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C thru F |
G thru K |
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T thru Z |
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Alley |
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The wood or synthetic surface on which the ball is rolled on. Also known as the lane. |
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Adjustment |
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This can mean an alignment change, equipment change, or even changes in your physical or mental game. |
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AJBC |
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American Junior Bowling Congress |
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Anchor |
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Normally the last player to bowl on the team. |
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Approach |
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The space extending back from the foul line used to make the steps and delivery. |
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Area Bowler |
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This is a bowler that has a large number of boards to play & still get the ball back into the pocket. |
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Armswing |
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This is the path your arm takes from your pushaway to delivery. |
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Arrows |
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The triangles embedded in the lane used for aiming. Also known as your Mark. |
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Baby Split |
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This Split consists of the 2 & 7 pin or the 3 & 10 pin. |
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Backup Ball |
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A ball that curves left to right for a right-handed bowler or right to left for a left-handed bowler. |
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Bad Rack |
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This is when a full set of pins appear to be set off spot. |
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Baking a Ball |
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Modern resin balls tend to soak up the lane oil. Placing heat onto the ball track can bleed some of this lane oil out of the ball and
improve a ball's reaction. This is not recommended unless you have specific instructions on how to do it, because your ball can be damaged. |
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Balance - Bowler |
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At the point of releasing the ball, a bowler is in balance if they are able to complete their follow through without falling off to one
side. This means that the release of the ball and slide of your shoe are simultaneous. |
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Ball Rack / Ball Return |
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This is where the balls rest before you pick it up to throw it and after it returns from the pinsetter. |
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Ball Track |
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This is the area on a ball where the ball rolls, most balls will show scratches and
wear in this area after several games. |
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Bed Posts |
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This Split consists of the 7 & 10 pin. |
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Beer Frame |
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While in team play with three or more bowlers, you may choose a pre-designated frame in which the bowler with the lowest pin count on
the first ball buys some type of refreshment for the team, or when all but one of the bowlers in any frame get strikes, the one not striking buys the team refreshments. |
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Behind the Ball |
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The act of keeping your wrist firm through the shot. |
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Belly the Ball |
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This describes the type of shot where a players stands inside and throws the ball to the outside in the hope it returns to the pocket
for a strike. |
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Big Ball |
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This is a type of hook ball that is very overpowering. |
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Big Five |
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This split consists of three pins on one side and two on the other. |
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Big Four |
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This Split consists of the 4, 6, 7 & 10 pin. |
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Blind Score |
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This score is allowed for an absent player. |
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Brooklyn |
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Refers to a ball that crosses over to the other side of the headpin opposite the side that the ball was thrown from. |
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Bucket |
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This consists of the 2, 4, 5 & 8 pin or the 3, 5, 6 & 9 pin. |
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Bumper Lanes |
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This is a device to help children keep the ball on the lane. The ball thrown hits the bumper rail & bounces back into the playing surface. No
gutter balls! |
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C thru F |
G thru K |
L thru O |
P thru S |
T thru Z |
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