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The surface on which the ball is rolled on. Also known as the alley. |
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League |
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This is a organized competition on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for team play. |
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Leave |
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Pins left standing after the first ball has been rolled. |
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Light Hit |
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A ball hitting the side of the pin deflecting it sideways. |
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Line |
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One Game of bowling or the path used for the ball to hit the pins. |
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Line Bowling |
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A method of aiming by visualizing the imaginary line the ball will take to the pins. |
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Lofting the Ball |
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Throwing the ball too high above the lane. Also known as a late release. |
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Mark |
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Making either a spare or a strike in a frame. Also known as the spots or arrows embedded in the lanes. |
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Miss |
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An error in a spare attempt other than a split. |
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Mixer |
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A ball thrown that creates a lot of pin action. |
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Oil |
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This is a dressing or conditioner used to coat the lanes. |
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Open Frame |
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A frame that haves neither a spare or a strike. |
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