What was Elizabethan bowling like?

Elizabethan Bowling, particularly popular during the late 16th century, involved several forms, with the most common being "ninepins" or "skittles." Players would roll a wooden ball to knock down a set of pins arranged in a triangular formation, often played outdoors in yards or designated bowling alleys. The game emphasized skill and precision, and it became a social pastime among various classes. It also laid the groundwork for modern bowling games, evolving over the centuries into the sport we know today.