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Bowling final
Bowling terms, specs, rules of etiquette, and basic fundamentals for good delivery
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06/01/2011

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Term
Head Pin
Definition
number 1 pin
Term
Lift
Definition
giving the ball an upward motion with the fingers at the point of release.
Term
Mark
Definition
a strike and a spare
Term
Sleeper
Definition
a pin hidden behind another pin
Term
spare
Definition
knocking all the pins down with two deliveries
Term
Span
Definition
distance between thumb and finger holes
Term
Tap
Definition
expression used to describe a pin left standing on an apparently perfect hit.
Term
Hook
Definition
A ball that breaks sharply towards the pocket
Term
Lofting
Definition
throwing the ball in the lane beyond the foul line
Term
Blow
Definition
failure to make a spare; an error, miss
Term
Backup
Definition
a ball which fades away from the pocket
Term
Baby-Split
Definition
the 2-7 or 3-10 splits
Term
Count
Definition
number of pins knocked down on the first ball, used in computing a spare.
Term
Double
Definition
two strikes in succession
Term
Foul
Definition
touching or going beyond the foul line as you deliver the ball
Term
Frame
Definition
the tenth part of a game. The scores on the score sheet each indicate one frame.
Term
Turkey
Definition
scoring three strikes in a row
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Pocket
Definition
the area between 1 and 3 pins (1 and 2 for left-handers)-the strike zone.
Term
Pendulum Swing
Definition
the movement of the ball swing.
Term
Push Away
Definition
the act of moving the ball forward and down from the waist before and during first step.
Term
Timing
Definition
the ability to consistently coordinate the ball and body's movement in the delivery process
Term
Dutch 200
Definition
a game of exactly 200 made by alternate strikes and spares
Term
Foul Line
Definition
line marking the end of the approach and the beginning of the lane bed
Term
Big Four
Definition
the 4-6-7-10 split
Term
Gutter Ball
Definition
a ball which goes into the gutter before reaching the pins.
Term
Anchorman
Definition
The last bowler in the team's lineup.
Term
how high are bowling pins?
Definition
15 inches
Term
Bowling pins are approximately ____ across the belly of the pin.
Definition
5 inches
Term
Bowling pins weigh between ___ and ___
Definition
3lbs 2oz and 3lbs 10oz
Term
Length of lane from foul line to head pin is_______
Definition
60 feet
Term
Approach is _____ long
Definition
15 feet
Term
Width of a lane is _______
Definition
39 boards
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 1
Definition
observe common courtesy at all times
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 2
Definition
Be on time
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 3
Definition
do not clutter settee areas.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 4
Definition
Do not waste time; be ready when it is your turn.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 5
Definition
Stay on your own approach at all times.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 6
Definition
Return to the back of the approach after making each delivery
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 7
Definition
do not use another player's ball, except with his/her permission.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 8
Definition
Respect the bowling equipment.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 9
Definition
Play to win, but be a gracious loser.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 10
Definition
The bowler on the right always has the right of way.
Term
Rule of Etiquette # 11
Definition
Do not distract others as they prepare to deliver the ball.
Term
Basic Fundamentals for Good Delivery # 1
Definition
Face straight ahead as you deliver the ball and as you follow through.
Term
Basic Fundamentals for Good Delivery # 2
Definition
Be in balance as you complete the slide and delivery at the foul line.
Term
Basic Fundamentals for Good Delivery # 3
Definition
Swing your arm in a straight pendulum motion and follow to spot.
Term
Order of the pins
Definition
7 8 9 10
4 5 6
2 3
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