th3jumpoff -- Here's a drill you can do almost anywhere without a ball that might help.  Stand next to a smooth wall, with your body perpendicular to the wall and the shoulder of your bowling arm touching it.  Now do a full swing, keeping your arm against the wall throughout the swing.  This will show you what a straight pushout and swing feels like.  Now go to the bowling alley and try to duplicate that feel.  --  JohnP