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a strike is all 10 pins knocked down in one try a spare is all 10 pins knocked down in two consecutive tries in the same frame.

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A Strike is when you knock all the pins down on the first attempt. A Spare is when you knock all the pins down on the second attempt

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Q: What is a spare and a strike in bowling?
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How many fames are there in bowling?

There are 10 frames in bowling. If you get a strike or spare in the 10th frame you get additional shot(s) -- 1 for spare and 2 for strike.


Is a strike more than a spare in bowling?

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A strike is when you strike out


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A turkey is 3 strikes in a row. You can only get a strike on the first ball of the frame. If you knock down all the pins on the 2nd ball of a frame it is a spare not a strike.


When was Silver Strike Bowling created?

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