| Bowling is a fairly simple game, which may be | | | | game. |
| the reason why so many like it; making it one | | | | |
| of the most played recreational sports today. | | | | Restrictions |
| The rules surrounding the game are even | | | | |
| simpler. | | | | When making an approach, the bowler must not |
| | | | step over the foul line. The foul line is |
| Here is a brief look into the rules of | | | | located 60 feet before the head pin. A foul |
| bowling as well as some etiquette points you | | | | occurs when a ball leaves the bowlers hand |
| should remember the next time you go to the | | | | passing over the foul line while any body |
| lanes. | | | | part of the bowler touches the alley, |
| | | | gutters, and division boards beyond the foul |
| Rules | | | | line. If a foul is called, the throw is |
| | | | counted against the bowler and any pins that |
| Attire | | | | fell with that foul throw will be re-spotted. |
| | | | |
| There is no real regulation apparel when | | | | Etiquette |
| bowling, except for the shoes. This is | | | | |
| because the surface of the lane has to be | | | | - Do not take too much time in your approach. |
| protected for playing consistency. There are | | | | Take a few moments to concentrate but do not |
| special shoes made for bowling and can be | | | | take an unnecessarily long time to do so. |
| rented at the lanes or purchased at reputable | | | | |
| sporting goods stores. | | | | - Be ready to bowl when it is your turn to |
| | | | avoid lags in playing. |
| Ball | | | | |
| | | | - Only one bowler can play at a time. The |
| A regulation ball is no more than 27 inches | | | | rule of thumb, should there be any |
| in circumference and weighs between 10 and 16 | | | | contention, is to allow the bowler on the |
| pounds. Most balls have three finger holes | | | | right to go ahead. |
| for better grip, but it is not uncommon to | | | | |
| see bowling balls that have just two holes. | | | | - When not in play, stay out of sight and/or |
| | | | seated behind the bowler currently playing. |
| Play | | | | This is to avoid distractions. Heckling and |
| | | | or making unnecessary sounds at any time |
| A bowler will need to complete a series of 10 | | | | during a play is prohibited as well. |
| frames to complete a game or "string". The | | | | |
| goal is to be able knock down the largest | | | | You can now hit the lanes with more than just |
| number of pins possible within a limited | | | | knowing how to knock pins down with a ball. |
| number of tries. | | | | You will develop a healthy dose of |
| | | | sportsmanship as well as patience and |
| The perfect game is scored at 300 points, | | | | consideration for others - and that's always |
| meaning that the bowler was able to | | | | a good thing! |
| accomplish 12 consecutive strikes in the | | | | |