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gcmcknight asked:
Here is the Five Pin Bowling SWF converted to MP4, a story on the founder of the Five Pin Bowling Sport which is truly Canadian The collection of Soundslides and Videos are located at newsocialmedia.wordpress.com Contact Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn@gmail.com
lukefourprez asked:
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The Bowling Coach asked:
Bowling
As the most popular sport during the reign of King Henry VIII of England, bowling is still one of the most popular sports in the world. Over 100 million bowlers from nearly 90 countries participate in the sport. The popularity of bowling has been traced back many years and the game has contributed benefits to many people world wide.
The memoirs of bowling start in 5200 B.C. when some archeologists unearthed ancient forms of bowling pins and balls in the crypt of a child with Egyptian lineage. This discovery proves that Egyptians were the earliest bowlers in the world.
From that time on, bowling has taken many forms, using different pins and balls and played for different purposes. For instance, during 200 A.D., it has been recorded that Germans were fond of festivities and “village dances” and that among their ancient rituals was a game that resembles bowling today.
In this particular German game, Germans rolled or threw rocks or stones at nine clubs that were made of wood. These clubs are known as “kegles”, and that is why Germans who played this type of bowling were known as “keglers” and not bowlers.
After so many years of struggle for recognition, bowling was finally recognized in England as a form of sport during the 1100s.
From that time on, the popularity of bowling created an epidemic-like influence, infecting millions of people. King Edward III even prohibited the game so that his knights would focus their attention on the “archery practices” instead of rolling the balls.
By the 17th century, when the United States was still a colony, bowling was introduced in the area. The “Dutch” colonists brought this remarkable game to the Americans. They introduced a game of nine pins that are placed in a triangular formation, hence, the name “Dutch pins”.
As the nine pins or the “Dutch” pins strived to claim fame, the state of Connecticut banned the playing of “nine-pin” bowling because some unscrupulous people used the game as a means for their gambling activities.
Connecticut then added an additional pin to the game, creating 10-pin bowling. This was the start of a new form of recreation as bowling continued to proliferate in the society. With this additional pin, this new form of bowling had definitely hit “the mark” and now many people all over the world continue to patronize the game.
With almost 50 million Americans playing the game, bowling is considered one of the most popular and pleasurable sports in the U.S.
poobeygirl asked:
Ok so im entering a bowling contest were I have the chance to win twenty five grand. So the people in charge are going to set up the ten pins and then I have to throw the ball and try to knock down everything except the seven and ten pin….any suggestions on how I should do that???
suzyskats asked:
Aside from a few nicks and scrapes, my balls look just fine. I’ve had one for about 17 years and the other about 3 years. My average has gone down about 20 pins the past five years, but I figured that was from my age, lack of practice, lane conditions, etc. A guy on my bowling team thinks a ball should be replaced every three years. Any thoughts?
dcouprie asked:
Last year, I joined a men’s bowling league - five pin. I had a very successful season there averaging 230.
This year, I was not able to return the executive’s calls and decided to return. They put me in a conditional spot in week one. That spot fell through in the second week and I was in the relegated to substitute. Meanwhile, a bowler who never bowled in this league before, arrived in the second week and got on the league. I am very irate about this. He got on and the league executive knew I was in need of a spot. Most league executives put priority for vacancies to returning bowlers?
Their position now is that if they can find another bunch of bowlers to make another team, then I could have a spot (probably though it would be a hodgepodge of bowlers).
What should I do? If it is best to leave, then would there be a fivepin league in the Calgary area - mixed or men - that could use a 220 average bowler on their roster? I prefer Tues or Thurs.
Correction - my closing average last year was 230.
The Bowling Coach asked:
Believe it or not, the average recreational bowler, though capable of performing well on the bowling alley, may be at a total loss when it comes to being able to keeping score.
Many bowling alleys now have an automatic scoring system that does all the figuring of the scores for them. While it isn’t exactly a skill that can contribute to an improved game, fully understanding bowling includes knowing how to score a game.
Below is an easy way (hopefully) to follow walk-through of how the fallen pins convert to points on the board:
1. As you may already know, each game is divided into 10 frames. That number corresponds with the number of boxes lined up in a row next to a players name on the scoreboard. Each box has a smaller box inside at the top left corner.
2. In the smaller box, you should write down the number of pins that fell on the player’s first try of the frame.
3. In the box next to the smaller one where you recorded the first attempt, write down the number of pins that fell on the second try.
