{"id":1803,"date":"2022-09-25T10:50:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-25T08:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howbowling.com\/?p=1803"},"modified":"2023-04-23T09:34:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-23T07:34:23","slug":"what-is-deadwood-in-bowling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howbowling.com\/what-is-deadwood-in-bowling\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Deadwood in Bowling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In bowling, there are a few terms that only pro bowlers know. However, if beginners learn these terms and their meanings, it can help them improve their game. One of these less-known terms in bowling is deadwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deadwood indicates a pin that was knocked down earlier but is still lying on the lane or in the gutter. Since the pin is out of the reach of the rake, it couldn’t be located or picked up by the rake.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadwood is a way to let the mechanics know there is a problem with the pin deck that needs attention. A bowling pin may also get stuck somewhere in the backend, making it irretrievable. It is an issue that needs to be resolved as soon as possible so the game can continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rules for deadwood are slightly different in different bowling formats. So let’s find out more about this term, how it affects a game of bowling, and what a bowler should do when there is deadwood.<\/p>\n\n\n