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Originally Posted by pgustavson
So you tried taking bigger steps instead of moving up? That would definitely be a tough transition to make. I could see it affecting your swing timing. A larger step takes longer than a shorter one, so you could end up with early timing unless you pick-up your pace. You may have subconsciously done that to some extent as your ball speed was up. But it sounds like your swing timing was still off based on your release issue. Note: I'm an engineer, not a bowling coach; so my observations here are may or may not hold water...
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Judging by my video from last week, if I tried to just move up, Id be in front of the ball return since I noticed my steps are very small. I had never noticed that before, but it looks like I only cover about 3 feet of area in 5 steps. I dont really wanna move up because then that just looks silly. I had my mom video me the other day when I was doing the longer steps, and my timing actually looked better. I ended up about a foot off the foul line, but I can live with that, as I dont slide at all. I plant and come through, so I have naturally late timing. I really liked the way I looked, and so did my dad when I showed him. I think Im gonna try and keep it up. I have this week off work to work on my car, but I may head up to the lanes and throw a few to work on the approach.
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Originally Posted by bee sting
Just curious. I've never finished at the foul line . Im about a foot or more from it , so would moving up in my approach make that much a difference ? Seems like for me anyway id have to redo all my mechanics . Now if the ball is coming up high I just move up without worrying about the foul line . Carrying 198-204 on 2 leagues and I'm fairly consistent.
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I wouldnt worry about 1ft. I literally am about 3 1/2ft off the line. To redo the complete mechanics of your shot for that little amount of space would be silly. Id be jumping up and down if I was only a foot off!! Lol! Do you project the ball out on to the lane, or do you drop it down on the approach when you release?