On a traditional 4 step approach the push away is on step 1, the ball is down at the side on step 2, the ball is at the peak of the backswing on step 3, and the ball is released on step 4.

Early timing means the ball is ahead of the feet.  The feet are in position 0 (starting posiion) and the ball is pushed away before the step, etc.

Late timing is the ball moves after the feet have moved.  The push away comes after the first step is taken.

Early timing if carried through to the release means the ball is in release position, but the final step/slide is not completed.  This can cause a loss of leverage and revs.

Late timing if carried through to the release can result in the ball being still in the back swing when the last step/slide is completed.  This can result in muscling the ball or "chasing the ball." Again it can result in a loss of leverage at the line as well as sacrificing revs.

I hope this helps.

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Edited on 8/19/2007 2:36 PM

I changed my timing and for me it helped my game. I'm a 5 step player and I started pushing the ball simultaneously on my first step before opening my shoulders on the downswing also I slide on the first step while pushing the ball out. Makes getting under the ball easier without having to muscle it on the release.

Edited on 8/19/2007 12:04 PM