Skills

The delivery mat is one of the most important pieces of equipment in Short Mat Bowls. It’s where every end begins — and where every bowl is delivered from. Correct … Read more

The Skip is the team’s director — the strategist, the decision-maker, and often the heart of the side. With this authority comes both responsibility and influence. A good Skip sets … Read more

The Third — sometimes called the Vice-Skip — plays one of the most important and demanding roles in the team. They are the Skip’s right hand: the communicator, the measurer, … Read more

The Second plays a vital — though sometimes understated — role in the team. Off the mat, they are responsible for keeping the scorecard throughout the game: recording player names, … Read more

Too often, the position of Lead is undervalued.You’ll sometimes hear, “It’s only the lead — the second can cover their bowls if they miss.”In reality, many experienced skips will tell … Read more