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But then a 7-10 split is worth more than simply taking out all the pins in the first place with a strike. Indeed a strike gets more points than a spare.

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It would also encourage (rarely) bowlers in unwinnable games to try and force 7-10 splits, so that they have a chance to win on a 7-10 conversion.

It’s easy to leave a 7-10 by coming in either very high on the head pin or chopping it right down the middle at a slower speed.

edit: typo

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