Bowling - a sport game in balls, which originated from bowling. The goal of the game is to shoot down skittles, set up in a special way at the end of the flat-bed track, with as few hands as possible.In the world there are many types of bowling: 5-bowling bowling differs from 10-bowling not only by the number of pins, but, for example, the number of shots in each frame [1], as well as the different game value of pins; Candling bowling is distinguished by the shape of the pins, which resemble candles; dakpin-bowling also differs in the form of pins, they are similar to ducks, smaller in size and very stable, with balls being lighter; skittles and other species. However, the most common option in the world is the ten-pin bowling (Tenpin), in which bowls are installed in the form of a triangle, according to the rules adopted in 1895 by the first professional association of players - the "American Bowling Congress".The game is very popular in the US - this country is leading by the number of tracks per capita (1/2 250); on this indicator for the United States followed by the countries of the British Commonwealth, Scandinavia and Japan. In total, in 120 countries around the world, according to 2007, there were about 10 million regular bowling players. Players come together in clubs, clubs - in various associations, which, in turn, organize national and international tournaments.The largest and most authoritative association is the International Bowling Federation (WB), which unites the federations of 134 countries. The Federation is recognized as the official regulator and establishes rules and standards for equipment for 10- and 9-bowling bowling around the world [4]. The WB Championships are held once every two years.
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