Question: What is a split in bowling?

Answer:

A split is when two or more pins remain standing after your first ball with a gap between them, making the spare very difficult. Common examples include the baby split (2-7 or 3-10) and the dreaded 7-10 split. Splits usually happen from poor pocket hits or light hits on the headpin.

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