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Approach: 1) The movement of the bowler from address to delivery. 2) The part of the lane behind the foul line where the player takes their steps before releasing the ball behind the foul line, which . . . View Full Definition

Approved Ball Cleaners: Under the current rules, once competition starts, it is illegal to put foreign substances (cleaners, polish etc) on the surface of the ball unless it is one of the ABC approved substances.

Arc: A type of ball reaction favored by many players in that the ball has a slower continuous hooking action rather than the skid-snap reaction of some aggressive balls. Note that if you have a h . . . View Full Definition

Arc Reaction: Used to describe the hook action of a ball, regardless of amount, when the hooking action is gradual and not violent. See also flip.

Area: A player has area if they are able to hit a larger number of boards and still get the ball back to the pocket. Modern high scoring environments can often give a player a 5-8 board area.

Area Bowler: A player that uses their instincts to make subconscious adjustments in release as they throw the ball; see also feel bowling. More common in today's bowling environment where power is often . . . View Full Definition

Area Check: A ball that is intentionally thrown too wide or intentionally thrown tighter; the purpose is to check the lanes to see how much area a player has to throw the ball.

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

Arid: Describes a very dry lane surface.

Armswing: The path your arm takes from your pushaway to release. See also outside in and inside out. Generally it is desirable to have your armswing in a consistent plane of movement.

Arrows: A targeting system comprised of seven aiming points marked in the lane some fifteen feet from the foul line to allow the bowler to determine the correct release point. Can be used to describ . . . View Full Definition

Arsenal: A collection of balls owned by a competitive player such that each ball reacts somewhat differently so that the player can adjust faster to changing lane conditions. Usually an arsenal consi . . . View Full Definition

Athlete: An individual who competes in sport subsequently developing lifestyle habits which enhance sport and athletic performance. May also include such lifestyle habits as specific dietary and trai . . . View Full Definition

Automatic Foul Detector: An electric eye device that sets off an alarm if the bowler's foot crosses the foul line.

Axe The Ball: Usually used in a derogatory fashion as in You got a lot of wood with that dull axe.

Axis: Generally the reference is to the positive axis point (PAP), which is the point on the ball where the bowler's release creates the initial axis of rotation.

Axis Leverage: A drilling pattern with the Center of Gravity located on the bowler's P.A.P. and the pin in the leverage position.

Axis Of Rotation: The distance between the translational energy and the rotational energy. In English, the amount of axis tilt that a bowler has.

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