Sleeper Meaning in Bowling

A sleeper is a single pin that remains standing directly behind another pin so that it is hidden from the bowler’s view. This typically happens with the 2-8 combination or the 3-9 combination on the lane. Many beginners do not realize the second pin is there until they throw their ball and see it remain standing. To pick up this spare a player must hit the front pin directly enough to knock it straight back. For example the bowler was surprised to find a sleeper hiding behind the front pin after his first roll. A sleeper is a hidden pin that requires a precise straight shot to clear the frame.,The bowler was surprised to find a sleeper hiding behind the front pin after his first roll.