Lesson 3 - BOWLING

LANE ETIQUETTE

Do not talk or otherwise disturb a bowler who is on the approach and ready to bowl. Do not walk in front of bowler to secure your ball from the rack when the bowler is ready to bowl When bowlers on adjacent lanes are both ready to bowl, the one on the right should always be permitted to bowl first Do not use a ball that is a personal property of an individual unless you have the owners permission Be at your post, ready to bowl when your turns come Control your temper, public exhibition of anger disturbs fellow bowlers and detracts from your efficiency

Duckpin Bowling Rules

Duckpin bowling has rules similar to ten-pin bowling. In a 10-frame game, bowlers try to knock down pins in the fewest rolls per frame. Bowlers have three balls per frame, instead of two as in ten-pin bowling, to knock over a set of 10 pins. If a bowler knocks down all 10 pins with their first roll in a frame, it is scored as a strike. If all the pins are knocked down in two rolls, the bowler has made a spare. If all the pins are knocked down in three rolls, it is scored as a ten, as in candlepins, with no bonus. If pins are still standing after the third ball, the bowler gets one point for each pin knocked down. In the case of a strike, the bowler gets 10 points plus the total number of pins knocked down with the next two balls rolled, for a maximum of 30 points. In the case of a spare, the bowler gets 10 points plus the number of pins knocked down with the next ball, for a maximum of 20 points. If it takes three balls to knock down all 10 pins, the bowler gets 10 points, with no bonus. A bowler's final score is the sum of the points earned over 10 frames (a spare or strike in the tenth frame earns one or two rolls respectively). he maximum possible score of 300 points, which is accomplished by rolling 12 strikes in a row, has never been achieved under official conditions.

What equipment do we need for bowling?

Every bowling alley will insist that you wear a pair of bowling shoes to play. This is mainly for two reasons: safety and performance. The surface of most bowling alleys is flat, moderately slick and free of debris. Due to the oiling on the lanes, normal shoes may stick to the floor, causing injuries as your built-up momentum quickly brings you to a stop. This kind of accident causes sprained ankles, wrists and backs as well array of other Injuries. Bowling shoes also come with special soles, one for sliding, and the other for braking. The sliding shoe features a sole that will allow the bowler to easily slide during their delivery. The braking bowling shoe has a sole, which provides traction, and is usually made of a higher friction material, such as rubber. People who bowl often might have their own custom bowling shoes for comfort and hygiene, but it is perfectly normal to rent a shoe at the counter for around $1-2.

BOWLING TERMINOLOGY

If you have never bowled before or know nothing about the sport, you should learn this basic terminology. As in every sport, bowling has it's own terminology to explain certain aspects of the game. Here are some basic ones, that you will need to know. • Approach — The area at least 15' long, on which the player walks approaching the foul line. • Backswing — delivery Path of the behind the body during the next to last step in the • Break- Applies to duckpin bowling that refers to knocking down all remaining pins in the third ball of delivery • Channel or Gutter- There are (2) two channels on each side of the lane. Once a ball falls into the gutter before hitting the pins, the bowler shall receive zero. • Count — The number of pins knocked down on the first ball • Foul- Touching or going beyond the foul line. • Frame- One tenth of the game. Each square on score sheet is one frame • Gutter Ball- Delivery which rolls off the lane into the gutter • Hook- A ball that breaks sharply toward the pocket • King Pin- Also known as Head Pin, pertains to the no. 1 pin • Lane- A bowling alley Leave- Pins remaining after the first delivery • Pocket- Area between 1-2 pins for a lefty and 1-3 pins for a right hander. • Spare — Knocking down all remaining pins in the second ball or delivery • Strike- Knocking down all pins with the first ball of delivery • Track- Path to the pins created by many balls rolled in the same general area

The Bowling Ball

Like the shoes, a proper bowling ball is required to play the game. Most bowling alleys provide balls for patrons to use within the establishment, often referred to as "house balls" At a professional level, key properties of bowling balls include surface friction, porosity, and mass distribution, which affect the motion of the ball as it rolls. However most casual bowlers make do with a ball that is simply comfortable and suitable with their finger size.

Brief Historical Development of Bowling

While earlier versions of bowling may not look exactly like the modern version, the origins of bowling can be traced about 4,000 years back to Rome and Greece, and some clues suggest the sport may have even earlier origins. Nevertheless, not much information on the early evolution of bowling exists until about 2,000 years ago, when a similar game that entailed tossing stone objects as close to other stone objects as possible was documented. This game became popular with Roman soldiers, and eventually evolved into what we call bocce, or outdoor bowling. Modern bowling also has some roots in old German religious ceremonies. In fact, this is most likely where today's pins were introduced. In these ceremonies, parishioners were instructed to place their kegels — a pin-resembling item that most Germans carried for protection and sport — at the end of a long lane. They were then instructed to roll a rock at the kegel. If they knocked the kegel over, their sins were absolved. Martin Luther was an avid bowler, and he set up a couple of lanes in his back yard so that he and his children could enjoy it as sport.

Other Equipment

apart from the standard shoes and ball, bowlers have employed different equipment over the years to protect themselves and improve their game. These include: Wrist guards: The wrist support device will prevent the back of the bowling hand from tilting or collapsing prior to the delivery of the bowling ball. Essentially, the purpose of the device is to limit tilting movement of the wrist, achieving more consistent throws. Finger Tapes: The friction caused when the fingers release the ball can sometimes cause injuries or scars. That's why some bowlers now cover their fingers in tape to protect them. Some bowlers also claim that the tape allows them to have better grip on the ball while holding it.

Duckpin Bowling

is a variation of the sport of bowling Duckpin balls are 4 3/4 in (12 cm) to 5 in (12.7 cm) in diameter, weigh 3 lb 6 oz (1.5 kg) to 3 lb 12 oz (1.7 kg) each, and lack finger holes. They are thus significantly smaller than those used in ten-pin bowling but are slightly larger and heavier than those used in candlepin bowling. Duckpins, though arranged in a triangle identical to that used in ten-pin bowling, are shorter, slightly thinner, and lighter than their ten-pin equivalents, which makes it more difficult for the smaller ball to achieve a strike. For this reason, similar to candlepin bowling, the bowler is allowed three rolls per frame.

SAFETY RULES

• Be conscious of people around you • Make sure approaches are free of oily or rough substances that may interfere with the approach • When picking up the ball from the rack, always keep your palms parallel to the sides of the bowling track. • Be aware of your fellow competitors, make sure the approach area is cleared before rolling the ball