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Boards: The wall around the ice that is topped with plexiglas or other clear material. It is also referred to as the 'glass.'

Sideboards: The section of the boards along the side of the rink, between the goal lines.

Endboards: A section of the boards at an end of the rink.

Down The Boards: Refers to a line that is more direct and parallel to the boards; opposite of bellying the ball.

Corner Boards: Used as trim for the external corners of a house or other frame structure against which the ends of the siding are finished.

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

Bang The Boards: To go after a rebound very aggressively.

Sidewalls The Kickbacks: Vertical division boards between the sides of the lanes at the pit end. On many hits the pins can bounce off the kickbacks and knock down more pins. Variations: Loose kickback means that the . . . View Full Definition

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

Wall: (1) the sideboards/kickback (2) the crown of oil (3) a very easy shot