Bowling Vocabulary

Front

The area that begins with the front edge of a lane, and ends at the foul line.

Back

Approach

Front

Area behind the lane where spectators sit to watch.

Back

Concourse

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

Front

The place at the end of the bowling lane where the pins stand in a triangle formation.

Back

Pin Deck

Front

When all ten pins are knocked down in two deliveries.

Back

Spare

Front

When all ten pins are knocked down on the bowler’s first roll of the ball in any frame.

Back

Strike

Front

Seven arrows located 15-17 feet from the foul line used for lining up an accurate delivery.

Back

Target arrows

Front

Bowling three consecutive strikes is called a ______.

Back

Turkey