Bowling: History

The first evidence of bowling was discovered by a british archeologist in 1930. It manifested in the form of primitive bowling pins and bowling balls that were buried in the grave of an Engyptian boy. The artifacts are dated back to 3200 B.C. This was the first evidence of existance of bowling.
Other archeologist claim that the first game of bowling was played somewhere in western/central Europe in 300A.D. The first written referance to bowling dates back to 1366. It claims that king Edward III played the game along with his soldiers. Further traces of bowling state that the game was banned from all but the upper classes of England by king Henry VIII, because the game distracted the traders and workers from doing their jobs. Ninepin bowling was introduced to America from Europe during the colonial era, and became very popular in the New World.

Bowling: Health Benefits and Safety

Bowling helps in burning calories and works muscle groups not usually exercised. The flexing and stretching in bowling works tendons, joints, ligaments, and muscles in the arms and promotes weight loss. Apart from the physical benefits it also has psychosocial benefits, strengthening friendships or creating new ones in groups.

It is recomended to worm up before playing bowling, like it is with any other sport. Checking the soles of shoes for sticky objects helps to avoid falls. Since bowling balls are heavy with varying weight ranges, to avoid back and wrist injury they should be picked up with both hands. It’s recommended to bend one’s knees while picking up bowling balls to avoid back injuries. The bowling ball return mechanism has a driven wheel, and bowlers should keep their hands clear of it. It is also important to watch the size of the bowling ball, as your finger can get stuck in it!

Bowling

Bowling is a really popular sport amongst today's sosciety. Ancients forms of bowling have been around since 300A.D. when it was 'discoevered' in Germany, Finland, Yemen, etc. The modern bowling rules have been crafted in September 9, 1895. In the game, the bowler rolls the bowling ball down a bowling alley, a wooden or synthetic, trying to hit pins.
The type of bowling varries depending on the pins' size and shape, and the bowling ball. There are five varitations of bowling:

• Tenpin bowling
• Ninepin bowling
• Candlepin bowling
• Duckpin bowling
• Fivenpin bowling