Know your game
Bowling Guides
From your first spare to a perfect score: practical explanations, worked examples, and a few useful things to take to league night.
01 / THE BASICS
How to Keep Score in Bowling (Step by Step)
Read the marks, wait for bonuses, and work through a complete game.
02 / THE BASICSWhat Is a Perfect Score in Bowling? (300 Explained)
Why ten frames need twelve strikes, and how one miss changes the total.
03 / THE BASICSAverage Bowling Score: How Averages Work and How to Calculate Yours
Turn a set of games into an average you can use and track consistently.
04 / THE BASICSWhat Weight Bowling Ball Should I Use? (Weight Chart)
Choose a comfortable starting weight, then check fit and control.
05 / THE BASICSBowling Pin Numbers and Setup (Diagram)
See the ten-pin triangle, both pockets, and common split leaves.
06 / THE BASICSBowling Terms Glossary: Turkey, Split, Spare and More
The scorecard symbols and lane vocabulary, explained in plain English.