Players in the indoor game of bowling roll a ball down a lane toward a row of ten pins. The goal of the game is to knock all ten pins down in either one throw, known as a strike, or two throws, known as a spare. The distance that the ball must travel to reach the pins is determined by the length of the bowling lane, which is a crucial aspect of the game.
A bowling lane’s normal length is 60 feet, measured from the foul line at the start of the lane to the head pin at the end. The lane measures 42 inches in width. 39 boards, each measuring 1.5 inches broad, make up the lane. The approach, which is 15 feet long, is where the ball is thrown. The player must release the ball at the foul line, which is at the conclusion of the approach.
Bowlers use the Rule of 7 method to calculate how far to travel from their starting position to account for shifting lane conditions. The ball must go seven feet down the lane or less for every board that the bowler moves their starting position by according to the rule. The ball will travel 35 feet further down the lane before reaching the pins, for instance, if a bowler advances five boards to the left of their typical starting position.
When a player receives three strikes in a row, the term “turkey strike” is used. When a live turkey was frequently awarded as a prize for three straight strikes, the term “turkey” first used in the 18th century. Since then, the expression has persisted and is now widely used when playing bowling. In bowling, scratching denotes crossing the foul line at the conclusion of the approach, which results in a deduction of points for that specific throw. To prevent scratching and losing points, bowlers must pay close attention to where their feet land on the approach.
In bowling, a perfect game is 12 straight strikes, which equals 300. This achievement, which is exceedingly difficult, is regarded as the sport’s highest honor. When a bowler completes a perfect game, they are frequently said to have bowled a “300 game.”
The length of a bowling lane is 60 feet, thus in order for bowlers to change their beginning position, it is crucial that they comprehend the rule of 7. When a player receives three consecutive strikes, the phrase “turkey” is used, and “scratching” denotes going over the foul line and losing points. A “300 game” is a perfect game of 12 consecutive strikes and is regarded as a major accomplishment in the sport of bowling.
From the foul line to the head pin, a bowling alley should be 60 feet long.
The American Bowling Congress, which is the body in charge of setting the game’s rules in the US, is known as ABC in bowling. The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is the new name for the group as of 2005.
The term “BK” in bowling refers to a stroke that crosses over to the other side of the lane and strikes the pins on the side that is closer to the bowler’s starting point.