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Storm269

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Fast feet
« on: May 07, 2009, 05:13:03 PM »
I have fast feet and need constant reminder from my bowling buddies. I always thought my speed is ok but when I release the ball, I always find something amiss. Until my buddies told me to slow down my footwork and when I do everything just some in place nicely in the release.
Need help to correct my fast feet....any advice is greatly welcome....thanks !

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Re: Fast feet
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2009, 02:19:01 PM »
crazy stuff here...

its about timimg right? Its not really about only one aspect of timing (how fast the feet go)?

Timing - is simply this:

How long it takes the feet to get to the foul line

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How long it take the armswing to get to the bottom of the swing (at your ankle).

So at least two choices are here... alter the amount of time it takes to complete the approach or alter the amount of time it take to complete the swing.

I happen to be of the belief that altering the natural timing of the approach is very difficult to maintain ... ESPECIALLY in times of stress (needing to stike). This situation seems to always produce a pulled shot because people forget to maintain a slow cadence under pressure and speed up there approach to a natural pace.

I find it much more affective to reduce the amount of time the armswing takes by either shortening the eight of the swing (by lowering the pushaway) or by delaying the pushaway slightly. These seem to be more manageable solutions that are easier to maintain for the majority of people I have worked with.
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Re: Fast feet
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2009, 02:29:12 PM »
I'm 6' 4 1/2" and have always had a lot of trouble with fast feet. I personally use a 6 step approach to get my timing down. I take two short slow steps before starting my push away. It helps me lock in my timing. Also, I find it helpful to put a piece of tape with a reminder to slow down on the shoe that i line up with. Mine says, "stay slow stupid" a little funny but it really does work.
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