Comprehensive Practice Test
How many frames appear on the scorecard for each line of bowling? - 7 - 10 - 12 - 15
- 10 Hint: the tenth frame on a scoresheet has space to bowl three balls.
For her first turn, Emma knocks down 9 pins on the first ball and 1 pin on the second ball. On her next bowl, the first ball knocks down 4 pins and the second ball knocks down 2. How many points does Emma currently have? - 14 - 16 - 20 - 40
- 20 Emma's first turn qualifies as a spare, because all 10 pins were knocked down with two balls. To score a spare, 10 is added to the number of pins knocked down by the next ball. In this situation, the spare is worth 10 + 4. Remember to add 4 + 2 for the pins that the second bowl knocked down.
How many bowlers usually make up a team? - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
- 4 Hint: Bowling teams most commonly have 4 players.
How many sections of the bowling area are there? - 1 - the bowling area isn't divided into section - 2 - 3 - 5 - 4
- 4 In this course, we consider the approach, the lane, the pin deck, and the pit as separate sections. While technically the bowling area isn't divided into different sections, talking about it in sections helps us communicate about bowling more effectively.
According to the video, "Bowling: A Brief, Fascinating History," what caused the transition from 9-pin bowling to 10-pin bowling? - the American Bowling Congress recommended 10-pins in their first rule book - pin manufacturers started selling pins in sets of 10 instead of 9 - professional bowlers tried bowling with 10 pins and found it better for competitive play - 9-pin bowling was outlawed in at least one state in the mid-1800s
- 9-pin bowling was outlawed in at least one state in the mid-1800s
Which stage of learning a physical skill includes a knowledge of the basics and the process of improving skills? - Associative - Autonomous - Cognitive - Somatic
- Associative
While bowling, Sarah has troubles remembering to bring her thumb to her ear even though she recognizes that follow-through is important. According to the lesson, what stage(s) of learning best reflects her skill? - Associative - Autonomous - Both of these - None of these
- Associative Sarah has most of the skills down, but she continues to make a consistent mistake, much like in the second learning stage.
Don is an Olympic athlete in pole vaulting. He has been practicing since middle school and easily vaults without thinking about the basics or making many major mistakes. What stage of learning best reflects his skill level? - Cognitive - Associative - Autonomous - Between Cognitive and Associative
- Autonomous Don has his skills down and he can do them automatically, like in the final learning stage.
Which stage of learning a physical skill includes muscle memory and accurate performance of a skill? - Autonomous - Somatic - Associative - Cognitive
- Autonomous Hint: you're in this stage when you can perform the skill nearly automatically.
Tara recently starting working at a factory where she repeatedly puts car pieces together. At first, she makes a lot of mistakes but is hoping to get to the point where she can do it without requiring much thinking. What stage of learning does she hope to achieve? - Repetitive - Cognitive - Associative - Autonomous
- Autonomous Tara is looking forward to the final learning stage.
Terry wants to join a bowling league and has decided to join a standard league. Which of the following can Terry expect? - It will be very competitive - Bowler's actual score is used in competition - Systematic adding of more points to less skilled bowlers - All of these - None of these
- Bowler's actual score is used in competition A standard league does not do handicap scoring.
In an effort to make a league more competitive, the American Bowling Society decides to use a system where each bowler is grouped with other bowlers of a similar skill level to compete based on their bowling average. What is this system called? - Classification System - Point System - Standard System - None of these
- Classification System Hint: in this system, bowlers are classified by skill level.
Which stage of learning a physical skill includes instruction for the basic patterns of movement? - Autonomous - Cognitive - Somatic - Associative
- Cognitive The cognitive stage is the first stage and involves learning the basics.
What is one name for the score given to a team if a member is absent? - Relief Score - Disadvantage Score - Scratch Score - Dummy Score - Absent Score
- Dummy Score
True or False. The American Bowling Society sets a universal standard concerning all rules for leagues in the United States. - True - False
- False
When John went to the lane to take his turn bowling, another bowler was midway through their approach when John started his approach. The other bowler missed their spare and John wondered how someone could be so bad at bowling. What is probably the reason why the bowler next to John missed their spare? - they weren't using the right size ball like John was - they were just bad at bowling like John thought - John distracted them by starting his approach during theirs - they didn't consider ball deflection over pin deflection
- John distracted them by starting his approach during theirs John was probably to blame for the adjacent bowler's missed spare.
