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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 5, 19382U

BOWLING ALLEYS DRAW CROWDS

SOME USEFUL HINTS: WHAT NOT TO DO.

THE Hong Kong Bowling Alleys, at Wanchal, which were opened last Wednesday night, have so far proved very popular with all sections of the community and should prove a valuable acquisi- tion to the sporting amenities of the Colony in due course.

For the benefit of those who are newcomers to the game, we publish below some suseful hints on how to play the game and "mistakes, o or what not to do.”

THE PRINCIPLE OF BOWLING Ten pins are set in position at one end of the alley. Each bowler is per-. mitted to bowl two balls in an attempt to knock down as many of the pins as she or he can. The number of pins knocked down is used, to compile the score for, each player.

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If all the pins are knocked down by the bowler with his first thrown ball, that is called a Strike and it, therefore, is not necessary for him to roll his second. ball. However, some of the pins are left standing. it is necessary for the bowler to use his second ball in an effort to knock down the remaining pins. If in this second. try, the remaining pins, are knocked down, that is called a Spare The pins are then all set up again on the alley for the next player.

HOW TO BOWL.

Stand erect on the approach. Face the pins. Let the weight of the ball rest on the left hand. Take a firmn If your grip with the right hand. hand perspires, causing the ball to slip, use your handkerchief towel, not chalk or resin.

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Do not run Walk fast three or four steps. Start with right foot and deliver the ball with left foot in front. Keep your feet far apart. Bend your knees and deliver the ball when right hand is about 12 inches above the alley bed.

Foot work is a very important part of the delivery: Swing the ball na turally, and take the number of steps required to bring you to the foul line

with left foot in front at the same time you deliver the ball,

and control, prefera rolling hook-u so-called "working" ball." We doubt. lers with the same delivery. They if you can find two "hook ball" bow- Until you are sure of yourself, al- all agree, however, that the individual ways stop two or three inches short who prefers a hook or curve ball, he of the line so that later on you won't who bowls only occasionally, is gen- be worrying about crossing it. Frac-erally known as an erratic bowler tice will enable you to stop short of either exceptionally good, or very

bad: the foul line subconsciously.

As you release, the ball, let your left foot slide a bit;

RHYTHM AND TIMING Refrain from using too much speed in your shots. Rhythm and timing are of much greater importance.

Use natural speeds, do not force rolling ball the ball; a free, easy secures better results.

It is claimed that the only instruc- tions necessary in order to secure re- sults with a hook, or curve ball, is to practice the delivery, releasing the ball with a twist of the wrist, bring- ing the thumb around inside of the ball or next to the left foot, which should be in front when you arrive at the foul line. You will with practice, discover the amount of twist neces-

SOME HINTS

DON'T exert yourself, take it cany; a slow accurate ball is better.

swift, wild one.

DON'T roll a bill down tho am

when there is a ball in the pit.

DON'T expect a strike every time you hit the head .pin.

DON'T throw away a spare be- cause you think you were entitled to a “strike." DON'T think, the other fellow

has all the luck, plug away! Things will change. DON'T get discouraged; you can

learn; any· ́able bodied person with ordinary. nerve and good eye can become quite expert with practice. DON'T tell anyone what you are.

going to do. Wait until after the game and tell them what you did dö, if it's good.

A "game" consists of ten "frames.”

WOMEN BOWLERS

A great many years ago, in fact. before the majority of the bowlers of to-day were born, folks were cri- After delivering the ball, walk ticised for trying to interest the wo straight back on the approach Domen in Bowling..

It is very essential that you deliversary, the ball without bending the back or arm. Bend at your hips and you will discover that by keeping the feet far apart you can deliver the ball close to the alley. In delivering the ball.not interfere with bowlers on the ad-1 They claimed that bowling alleys follow through, as most experts do joining alleys. in billiards, golf, baseball and other games...

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Relax when the ball leaves hand; you cannot change the course of the ball after. it is delivered onto the alley.

STRAIGHT, HOOK OR CURVE You will find a straight cross ball, delivered from the right-hand side of alley (providing, you are not left- handed), is easy to control and will

secure

results if delivered. with enough force to hold direction...

Aball can be rolled perfectly

straight by, pointing the thumb (in ball) towards the head pin or 1-3. pocket delivering the ball without turning the wrist or hand. A curve or hook ball, although hard to control, is more effective.

The majority of best bowlers, par- ticularly those who take sufficient

time for practice to master the speed

were no place for a woman. Possibly Always use proper shoes. A short not, at that time. However, there are slide will relieve strain, caused by now recreation establishments fea- sudden, stops. You can avoid accid-turing bowling that compare favour- ents and injured fingers, by facing ably with the best theatres, and wo- the ball as it arrives on the return men have become interested and have derived much benefit from this most chute.

healthful indoor exercise.

Pick up the ball with both hands and let the weight rest on the left hand until ready for delivery. Do nob swing the ball more than once or just enough to see that you have a Arm grip."

THE STRONGER SEX

Not only that but, they are bow ling exceptionally well. They have fat last discovered a game where they MISTAKES, OR WHAT NOT TO DO have a chance to defeat the so-called

DON'T use, too much speed. DON'T grip the ball too tightly, DON'T foff the ball. DON'T deliver the ball with.

-right foot. In front. N'T' start your delivery with

a jump, walk, fast three." or four..steps.....

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Many cities claim that thirty and

their: some say forty per cent."" of bowlers are women:

The women bowlers should be com- plimented and encouraged. They: have, furnished valuable assistance in elevating and popularising bowling.

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