I was recently berated by a silly little man that I was breaking lane etiquette by throwing my ball just as he was about to throw his on the adjoining lane. I paid my money just the same as everyone else, so is this man right to pull me on this issue
2007-05-22 01:57:07 · 10 answers · asked by duck surprise 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Nicely put, James.
When my family bowls, we remind the kids to:
* Be ready when it's your turn. We don't want to have to find you drooling in front of the candy machine all night.
* Be aware of bowlers on each side. While WE might not be really serious bowlers, the people on either side might be practicing for a tournament, or playing a game that counts for their league standings.
* Although we didn't know 'right lane' right-of-way, we are consious of bowlers on BOTH sides. You will find that if you gesture to a bowler to go first 'this' time, they will do the same for you 'next' time.
* Celebrate great rolls, but keep your victory dance to your own lane :-).
* Keep control of your ball -- don't try fancy holds, crazy swings or silly approches if there are other bowlers close by. Personal safety, equipment damage, and interfering with the ability of others to enjoy their game are all factors. You really DON'T want to wreck someones 'perfect game' by having your silly granny-roll go down the wrong lane.
2007-05-22 02:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes. person on the right lane has priority. if both wanting to throw at the same time, the right lane should throw first.
heres some more
Each sport has a list of unwritten rules that make playing the game easier and more fun for everyone - Rules of the Road so to speak. Most of them are just common sense. Here are some of those Rules of Etiquette:
1. Remove your street shoes at an appropriate place, particularly if they are wet. Water & bowling shoes DO NOT mix. Trying to bowl with a shoe that has a wet bottom will cause you to stick and fall. Please be careful for all concerned.
2. Be on time for you league and be ready to bowl when it's your turn. If both teams are ready except for 1 or 2 late individuals, please begin on time. Your late bowlers have 5
frames to catch up in most leagues.
3. If you are going to be absent please contact your team captain and the league secretary to inform them and possibly allow them to find a substitute for you.
4. Right of Way! When two bowlers step onto the approach at the same time, the bowler on the left hand lane should step to the back until the bowler on the right hand lane has delivered. At that point the left hand lane can make their address and delivery while the right hand lane steps back. This is to allow each bowler to concentrate without being distracted. As long as everyone is prompt it allows the game to move along smoothly.
5. Please do not use another bowler's personal balls. If you don't have your own balls, the house balls are available for your use. If you wish to purchase personal balls, see your Customer Service Controller at the counter.
6. Please don't put more than 2 personal balls on the rack at a time.
7. It is also courteous to your teammates not to razz & kid them while they are on the approach. Save the kidding until their turn is complete!
We want your league bowling experience to be happy & memorable one. We hope this makes it a little easier for you. Please be sure to talk to us if you have a problem or concern. Good luck in new bowling adventure!
2007-05-22 02:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There is certainly a tactful way to say something to you (and this man was anything but tactful), but yes, this man knew what he was talking about. It's considered rude to throw your ball at the same time as the person in either lane next to you. The person who begins their throw first (begins their "wind-up walk" towards the lane)gets to go first. It only takes a moment, and as soon as the ball is out of their hand, you're free to throw
2007-05-22 02:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by stephie_00 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought the right lane had right of way ....
When you bowl with the right hand, you can't see over your right shoulder. If someone moves into your perferal vision from the left, it can put off the bowler by the sudden movement.
So right goes first.
2007-05-22 02:11:36 · answer #4 · answered by wizebloke 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is. You wait until the people on both sides of you have released their ball before getting ready to go.
2007-05-22 02:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the hot girl in the lane next to you bends over - YOU HAVE TO take a good long look and drool.
2007-05-22 02:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes,there is bowling ettiquette....if the person to your left is bowling at the same time,you are supposed to let them go first,i think. Its just common courtesy.
2007-05-22 03:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
apparently there is etiquette to bowling (purlease) and now you know.
he was a prat for making a thing of it, and now you know not to do it in future.
2007-05-22 02:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by gemx24 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I picked up someone else's ball and they made a REAL THING about it! Some people take it way too seriously.
2007-05-22 02:01:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
do not drink beer in front off kids I see it happens ;-(
2007-05-22 02:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