When John was looking for a ball that would be a good fit, he knew he needed a 13-lb ball. John saw a 13-lb ball that looked like it had the right span for him on the return of another party's game. John went over to the ball return, picked up the ball he wanted, made sure that it was a proper fit, and then told the party at that ball return that he needed the ball for a league game. John had worn his bowling shoes to the alley, so he didn't have to worry about street shoes, but he did make sure to keep his hoodie that he had taken off tucked away under his chair. When John went to the lane to take his turn bowling, another bowler was midway through their approach when John started his approach. The other bowler missed their spare and John wondered how someone could be so bad at bowling. John's ball had been just right and he bowled a strike, which caused John to do his celebratory victory dance from one side of the bowling hall to the other, running through all the approaches, but being careful not to bump any other players. What was something John did that showed proper etiquette? - John told the party he took the ball from why he needed it - John was always careful not to bump other bowlers, even when he danced in their approach space - John kept his belongings out of the way - John didn't bring any street shoes which would cause extra clutter
- John kept his belongings out of the way Hint: John was bothering other teams by invading their space and using their ball.
April and John both bowl at a standard league, but John is a far better bowler. However, on a particular night April performed at a much higher level than her usual while John performed at a much lower level. Still, John knocked over more pins than April. Which of the following is true concerning the total night score of the two? - Both April and John would have received 1 point for the game and 1 point for the score, so they would have tied. - April performing at a higher level was irrelevant because she would have been in a lower class. - April's total score could be higher because of the added percentage points received for doing better. - John knocked over more pins and thus his total score must have been higher.
- John knocked over more pins and thus his total score must have been higher. Hint: Standard leagues do not use classes or an extra point for the game.
Which of the following are benefits to bowling in a league? - Developing New Relationships - Ability to prove your skills are better than others - Meeting New People - Meeting new people AND developing - new relationships - Meeting new people AND the ability to prove your skills are better than others. - All of these
- Meeting new people AND developing new relationships
What system of scoring includes each game being worth a point and the total pin count being scored as a point? - Classification System - Point System - Standard System - None of these
- Point System Hint: This system is not standard and it does not involve classification.
Which of the following are true concerning Handicap Leagues? - Handicap Leagues are for persons who are disabled but enjoy bowling - The extra handicap points make the game more competitive - Handicap Leagues are more popular but only among not skilled bowlers - Handicap leagues are less popular due to the lack of skill required to play
- The extra handicap points make the game more competitive
Which organization created the rules we use in this course? - National Bowling Congress - American Bowling Congress - United States Bowling Congress - American Junior Bowling Congress
- United States Bowling Congress
A strike is noted by which marking on the scoresheet? - — - the number of pins knocked down with a circle around it - / - X
- X
Partway through John's team's game, during a pause in the action, a bowler from another party named Natalie asked if John's team was using a red 8-lb house ball that was on their return. John's team wasn't using the ball, so they let Natalie take it. Did Natalie show a good example of proper etiquette? - Yes, she showed good sportsmanship by not commenting on the scores of John's team's game - No, she should not have talked to John's team during their game - No, she should have brought her own ball if she needed that specific one so badly - Yes, she waited until there was a pause in the action before talking to John's team
- Yes, she waited until there was a pause in the action before talking to John's team
Marianna's basketball game starts in about 30 minutes; she is looking for a snack to give her some quick energy. Which of the following snacks is the best source of the quick, energy-giving nutrient? - a candy bar - string cheese - beef jerky - a handful of almonds - vitamin water
- a candy bar
The ball that James just delivered rolls quickly down the lane and falls into the gutter, but bounces out and knocks down the headpin (1 pin). Two pins remain standing with adjacent pins knocked down between them. How is this throw noted on his scorecard? - a split - a gutterball split - a gutterball - a gutterball spare
- a gutterball Any ball that rolls into the gutter is marked as a gutterball on the scorecard, regardless of whether the ball bounces out of the gutter or if any pins are knocked down.