4. Add the two numbers together and place the result (total) in the larger space at the bottom of the box.
5. If a strike was made on the first attempt, mark it with an ‘X’ in the small box. Add 10 points (for the strike) to the total number of pins that was recorded in the previous box and write it down in the totals area of that particular frame.
6. If a second strike followed the first one, add 10 points for the first strike, another 10 for the second, but before closing the tally for this particular frame, record the number of pins that fell on the next frame’s first attempt. Add this number to the 20 points from the previous frame.
7. In the event of a spare, indicate a slash (/) in the small box after all the pins have been knocked down on the second attempt. Then wait for the number of pins to fall on the next frame’s first attempt and add this to the 10 points from the spare. Write this number in the totals area of the frame where the spare was made.
The tediousness of the process is overshadowed by the convenience of computers doing it, but it is part of knowing what bowling is about. For one to fully appreciate the game in all of its aspects, taking the time to practice it won’t hurt.
The Bowling Coach asked:
Most bowling pins used in a casual game of bowling are pins that were specified by the American Bowling Congress. Kingpins in bowling are one of the most popular pins used in tournaments and leagues. They are much bigger than the normal sized pins. Professional bowlers use a big ball to knock down these pins.
In ten-pin bowling, they also use a big ball to knock down the pins. Ten-pin is more popular in European countries like England and Germany. In the United States, cities in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Brunswick have popularized this game and exported it to neighboring states and cities.
This game uses candlepins as their target. They are not removed from the lane after each attempt as they are in kingpin bowling. The lanes that are used in candlepin bowling are not oily compared to kingpin bowling, where the lanes are heavily oiled to meet professional tournament regulations.
Another kind of bowling that was also accepted by many people is the duckpin bowling. The game was popularized on the East Coast but originated in Baltimore as a summer sport when other bowling had declined in popularity. Duckpin bowling reached its peak of attraction in the 1960’s where it had spread its popularity along the Atlantic Coast from the states of Georgia to Maine.
When manufacturers of pin machine settings stopped producing the equipment, duckpin bowling waned in popularity. There are still bowling alleys for duckpin bowling in several cities in the states of Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Kingpin bowling is sanctioned by most bowling organizations for tournaments and leagues. It is the standard game for many professional bowlers in every bowling event held by Brunswick, because of the big size pins and balls, which are standardized by the American Bowling Congress.
For the casual players that just want to knock down kingpins in kingpin bowling, here are some tips to improve your scoring:
1. He must find what he thinks to be the best starting position in front of the lane.
2. He may walk towards the foul line with the dots that mark his starting position.
3. He must turn around facing his back to the kingpins.
4. After relaxing, he may face the pins and concentrate on his aim.
5. Roll the ball to the lane and follow through with the arms and hands.
These few basic steps would help give a better performance in kingpin bowling.
The Bowling Coach asked:
A person must knock down the pins to score points in bowling. Some people find it difficult to roll the bowling ball and hit the pins. Many times if the balls are “railed”, they get frustrated and eventually lose a game. It is important to learn the basics of bowling from the footwork to the release of the ball.
Tutorials may help a person be more precise and exact with striking the pins. The delivery of the ball is important in this game. If a person is able to execute the ball as he did to achieve the previous strike then the following deliveries will result in similar strikes. Consistency must be practiced in this sport - that is why they call bowling a game of repetition.
There are lessons to teach intermediate bowling techniques that will help a person learn how to strike consistently and leave no pins standing. Here are steps on learning the basics:
1. A player may pick up the ball and walk straight towards the foul line. This will be his starting position; or he may turn with his back to the pins before turning to face the pins.
2. It is not advisable to position the ball in the center of the body; it is better if the ball is held at his side so that it will be easier for him to execute a straight arm swing.
3. Before he turns to face the pins and aiming before the delivery, he must relax and take a deep breath to take away the tension and pressure in the body that affects the way a player will deliver the ball.
4. If the person is right handed, he must use his right foot as his first step position and left handed bowler would use his left foot. These positions are to favor the strong side of the body so that he can deliver the ball comfortably.
5. He must hold the ball away from his body, make a consistent out, and down movement with the ball. When the ball is positioned for the back swing he may take his third step, and then swing the ball for the release as his final step.
Movements and executions are important in the delivery of the ball. The way he releases the ball and knows the basic movements will allow a player to make strikes on the pins. He must remember to keep the motion smooth and precise for a better performance when bowling.