2006-12-22 01:54:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
It's just good bowling manners....It is distracting to see someone in your peripheral vision that is doing the same thing you are....
2006-12-22 01:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just one of those unwritten courtesy rules of bowling. I guess most people feel more comfortable releasing the ball when there's no one else around them. They can concentrate more and potentially get a better result after throwing the ball.
2006-12-22 01:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like not letting your shadow cross in front of another golfer's shot. Don't know if these are written or unwritten rules.
Like taking a knee in football when you're ahead by 20 on your opponenet's 10 yard line, with 20 seconds left, unless you need the points for a tiebreaker or personal best record. Then screw 'em.
2006-12-22 02:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people have wide peripheral vision which allows us to see objects and motion to our sides. When a bowler is making the approach someone coming up on either side can cause him/her to become distracted and throw off.
Have fun and be courteous to others.
2006-12-22 02:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Lane courtesy", and usually to your right. If someone is setting up for their approach on your right, you wait.
It's meant to cut down on potential distraction. It can throw you off if someone is in your peripheral vision is going at the same time you are.
2006-12-22 01:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by Cruel Angel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etiquette. It is distracting when someone right next to you glides up and bowls while you are concentrating. Bad form. :)
2006-12-22 01:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by twicewise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the bowls are weighted to one side to if they dont wait the bowls may knock eachother as they curve, this is so they do not spoil the game
2006-12-22 01:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by aaronwiliams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is distracting if someone else rolls at the same time as you. It throws off your concentration.
2006-12-22 01:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by Montecar3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's courtesy so that you don't distract them while they are taking aim. If they see you out of the side of their eye, they'll get distracted and miss their aim.
2006-12-22 01:56:35 · answer #9 · answered by capnemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so that you can pretend to be a kind and considerate person, fooling those around you into thinking you're not plotting their various grizzly demises.
2006-12-22 02:37:35 · answer #10 · answered by Eric C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