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11th Grade
10/07/2008
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Term
Which of the following does the proper setup position not help to create?
 Definition
Balance
Term
The approaches of all lanes are marked by
 Definition
dots
Term
The primary focus of the stance is on the
 Definition
throwing side of the body
Term
What are the two major movements in bowling?
 Definition
The arm swing and footwork
Term
The foot on the non–throwing side is three to five inches _____ of the foot on the throwing side
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ahead
Term
What establishes the synchronization between the body momentum and swing momentum?
 Definition
Footwork
Term
How many parts are there to the swing?
 Definition
4
Term
An important influence on overall ball velocity is
 Definition
foot speed
Term
The relatively short next–to–last step in the approach is called the
 Definition
power–step.
Term
The last, long control step is called the
 Definition
slide–step.
Term
The ability to walk in a straight line to a predetermined target is
 Definition
the first requirement of accuracy
Term
The essential element of accuracy is
 Definition
swing control.
Term
A proper wing influences
 Definition
# balance.
# control.
# the mechanics of the release.
Term
The synchronization of the steps with the swing is commonly called
 Definition
timing.
Term
How many evenly spaced arrows mark the lanes on both the right and left sides?
 Definition
7
Term
List the four positions of the swing:
 Definition
-pushaway
-backswing
-downswing
-follow-through
Term
The most obvious physical trait of the swing is the
 Definition
follow through
Term
A bowling lane has_____ boards
 Definition
39
Term
When you step onto the approach, the ball should be in your ____ hand?
 Definition
non-throwing
Term
The arc of the swing starts with it's initial movement and finishes with the ___ – ___ after the release.
 Definition
follow-through
Term
The six characteristics of footwork are:
 Definition
-speed
-direction
-number of steps
-stride length
-rhythm
- contact angle
Term
The two most common approach methods are the:
 Definition
-four-step approach
-five-step approach
Term
Which of the following determines body alignment to the target and is also the anchor point of the swing?
 Definition
The finish position
Term
On the approach, a reference point against which you can compare position is called a
 Definition
visual template
Term
The main difference between the starting and finishing positions is the
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knee bend
Term
One of the best ways to promote a balanced finish is to learn a slight
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crossover step.
Term
The seamless blending of movements to create a smooth, powerful progression to the line is referred to as
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timing
Term
For perfect step–swing synchronization, you must consider the
 Definition
pace and size of the steps in the footwork pattern.
Term
With perfect timing, the slide foot enters the slide just ahead of the
 Definition
swing.
Term
Which step of the four–step approach is short, smooth and initiates the pattern and rhythm of the approach?
 Definition
first step
Term
Which two steps are the most important in the four–step approach
 Definition
First and third
Term
What causes the most trouble in coordinating the steps and the swing
 Definition
The initial movement
Term
Which phase of the release never ceases to influence the ball until the ball is off the hand?
 Definition
The drive phase
Term
What can limit the number of revolutions of the ball the bowler generates
 Definition
A passive or motionless release
Term
In which phase should you feel the strongest?
 Definition
The extension phase
Term
Which is the best release for a beginning bowler?
 Definition
The straight release
Term
What must stay straight for an effective release?
 Definition
The wrist
Term
Which finger should point toward the target?
 Definition
The index finger
Term
The strike pocket is approximately how many inches from the edge of the gutter?
 Definition
18
Term
Keeping the hand behind the ball during the swing and maintaing a firm wrist throughout the swing will ensure a
 Definition
proper release.
Term
Because the force of the swing (momentum of the ball weight as it swings) is considerable, there must be a comparable
 Definition
follow-through
Term
If the slide step is going one direction and the pull of the swing another, the bowler will ____ _____ at the release
 Definition
lose balance
Term
Timing
 Definition
lies at the hear of bowling success
Term
If an odd number of steps are used, the foot on the _____ side starts the approach.
 Definition
nonthrowing
Term
If the number of steps is even, the approach starts with the foot on the ____ ____ as the throwing arm.
 Definition
same side
Term
Release
 Definition
is a series of events that allows the ball to come off the hand as the force of the swing sends the ball down the lane
Term
List the five phases of the release:
 Definition
-drive phase
-thumb release phase
-turn phase
-extension phase
-finger release phase
Term
List the three types of release:
 Definition
-straight release
-hook release
-rolling release
Term
Individuals who carry high averages in a particular bowling center are often referred to as a
 Definition
house mouse
Term
Moving away from the middle of the lane will give a bowler a better angle into the
 Definition
strike pocket
Term
The depletion of oil on the lane increases
 Definition
ball traction.
Term
Which part of the lane breaks down faster?
 Definition
The right side
Term
Technological developments have reduced the need for an
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aggressive swing style
Term
Which swing is traditionally taught to all beginners?
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Half–circle swing
Term
The flattened swing has been described as having very little
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loft.
Term
The weakest wrist position is the
 Definition
bent.
Term
chicken winging
 Definition
The tendency for the elbow to drift away from the body
Term
The two primary target points on the lane are
 Definition
the starting position and the target arrows
Term
The two primary points of the target line are
 Definition
the approach and the visual target on the lane
Term
The 3–1–2 and 3–4–5 strike adjustment strategies rely on the relationships between which three reference points?
 Definition
The pins, arrows, and starting position on the approach
Term
The space between any two adjacent pins is called
 Definition
the pocket.
Term
For a left-corner spare, find a line to the
 Definition
7 pin.
Term
A strategy for picking up a split is to
 Definition
think of the split as a variation of a single pin.
Term
Lane conditions change
 Definition
constantly
Term
The three basic arc shapes of the swing are:
 Definition
-pendulum
- flattened
- V-shape
Term
The three basic wrist positions are:
 Definition
-bent
-straight
-cupped
Term
What three things do you need to know to determine a line to the pocket?
 Definition
-paying attention to the starting position on the approach
-what target on the lane the ball rolls over
-were the ball contacts the pins
Term
Spares are ___ , strikes are ____.
 Definition
easy, tough
Term
In general, the more evenly distributed the oil, the
 Definition
more difficult the lane conditions
Term
The heaviest oiled area of the lane is found on the
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head of the lane
Term
Skidding usually occurs in the
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head
Term
The amount of oil on the lane and the velocity of the ball largely dictate the length of the
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skid
Term
Hook
 Definition
The increase in side roll which gives the ball a smooth arching motion
Term
Ideally, you want to see no more than _____ full end-over-end rolls just before the ball contacts the pins.
 Definition
3
Term
The most common lane condition found in public centers is the
 Definition
block
Term
A league is a group of teams usually made up of
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2 to 5 players.
Term
The most common form of organized bowling competition is
 Definition
a league
Term
Almost all of the organizational and competitive concerns are included in
 Definition
the official USBC rule book
Term
What levels the playing field and gives inexperienced bowlers a chance to compete?
 Definition
handicap scoring
Term
How many types of match-play situations are there?
 Definition
2
Term
The three sections of the lane are:
 Definition
-head,
-midlane,
-backend
Term
The ball should be in a ___ just before it hits the pins.
 Definition
roll
Term
List and describe the three basic phases lanes go through.
 Definition
- fresh shot: occurs after lane machine has run
-carrydown: first transition from the shot.
-breakdown: the changing conditions of the lane due to the distribution and depletion of oil.
Term
List and describe the three types of lane patterns
 Definition
-crown: more oil near the middle of the lane.
-block: most common condition found in public centers; modify the crown condition
-reverse: middle lane has less oil than the outside.
Term
High averages get ___ handicap, while low averages get ___.
 Definition
little, more
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