Question: What does Brooklyn mean in bowling?

Answer:

Brooklyn (also called a crossover) is when a right handed bowler hits the 1-2 pocket (left side of the headpin) or a left handed bowler hits the 1-3 pocket (right side of the headpin). It is an accidental hit on the opposite side of the headpin from where the ball was intended to go.

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