What is spot bowling? - a method of aiming that uses a close target that lines up accurately with the pins you want to hit - a term for a bowler who is bowling strikes sporadically - a bowling strategy that involves knocking down the pins in "spots" - a shortened way of saying "spot-on bowling"
- a method of aiming that uses a close target that lines up accurately with the pins you want to hit
What did the lesson recommend you do if your ball rolls over your aim spot, but misses the pocket? - choose a different aim spot - adjust your starting position - keep your eye on the pins you want to hit - use a different throw
- adjust your starting position Hint: While you're learning to bowl, you want to keep your approach, aim, and throw as consistent as possible.
What did the lesson recommend you do if your ball rolls over your aim spot, but misses the pocket? - choose a different aim spot - adjust your starting position - use a different throw - keep your eye on the pins you want to hit
- adjust your starting position Hint: While you're learning to bowl, you want to keep your approach, aim, and throw as consistent as possible.
Which of these meals could be part of a balanced diet? (Select all that apply.) - steak and a milkshake - toaster pastries and milk - macaroni and cheese - 2 eggs with orange juice and toast
- all answers apply Any of these could be part of a balanced diet. Obviously some of these foods are healthier than others individually, but balance is determined across meals, taking into account many factors, including genetics, activity level, allergies, budget, preferences, etc. Although we have a tendency to label some foods as good and some as bad, most foods can find some role to fill in a balanced diet, even if just as a special treat once a year.
What places are likely to have bowling? (Select all that apply.) - entertainment centers like arcades and - theaters - standalone bowling alleys - malls - resorts
- all of the above Bowling alleys can be located in a wide variety of locations, including all those listed in this question.
Which throw is marked by a dash symbol on the scoresheet? - a split - a spare - an error - a strike
- an error Hint: An example of this would be a gutter ball
When the ball hits the pins, the ball changes course slightly. What is this called? - mass vs. acceleration - pin deflection - force of the ball - ball deflection
- ball deflection
What do you call exercises that use your body weight as resistance? - calisthenics - dynamic cross-training - isometric - proprioception
- calisthenics
Which of the essential nutrients is the body's main source of energy? - water - proteins - vitamins and minerals - carbohydrates - fats
- carbohydrates
Which of these workout types most improves your body's ability to remove waste byproducts produced during metabolism? - cardiorespiratory fitness - resistance training - dynamic flexibility
- cardiorespiratory fitness
Which of these foods is rich in fats? - cheese - quinoa - grapefruit -watermelon
- cheese
For which grip are most house balls drilled? - fingertip grip - conventional grip - beginner's grip - semi-fingertip grip
- conventional grip
Which grip is the most commonly used? - reverse grip - fingertip grip - semi-fingertip grip - conventional grip
- conventional grip Hint: About 90% of the bowling population uses this type of grip.
Which grip uses the shortest span of the grips from the lesson? - semi-fingertip grip - fingertip grip - hook grip - conventional grip
- conventional grip Hint: Your span will be shorter as you stick more of your finger into the holes.
Which throw is generally the hardest to control? straight ball reverse hook ball curve ball hook ball
- curve ball (The "correct" response to this one is arguable. If you have worked really hard to control one type of throw, then it's probably easier to control than the others. But, for a beginner, the curve ball is usually the hardest to master.)
