Bowling

MODULE
2
Module 2 has begun.
MODULE CONTENTS
Congratulations on your
accomplishments. We'll start LESSON 1: Brief History and
Nature of Bowling
with the topics related to the
brief history and nature of LESSON 2: Rules, Etiquette and
bowling, rules, etiquette and Equipment of the Game
equipment of the game, LESSON 3: Fundamental Skills
fundamental skills and and Scoring System
scoring system, common
errors and game LESSON 4: Common Errors and
Game Improvement Drills
improvement drills, and
bowling skill test and LESSON 5: Bowling Skill Test
terminologies. and Terminologies

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of Module 2, you should be able to:

a. Trace the brief history of bowling;

b. Discuss the nature of the game; and
c. Appreciate the benefits derived from participation in bowling activities.
d. Familiarize oneself with the rules of the game;
e. Appreciate the etiquette of the game; and
f. Identify the different equipment needed in bowling game.
g. Identify the different fundamental skills in bowling;
h. Perform properly the various fundamental skills in bowling; and
i. Apply the standard scoring system in bowling.
j. Identify the most common errors in bowling;
k. Institute correction for every identified error; and
l. Identify the purpose of every drill in improving individual.
m. Familiarize oneself with the procedure in undergoing the skill test;
n. Compare personal score with the skill test norm; and
o. Familiarize oneself with the different terms used in bowling.

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Brief History
LESSON and Nature of
“I’m a bowling pin, even when I fall I’ll
Bowling
always stand back up.”
-Jay Park

TIME FRAME

TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

In this lesson, challenge yourself to:

a. Trace the brief history of bowling;

b. Discuss the nature of the game; and
c. Appreciate the benefits derived from participation in bowling
activities.

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D

Woopie! Hello and welcome to Lesson 1! You have one hour to

complete this module, thus the exercises must be completed on
time. This course will provide you with an outline of bowling's
history and nature. So, let's get this lesson started.

A C T I V I T Y

LET’’S FIND IT!

Now, take a look at the word search below. Search for the word
inside the box. The hidden word can be written in any direction,
including horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, from left to right
and right to left. Below the search box, you'll find clues.

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 A B S T R A C T I O N

Brief History of the Game

Bowling is one of the oldest and most widely played of the world's sports Its history
has been traced to Egypt and it has been played in dozens of forms, both indoors
and outdoors for more than seventy centuries. The earliest known example of bowling
was discovered in the grave of an Egyptian child buried in 5200 BC bowling
implements found in the grave were similar to those used later in an English bowling
game.

Although, tenpins and the American Bowling Congress brought the world's
heaviest concentration of organized, competitive bowling to the United States, some
kind of bowling has existed at times in most areas of the world

Bowling pins probably originated in ancient Germany not as a sport but as a

religious ceremony. The game was called Kegling It was used by religious leaders in
the Middle Ages in Germany to determine if a person was leading a "good" life. A
man would place his pin (kegel) at a distance and attempt to knock it down A
successful attempt would mean he was living a good life according to their religious
principles.

Tenpins is an outgrowth of the European ninepin game that was brought to this
country in the 1600's by Henrik Hudson and other early explorers who settled the
northeastern seaboard. The tenth pin was added, according to popular legend, to
circumvent a ruling in the 1840's by the Connecticut. legislature which outlawed
ninepins because of widespread gambling then rampant in the game.

Ulamaika, a game very similar to modern tenpins, flourished among the

Polynesians in ancient times. The game involved rolling a stone 60 feet toward a
target in a contest of accuracy,

Other bowling games which have flourished in various parts of the world include:
lawn bowling, still active English game which originated more than 800 years ago;
other English games such as halt bowls, skittles and ninepins; the Scotch favorite,
curling - "bowling an ice" - which was introduced in the 16th century, road bowling, an
Irish game in which contestants roll stones from town to town, the Italian game of
bocce, somewhat similar to lawn bowling.

Many of the early European games were played outdoors, some as lawn games
and others using a narrow wooden board as lane. These games often adjoined
eating places or clubs and eventually either went indoors or were at least provided
with a shelter at the player's end of the lane.

The early American bowling games were played outdoors, the most famous site
being an area in New York City still known as bowling green. With the development of
tenpins, the bowlers' usually belonged to social clubs had much to do with the
founding of ABC, American Bowling Congress, and provided the nucleus of the
original membership.

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 BENEFITS OF THE GAME

One of the reasons that bowling is such a popular game today is due to the fact
that it does not require a high level of strength, power, speed or endurance. The skills
used in bowling are not too complicated for average performance and enjoyment. It
can also be played in a relatively short period of time as compared to many other
sports. Bowling is an activity that does not have to be highly competitive. A person
can gain excellent social and psychological benefits simply by participation. It gives
many people the opportunity to be around friends or family in a fun-filled atmosphere
since the informal nature of the game allows for socializing and chit-chat between
turns. League bowling also gives a person the unique opportunity to make new friends
and gain greater social competence. It can also provide a good outlet for satisfying a
desire to be more competitive in a sport.

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 A P P L I C A T I O N

Assess Your Knowledge!

Directions. True or False. Write True if the statement is correct and False if the
statement is incorrect on the blank provided before each number

_______ 1. Bowling is one of the oldest and most widely played of the world's sport.
_______ 2. The history of bowling has been traced to the country Greece.
_______ 3. The earliest known example of bowling was discovered in the grave of
an Egyptian child buried in 5200 BC.
_______ 4. Bowling pins probably originated in ancient Germany not as a sport but
a religious ceremony.
_______ 5. Duckpin is an outgrowth of the European ninepin game that was
brought to US in the 1600's by Henrik Hudson.

Give at least 2 reasons why bowling is a popular game today.

6. ____________________________________
7. ____________________________________

Give at least 3 benefits derived from participation in bowling games

8. ____________________________________
9. ____________________________________
10. ____________________________________