WorksheetsBowling Terminology
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What do we call it when someone gets three strikes in a row?
Sparrow
Eagle
Turkey
Pigeon
What do we call it when someone gets three spares in a row?
Sparrow
Eagle
Turkey
Pigeon
How wide is a bowling lane?
3 feet
3 1/4 feet
3 1/2 feet
4 feet
How long is the approach?
12 feet
15 feet
17 feet
20 feet
What do we call the sides of the lane? (a)
Channels/Gutters
Pin Hevan
Looser Lane
What score is considered the perfect game?
200
250
275
300
A bowler weighs 120 pounds. What max size ball should they use?
8 lbs.
10 lbs.
12 lbs
16 lbs
What two pins are considered the pocket if you are a right handed bowler?
1-2 pins
1-3 pins
1-1 pins
1-4 pins
What is the most difficult shot to make in bowling?
1-5 split
3-7 split
5-4 split
7-10 split
What line should you never cross and will result in a zero if you do?
Foul Line
No No Line
Strike Line
Spare Line
Two bowlers step up to the approach at the same time. Who goes first?
The bowler to the left
The bowler to the right
Neither, you have to rock, paper, or scissor to see who goes first
Both go at the same time
You have pins stuck in the gutters and the pin setter is not working. Where do you go to get help?
Run onto the lane and clear it yourself
Call 911 and ask for help
None of these. Go to the snack bar and order some cheese curds!
Control Desk
What is the area where you change your shoes and keep your bags?
Bowling Area
Concourse
Control Desk
Lane Approach
What part of the lanes do you input your names into the console?
Lane Approach
Control Desk
Concourse
Bowling Area
How many people should be on the lane approach for each lane?
One
Two
Three
None
How many hands should you use when carrying the ball from the rack to the lanes?
One
Two
Three
None, you should kick it to its destination
What do we call the arm that is not throwing the ball?
Worthless Arm
Weak Arm
Strong Arm
Balance Arm
What foot do you step with first on a four step approach if you are a left handed bowler?
Both Feet
Right Foot
Left Foot
None, hop to the foul line and let it rip!
What do we call the leg that goes off to the side on your approach?
Balance Leg
Trail Leg
Stanky leg
Wait? We have to use our legs? When were you going to tell me this?
Straight bowlers should always have their palms facing what direction when the bowl the ball?
Palm should be face down
Palm should be facing to the left or right
Palm should twist like a tornado
Palms should be facing up
What do we call a pin that moves across the lane and knocks down anther pin?
Twister
Messenger
Tornado
Hurricane
What do we call a pin that is hiding behind another pin and is hard to see?
Creeper
Twin
Triplete
Sleeper
What is it called when you strike from the opposite side you bowled from? For example you are right handed and the ball hits the head pin on the left side for a strike.
Boston Strike
San Diego Strike
Philadelphia Strike
Brooklyn Strike
What do you call three open frames in a row?
Eagle
Buzzard
Crow
Vulture
When should you start to draw the ball back in a four step approach?
On the first step
On the second step
On the third step
On the fourth step
