| In a lane, it's just the player, the pins and | | | | those who are in competitions. They come in |
| the bowling ball. With proper practice, | | | | different colors and designs. There are also |
| technique and the right equipment, that may | | | | those that are transparent which are painted |
| turn into a strike. | | | | in a way that makes it appear that there is a |
| | | | figure or an object inside the ball. |
| Bowling has been around for centuries. It was | | | | |
| first introduced in Egypt in 3200 BC. Through | | | | A bowling ball can be held in different ways. |
| the years it has spread worldwide with | | | | The first is called the conventional grip |
| various ways of playing, either indoor or | | | | where the bowler's middle and ring fingers |
| outdoor. | | | | are placed into the ball holes up to the |
| | | | second joint. The second is called the finger |
| The most popular type of bowling (often seen | | | | tip grip. Here, the middle and the ring |
| on television) is ten pin bowling. The | | | | fingers are placed in the holes up to the |
| surface for this game was originally made of | | | | first joint. More effort is required by the |
| wood but has changed to other materials that | | | | latter, but it gives the player better |
| imitate the old flooring. | | | | control when the ball is released. The third |
| | | | is called the Sarge-Easter Grip. Again the |
| The one thing that has not changed is the | | | | middle and the ring fingers are used but |
| bowling ball. It is not really shaped as a | | | | unlike the other two, both fingers occupy one |
| uniform sphere because there are holes | | | | hole which works well with players with high |
| drilled in it that are needed for the player | | | | "rev" rates. |
| to grip the ball before rolling it down the | | | | |
| lane | | | | The style used to hold and release the |
| | | | bowling ball varies among players. It is best |
| The material used in making the bowling ball | | | | to experiment with the different kinds of |
| has changed. Originally, this was made out of | | | | grips so that you know which one works best |
| wood. The most common balls now used in | | | | for you. |
| bowling alleys are made of hard rubber. They | | | | |
| come in different weights so that players of | | | | Bowling is an exciting sport that requires |
| all ages can play this game. | | | | hand and eye coordination similar to |
| | | | basketball or football. Getting the right |
| Customized balls are ones made according to | | | | bowling ball will help the player feel |
| the player's specifications. Custom made | | | | comfortable - a step towards excelling in |
| balls are for serious bowlers, especially | | | | this game. |