Regulation 10-pin bowling games require a bowling lane that measures 60 feet long and 42 inches wide, according to the World Tenpin Bowling Association. The lane has gutters on both sides and an approach area in front of the foul line. In a game...
There isn't a shortage of entertaining activities to take up in New York City, as the area is home to museums, Broadway shows and unparalleled shopping. However, in the city that doesn't sleep, there are also many late-night Saturday options for...
Candlepin bowling originated in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1880. It continues to be popular primarily in New England and the Canadian Maritime provinces, according to the International Candlepin Bowling Association. Candlepin bowling is similar...
You made your approach, and rolled your ball, only to watch it go sailing down the gutter. It is one of the worst feelings in bowling, and it creates one of the greatest pressure situations any bowler will face--the 10-pin spare. Converting that...
Five pin bowling is a game much like regular 10 pin bowling, with a few exceptions. As the name suggests, you use only five pins, and you arrange them in a V-shape. Scoring is different than 10 pin bowling in that the center pin scores 5 points...
For a beginner, just rolling a bowling ball straight enough to keep it out of the gutter takes some practice. After all, the ball has 60 feet of lane in which to wander off track. You can learn to make a bowling ball go where you want it to go,...
You've reached the point when your bowling game is no longer embarrassing. Gutter balls are now rare, you get the occasional strike and regularly break the 100-mark in your scores. Even so, whether you're an amateur bowler looking to impress your...
Anyone can learn the basics of bowling. Get tips and advice on bowling alleys, balls, shoes, and shirts in this video.
