Ball Track: (1) the area of the lane where most balls are thrown; (2) the area on a ball here the ball rolls; most balls will show scratches and wear in this area after several games.

 

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Ball Track: (1) the area of the lane where most balls are thrown; (2) the area on a ball here the ball rolls; most balls will show scratches and wear in this area after several games.

Track: An area along the length of recording tape (like the lanes on a highway) in a multi-track tape recorder on which speech, music or sound effects are individually recorded. Similarly, computer . . . View Full Definition

Up The Track: A strike line that is straighter into the ball track with little belly.

Baking A Ball: Modern resin balls tend to soak up the lane oil. Placing heat onto the ball track can bleed some of this lane oil out of the ball and improve a ball's reaction. Not recommended unless you ha . . . View Full Definition

Flare (Track Flare): The migration of the ball track from the bowler's initial axis, the axis upon release, to the final axis, the axis at the moment of impact with the pins.

Lost Ball: Any ball that cannot be found within five minutes of beginning a search for it (see also 'provisional ball')

Low Ball: A short drink consisting of spirits served with ice alone, or with water or soda in a short glass. Also known as an on-the-rocks or old-fashioned.

Lunch Ball: (also 'muligan, sunday ball') taking a second attempt (replay, 'do over') at a shot when one doesn't like the result of the first

Marty Ball: A conservative gameplan which involves an offense based around the use of halfbacks with use of the passing game only to advance the running game, and a great emphasis on defense. Popularize . . . View Full Definition

Lose The Ball: The dropping of the ball off your hand early; the ball slipping out of your hand.