Arellano, Mark Adrian P.

2nd yr. B-227 (BSA)

PEDL03A P.E 3 (Bowling)

Bowling - is a sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a bowling

ball along a flat surface, usually a wooden or other synthetic surface, either into
pins or to get close to a target ball.
History
There are many forms of bowling, with one of the most recent being ten-pin
bowling, also known as the norm. The earliest most primitive forms of bowling can
be dated back to Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. Indeed, about 2,000 years
ago a similar game evolved between Roman legionaries: it entailed tossing stone
objects as close as possible to other stone objects (this game became popular with
Roman soldiers, and eventually evolved into Italian Bocce, or outdoor bowling). The
first standardized rules were established in New York City, on September 9, 1895.
Today, bowling is enjoyed by 95 million people in more than ninety countries
worldwide and continues to grow through entertainment media such as video
games for home consoles and handheld devices.
Equipment
1. Ball - Bowling balls vary, depending on the type of bowling game. Ten-pin
balls are large, up to 27 inches in circumference (approximately 8.59 inches
diameter), and have as many as twelve holes, typically three holes. The balls
come in various weights from 6 to 16 lbs, with the size and spacing of the
finger holes often smaller on lighter balls to accommodate smaller hands.
Different kinds of balls are available for different styles of bowling. There are
balls for hook shots and balls for bowling straight. Balls for other games vary,
e.g., candlepin balls which fit in the palm of the hand need no holes. Unlike
most sports, the ball can be different weights based upon the player.
2. Shoes - Bowling shoes are designed to mimic any style of flat shoe from
regular dress shoes to athletic shoes.
3. Gloves - A bowling glove is a glove with a metal wrist support and a textured face that offers
support in order to enhance grip.

Basic Rules:
Dimensions
The Standing Area or Approach:

Lane

This is the area where you will select your bowling ball,
line yourself up and throw. The approach area is
approximately 15 feet long and ends at the foul line.
The foul line is a solid dark line where the"lane" begins.
The approach is marked with approach dots or line up
points that are used to increase the accuracy of your
throw. It is important to remember when releasing the
ball to not let your feet cross over the foul line which
seperates the approach area and the lane.
The Lane:
The lane is a straight narrow surface that is 60 feet
long and approximately 41.5 inches wide. It is usually
created with wood or a synthetic material. At the end
of the lane are the bowling pins. The lane also has one
gutter on each side of it. If your ball goes into any side
of these gutters it is deemed to be a "gutter ball."
You will notice that there is a difference between the
lane and the approach area. The lanes are treated with
an oil so that the bowling ball will glide over it's
surface. A lane will be coated with at least 18 milliliter
(ml), or as much as 30 ml of oil. It is important to
remember not to touch any part of the lane with your
feet. The lane is very slippery and crossing it is
considered a foul. Any pins knocked down during a foul
will not count towards your score.
The Pins:
There are ten pins at the end of the lane. A pin must
weigh between 3 pounds, 6 ounces and 3 pounds, 10
ounces. It also has to be 15 inches tall. The first pin is
called the head pin. The spots at where the pins sit are
numbered, but not the pins themselves. The pins are
set up in four rows with one pin in the first row, two in
the second, three in the third, and four in the fourth.
They are numbered 1 through 10. The goal is to knock
down all the pins at one time.
The Bowling Ball:
A bowling ball can be no more then 27 inches in circumference and must weigh
between 10 and 16 pounds. The ball is solid and has two or three fingers holes.