Jill is an active runner, but she's planning to start cross-training. Which of these types of cross-training activities would most help her improve her performance in distance races? - squats or leg presses - cycling - yoga - rock-climbing
- cycling
Jill is an active runner, but she's planning to start cross-training. Which of these types of cross-training activities would most help her improve her performance in distance races? - yoga - cycling - rock-climbing - squats or leg presses
- cycling
For which grip are the fingers inserted to the first joint? - conventional grip - hook grip - fingertip grip - semi-fingertip grip
- fingertip grip (conventional = second joint, and has shortest span, semi-fingertip, midway between first and second joints and is very uncomfortable, fingertip = longest span)
CorreHow can you improve your skills with picking up spares? (Select all that apply.) - follow the reference sheets - practice picking up spares - try something completely new every time - be consistent in your approach and make small adjustments
- follow the reference sheets - practice picking up spares - be consistent in your approach and make small adjustments
What two elements most affect pin deflection? - kinetic energy and the pocket - lateral movement and pin leave - weight of the ball and the bowler's dominant hand - force of the ball and the angle of impact
- force of the ball and the angle of impact
A defining characteristic of the MyPlate diet is a "plate" where ________. - there are no dairy foods provided - half your plate is whole grains - half your plate is fruits and vegetables - most of your plate is a protein source
- half your plate is fruits and vegetables
What is "span" in bowling terminology? - the length of your swing back before you release the ball - the length of your stride on the approach - the size of the thumb hole - how close the thumb hole is drilled to the finger holes
- how close the thumb hole is drilled to the finger holes Hint: A span is a measure of distance, and in bowling, span has something to do with the ball.
At which point should an error in technique be addressed with adjustment and practice? - if the error is noticed by another player - if the error occurs twice in the same game - if the error is consistent and persistent - after the error occurs once
- if the error is consistent and persistent Hint: everyone makes mistakes every once in a while, even professionals.
When would you NOT roll a second ball? - if the first ball was a strike - you never roll a second ball - if the first ball was a spare - you always roll a second ball
- if the first ball was a strike
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the semi-fingertip grip? - it is easier to drop the ball when using this grip - it is uncomfortable - it is never as accurate as other grips - it is not good for throwing a hook ball
- it is uncomfortable
Why should good etiquette be practiced while bowling? - only professional bowlers are expected to practice good etiquette - it shows respect for others and the game - only to show that you know more than others about bowling - it gives you more points in the game
- it shows respect for others and the game Hint: Since bowling requires a lane, pins, a ball, and other equipment, it is generally a sport played in proximity of strangers. We typically know how to act around strangers, but in a unique situation like playing at a bowling alley, some special rules are necessary.
Which is an important part of delivery form? - taking another step after the follow-through - keeping your shoulders square - sticking your non-bowling arm out to the side for balance - sliding your dominant foot on the release of the ball
- keeping your shoulders square (face should be forward, and body sould be balanced)
Which of the following is a feature of the pin deck? - kickbacks - the ball return - the arrows - the foul line
- kickbacks
Campbell begins a new yoga program, but feels shaky and unsure in his movements from pose to pose. What is Campbell most likely experiencing? - lack of proprioception - the effects of injury - muscle fatigue - chronic pain
- lack of proprioception
How can you remember where your starting position is? - the starting position for everyone is the same; four steps back from the foul line - the starting position for everyone is the same; back of the heels on the very edge of the approach - memorize where your feet go in relation to the dots on the approach - put down a piece of tape at the beginning of the game
- memorize where your feet go in relation to the dots on the approach
How can you correct yourself if you consistently miss left? - move your starting position to the right - move your starting position to the left - move your starting position forward - move your starting position backward
- move your starting position to the left Hint: Your target acts as a pivot point, and should remain consistent. We're only talking about moving your position, not your target.
Mercedes is an avid runner, and she's planning to start training for a race. Would her new effort be an example of cross-training? - yes - no
- no
As a beginning bowler, do you need to have your own equipment? - no, renting equipment is completely acceptable - no, but for this class we require you to have your own equipment - yes, most bowling establishments require you to bring your own equipment - yes, you need the best equipment to learn proper form and technique
- no, renting equipment is completely acceptable Most, maybe all, bowling establishments rent out shoes and have an assortment of balls you can use when you purchase a game or pay a cover charge.
