By Balaji B
Bowling, like any other sport, has a set of DO'S and DON'TS that must be followed so that all can enjoy the game. The rules are based on common sense, and express courtesy and good sportsmanship.
Here are ten of the most important ones:
*** DO yield the 'right of way' When two bowlers are on adjacent lanes, and simultaneously ready to bowl, the bowler on the right delivers first. The other bowler ought to remainoff or to the rear of the approach area. This rule doesn't apply if the bowler on the left is shooting for a spare.
*** DON'T take a practice swing with your bowling ball on the concourse or behind the approach. Wait until you are upon the approach itself before doing any practice exercises.
*** DO be ready when it's your turn to bowl. Remain in your lane area while your teammates are bowling, don't wander off.
*** DON'T use an excessive amount of body gyrations at the foul line after delivering the ball. Confine your body 'English' to your own lane.
*** DO bowl immediately when it is your turn. Once you have your ball, assume your stance and start your delivery, it isn't necessary to wait for lanes on either side of you to be cleared before you bowl, just observe the 'right of way' rule.
*** DON'T bring food or drink into the settee or bowlers area, a drop of liquid or any type of foreign substance spilled on the approach could cause a slip and serious injury.
*** DO wait until you have completed the frame before checking your score. Don't come back to the scorekeeper after the first ball has been rolled.
*** DON'T bench jockey while others are bowling. Friendly bantering is an accepted part of the sport, but don't overdo it. Be a good competitor.
*** DO return your bowling shoes to the counter control desk after bowling, and if you've borrowed a 'house ball' return it to the storage rack.
*** DON'T linger at the foul line after releasing the ball. As soon as your ball hits the pins return to your seat.
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* Bowling Etiquette
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Monday, 25 August 2008
Sunday, 24 August 2008
* Bowling Etiquette
By Mike Kolar
What is “Bowling Etiquette”?
“Bowling Etiquette” is how you handle yourself on the lanes. In a nutshell, it is the proper (unwritten law) way to bowl. I have put together a list of things you should do and things you shouldn’t during your league play (or even during your open play), and more importantly why…
DO…
Give the bowlers on the lanes next to you (i.e. if you are on lane 4, the bowlers on lane 5 and lane 6) the right of way. What does this mean? Before getting on the approach to begin your bowling shot, you must pay attention to the lanes next to you. If someone is already on the approach on the lane on either side of you, you should wait. It is especially irritating to the seasoned bowler, if he/she is on the approach beginning their shot and you run up and throw your ball.
DON’T…
Talk to bowlers while they are in the process of making a shot. Some bowlers will even say that you shouldn’t talk to them between the 1st and 2nd balls in a frame. It is important that a bowler has every opportunity to concentrate on what he/she is doing when they are bowling. Once the frame is complete, talk away…
DO…
Be polite. Don’t antagonize the other bowlers on your pair of lanes. Everybody deserves to have a good time bowling and there is no place for pestering and insulting other bowlers in bowling. If someone does well, slap their hand (this is a regular practice amongst regular bowlers), if they don’t (i.e. they throw a split), offer condolences by tapping their fist with yours.
DON’T…
Use another bowler’s equipment without asking. This kind of goes without saying, but other’s equipment can be very important to them. This rule applies to everything from balls and bags to towels and hand cleaner. Nowadays a lot of the equipment that bowlers use to bowl is pretty expensive as well. A lot of bowling balls go for more than $250.
DO…
Keep your hands out of the ball return and stay behind the foul line (the line where the gutters start). It is dangerous to put your hand in the ball return, there are moving parts in there. The lane has been oiled (at some point) beyond the foul line. If you go across the line, the oil will get on your shoes and you will track it back on the approach, not to mention that you may slip and fall.
DON’T…
Take the bowling alley’s equipment (shoes and balls). They need this equipment for the next bowler coming in behind you. If you take their equipment, they have to replace it. If enough people do this, the price goes up and this causes everybody pain.
DO…
Enjoy your bowling. Don’t let anybody take away from you having fun! The game is supposed to be fun and if you get to worried about what is going on, it can make you bowl worse (see my article on Attitude).
DON’T…
Forget to pay for your bowling. This is a cardinal sin. The bowling alley relies on your paying for your bowling. A lot of bowling alleys have gone to having you give them one shoe when you get your shoes so that you won’t leave without paying.
If you follow these general rules of bowling etiquette, the people that you are bowling with and the establishment that you are bowling at will enjoy having you around. Please be courteous when you bowl and follow all of the rules of etiquette to your best ability.
Keep bowling and having fun!
A niche topic for you :
* Bowling Dimensions
What is “Bowling Etiquette”?
“Bowling Etiquette” is how you handle yourself on the lanes. In a nutshell, it is the proper (unwritten law) way to bowl. I have put together a list of things you should do and things you shouldn’t during your league play (or even during your open play), and more importantly why…
DO…
Give the bowlers on the lanes next to you (i.e. if you are on lane 4, the bowlers on lane 5 and lane 6) the right of way. What does this mean? Before getting on the approach to begin your bowling shot, you must pay attention to the lanes next to you. If someone is already on the approach on the lane on either side of you, you should wait. It is especially irritating to the seasoned bowler, if he/she is on the approach beginning their shot and you run up and throw your ball.
DON’T…
Talk to bowlers while they are in the process of making a shot. Some bowlers will even say that you shouldn’t talk to them between the 1st and 2nd balls in a frame. It is important that a bowler has every opportunity to concentrate on what he/she is doing when they are bowling. Once the frame is complete, talk away…
DO…
Be polite. Don’t antagonize the other bowlers on your pair of lanes. Everybody deserves to have a good time bowling and there is no place for pestering and insulting other bowlers in bowling. If someone does well, slap their hand (this is a regular practice amongst regular bowlers), if they don’t (i.e. they throw a split), offer condolences by tapping their fist with yours.
DON’T…
Use another bowler’s equipment without asking. This kind of goes without saying, but other’s equipment can be very important to them. This rule applies to everything from balls and bags to towels and hand cleaner. Nowadays a lot of the equipment that bowlers use to bowl is pretty expensive as well. A lot of bowling balls go for more than $250.
DO…
Keep your hands out of the ball return and stay behind the foul line (the line where the gutters start). It is dangerous to put your hand in the ball return, there are moving parts in there. The lane has been oiled (at some point) beyond the foul line. If you go across the line, the oil will get on your shoes and you will track it back on the approach, not to mention that you may slip and fall.
DON’T…
Take the bowling alley’s equipment (shoes and balls). They need this equipment for the next bowler coming in behind you. If you take their equipment, they have to replace it. If enough people do this, the price goes up and this causes everybody pain.
DO…
Enjoy your bowling. Don’t let anybody take away from you having fun! The game is supposed to be fun and if you get to worried about what is going on, it can make you bowl worse (see my article on Attitude).
DON’T…
Forget to pay for your bowling. This is a cardinal sin. The bowling alley relies on your paying for your bowling. A lot of bowling alleys have gone to having you give them one shoe when you get your shoes so that you won’t leave without paying.
If you follow these general rules of bowling etiquette, the people that you are bowling with and the establishment that you are bowling at will enjoy having you around. Please be courteous when you bowl and follow all of the rules of etiquette to your best ability.
Keep bowling and having fun!
A niche topic for you :
* Bowling Dimensions
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