Timing Research

[ChuckR]

I had a good example of BAD Timing last night. I had been working on continuing steps, NOT pausing when I started the ball in motion. The first game I THOUGHT about this and bowled a 159. The last 2 games I trusted that I had learned to keep my feet moving. Shot a 200 and 256.
League is NOT a good time to practice, but to implement.

[Mark O]

1. What do we mean by "timing" in bowling?
Timing is the difference in time between the foot getting to the foul line and the ball getting to the foul line

2. Is there a standard for "good" timing?
A standard for good timing would either be both arriving at the line at the same time or the ball arriving at the line immediately after the foot

3. Do certain types of bowlers use certain kinds of timing?
I would say a "cranker" uses slightly late timing for increased leverage

4. What happens when your timing is off?
You pull shots and you fall off in one direction or another once you get to the line

5. What is the #1 cause of bad timing?
Feet that are too quick/too slow

6. What can you do to correct bad timing?
Adjust speed/length of steps to match your armswing

7. Are you aware of your own timing?
I am relatively aware of my own timing mainly because I know if I can't post a shot then my timing is off and I can usually make an adjustment.