There is, you have to file a protest under Rule 10 – Provisional Ball, if you and the team captains can't work it out, then its up to the board to decide if you get the foul or the pins.
Rule 10 – Provisional Ball
A provisional ball or frame shall be bowled when a protest involving a foul, legal pinfall or a dead ball is
made and cannot be resolved by the two team captains or a tournament official.
The following procedures apply when a dispute occurs:
a. For the first ball of any frame, or after the second ball in the 10th frame if the first ball was a strike:
1. Foul: The player shall complete the frame and then bowl one provisional ball at a full setup of
pins.
2. Illegal Pinfall: The player shall complete the frame and then bowl one provisional ball at the
same setup which would have remained standing had the disputed pin(s) not have fallen.
3. Dead Ball: The player shall complete the frame and then bowl a complete provisional frame.
b. On a spare attempt or the third ball of the 10th frame:
1. Foul and Illegal Pinfall: No provisional ball is necessary.
2. Dead Ball: A provisional ball shall be bowled at the same setup which was standing when the
disputed ball was bowled.
The score sheet and a record of both scores for the frame in which the provisional delivery was
made shall be kept. The protest must be referred to the league board of directors or tournament
management for a decision. If they are unable to make a decision, the local association or USBC can be
asked for a decision on submission of the facts relating to the protest.
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