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Irish bowling is an old Irish sport played by Irish troops in West Virginia during the American Civil War.

The bonus for participant for filling the 10th frame. (Years ago, players were given 20 shots each, the winner determined by who went the greatest distance.) Later returning to the pin deck to knock down other pins. Our site includes quite a bit of content, so if you're having an issue finding what you're looking for, go on ahead and use that search feature there! When a bowler clings onto the ball for too long. Actually grip it with space showing in the hallow of your hand. Are like innings, a certain number of them constitutes the game, e.g. Read the SportsAspire article to find definitions of different bowling terms used.

Your email address will not be published. The direction taken by the ball while traveling into the 1―3 pocket for right hand bowlers, 1―2 for left hand bowlers. Score the most points by having your team's bowls next to the "Jack".

If you bowl a strike in the tenth frame, you get Bullets or Long Bullets – the County Armagh term for road bowling.

If you're getting into league bowling, there are a few league related terms you should take note of.

The arm and hand movement throughout the delivery over the foul line. Bol~Chumann na hEireann – Irish Road Bowling …

The entire arm movement, from the arc of your bowling arm (right or left) and hand from the initial move toward the line till the ball is released over that line. Angle in which the holes of the bowling ball are drilled. The rack used to store balls or where the balls returns and rests before a turn. Is used to deliver the bowl to the other end. The game involves bowlers to roll a bowling ball down a wooden lane. (Years ago, players were given 20 shots each, the winner determined by who went the greatest distance.

The first person that plays is called the lead man. Face the number near you, then walk back from it about 6'.

A “road shower” stands ahead of the thrower, feet apart, to show the best line or path in the road. Stylish Bowler – a bowler with a smooth well-coordinated delivery. When a ball productively travels over a high board. Try not to clutch it. Anchor: In league play, this is the person bowling last on the team.

A Score – a match. The weight on a ball which tends to hold back the hook or rolls earlier than anticipated. – traditional Irish battle cry (Clear the Way!). Over tight curves, or corners where two roads meet, the bowl may be thrown through the air (lofted).

As with many sports, bowling has many terms and jargon that may not be well known to the casual player or TV viewer. Bowling Rules • The goal is to knock down all ten pins • Each frame consists of throwing the ball twice to knock down all the pins • If you knock down all the pins with the first ball, it is called a "strike" • If you knock down all the pins with the second ball, it is called a "spare" • Each games consists of ten frames.