What is the ultimate goal of learning a physical skill? - learning how to fix errors while performing a skill - understanding the steps of a skill without performing the skill - performing the skill automatically with few mistakes - focusing on the movements needed before each skill is performed
- performing the skill automatically with few mistakes Hint: The final stage that you should be trying to reach is the autonomous stage
According to the lesson, how can you check if the span of your bowling ball is correct for you? - pick up the ball using the finger holes and check if a pencil fits snugly between your palm and the ball - make sure you can comfortably hold the ball with just your fingers and thumb in the holes - If the weight of the ball is correct for you, the span will be correct too, since the span width is determined by the weight - the distance between the finger holes and thumb hole on the ball should be about the width of your palm
- pick up the ball using the finger holes and check if a pencil fits snugly between your palm and the ball
When you bowl a strike, the ball only directly contacts about half the pins that fall down. What causes those pins not directly contacted by the ball to fall down? - pin deflection - gravity - ball deflection - rebound
- pin deflection
When you bowl a strike, the ball only directly contacts about half the pins that fall down. What causes those pins not directly contacted by the ball to fall down? - rebound - pin deflection - ball deflection - gravity
- pin deflection
Which of the essential nutrients provide(s) the same amount of energy per gram as carbohydrates although it's less available as an energy source? - vitamins and minerals - fats - water - lipids - proteins
- proteins
Which of these workout types most increases the size of your muscles? - dynamic flexibility - resistance training - cardiorespiratory fitness
- resistance training
If you're right handed, which arrow should you probably aim for on a straight, first ball? - second arrow from the right - center arrow - aim for the pins, not the arrows - aim for the dots, not the arrows
- second arrow from the right It'll lead you to the pocket
How should you change your starting position and target for a right side leave (if you're right-handed)? - shift your starting position and target to the right - shift your starting position and target to the left - shift your starting position to the left and your target to the right - shift your starting position to the right and your target to the left
- shift your starting position and target to the left
How should you change your starting position and target for a right side leave (if you're right-handed)? - shift your starting position and target to the right - shift your starting position to the right and your target to the left - shift your starting position and target to the left - shift your starting position to the left and your target to the right
- shift your starting position and target to the left You'll improve your angle of attack by moving your target to the middle and your starting position even further to the left.
What should you do if you feel like something isn't quite right as you start your approach? - stop and start over instead of finishing a faulty approach - start over and take a five point penalty - keep going because you have two attempts per frame - you have to keep going or you'll get a foul
- stop and start over instead of finishing a faulty approach
Which throw should be your primary throw if you're a beginning bowler? - backup ball - curve ball - hook ball - straight ball
- straight ball Straight ball is the easiest to learn, and it is effective enough that you won't be at a disadvantage as a beginner.
Connor's parents keep the kitchen pantry stocked full of sugary cereals, snack-size bags of chips and cookies, and chocolate in many forms. Connor is taking an online PE course that has taught him to limit these types of foods in his diet, but he knows the availability of treats is going to make it difficult to resist temptation. What would be Connor's best course of action in this situation? - talk to his parents about how their food purchasing affects his motivation to make healthy choices - commit to eating better after he moves out and has total control over his food purchases - continue to eat those snacks but take a daily vitamin supplement to get the nutrients he needs - continue to eat those snacks but skip meals regularly so that he doesn't consume too many calories
- talk to his parents about how their food purchasing affects his motivation to make healthy choices
For a right-handed bowler, where do you want the ball to contact on the first bowl? - the 1 and 2 pins - the 2 and 3 pins - the 1 and 3 pins - directly into the 1 pin
- the 1 and 3 pins
For a right-handed bowler, where do you want the ball to contact on the first bowl? - the 2 and 3 pins - directly into the 1 pin - the 1 and 2 pins - the 1 and 3 pins
- the 1 and 3 pins Hint: It's called "the pocket."
Which pin is the kingpin? - the 10 pin - the 1 pin - the 5 pin - the 7 pin
- the 5 pin Hint: The kingpin is also the center pin.
What happens on the approach section of the bowling area? - the pins sit on it - the bowler walks on it while delivering the ball - the ball rolls down it toward the pins - this is the section that catches the pins and returns the ball
- the bowler walks on it while delivering the ball
What features of the bowling area help the bowler aim most accurately? - the lane and the gutters - the kickbacks and the approach - the pins and the foul line - the dots and the arrows
- the dots and the arrows (Spot bowling, an aiming technique that we'll help you learn in the next unit, uses reference points on the lane for aiming.)
