English College Bowling Club

29/03/2019

JOHOR PREFECTS RUN 2019 TARIKH: 27 APRIL 2019 (SABTU) MASA: 7.30 PAGI - 10.30 PAGI TEMPAT: SMK MEDINI ISKANDAR PUTERI

23/07/2012

Kepada semua AJK kelab bowling, sila bawa t-shirt bowling berwarna hitam untuk sesi pengambaran esok. Masa dan tempat akan ditentukan esok. -Amirul Hafiz-

09/04/2012

rabu ni ade game bukan pertandingan pada pukul 11.00-12.00 tgh hari di Daiman Bowl sesiapa yg berminat call 072326043(SHAQIB)

07/02/2012

practice make perfect. ...:)

06/02/2012

Scoring
In general, one point is scored for each pin that is knocked over. So if a player bowls over three pins with the first shot, then six with the second, the player would receive a total of nine points for that frame. If a player knocks down 9 pins with the first shot, but misses with the second, the player would also score nine. When a player fails to knock down all ten pins after their second ball it is known as an open frame.
In the event that all ten pins are knocked over by a player in a single frame, bonuses are awarded.

A ten-pin bowling scoresheet showing how a strike is scored
strike: When all ten pins are knocked down with the first ball (called a strike and typically rendered as an "X" on a scoresheet), a player is awarded ten points, plus a bonus of whatever is scored with the next two balls. In this way, the points scored for the two balls after the strike are counted twice.
Frame 1, ball 1: 10 pins (strike)
Frame 2, ball 1: 3 pins
Frame 2, ball 2: 6 pins
The total score from these throws is:
Frame one: 10 + (3 + 6) = 19
Frame two: 3 + 6 = 9
TOTAL = 28
Two consecutive strikes are referred to as a "double".
A double's pinfall is:
Frame 1, ball 1: 10 pins (Strike)
Frame 2, ball 1: 10 pins (Strike)
Frame 3, ball 1: 9 pins
Frame 3, ball 2: 0 pins (recorded as a dash '-' on the scoresheet)
The total score from these throws is:
Frame one: 10 + (10 + 9) = 29
Frame two: 10 + (9 + 0) = 19
Frame three: 9 + 0 = 9
TOTAL = 57
Three strikes bowled consecutively are known as a "turkey" or "triple".
A turkey's pinfall is:
Frame 1, ball 1: 10 pins (Strike)
Frame 2, ball 1: 10 pins (Strike)
Frame 3, ball 1: 10 pins (Strike)
Frame 4, ball 1: 0 pins (Gutterball)
Frame 4, ball 2: 9 pins
The total score from these throws is:
Frame one: 10 + (10 + 10) = 30
Frame two: 10 + (10 + 0) = 20
Frame three: 10 + (0 + 9) = 19
Frame four: 0 + 9 = 9
TOTAL = 78
Longer strings of strikes are called by various names, including "-Bagger" (Four Bagger) and "-Pack" (Six Pack) depending on local use, equipment, and exposure to the sport.[25][26] Recently, the event of bowling four consecutive strikes has also been called a "hambone".Six strikes and nine strikes in a row can also be referred to "Wild Turkeys" and "Golden Turkeys" respectively. Any string of strikes starting in the first frame or ending "off the sheet" (where all of a bowler's shots from a certain frame to the end of the game strike) are often referred to as the "front" or "back" strikes, respectively (e.g. the "front nine" for strikes in frames 1–9, or the "back six" for strikes in frames 7, 8, and 9 with a turkey in the tenth). A "perfect game" or 12 strikes in a row is also rarely referred to as the "Thanksgiving Turkey". A "Clean Game" is a game with strikes or spares in every frame (not counting bonus balls).
A player who scores multiple strikes in succession would score like so:
Frame 1, ball 1: 10 pins (strike)
Frame 2, ball 1: 10 pins (strike)
Frame 3, ball 1: 4 pins
Frame 3, ball 2: 2 pins
The score from these throws are:
Frame one: 10 + (10 + 4) = 24
Frame two: 10 + (4 + 2) = 16
Frame three: 4 + 2 = 6
TOTAL = 46
The most points that can be scored in a single frame is 30 points (10 for the original strike, plus strikes in the two subsequent frames).
A player who bowls a strike in the tenth (final) frame is awarded two extra balls so as to allow the awarding of bonus points. If both these balls also result in strikes, a total of 30 points (10 + 10 + 10) is awarded for the frame. Some people call it "striking out", since three strikes in baseball equals an out. These bonus points do not count on their own, however. They only count as the bonus for the strike.

