Bowling Terms Flashcards

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What is an anchor in bowling?

The person who shoots first on a team

The person who calls the shots

The person who sets up the pins

The person who shoots last on a team (correct)

What is the approach in bowling?

The portion of the lane behind the foul line used by bowlers to build momentum to deliver the ball.

What are arrows in bowling?

Aiming points embedded in the lanes starting about 15 feet from the foul line.

How do you calculate your average in bowling?

The sum of all your games divided by the number of games played. Signup and view all the answers

What is a baby split?

The 2-7 or 3-10 splits. Signup and view all the answers

What are backends in bowling?

The last 20 feet of a bowling lane. Signup and view all the answers

What is a bagger in bowling?

A term used after getting a 'turkey' to refer to the string of strikes as if collecting them in a bag. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a ball return?

It is the machine that returns the ball to the player. Signup and view all the answers

What are bed posts in bowling?

The 7-10 split. Signup and view all the answers

What is the big four in bowling?

A split resulting in the 4, 6, 7, and 10 pins still standing after the first shot. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Brooklyn strike?

A strike in which the ball goes to the opposite side it was intended to go. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'bucket' refer to in bowling?

The 2-4-5-8 or 3-5-6-9 spare leaves. Signup and view all the answers

What is carrydown in bowling?

Oil that is pushed or carried down the lane by balls when there is bowling on the lane. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Christmas tree in bowling?

A conditioning (oil) pattern that tapers from right to left and long ways down the lanes. Signup and view all the answers

What is a clean sheet in bowling?

Making all your spares in the game. Signup and view all the answers

What is a conventional grip in bowling?

The grip in which the fingers are inserted to the second knuckle and thumb fully inserted. Signup and view all the answers

What does count refer to in bowling?

The number of pins knocked down on the first ball. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cranker in bowling?

A bowler who gets a lot of revolutions on the ball, with a revolution rate greater than 370 rpm. Signup and view all the answers

What is a crossover?

A ball going to the 1-2 pocket side for a right-hander and the 1-3 side for a left-hander. Signup and view all the answers

What is dead wood in bowling?

Pins that fall over but remain on the lane or in the channel that must be removed before the next shot. Signup and view all the answers

What does deflection refer to in bowling?

The movement of the ball after it hits the pins. Signup and view all the answers

What is a ditch in bowling?

The gutter or the very edge of the lane. Signup and view all the answers

What is a double in bowling?

Two strikes in succession. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Dutch 200 in bowling?

A game in which strikes and spares are alternated for the entire game, resulting in a score of exactly 200. Signup and view all the answers

What is a fast eight?

A pocket hit that leaves the 4-7 or 6-10. Signup and view all the answers

What is a fingertip grip in bowling?

The grip in which the fingers are inserted to the first knuckle and thumb fully inserted. Signup and view all the answers

What does foul mean in bowling?

Putting your foot over the foul line means you don't get the score for that delivery. Signup and view all the answers

What is a frame in bowling?

A segment of a game where players have two chances to knock down ten pins. Signup and view all the answers

What is a gutter ball?

A ball that drops into either gutter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the head pin in bowling?

The number one pin. Signup and view all the answers

What are heads in bowling?

The front part of the lane, also known as the maple area. Signup and view all the answers

What is a high hit in bowling?

Hitting the head pin full in the face or head-on. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bowling Terminology

Anchor: The last shooter on a bowling team, often critical for closing out the game.
Approach: The space behind the foul line where bowlers gain momentum; involves movement from the stance to delivery.
Arrows: Target points on the lane, located approximately 15 feet from the foul line, used for aiming.
Average: Calculated by dividing the sum of all games by the number of games played, useful for tracking performance.
Baby Split: Refers to the specific pin configurations known as the 2-7 or 3-10 split, which can be challenging to convert.
Backends: The final 20 feet of the bowling lane, where ball motion is crucial for pin action.
Bagger: A term used to describe a series of strikes following an initial "turkey," suggesting ongoing achievement.
Ball Return: The mechanism that retrieves and delivers the bowling ball back to the player post-delivery.
Bed Posts: Refers to the difficult 7-10 split, where two corner pins are left standing.
Big Four: A challenging split consisting of the 4, 6, 7, and 10 pins remaining after the first throw.
Brooklyn: A strike made when a ball crosses over to hit the opposite side of the intended head pin.
Bucket: A spare pattern consisting of pin configurations like 2-4-5-8 or 3-5-6-9.
Carrydown: Oil transfer on the lane caused by bowling activity, affecting ball reaction and lane conditions.
Christmas Tree: An oil pattern characterized by a tapered design that resembles a tree, impacting ball behavior.
Clean Sheet: Achieving all spares in a game; crucial for improving the bowler's average.
Conventional Grip: A beginner-friendly grip where fingers go to the second knuckle and the thumb is fully inserted.
Count: The total number of pins knocked down by the first ball in a frame.
Cranker: A bowler who imparts significant revolutions on the ball, typically exceeding 370 revolutions per minute.
Crossover: A shot that lands in the 1-2 pocket for right-handers or the 1-3 pocket for left-handers.
Dead Wood: Fallen pins on the lane that need to be cleared before the next player's turn.
Deflection: The change in direction of the ball after striking the pins.
Ditch: Another term for the gutter, where missed shots land.
Double: Achieving two consecutive strikes in a bowling game.
Dutch 200: A game scoring exactly 200 points by alternating strikes and spares throughout.
Fast Eight: A common pocket hit leaving either the 4-7 or 6-10 pins standing.
Finger Tip Grip: A more advanced grip technique where fingers go up to the first knuckle, suitable for experienced bowlers.
Foul: Occurs when a bowler steps over the foul line, resulting in no score for that delivery; marked as "F" on scoresheets.
Frame: A segment of a game where players have two opportunities to knock down ten pins; the tenth frame allows for bonus rolls.
Gutter Ball: A shot that lands in the gutter, resulting in no pins being knocked down.
Head Pin: The foremost pin in the triangle formation, critical for strikes.
Heads: The front part of the lane, known as the maple area due to the type of wood used in construction.
High Hit: A strike where the ball directly hits the head pin straight on.
Hook Out: Also referred to as a roll out; the moment when the ball completes its hook and travels straight down the lane.

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Test your knowledge of bowling terminology with this set of flashcards. Each card provides a key term along with its definition, helping you understand the language of bowling better. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!