{"id":1830,"date":"2022-09-27T21:42:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T19:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howbowling.com\/?p=1830"},"modified":"2023-04-23T09:34:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-23T07:34:02","slug":"what-is-a-gutter-ball-in-bowling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howbowling.com\/what-is-a-gutter-ball-in-bowling\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Gutter Ball in Bowling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A bowling lane is composed of wooden boards with markings to indicate different areas. However, it is also surrounded by two trough-shaped structures on either side. These structures, known as gutters, serve to catch balls that fail to go straight and hit the pins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what is a gutter ball?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you roll a throw and it ends up in one of the gutters on the side, it is termed a gutter ball, and there are no points recorded for such a delivery. Therefore, to keep the ball rolling down the lane, you must practice perfect form and choose the right ball.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid throwing a gutter ball, a bowler must practice his stance and keep his eyes focused on the target. Moreover, picking the correct weight is important to find it easy to carry and swing the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will explore why some deliveries always end up in the gutter and a few proven tips to keep your ball out of the channel.<\/p>\n\n\n