A ten-pin bowling scoresheet showing how a spare is scored
spare: A "spare" is awarded when no pins are left standing after the second ball of a frame; i.e., a player uses both balls of a frame to clear all ten pins. A player achieving a spare is awarded ten points, plus a bonus of whatever is scored with the next ball (only the first ball is counted). It is typically rendered as a slash on scoresheets in place of the second pin count for a frame.
Example:
Frame 1, ball 1: 7 pins
Frame 1, ball 2: 3 pins (spare)
Frame 2, ball 1: 4 pins
Frame 2, ball 2: 2 pins
The total score from these throws is:
Frame one: 7 + 3 + 4 (bonus) = 14
Frame two: 4 + 2 = 6
TOTAL = 20
A player who bowls a spare in the tenth (final) frame is awarded one extra ball to allow for the bonus points.
Correctly calculating bonus points can be difficult, especially when combinations of strikes and spares come in successive frames. In modern times, however, this has been overcome with automated scoring systems, linked to the machines that set and clear the pins between frames. A computer automatically counts pins that remain standing, and fills in a virtual score sheet (usually displayed on monitors above each lane). However, even the automated system is not fool-proof, as the computer can miscount the number of pins that remain standing.
The maximum score in a game of ten-pin is 300, scored by making 12 strikes in a row. On Feb. 2, 1997, University of Nebraska sophomore Jeremy Sonnenfeld became the first person ever to roll three perfect games of 300 in a three-game series (as approved by the American Bowling Congress). This has only been achieved a handful of times since.
In Britain, the youngest bowler ever to achieve a perfect single game score of 300 (12 consecutive strikes), in a sanctioned competition was 12 years, 71 days old Elliot John Crosby, at AMF Purley in South London, England in the Surrey County trials on January 7, 2006.[28] Crosby beat the previous British 300 shooter record holder Rhys Parfitt by more than a year. Parfitt was 13 years, 4 months when he achieved a 300 point game at the London international tenpin bowling tournament in 1994. In the United States, the youngest ever bowler to achieve this in a sanctioned competition is two-handed bowler Chaz Dennis of Columbus, Ohio. He achieved this competing in the Hillcrest Preps-Juniors league at Hillcrest Lanes in Columbus, Ohio on December 16, 2006, at 10 years, 88 days old. Dennis was 20 days younger than the previous record-holder, Michael Tang of San Francisco, California, who set his record when he was 10 years, 108 days old competing in the Daly City All Stars Scratch Trios League at the Sea Bowl in Pacifica, California.[29]
Scoring may change from the above for high profile games, non-traditional games (like a 40 frame game), and variations of computer systems from age, manufacturer, or center programming. Televised games score assumes strikes for unbowled frames as needed to score bowled frames. Some computer systems use 0 instead of dash in some situations. The forty frame game gives bonus points and takes away points depending on frame. Games bowled at the National level typically do not show detail on most shots. Some computer systems will not tally scores if you string strikes to help control nerves. Most scoring modifications are just extensions of the existing rules, and the end result is the same once the game is complete.

06/02/2012

-Roll the ball, don’t throw it: The bowling ball should be rolled along the lane, not thrown away like it’s some kind of stone. It should roll smoothly from the very start, so you should not hear that very typical ‘clonk’ that all beginners get when they are just starting.
-Look at the pins, not the ball: You should always keep an eye on the pins when rolling the ball.
-Practise, practise, practise: If you want to get serious into the game, you should aim to bowl at least a couple of times a week. If you can’t make it, at least once a week. The more, the better. The best way is joining a local club, where you will find skilled people who can teach you their secrets, and also some newbies to play with
-Observe the pros and model them: Watch bowling tournaments on TV and, if possible, record it so you can watch afterwards in slow motion. Pay very close attention to their movements.
-The shoes are important: Keep them clean, specially the sole. Brush it so it won’t slide too much.
:)Follow those tips and a quick improvement is guaranteed!

06/02/2012

06/02/2012

The first rule in most any bowling alley across the country is the fact that only leather-soled shoes are allowed in the approach area. The bowling alley rents shoes for the convenience of the players. Most alleys have sales shops in which you can purchase shoes if you are an avid player.

The second main rule is that while most alleys sell food and beverages, these things are never permitted in the approach area. This is for the safety of the players as well as a reduction in possible damage to the floor. Wet spills could cost someone a fall resulting in injury, which would leave the owners responsible. So always leave your food and drink in the appropriate areas.

Once you are on the bowling floor, there are rules of the game that you should follow and keep in mind at all times.

There are boundaries that you should contain not only the bowling ball too, but also your person. In the approach area there are many other players, so you should be cautious and stay in your lane as not to interrupt their play or have a collision.

As far as the ball is concerned the boundaries are the gutters and the foul line. The gutter is the area that is run along the length of the lane on either side. The foul line is located where the approach area stops and the lane begins.

Safety as well as playing rules prohibits the crossing of the foul line.

First, the lane is oily and can cause a slippery surface. Secondly, it is considered a foul if you cross the foul line - no points will be given for any pins knocked down on this roll. If the foul occurs on the first ball of a frame, the bowler is allowed to bowl a full set of pins for the second ball.

Observing the above rules will go a long way to making everyone's game a lot more enjoyable.

For those who are past the novice stage of bowling and are ready for the more intricate aspects of bowling, you will want to make sure to observe the rules set forth by the various governing bodies that oversee the game (e.g. United States Bowling Congress, which always updates their rules).

Some of the most commonly cited rules at bowling alleys are the mode of ball delivery and when a ball is considered "dead".

The mode of ball delivery applies to those who have drilled additional holes into their bowling balls so as to affect the trajectory the ball will take once it is released.

If you have a ball that has additional holes, you must cover these holes with your palm before releasing the ball. Failure to do so might result in your delivery being declared illegal, and you will loose any advantage you may have gained during that roll.

Some rules are more controversial, and even though these rules stand, several leagues have taken to modify them, simply to add a bit more fun to the game. This refers to the rule when a ball is declared "dead". Obviously, a gutter ball is always considered out of bounds, and you will not receive any credit for the roll.

Yet what should happen if the ball somehow rebounds and leaves the gutter lane only to knock down several pins?

The official rules state that this ball is still considered "dead" and that you will not receive credit for the pins that were knocked down. However, some groups have taken to modifying that latter portion of the rule, so as to give either partial or complete credit for the roll.

Also, what should happen if a bowler steps on or over the foul line but he hasn't released the ball yet? There is a rule that states that the bowler is allowed to re-throw the shot with no penalty as long as the ball was not released.

It is probably your best bet to inquire about the rules before play begins, just to make sure that everyone is on the same page before the game starts.