Gutter: A depressed area, about 9 1/2 inches wide, on either side of the lane which guides the ball to the pit after it leaves the lane. Same as channel.

 

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Gutter: A depressed area, about 9 1/2 inches wide, on either side of the lane which guides the ball to the pit after it leaves the lane. Same as channel.

Gutter Ball: A ball that leaves the lane and travels down the gutter before reaching the pins.

Play The Gutter: Playing a strike angle from the edge of the gutter.

Flat Gutter: The normal gutter is shaped somewhat oval so that the ball can roll purely and cleanly to the pit area if it goes into the gutter early...the channel effect; however, at the end of the lanes . . . View Full Definition

Double Gutter: Throwing two balls in a row into the gutter. Detrimental to high scoring.

Gutter Shot: A line to the pocket that is from the released from the far outside, near board 1-2. It generates a natural entry angle, but is difficult to play if you are a boomer or if the lanes are very dry.

Swing Shot: The throwing of the ball from an inside position on the lane towards the gutter; i.e., I was starting on board 15 swinging to 5 at the arrows.

Tip Up: The downspout extension that directs water (from the home's gutter system) away from the home. They typically swing up when mowing the lawn, etc.

Second Arrow: Either the actual second arrow from the gutter (also the tenth board), or, the description of the line a player is throwing; i.e., She is playing the second arrow.

Reverse Block: For most people, a very difficult lane condition in which the boards closer to the gutter are heavily oiled, while those in the center are dry. The difficulty is that if the ball is thrown i . . . View Full Definition