Term | Definition |
Bowling | Ancient sport. Was introduced to America in 1623 from the Netherlands. |
Frame | The box on the score sheet in bowling. 10 frames constitute a game. |
Spare | Knocking over all pins in two tries in bowling. |
Strike | Knocking over all the pins with one try in bowling. |
Stance of bowling | Stand with body facing pins, straight up or slightly crouched. Should be about 15 feet from foul line. Ball held waist high. |
Footwork of bowling | Most popular approach is the 4 step. Feet should be parallel to each other and remain in a straight line throughout the approach with the last step taken opposite of the ball. |
Approach of bowling | Four phases: Push away, swing, forward swing and release of ball. |
Flag football | Originated in the late 19th century. Based off of soccer and rugby. |
Quarterback (QB) | Offensive person who is in charge of advancing the ball down the field. |
Center | Offensive person who is in charge of "hiking" the ball to the QB. |
Reciever | Offensive person who runs a route down the field to catch a pass from the QB in order to gain yardage, a first down, or to score a touchdown. |
Interception | When a defensive player catches a pass intended for an offensive player. |
Sack | When the QB has his flag pulled by defense behind the line of scrimmage. |
Fumble | When ball is dropped after being in possession |
Line of scrimmage | Imaginary line where the nose of the ball is placed to separate the offensive team from the defensive. |
Touchdown | Touchdown-Worth six points.\ |
Ultimate Frisbee | Non-contact field sport that combines elements of soccer, football and basketball in a fast-paced game played with a flying disc. Game is played until 13 points is reached. Each team should have about seven people. |