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What is it called when you knock down all the pins?
In Bowling the term used when knock down all the pins is "Strike".
What two sports use the term strike?
Baseball and bowling.
What is the origin of the bowling term Brooklyn?
It stems from a long-standing rivalry between bowlers from New York and New Jersey. Whenever a New York bowler threw a crossover strike (one that crossed in front of the headpin, hitting it from the opposite side), his teammates would tease him by claiming that he had crossed the river into New Jersey. So New Jersey bowlers started claiming that any of their bowlers who threw such a strike had landed on the Brooklyn side. In New York City and Long Island, the term 'Jersey strike' is still used. But for the rest of the country, the proper term for a crossover strike is a Brooklyn. For a right-handed bowler, a Brooklyn strike involves hitting the headpin (the 1-pin) and the pin immediately to its left (the 2-pin). For lefties, this is reversed: hitting the headpin and the pin immediately to its right (the 3-pin) instead.
What does the bowling term Mule ears means?
2nd strike in the game it doesn't have to be in a row
Why is the opposite pocket in bowling called Brooklyn?
It's only a Brooklyn strike if a right-handed bowler goes to the left of the headpin; a left-handed bowler would have to hit to the right side of the headpin instead. The term originates from a long-standing rivalry between bowlers from New York and New Jersey. Whenever a New York bowler threw such a strike, his teammates would razz him by claiming that he had crossed the river into New Jersey. So New Jersey bowlers started claiming that any of their bowlers who threw such a strike had landed on the Brooklyn side. In New York City and Long Island, the term 'Jersey strike' is still used. But for the rest of the country, the proper term for a crossover strike is a Brooklyn.
What is another term for a bowling lane?
Bowling alley.
What is the bowling term for 2 people bowling in the same frame?
I believe what your referring to is "Scotch Doubles" which is a system of doubles play where the two bowlers alternate shots throughout the game. The only time one of the pair ever completes a frame on his/her own is when scoring a strike.
What is the origin of the idiom to brain someone?
The idiom "to brain someone" is thought to have originated from the idea of using one's brain as a weapon to strike or hurt someone. It is a figurative expression that means to hit or strike someone on the head with great force.
What are some sport related words that begin with the letter X?
Bowling is a sport. It uses the term X to reflect that the bowler had a "strike" knocking down all ten pins with the first ball.
What does an extra frame mean in bowling?
In bowling, an 'extra frame' has three possible meanings:1) It's a slang term for the extra ball(s) a bowler throws in the tenth frame following a strike or spare: one extra ball following a spare, and two following a strike. (The more correct term for this is a 'fill ball'.)2) It can also mean a one-frame roll-off following a tie score, in a situation where the tie has to be broken (such as for determining a league champion).3) And it's another way to refer to the bowling alley's bar, in the same way that golfers use the term '19th Hole' to mean 'meeting up for drinks at the clubhouse after we're done'.
What is the term used for a person that plays the game bowling?
A bowling enthusiast is called a "kegler."
What does scotch mean?
Scotch doubles is a Bowling term used for describing a style of doubles play where each teammate alternates shots. The only time the 2nd player doesn't roll in a frame is if the 1st player gets a strike.