What features denote the beginning and end of the lane section? - the oil line and the bumpers - the ball return and the foul line - the pin setter machine and the gutters - the foul line and the headpin
- the foul line and the headpin
Why should you aim for the 1-3 pocket (1-2 pocket for left-handed bowlers) on the first ball instead of aiming for the direct center at the 1 pin? - the 1 pin doesn't often deflect - hitting the 1 pin directly causes the 5 pin to hit the back wall and not the other pins - aiming for the direct center doesn't clear all the pins because the setup is slightly asymmetrical - the greater angle of impact produces more lateral pin deflection
- the greater angle of impact produces more lateral pin deflection
How should you pick the correct weight of your bowling ball? - the weight doesn't matter, as long as you can lift the ball - go a couple pounds lighter than the heaviest you can comfortably do - a woman should use a twelve to fourteen pound ball and a man should use a fourteen to sixteen pound ball - the heaviest you can skillfully throw is the best option
- the heaviest you can skillfully throw is the best option
How should you pick the correct weight of your bowling ball? - a woman should use a twelve to fourteen pound ball and a man should use a fourteen to sixteen pound ball - the heaviest you can skillfully throw is the best option - go a couple pounds lighter than the heaviest you can comfortably do - the weight doesn't matter, as long as you can lift the ball
- the heaviest you can skillfully throw is the best option In bowling, lighter balls can be easier to throw accurately, but heavier balls are better at producing pin action.
When two people on adjacent lanes are ready to bowl at the same time, which person has the right-of-way? - the person on the left - the person on the right
- the person on the right
What happens when the ball hits a pin more on the side than directly? - the pin is less likely to fall over - the pin will move laterally - the pin will hit the walls and not the other pins - the pin will spin
- the pin will move laterally
When picking up a spare, what is the "key pin"? the pin still standing that's closest to the kingpin - the 1 pin - the pin you need to hit to knock down all -the other pins - the 5 pin - the one pin left standing
- the pin you need to hit to knock down all the other pins
How is a split scored? - by adding ten to the number of pins knocked down by the next ball - there is no special scoring for a split - by adding ten to the number of pins knocked down by the next two balls - by subtracting ten from the total score at the end of the game
- there is no special scoring for a split
Which fingers go in the holes of a bowling ball? - thumb, middle, and index fingers - thumb, ring, and pinky fingers - thumb, index, and ring fingers - thumb, middle, and ring fingers
- thumb, middle, and ring fingers Keeping the index and pinky fingers out helps keep the ball stable.
What is the goal of the bowler? - to roll the ball down the lane and hit the perfect amount of pins each time so that they're all knocked over with the last roll - to roll the ball down the lane past the pins - to roll the ball down the lane and knock down as many pins as you can - to roll the ball down the lane as many times as you before hitting a pin
- to roll the ball down the lane and knock down as many pins as you can The more pins you can knock down, the better.
Why do you need to know about ball deflection and pin deflection? - understanding when you need to rely on one over the other can make you a more effective bowler - they are an important part of the history of bowling - they can help you perfect your timing, aim, and stance - knowing the terminology of "ball deflection" and "pin deflection" will help you connect with other bowlers
- understanding when you need to rely on one over the other can make you a more effective bowler Knowing when the right times are to focus on ball deflection or pin deflection can help you bowl strikes on the first ball as well as pick up tricky leaves and spares.
Balancing the types of foods you eat from different food groups is an example of using the principle of ________. - portion management - hydration - hypertension - variety
- variety
Balancing the types of foods you eat from different food groups is an example of using the principle of ________. - portion management - hypertension - hydration - variety
- variety
What should you do after delivering a ball? - walk back and forth on the approach until the ball returns - wait at the foul line for the ball to return - walk back and step off of the approach - wait at the foul line until the next bowler is ready
- walk back and step off of the approach Staying on the lane after you deliver the ball can distract bowlers around you.
