Sorting Out Strikes and Spares – Scoring a Bowling Game
Believe it or not, the average recreational bowler, though capable of performing well on the bowling alley, may be at a total loss when it comes to being able to keeping score.
Many bowling alleys now have an automatic scoring system that does all the figuring of the scores for them. While it isn’t exactly a skill that can contribute to an improved game, fully understanding bowling includes knowing how to score a game.
Below is an easy way (hopefully) to follow walk-through of how the fallen pins convert to points on the board:
1. As you may already know, each game is divided into 10 frames. That number corresponds with the number of boxes lined up in a row next to a players name on the scoreboard. Each box has a smaller box inside at the top left corner.
2. In the smaller box, you should write down the number of pins that fell on the player’s first try of the frame.
3. In the box next to the smaller one where you recorded the first attempt, write down the number of pins that fell on the second try.
4. Add the two numbers together and place the result...