This one thing can make or break you when bowling

[ALazySavage]

I'm going to agree with you about timing being the most important thing in the physical aspect of bowling, but then say that it isn't a fair question.
So that this doesn't become a chapter in a book, here is a short list of physical game aspects (not including all elements): Set up Position, Timing of the pushaway, type of pushaway, height of the backswing, relationship between the front step and the head, speed of the steps, position of the release, spine angle, armswing tension, and shoulder rotation. From this list I would say that pushaway timing, pushaway type, relationship of the front step and head (step length), speed of the steps, spine angle, shoulder rotation, and armswing tension are all things that fall under the catch all of timing.
My question is what is the biggest key for you to get your timing correct? For me, I know that if my lead foot is under my head my timing is most likely going to be spot on.

[noeymc]

speeding up on step 2.5

[classygranny]

I'm going to say the first step. When I work with my coach, and my sister is there watching, he calls my leaves as soon as I take my first step, and she says he is right 99% of the time.

[rv driver]

I'm going to say the first step. When I work with my coach, and my sister is there watching, he calls my leaves as soon as I take my first step, and she says he is right 99% of the time.

That almost sounds more like a balance issue rather than strictly a timing issue.

[RobLV1]

rv: Gotta go with granny here. The first step, both in direction and particularly length can mess up timing faster than just about anything else. When the first step is too long, you are well on your way to late timing and a shot that misses to the outside.

[shadowshocker]

rv: Gotta go with granny here. The first step, both in direction and particularly length can mess up timing faster than just about anything else. When the first step is too long, you are well on your way to late timing and a shot that misses to the outside.

This must be why my shots miss to the outside 50+% of the time...

[noeymc]

as long as i dont move my ball till i kick it my timing should be good assuming i speed up xD

[ALazySavage]

@ClassyGranny: Can I ask you who your coach is? Since you are from Scottsdale I'm guessing it is Tony Maresca, just curious though

[classygranny]

@ClassyGranny: Can I ask you who your coach is? Since you are from Scottsdale I'm guessing it is Tony Maresca, just curious though

Tony runs the proshop at Via Linda, and I have heard some good things about him.

I've been working with Michael Haugen, Jr. Love his passion for the game, his patience, his aptitude to "see" your bowling, and he shares, shares, shares, and will share more if you want to learn more.

I use Mike Calderon at Bowl 300-Tempe ProShop, excellent driller, and he is another one that will share all his wealth of knowledge if you want to listen.

[rv driver]

Tony runs the proshop at Via Linda, and I have heard some good things about him.

I've been working with Michael Haugen, Jr. Love his passion for the game, his patience, his aptitude to "see" your bowling, and he shares, shares, shares, and will share more if you want to learn more.

I use Mike Calderon at Bowl 300-Tempe ProShop, excellent driller, and he is another one that will share all his wealth of knowledge if you want to listen.

Lucky! Wish I could work with a pro like Michael.