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A strike means the next 2 balls count double, a spare means 10 points plus the next ball counts double. So a strike+spare is (10 + 10) = 20 for frame 1, and 10 more for frame 2, and the next ball counts double (and is tallied in frame 2):

frame 1: 20 (total = 20)
frame 2: 10 + next ball (total = 30+)
frame 3: next ball

A spare followed by a strike works out the same: 10 + 2*(10) = 30, and the next two balls (because of the strike) counts double. In long form, (x) + (10-x) + 2*(10).

frame 1: 20 (total = 20)
frame 2: 10 + next 2 balls (total = 30+)
frame 3: next 2 balls

A game of all strikes quickly adds to 300... if you keep doing strikes, each frame gives you 30 points because you get 10 for what you hit, plus double the next two balls (each of which gave you 10).

Assuming both were dropped from the same height above ground, in a vacuum both would hit the ground at the same time. In a significant atmosphere (e.g. average ground-level on Earch) the bowling ball would hit the ground first.

The top score possible in bowling is a 300 which can only be achieved by getting a strike in every frame. There are only a select few people who have ever acheived this and there is an official record of their names. Because of the scoring type used in bowling, getting a spare in every frame- ie, knocking down the same number of pins as in a 300 game- will give you a 200 score. Typically a good bowling score at a league level (a league being a competitive bowling club) would be over 175. For social bowlers who do not bowl as regularly, a good score would be around 130ish. No cheating tho, bumpers down. ;)

Two Actually you get two bonus throws, not frames.

Each frame consists of two deliveries, unless you knock all 10 pins down on the first delivery, this is called a strike. If you knock them all down after the second delivery its a spare. In the tenth frame however, if you get a strike or spare, you get three deliveries. The total number of pins for each frame gets added together unless you roll a strike or spare. If you roll a strike its worth 10 plus what you get on your next 2 deliveries. A spare is worth 10 plus your next delivery. This means in a frame where there's a strike or spare the score for that frame can't be filled in until your next two or one deliveries have been thrown respectively.

The first indoor bowling alley was built in 1840 at Knickerbockers of New York City.

Depending on which football game you are talking about AMF refers to one of two things.

In the USA Football is a popular sport involving the ellipsoid pigskin ball being the object to return to either goal. AMF in this football sport could mean different things depending on who you are talking to: American Football Monthly; American Football; or Ailing Mothers and Fathers (from National Students of AFM).


In football, also known as soccer in the USA, AFM refers to the "attacking midfielder". The AMF is set in an advanced midfield position for a more aggressive midfielder who accommodates scoring goals.

X = Strike

/ = Spare

- = No pins knocked down

F = Foul

Circled Number = a split with that number of pins knocked down.

This is the question of the moment for me. I work at a school and have been finding open safety pins surprisingly often on campus. Usually, not always, in the same area; smaller pins; not dirty or old; sometimes with a little bend mid-point of the pin side (opposite the catch side).

Anyone know anything about this phenomenon?

I noticed such a couple times on other campuses.

Generally your first step is the pushaway. You want to drop the ball into the swing and start moving your foot at the same time. The precise moment your foot hits the ground your elbow should be locked.
The second step is usually a little behind the bowler but not too far. This is a really hard step to time and you really don't want to be thinking about it during competition.
** as a note your first two steps should be a little shorter/faster than the last two**
Your third step is important because it sets you up for all the momentum. This is your power step. Your ball should peak in the back swing as you take this step. You can also push the ball up a little at this point or slow down just enough for it to get a little higher. I don't recommend trying this without the help of someone more experienced because it can really mess you up if you don't do it right.
Your last step is USUALLY a slide, however some people do take a real step (called planting) to gain leverage. You release the ball at the bottom of the swing as you take this step.
You should maintain fluidity throughout the entire approach and keep your arm swing as loose as possible.

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4 5 6

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By a process of elimination; Pins 7, 8, 9 and 10 will not normally knock down any other pin, relying on either a direct hit from the ball, or other pins to hit them in order to be knocked-down.

For a right-handed pocket hit (pins 1 and 3), pin 1 will normally knockdown pin 3 and pin 3 will in turn knock down pin 6, which will in turn knockdown pin 10.

For a left-handed pocket hit (pins 1 and 2), pin 1 will normally knockdown pin 2 and pin 2 will in turn knock down pin 4, which will in turn knockdown pin 7.

The ball should take care of pin 5 and either pins 8 or 9 directly (again depending on whether left or right pocket was hit). Pin 5 may equally take out either pin 8 or 9, depending on angles of entry, ball speed and rotation, etc. Sometimes, pin 5 is taken out by pins 2 or 3 and sometimes, incredibly, it can be the only pin left standing.

Arguably, the head-pin (pin 1) is the most important, since hitting this will inevitably result in further pinfalls. However, it is clear that pins 2 and 3 are also of great and equal (to each other) importance.

Finally, the 5 pin is often referred to as the king-pin, since if the 5 pin falls, it is likely that everything else has gone too. However, this is more of an indication of a good ball delivery, rather than being the instrument of greatest destruction.

Therefore, subjectively, I would suggest that the head-pin, pin 1, is the most important pin in a bowling game.

Chris Tremlett is the tallest current cricket player measuring 6 ft 7 ins

Will Jefferson from Essex is the tallest current cricket player measuring 6 ft 10 in.

source: cricinfo.

Kinetic energy is the energy a moving body - in this case, the bowling ball - has. The ball actually has two forms of kinetic energy: rotational and translational. The rotational energy is the energy of it's spin, and the translational energy is the energy of it's motion towards the pins.

Some bowlers use a wire brush on the bottom of their bowling shoes to create more friction and reduce sliding on the slippery approach. This is most often done on the non-sliding foot, so the player can put more strength into their slide. However, since lanes and alleys differ in how much slide they have, the wire brush is a quick way to lessen a slide.

It relates to the size of a golf ball. The average golf ball has a circumference of 4"

The average cost for a new 8280 pinsetter is around 8500.00 to 10,000.00 depending where you purchase it. You can also buy re-manufactured Brunswick model a2 pisetter for around 8500.00 each. That's only for the pinsetter, you would still need to purchase the 60 ft wood or sinthetic lane plus a ball return scoring equipment ect. All that considered you would have an investment of close to 15000,00.00 to 20,000.00 per lane.
I have worked in the bowling industry since 1976.
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If you dont mark in a frame (strike or spare) it is an open

A bowling ball since it has more mass.

However, both the ping pong ball and the bowling ball are subjected to the same acceleration due to gravity, specifically 9.82 m s-2 and, neglecting air resistance, would fall at the same rate of speed.

Depends on how many. Two in a row is a double (sometimes referred to as a hambone, in junior bowling, though I've never used this term myself), three is a turkey, anything after three is usually just the number followed by "-bagger", though I've heard some call six in a row a six-pack.

The pin heads on common pins are larger and thus makes the reading more accurate when doing a reflection of light experiment.

In general, about 4 ounces less than what it weighed before drilling; possibly as much as 6 or 7 ounces if the ball driller added what's known (somewhat oxymoronically, if you think about it) as a weight hole, which changes the ball's internal balance and thus the amount by which it hooks.

It Depends on if your skill is up to par. If you would like to play "travel" softball or baseball, it will cost more money than just rec softball or baseball. The amount of money can also vary on which team you play on. "Travel" teams don't usually start off at the earliest age in the game.