Bowling Shoes:
Special shoes are required for bowling. Tennis shoes are not authorized on a
bowling lane because they will damage the floor. Bowling shoes consist of a specific
sole depending on if you are right handed or left handed. One shoe will have a
sliding sole and the other a breaking sole. If you are a right handed bowler your left
shoe will be a slider sole and your right shoe a breaking sole. It is opposite for left
hand bowlers.
The Game:
Bowling is played with 10 scoring frames. Each frame is one turn, but you get two
throws in each frame. The number of pins knocked down with both throws is added
to your total score. Please refer to our scoring page to see how scoring works. At
the end of the game the player who has the most points wins. We have listed some
common bowling terms here to help you understand the rules of the game.
The most common broken rule in bowling is the foul line. Remember, crossing the
foul line will not only disqualify your throw, but you could risk injury from a fall.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Common Bowling Terms
Bowling uses certain terms to explain the game. In order for you to understand the
rules and regulations better, we will define the most common terms used by
bowlers.
The Following Terms Apply To The Game Itself:
The Approach: The approach is the area that you stand to prepare for your throw.
This is simply the flooring that you stand on while you are throwing the ball.
Lane: The lane is the floor that you throw the ball onto. This area is oiled to give the
bowling ball a gliding effect to reach the pins.
Gutter: A gutter is a pit on each side of the lane that the bowling ball falls into. If
your ball enters the gutter it is deemed a "gutter ball" and you will score no points
for that throw .
Gutter Ball: When the bowling ball enters the gutter from the lane.
Foul: A foul is determined when you cross the foul line during your bowl. The foul
line separates the approach and the lane.

Straight Ball: A straight ball is when a bowler throws the bowling ball straight down
the lane.
Hook: A hook is when the bowler puts a spin on the bowling ball while throwing it
causing it to curve down the lane.

The Following Terms Apply To Scoring:

Frame: A frame is 1/10 of the game. A game of bowling has ten frames and there
are ten frames on a score card. The bowler bowls twice in one frame.
Strike: A strike is scored when the bowler knocks down all ten pins in the first throw.
When scoring a strike, points from the next two balls are doubled.
Strike Out: This is when a bowler bowls three strikes in a row in the 10th frame.
Spare: A Spare is scored when the bowler knocks down all ten pins within in that
frame. Usually this is done by knocking all the pins down in two throws or on the
second throw. When scoring a spare, points for the next ball are doubled.
Split: A split is when a bowler knocks down all pins except the left pin and right pin
on the back row causing a "split". The split is a bowlers nightmare, being the most
difficult to knock down.
Turkey: A turkey is when a bowler scores three strikes in a row.
Scoring is the most confusing thing to beginner bowlers. Even with electronic
scoring, bowlers often wonder how the scores are generated. The highest score a
bowler can recieve is 300. This is a perfect score with strikes in all frames. You have
two bowling attempts in each frame to knock down the pins. Here we will show you
some examples on how to score each frame, a spare, or a strike.

Scoring
Basic Score Card

Listed above is a basic score card used by bowlers. You will notice that there are
ten frames and a final score. Also you will notice that the frames has two smaller
boxes within. These boxes are used to notate the bowlers score for each bowl.
Remember, a bowler gets to throw twice during one frame.

Basic Score

Above you will see that Mr. Bowling in frame 1 scored 8 pins. The score was
gathered by adding the 5 and the 3 in the smaller boxes within the frame. On Mr.
Bowlings first bowl, he knocked down 5 pins. On his second bowl, he knocked down
3 pins. The math 5 + 3 = 8.
Scoring a Spare

A spare is when all of the bowling pins are knocked down in the two allowed throws
in one frame. A spare is indicated by a / as you can see in frame 2. To score a
spare, you must wait until the bowler bowls his or her first throw of the next frame.
The number of pins knocked down in the first throw after the spare is added to 10
(which is the score of the spare) In the example above an 8 was scored in frame 1.
Then in frame 2 a spare was scored following a 6 in frame 3. So how did the player
get 28 points? First thing you do is take the score of 8. You then add 10 points for
the spare. You then would add the first score listed in frame 3. In this example Mr.
Bowling knocked down 4 pins in frame 3 giving him 4 points. The math 8 + 10 + 4
= 22

Scoring a Strike

A strike is when all of the bowling pins are knocked down in the first throw. A strike
X as you can see in frame 2. To score a strike, you must wait until the bowler bowls
the next frame. The number of pins knocked down in the frame after the strike is

added to 10 (which is the score of the strike) In the example above an 8 was scored
in frame 1. Then in frame 2 a strike was scored following a 6 in frame 3. So how
did the player get 30 points? First thing you do is take the score of 8. You then add
10 points for the strike. You then would add the score from frame 3. In this
example Mr. Bowling knocked down a total of 6 pins in frame 3 giving him 6 points.
The math 8 + 10 + 6 = 24.