Ever feel lost in translation at the bowling alley? Deciphering bowling lingo can be as tricky as picking the right ball! Fear not, future kingpin, this glossary will get you speaking the language of strikes and spares in no time.
**Strike:** The holy grail of bowling - knocking down all ten pins with your first ball.
**Spare:** Knocking down all ten pins with two balls in a single frame.
**Gutter Ball:** A ball that rolls straight into the gutter, resulting in zero pins down. Ouch!
**Frame:** One of the ten turns in a game of bowling.
**Pin:** One of the ten objects you're trying to knock down.
**Turkey:** Three strikes in a row. Gobble, gobble!
**Hook:** A ball that curves sharply towards the pocket (the sweet spot between the 1 and 3 pins for right-handers).
**Pocket:** The ideal target area for a strike, located between the 1 and 3 pins (or 1 and 2 pins for left-handers).
So, next time you're on the lanes, impress your friends with your newfound bowling vocabulary! Now go get that strike!
