Answer: headpin

AnswerCrossword Clue
HEADPINIt's hit hardest during a strike
HEADPINLane's number one
HEADPINIt's denoted by a 1
HEADPINIt's closest to the foul line
HEADPINIt's placed midway between the gutters
HEADPINBowler's target.
HEADPINFirst thing usually hit by a bowling ball
HEADPINOne easily bowled over?
headpinthe pin standing nearest to the bowler when set up, at the head or front of the triangle; the number 1 pin
headpina bowling pin