This one thing can make or break you when bowling

[noeymc]

timing, timing is the most important thing in bowling agree? or disagree?

[tccstudent]

Nope it is not
The most important thing is the coolers that keeps the beer cold

[RobLV1]

I agree because timing is the foundation from which everything else is built. Many bowlers want to jump directly to working on their release so that they can get more revs on the ball. The problem is that until their timing is such that it puts them in a leverage position at the line, their releases cannot improve. It's kind of like learning to walk before trying to run.

[Mudpuppy]

Nope it is not
The most important thing is the coolers that keeps the beer cold

Agreed - if the beer temp is not 37.5 then it is a wasted night. 37.6 is bad. 38 is bad. Anything higher is criminal. 37.4 or lower is too cold.

[Hammer]

I do some testing with my timing. Using a 5 step approach I hinge the start of my swing at different times to see how early or late I should start my swing so it ends up at the best spot of my release. I find that if I start the swing too late I tend to muscle the ball to get it to the right spot at release. This is not good. You can lose revs or have pulled shots. By the way, I start my swing on the second step of a 5 step approach which is what it should be. If you are using a 4 step approach you start your swing on the first step. So start your swing at different times to see what works best for you.

[noeymc]

thats just a baseline hammer it will most likly need more fine tuning i no every time i see my coach i am changing my apporach a little bit to get my timing the best it can be just my 2cents

[classygranny]

I agree because timing is the foundation from which everything else is built. Many bowlers want to jump directly to working on their release so that they can get more revs on the ball. The problem is that until their timing is such that it puts them in a leverage position at the line, their releases cannot improve. It's kind of like learning to walk before trying to run.

Funny thing...this morning was our sweeper and we do a potluck, so I didn't stop for breakfast. This meant I had 45 minutes of extra time this am. Not wanting to work, I decided to read thru the forum and this post really stuck out.

Many of you may know that I seem to be experiencing some intermittent thumb pain and with my work schedule I haven't been able to work with my coach since October (aargh!). Since it isn't constant or even consistent I believed it was bowler error and not ball fit.

After reading this post this am, I decided to totally concentrate on my approach (mainly my first step - usually, for some reason when it starts good, it ends good)and forget about how I was holding the ball, the release, everything about my hand - so to speak. The first ball out for practice, was like OUCH! but my feet were fairly fast. Thought about slowing down and posting my shot. Also, bending knee.

Amazing, I did extremely well until about mid-game of the third game and my feet started getting a bit fast - and the thumb pain was back, I immediately knew I had to get my timing under control and it was really going to hurt for the rest of the game.

After bowling, my teammate and I discussed this. She noticed that when my feet are good and I post the shot, I release close to my ankle and my thumb clears the ball early. When my feet get fast or I don't post the shot well, the ball (with my thumb still in it) goes beyond the point of ideal release.

I think I had got so concerned about how I was releasing the ball and why it made my thumb hurt, that I didn't realize my timing was off, because my brain was working so hard on my thumb and release.

So, TOTALLY AGREE with getting the timing and solid foundation at the line - before anything else!

Thanks Rob...my thumb feels pretty good tonight. And now my awareness is higher, as well!

[noeymc]

a good way to help your timing 4step ) think kick ball push it out and move your foot right when its above your toe

same thing with 5 step just on your 2nd step

remember to speed up with each step to build momentum but everything we say is just baselines timing can only be fixed by watching someone bowl

[Aslan]

I was gonna guess "bar tab". Thats what kills me.

[jnv32185]

I was gonna guess "bar tab". Thats what kills me.

LOL I was thinking more along food bill but drink bill definitely ranks up there too.