What
is it?
Using a ball to knock down skittles at the end of an 'alley'. This is a competitive
sport which is played in over 100 countries throughout the world, by members
of both sexes and by people of all ages. Many bowling centres in this country
run clubs especially for junior bowlers on Saturday mornings. Licensed officials
run the clubs and the majority have licensed instructors and/or coaches.
Safety
Message
Although tenpin bowling is not a contact sport, there are dangers particularly
when swinging a very heavy ball with one hand. Safety of both the bowler,
and those around the bowler is of utmost importance at all times. Special
shoes are required when bowling; these are available for hire at bowling centres.
Instruction should only be taken from qualified instructors and coaches, who
hold a licence. Instructors/coaches must produce their licence on request.
Ideas/Aims
Whilst taking part in this activity, you should also consider the following
areas:
• That the objective of the game is to knock
down all 10 pins with no more than 2 attempts in each frame. There are 10
frames in each game.
• Accuracy is needed to achieve this objective.
• Understanding how the ball relates to,
and reacts on, the lane and why.
• Learning how to make spares (knocking down
the pins left standing, if the first ball does not knock all the pins down).
• Being able to bowl a ball either straight
down the lane, or making it turn near the pins, and knowing when to roll the
different types of delivery.
• Playing in competitions as an individual.
• Playing
in competitions as part of a team, giving support to team members, as well
as receiving their support.
• Learn how to set personal goals and work
towards achieving them. The satisfaction of achieving your personal goals,
even though you may not have won the competition.
• Above everything else tenpin bowling is
about having fun.
Review/Assessment
There should be a clear understanding of the safety requirements in tenpin
bowling. Application of the principles required to knock down the pins, with
both the first and second balls, in a frame. The ability to be accurate and
consistent over time should also be assessed along with progress made over
the duration of the Section. (There is a possibility of using the British
Tenpin Bowling Association's 'Strike Out For Success' Assessment system).
Governing
Body/Organisation
British Tenpin Bowling Association, 114 Balfour Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 4JD
Tel: 020 8478 1745, Fax: 020 8514 3665,
E-mail: admin@btba.org.uk
web site: www.btba.org.uk
There are a number of awards made to bowlers, recognising both personal and team achievements
