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RayRay310

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Timing issue;First step..
« on: March 13, 2011, 10:55:47 AM »
 I've been in a slump lately.My timing is off starting with my first step.I can never get the ball and my first step to be fluid.I have a 5 step approach.I've also moved up on the approach to try and slow my feet down because I've been pulling/over turning the ball because my feet speed up and and I'm sliding and pulling the ball down in the backswing which in turn,also causes me to throw excessivley hard lately.When I try to move back on the approach,again the first step is off,I have recently starting over compensating (after moving up on the approach,and taking tiny steps),and take "big" or not normal steps because I feel imm too far back.(I' 6'3 if it matters or not).I've been either been pulling shots and falling off at the approach..Any advice,suggestions,tips much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!!

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JustRico

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2011, 07:27:47 PM »
First of all, your steps should be normal...as in normal length. Anything else you are manipulating the way you walk and walking is something you've done since you were 2.

Secondly, if you have timing issues with 5 steps, you should try 4 steps. Try moving the ball with your first step...push it towards the foul line and not upward. Also trying to lock your arm in front of you can cause you to pull the ball back due to muscling it.

Fast feet are generally a sign of early timing. You have the ball into your approach too early thus muscling it. When you try and pull the ball back to try and get back into time, your feet are naturally going to catch up causing them to speed up...thus thinking your feet are fast.

Start with your shoulder relaxed...this helps relax your swing and a swing is a non-manipulated motion.


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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2011, 07:42:16 PM »
So you are saying that on a five step delivery you are starting the ball on your first step ?????

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RayRay310

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2011, 08:32:47 PM »
No after i slide,so  my second step.I slide,the ball hasnt moved,then i run into trouble getting the ball in tune with my feet..sorry

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2011, 12:14:43 PM »

 

The above video is just one of many on You Tube and there are others that will help you study the mechanics in the four or five step approach from start to finish. A good starting point would be to place your heels on the foul line and take four normal steps and  1/2 step for a five step approach. This will give you a starting point  in your approach. Some bowlers really get messed up trying to change from a five step approach to a four or the other way around. If you use a four step start the ball into motion on the first step and if you use the five step approach the ball will start into motion in the second step which is explained in the video. A good coach can help you out more than anything else.

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r534me

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2011, 09:21:11 AM »
I had the same problem with a 5 step and I was having a lot of timing issues where I was trying to catch up to my feet and the swing was inconsistent.  I went to a six step approach just to the momentum going.  Someone asked me why not go four step.  I just went with what was comfortable.  

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Walking E

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2011, 05:29:01 PM »

 



jodyk24 wrote on 3/14/2011 12:14 PM:


 


The above video is just one of many on You Tube and there are others that will help you study the mechanics in the four or five step approach from start to finish. A good starting point would be to place your heels on the foul line and take four normal steps and  1/2 step for a five step approach. This will give you a starting point  in your approach. Some bowlers really get messed up trying to change from a five step approach to a four or the other way around. If you use a four step start the ball into motion on the first step and if you use the five step approach the ball will start into motion in the second step which is explained in the video. A good coach can help you out more than anything else.


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The video linked above is pretty good. This is the direct opposite of the instructons in THIS video, which are not quite as helpful.


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r534me

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2011, 05:43:46 PM »
That was pretty funny.  

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Re: Timing issue;First step..
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2011, 06:30:17 PM »
OHHHH I want some lessons from this guy,LOL.
First he does a 4 step approach but counts to five.
Then he takes 6 steps and counts to five again.
Walking E wrote on 3/15/2011 5:29 PM:

 



jodyk24 wrote on 3/14/2011 12:14 PM:


 


The above video is just one of many on You Tube and there are others that will help you study the mechanics in the four or five step approach from start to finish. A good starting point would be to place your heels on the foul line and take four normal steps and  1/2 step for a five step approach. This will give you a starting point  in your approach. Some bowlers really get messed up trying to change from a five step approach to a four or the other way around. If you use a four step start the ball into motion on the first step and if you use the five step approach the ball will start into motion in the second step which is explained in the video. A good coach can help you out more than anything else.


jodyk24




 

 

The video linked above is pretty good. This is the direct opposite of the instructons in THIS video, which are not quite as helpful.


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