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. There is also a spare, which is scored when the pins that were left standing after the first delivery were knocked down on the second delivery. Both deliveries should fall in the same frame. A spare is then marked with a "/" in the smaller square on the upper right corner of the frame. The count for every spare is scored 10 added to the number of pins knocked down after the next delivery. Bowling balls are powered by rockets and can propel over all sorts of obstacles like water traps, bridges, and tunnels before knocking down pins. Some pins carry money points with them letting you earn points to buy more exciting balls! Elf This game was a runaway hit just before the year 2000, when it made its debut during the holidays of 1999. A crawler is when the ball does not hit the center pin. This may be improved by adjusting the delivery of the ball. Bowling involves many repetitions. The repetition of the delivery of the ball can help in hitting the right target and executing the right movements. Here are some tips for a better delivery of the ball: 1. Bowling Lane Etiquette Is Important It's gained a reputation of being a game for the those without class and manners, but the truth is bowling is a an ancient sport that carries with it quite a few rules about proper behavior. These rules are taken very seriously by those who frequent the alleys, so it's a very good idea for beginners to learn a bit about the sport and its expected bowling lane etiquette. While doing the steps, the player will swing the ball at the same time he is stepping and then release the ball at the exact time the ankle touches the ground once he starts sliding. The ball should be released at the end of the slide. 5. The last step is the swinging and releasing of the ball. If the player would like to execute the hook, then he should make the ball rotate while it is rolling down the lane.