2006-09-24 13:01:45 · 5 answers · asked by STORMY K 3 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
A total of 12 holes are allowed in each ball. You are allowed one for each finger and thumb. They are all allowed a small vent hole to prevent popping at the release point. One hole is allowed to bring a ball into static weight tolerances. The last is a "mill" hole to check the hardness of the cover stock just below the actual surface of the ball. This is the hole seen on equipment used by members of the PWPA and PBA National Tours just above the finger holes.
2006-09-24 13:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Greddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you only use your thumb, middle, and ring fingers. When the ball is thrown (bowling term for rolled) right it is easier to control then it would be if you were to use all five fingers. Some people use only two out of three of those fingers to make in curve more.
2006-09-24 16:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sara H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont believe 12 holes are leagal most have 3 but you are allowed to have one for each finger and thumb...one mill hole to bring the ball back into balance....i have been bowling for many years...and bought many balls...the rules change but ihave never ever sen a ball with 12 holes.....go usbc/balls/rules to check for yourself
2006-09-24 13:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you use three fingers to hold a bowling ball
2006-09-24 13:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by American Idle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you and two other friends can have some fun
2006-09-24 13:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by Bouncing on my meat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