Bowling

Bowling is a competitive sport and recreational activity where players aim to score points by rolling a ball along a flat surface to knock down objects known as pins. There are two main types of bowling, Ten-Pin and Five-Pin, which differ by the number of pins and the size and weight of the ball used.

Bowling requires precision, control, and strategic planning, making it a challenging and engaging activity.

Ten-Pin Bowling

• Standard Bowling: Played on a long, narrow lane. Players roll a large, heavy ball with the aim of knocking down ten pins arranged in a triangular formation at the end of the lane. Scoring is based on the number of pins knocked down.

Five-Pin Bowling

• Canadian Variation: A version of bowling popular in Canada. It uses five pins and a smaller ball. Scoring is slightly different, with the center pin worth more points.

Candlepin Bowling

• New England Variation: Originating in New England, this version uses thin, cylindrical pins and a small ball. Players get three attempts per frame, and knocked-down pins aren't cleared between rolls.

Duckpin Bowling

• Mid-Atlantic Variation: Similar to Candlepin, but with wider, shorter pins and a larger ball. Players also get three rolls per frame.

Nine-Pin Bowling

• European Tradition: A traditional European game that predates all other forms. Nine pins are arranged in a diamond, and players get two rolls per frame.

• Bowling is part of various national and international championships, including the World Bowling Championships and the USBC Queens and Masters.
• There are also professional bowling leagues such as the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour and the World Bowling Tour.

Wikipedia: Bowling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling

Professional Bowlers Association: About PBA https://www.pba.com/About