Did you know that bowling used to have nine pins instead of ten? Before ten-pin bowling became the standard, there was nine-pin bowling. Even though the modern sport has gained international popularity, its predecessor is still being played today at a professional level. Nine-pin bowling is primarily played in Europe, and most of the professional […]
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I was stumped for an answer when my office buddies debated ten-pin bowling being a sport or a game and the argument was that bowling should be included in the Olympics as it was a popular sport in many countries. The counter-argument was that it was not a sport but a game. This leads us
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Having spent most of my pre-pandemic life at bowling alleys, I’ve always seen a lot of talented groups of bowlers who have incredible bowling speeds, and I have often wondered how to bowl faster. One of the most crucial skills that a ten-pin bowler should possess is having a faster bowling throw. When done right,
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Bowling is a sport that requires a dedicated venue, more specifically the indoors, to practice and play. Compared to other ball games, it is a non-contact type wherein you engage in competition with other players by performing at your best. Since you can’t just go bowling anywhere, every practice session must count in order to
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Most of us have gone bowling at some point in our lives, and we can all agree that it’s a fun and pretty straightforward game. However, did you know that nine pin – not ten pin – bowling used to be the standard type of bowling? Neither did I! It was Martin Luther who invented
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I was with my buddies at the local bowling alley unwinding when it struck me! How long does a game of ten-pin bowling take? That got me thinking, so I decided to time our game: I found it takes about 10 minutes for a single person to finish a 10 frame game of ten-pin bowling.
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As I was out at our local alley, I wondered, how much does a ten-pin weigh. Just like that, my curiosity about the bowling-pin was aroused. So I did my research and here is what I found out. A ten-pin weighs between 3 lbs 6 oz (1.5 kg) to 3 lbs 10 oz (1.6 kg).
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Maybe it’s bowling night and you’ve rocked a few strikes, then that you start contemplating on a ten-pin bowling professional career. If so, then you need to purchase the right ten-pin bowling ball. This sport doesn’t only require a flexible body and a good aim for one to be successful. As you learn, sometimes the
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As someone who’s been playing ten-pin bowling games for some time now, I’m positive that having a basic knowledge of the bowling alley’s dimensions, particularly the lane’s length, can actually make a difference. But how long exactly is a ten-pin bowling lane? According to the standards, a bowling lane must have a length of 60
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Even after making a perfect strike ball, you will most likely have the 7 pin or 10 pin still standing. You thought you made the perfect throw at the optimal speed, only to find that you have left the ringing 10 pin or a 7 pin. Have you been wondering why you usually leave the
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