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Bowling Etiquette

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Random Facts About The Game of Bowling

Posted Dec 10, 2014 In: Bowling Terms | Bowling Tips | Coach's Corner | Tips

Did you know nine-pin bowling was a form of bowling that is now banned in all states but Texas? Nine-pin and ten-pin bowling have been known to Texas since the 1830's. It was a lot more difficult to get a strike back then, especially with a wooden ball. It wasn't up until 1905 when the first rubber ball was introduced to the game. Now it is said that when you bowl an optimal strike, the ball itself only hits four pins. A right handed bowler's ball actually connects with the 1, 3, 5 and 9 pins (or in some instances the 8 pin), and a left handers will contact the 1, 2, 5 and 8 pin (or 9 pin), so theoretically, if I bowled a 300, I'd only hit 48 pins. Each pin is set 12 inches apart from each other. Well for an optimal strike to be thrown in the first place, then you'd need to throw your ball to hit the pocket at 6°. The bowling pins that are set in the pocket, they each way roughly three and a half pounds, but as long as the pin tilts at least 9° then you're in great shape. All pins that tilt at least 9° will fall. That is the point of no return for the bowling pin, it will always fall...

Health Benefits of Bowling

Bowling is not only just a fun and competitive game, but it also has numerous health benefits to offer to whomever wishes to play consistently on a daily basis. The average bowler will walk 6/10th's of a mile in a 3 match series. Although the game is restricted to a small area, your constant movement while playing helps burn excess fat. You're exercising your legs while walking back and forth between the lane and the scoring table, and working the rest of your body as you lift and swing the bowling ball down the lane. Now, according to mayoclinc.com, which was recognized as the best hospital in the nation for 2014, an adult weighing about 200 pounds can burn up to 275 calories during an hour of bowling. Bowling does help speed up your metabolism which will therefore slim you down a bit...