Bowling Flashcard

Front

How many pins are there in one lane?

Back

10

Front

What is the score for a "perfect" game?

Back

300

Front

Which is better, a strike or a spare?

Back

strike

Front

How many frames (turns) are there in a game of bowling?

Back

10

Front

Strikes and spares get extra points. What are strikes worth?

Back

10 PLUS the next two rolls

Front

Why does the 10th frame have 3 boxes?

Back

Because you take your bonus rolls for strike and spares.

Front

What happens when you foul?

Back

your ball doesn't count and the pins are reset if it was your first ball.

Front

When a part of the bowler’s body goes beyond the foul line and touches any part of the lane, equipment or building during or after a ball has been rolled.

Back

Foul

Front

A line that designates the end of the approach and the beginning of the bowling portion of the lane (bowlers are required to stay behind the foul line).

Back

Foul line

Front

If the bowler leaves pins standing after both balls have been delivered in a frame.

Back

Open