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A line on the score sheet consisting of 10 to 12 frames. |
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Goal Posts |
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This split consists of the 7 & 10 pin. Also know as bed posts. |
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Gutter |
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This is the half circle groove or drop-off area on each side of the lane. Also known as the channel. |
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Gutter Ball |
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An errant ball that enters the gutter before reaching the pins. Also known as channel ball. |
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Handicap |
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An adjustment in scores in order to equalize competition by adding pins on a predetermined basis. |
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Head Pin |
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The number one pin. |
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Hook |
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A ball that initially moves straight down the alley and curves towards the head pin (from right to left for a right-hand bowler or
left to right for a left-hand bowler) on the latter part of the lane. |
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House |
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The bowling establishment, bowling center or bowling alley. Such as Yucca Bowl. |
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Kickbacks |
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The side boards on the left & right sides of the pins that divide lanes where pins frequently rebound or "kick" back
onto the lane aiding in the pin action. |
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King Pin |
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The number 5 pin. It is the key pin to produce a strike. Commonly a light pocket hit or deflected hit leaves this pin still
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