Daily craze on Instagram: "Follow (us) @dailycraze1 for more content... . Bowling might seem like a simple game of rolling a heavy ball down a lane, but the physics and history behind a "perfect strike" are surprisingly intense. Originating in various forms as far back as Ancient Egypt, modern 10-pin bowling became a global phenomenon because it strikes the perfect balance between a casual social outing and a high-stakes professional sport. The secret to mastering the lane lies in "the hook"-a t