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Vicarious Bowling: Watching WRWjr bowl.

Open Bowling: Bowling for the fun of it, as opposed to competing in league or tournament play.

Spot Bowling: Using a particular target on the lane, rather than the pins themselves, as an aiming point. Many bowlers use the range finders, for example.

System Of Bowling (SOB): An attempt by the ruling body to legislate a minimum condition that all lanes must provide; it was hoped that it would place a more competitive balance into the game (it hasn't!). In general . . . View Full Definition

Google Bowling: Maliciously trying to lower a sites rank by sending it links from the “bad neighborhood” - Kind of like yelling “Good luck with that infection!” to your buddy as you get off the school bus - . . . View Full Definition

Feel Bowling: The practice of using your instincts to make subconscious adjustments in release as you throw the ball; see also area bowling. More common in today's bowling environment where power is often . . . View Full Definition

Arena Bowling: In some tournaments the final stepladder finish is held in a special location such as a convention center or auditorium to accommodate more fans; lanes, usually 4 or 6, are installed in the . . . View Full Definition

Bowling Center: Bowling Establishment, (Bowling Alley, HOUSE.)

Bowling This Month: The premier bowling magazine for players.

Bumper Bowling: To help children keep the ball in play and on the lane, manufacturers have developed a system of either placing an inflated bumper into the gutters, or a mechanical bouncy wall that prevents . . . View Full Definition