
Cover size (cm)
(height x width)
14.7 x 10.3
Number of pages 64 (including advertisements)
Number of pages with Coloured photos Black & white photos Line drawings
  None None 2
Synopsis Following a page that lists the officers of the English Short Mat Bowling Association (ESMBA), the laws are described under the following headings:
  • Mat Measurements
  • Mat Specifications
  • Definitions and Glossary
  • Equipment
  • The Bowls
  • The Jack
  • Conditions of the Game
  • General Conditions of Play
  • Duties of the Marker
  • Duties of the Umpire
  • Appendix
Notes on the ESMBA dress code are then provided followed by a useful detailed index.

Hard copies of this booklet are available from the ESMBA. From the 'ESMBA Information' page click 'ESMBA Regalia' for details; and click here to see the laws online.