What is tenpin?

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Tenpin bowling is a popular sport that involves rolling a bowling ball down an alley toward ten standing pins. It is played indoors and is commonly enjoyed by people of all ages. Here is some more information about tenpin bowling:

1. The game is played on a long, narrow lane that is typically made of polished wood.

2. The standard size of a tenpin bowling lane is 60 feet long and 41.5 inches wide.

3. Each player gets up to two attempts to knock down all ten pins per turn.

4. A game typically consists of ten frames, and the player with the highest score at the end of the game wins.

5. The pins used in tenpin bowling are made of a hard plastic material and weigh around 3.5 pounds each.

6. The bowling ball used in tenpin bowling weighs between 6 and 16 pounds and is typically made of urethane or reactive resin.

7. The most common grip style for holding a bowling ball is the fingertip grip, which allows the bowler to have better control and accuracy.

8. There are various techniques for bowling, including the straight ball, hook ball, and curve ball.

9. Tenpin bowling is governed by the World Bowling organization, which was established in 1952.

10. The sport has gained popularity around the world and is now played in more than 100 countries.