Strike |
When all 10 pins are knocked down with one ball. You get 10 points for these pins, plus the points of the next 2 balls thrown. |
Spare |
All 10 pins are knocked down with 2 consecutive balls. You get 10 points for this plus the points of the pins that the next ball knocks down. |
Game |
A game consists of 10 frames (or turns) per person. |
Frame |
A frame is one turn. |
Foul Line |
This is the black line at the start of the lane. |
Foul |
You will receive a foul if you step over the foul line. |
A Double |
This is when you get 2 strikes in a row. |
A Turkey |
This is if you get 3 strikes in a row. |
Gutter |
This is the sections either side of the lane where the ball ends up if they come off the lane or you miss. |
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