How should you pick up the ball from the ball return? - with both hands on the sides of the ball, not putting your fingers in the holes - putting the fingers of your bowling hand in the holes and supporting with your other hand - put both of your thumbs in the holes and lift - putting your fingers in the holes and lifting
- with both hands on the sides of the ball, not putting your fingers in the holes
How should you pick up the ball from the ball return? - with both hands on the sides of the ball, not putting your fingers in the holes - putting your fingers in the holes and lifting - put both of your thumbs in the holes and lift - putting the fingers of your bowling hand in the holes and supporting with your other hand
- with both hands on the sides of the ball, not putting your fingers in the holes
Andrea is an avid runner, but she's planning to start cross-country skiing as well. Would her new activity be an example of cross-training? - no - yes
- yes
When is it appropriate to enter other bowlers' approaches? - you should never move into others' approaches - before the other bowler's approach - if it is needed during your delivery - immediately after they bowl
- you should never move into others' approaches Maintaining boundary lines between games in a bowling alley is very important in etiquette.
Do you use ball deflection or pin deflection to bowl a strike? - you use ball deflection only - you use pin deflection only - you use both
- you use both Bowling a strike involves both ball deflection to directly hit the 1-3-5-9 pins and pin deflection to hit the remaining pins
Which foot slides straight ahead at the end of the fourth step? - your non-dominant foot - both feet should slide - your dominant foot - you shouldn't slide in your approach at all
- your non-dominant foot On a four-step approach, you'll start with your dominant foot and end with your non-dominant foot.
How can you avoid lofting the ball? - release the ball just a little later than feels natural - deliver a faster ball - your release should be down at the foul line at the same time as your foot arrives - release the ball 1-2 feet before the foul line
- your release should be down at the foul line at the same time as your foot arrives (lofting the ball usually means you're releasing late, and sometimes that's caused by the ball getting stuck on your fingers if the holes are too small.)
Why should you use bowling shoes and not your street shoes when bowling? (Select all that apply.) - your street shoes may bring in rocks or dirt that could damage the floor - bowling shoes have special features that help with starting and sliding - bowling shoes are part of the proper bowling uniform and are important to bowling culture - wearing street shoes is considered rude in bowling
- your street shoes may bring in rocks or dirt that could damage the floor - bowling shoes have special features that help with starting and sliding Wearing bowling shoes instead of your street shoes will save the bowling alley money and help you play better.
Why does it matter that you learn some of the history of bowling? (Select all that apply.) - because the history of bowling is somewhat interesting - so you can understand why bowling has evolved into what it is today - because knowing the history of bowling will help you respect the culture and rules of bowling - so you can answer questions that people may ask you about bowling
All of these answers are good reasons to learn the history of bowling
Which of these are good reasons to learn the names of the sections of the bowling area? (Select all that apply.) - so you can easily understand the instructions in the lessons that will follow - because knowing the terminology of your sport makes it easier for you to get help or explain issues - so you can sound like you know what you're talking about at the bowling alley - so you can get into bowling culture and connect with other players All of these are great reasons to learn the names of the sections of the bowling area.
All of these are great reasons to learn the names of the sections of the bowling area.
Which ancient civilization appears to have participated in some form of bowling? - Greeks - Egyptians - British - Romans
Egyptians
How many attempts do you get to knock down the pins? - 10 for the whole game - 2 per frame, unless you get a strike - 3 per frame, unless you're winning - 1 per frame, unless you get a strike
Getting a strike means you knock down all the pins on the first attempt, and don't need another attempt.
When did bowling start? - We don't know for sure, but there's evidence that a game similar to bowling started before 3200 BC. - In 1360, when King Edward III would bowl with his armies - In the 1930s, with British anthropologists on expedition - In 1895, with the founding of the American Bowling Congress
We don't know for sure, but there's evidence that a game similar to bowling started before 3200 BC.
Who, in the United States today, can bowl? - members of a team - anyone who wants to and can afford the local bowling alley - very rich people who own their own lanes - amateur and professional league players
anyone who wants to and can afford the local bowling alley (New technologies such as automatic pin setting, automatic scoring, and bumper lanes have made bowling increasingly accessible to players old and young.)