Inside,
When I struggle, I often read this piece of advice:
" For the right kind of action to result, the 'explosion point' of a shot needs to coincide with the proper release point. The term 'explosion point' describes that instant in which the hand attempts to engage all the action producing factors--extension, lift hand/arm turn.
A bowler must acquire the patience and discipline to wait for the ball to get to the proper release point before 'playing his hand', so to speak (relax, and get the ball out over the lane smoothly).
If you tend to release too late, concentrate on 'rolling' the ball to the target instead of 'throwing' or 'reaching' for it.
If your looking for an all-encompassing piece of advice concerning this subject, it's 'Don't rush!' Yet, despite this much publicized admonishment, many bowlers wantonly disregard this warning, and continue 'galloping' to the foul line, hitting the ball early, cutting the backswing short, or demonstrating any number of similar faults--these acts are not intentional, by the way.
The fact is that most bowlers don't trust their ability to get everything in on time. Therefore, though inadvertent, most of this illicit behaviour is mentally contrived, specifically attributable to a lack of faith. Correcting the problem is relatively easy, providing the bowler is first made to recognize it.
A bowler, or any athlete, should strive for a feeling that there is a sequential order of all the technique one needs to put into each shot. Players who sense they have ample time to effect all of these aspects are certainly destined to perform much better.
Remember, one must strive to include all aspects of the bowling form. Becoming too anxious because you fear that something will be left out, often means hurrying and, indeed, leaving something out! There are micro-seconds within each second--plenty of time. Often you will hear a wise coach implore, 'Execute!' This can't be done without doing it all.
So, again, take your time. It doesn't serve your best interest to hurry. No one can blame you if you don't strike. But if you don't 'execute', you are 'guilty as charged'.
When asked , 'What was the first thing Paul Revere said at the end of his famous ride?' the third grader calmly replied, 'Whoa.' Unfortunately, too many bowlers overlook 'whoa' and frantically answer, 'The British are coming!' "
Hoping some of this sinks in, if only a little at a time.
Regards,
BowlingWolf