Lane Dimensions

The bowling center has an even number of lanes. Each lane is 60 feet long from the foul
line to the head pin. The lane is 42 inches wide and is made of exactly 39 wood boards.
On each side of the lane is a nine-inch wide channel called the gutter.
The bowler begins the delivery on an area called the approach, making sure to stop
before the line at known as the foul line. The player begins to bowl from the approach.
This is the area where the wood starts from the settee area to the foul line. At any one
time, only one person can bowl.

Dots
There are three sets of seven dots on the approach, called the locator dots (also known
as dowels).

the first set is located 15 feet before from the foul line.
the second set is 12 feet before
the third set is approximately 3 inches before the foul line.

The center dot of each set is larger than the rest.

The first two sets of dots help you decide where to stand on the approach the
set up location.

The third set will help you (or a friend/coach) observe where your ball touches
down on the lane- the touchdown point. The dots help you gain accuracy in
your steps to strike target.

The area where the pins stand is called the pocket. The pins in a rack are arranged in a
pit, in the form of a triangle. Each pin is 15 inches tall. The weight of each pin varies
from one bowling center to another, and is between 3lbs 6 ounces and 3lbs 10 ounces.
The pins have numbers 1 to 10, 1 being the head pin.
The understanding of the dimensions of the bowling lane is a significant factor, as it helps
you strike more accurately at the targets and convert the spare pins to good scores.

- 12 2004, HowToBowlStrikes.com