Post by rraquinas on Aug 24, 2005 10:30:26 GMT -5
As Ms. Mullet has pointed out...the forum has moved away from bowling discussion...here is one of the rules in the book. Maybe I can get some controvery going on this.
Definition of a Foul
Rule 5a. A foul occurs when a part of the player’s body encroaches on or goes beyond the foul line
and touches any part of the lane, equipment or building during or after a delivery. A ball is in play after a
delivery until the same or another player is on the approach in position to make a succeeding delivery.
Chapter 2: USBC General Playing Rules – 15
The certification and inspection committee of a local association can require that the foul line be plainly
marked on the walls, posts, division boards or any other structure in a bowling center on a line with the
regular foul line.
When a foul is recorded, the delivery counts but the player is not credited with any pins knocked down by
that delivery. (See Rule 6b.)
NOTE: The foul line is of infinite length including walls, flooring, posts and ball returns. (Footwear
and clothing are considered part of the body.) A foul is not committed when foreign objects
such as pens, jewelry, coins, cigarettes, etc., drop from a bowler’s pocket or fall from a
person’s body or clothing. A player should request permission to cross the foul line to
retrieve any items that have fallen beyond the foul line.
Deliberate Foul
Rule 5b. When a player deliberately fouls to benefit by the calling of a foul, the player shall be credited
with zero pinfall for that delivery and not allowed further deliveries in that frame. If questions arise, Rule
10, Provisional Ball, should be followed.
Foul Detection
Rule 5c. A USBC approved automatic foul detecting device must be used if available. When not available,
a foul judge must be stationed in a position to have an unobstructed view of the foul line. Should a foul
detecting device become temporarily inoperative, the following procedures shall be used to call fouls:
1. In tournament play, management shall assign a foul judge or have the official scorers call fouls.
2. In league play, the opposing team captains shall call fouls or designate a foul judge.
Failure to provide for the calling of fouls as specified shall disqualify scores bowled for USBC high score
award consideration.
Apparent Foul
Rule 5d. A foul shall be declared and recorded if the automatic foul detecting device or foul judge fails to
call a foul that is apparent to:
1. both captains or one or more members of each of the opposing teams, or
2. the official scorer, or
3. a tournament official.
If there is a dispute, refer to Rule 10, Provisional Ball.
USBC Playing Rules and Commonly Asked Questions
Now having the rule posted...and knowing that a lot of people touch the wall if they are on the high or low pair...and we are supposed to follow the rules, why do we not call those fouls?
Definition of a Foul
Rule 5a. A foul occurs when a part of the player’s body encroaches on or goes beyond the foul line
and touches any part of the lane, equipment or building during or after a delivery. A ball is in play after a
delivery until the same or another player is on the approach in position to make a succeeding delivery.
Chapter 2: USBC General Playing Rules – 15
The certification and inspection committee of a local association can require that the foul line be plainly
marked on the walls, posts, division boards or any other structure in a bowling center on a line with the
regular foul line.
When a foul is recorded, the delivery counts but the player is not credited with any pins knocked down by
that delivery. (See Rule 6b.)
NOTE: The foul line is of infinite length including walls, flooring, posts and ball returns. (Footwear
and clothing are considered part of the body.) A foul is not committed when foreign objects
such as pens, jewelry, coins, cigarettes, etc., drop from a bowler’s pocket or fall from a
person’s body or clothing. A player should request permission to cross the foul line to
retrieve any items that have fallen beyond the foul line.
Deliberate Foul
Rule 5b. When a player deliberately fouls to benefit by the calling of a foul, the player shall be credited
with zero pinfall for that delivery and not allowed further deliveries in that frame. If questions arise, Rule
10, Provisional Ball, should be followed.
Foul Detection
Rule 5c. A USBC approved automatic foul detecting device must be used if available. When not available,
a foul judge must be stationed in a position to have an unobstructed view of the foul line. Should a foul
detecting device become temporarily inoperative, the following procedures shall be used to call fouls:
1. In tournament play, management shall assign a foul judge or have the official scorers call fouls.
2. In league play, the opposing team captains shall call fouls or designate a foul judge.
Failure to provide for the calling of fouls as specified shall disqualify scores bowled for USBC high score
award consideration.
Apparent Foul
Rule 5d. A foul shall be declared and recorded if the automatic foul detecting device or foul judge fails to
call a foul that is apparent to:
1. both captains or one or more members of each of the opposing teams, or
2. the official scorer, or
3. a tournament official.
If there is a dispute, refer to Rule 10, Provisional Ball.
USBC Playing Rules and Commonly Asked Questions
Now having the rule posted...and knowing that a lot of people touch the wall if they are on the high or low pair...and we are supposed to follow the rules, why do we not call those fouls?