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Headpin: The number 1 pin.

Heads: That part of the first portion of the lane that is usually hard maple (wood lanes) to absorb the impact of the thrown balls. Seedovetails, splice and pines also; generally the first 20 feet . . . View Full Definition

Heavy: A ball that hits more to the center of the headpin, often leaving a split. Same as high.

Helicopter Shot: A type of release that is used with lighter weight balls such that the ball appears to spin similar to a top rather than roll and hook; used by many players in the Far East as an alternative . . . View Full Definition

Help (As In Helper Pins): A pin that comes off the sideboards and helps knock down the remaining pin or pins; see also messenger.

High: A ball that hits more to the center of the headpin, often leaving a split. Same as heavy.

High Board: Although lanes are built to certain tolerances, humidity and other factors might cause an individual board to be a hair higher than the others; a ball hitting a high board will tend to stop . . . View Full Definition

High Hit: A hit on or near the center of the head pin.

High Roller: Tournament An amateur event that pays a very high prize for the top places and also charges a fairly stiff price to enter.

Higher: Farther to the left for right-handers, to the right for left-handed bowlers.

Hit: Where the ball contacted the pins..i.e. I hit light in the pocket.; also how it contacted the pins .. the ball hit weakly.

Hit Up On The Ball: The act at the release point of coming through the ball with a strong finger release; a ball that is hit hard will tend to be very powerful; used to describe a good release feeling .. I real . . . View Full Definition

Hold Spot: A portion of the lane that is more heavily conditioned so that the ball appears to stop its hooking action and hold its spot on line to the pocket.

Hold The Line or Pocket: Describes the reaction of a ball that hits the hold spot. i.e., The ball held pocket.

Hole: Same as the pocket.

Home Alley, House, or Lanes: Either the center where you normally bowl; or, within the center, your favorite lane or lanes.

Honor Score: A score deemed worthy of an award by the governing bodies of ten pin bowling. The ultimate honor scores would be a 300 game and 900 series.

Hook: A ball that breaks rather sharply toward the pocket, as opposed to a curve.

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