Late Bowling Timing, Slow Your Steps

By: bowlingball.com, Originally Posted: 12/15/16; Updated: 3/11/21

If you have late timing and your coach has suggested to get your bowling ball into your swing sooner than presently in relation to your feet and if you struggle doing so, then simply try to slow down your footwork.

If you have late bowling timing, slow your steps. It can be that simple if you do not wish to make a major change to your game.

For those of you who have bowled for many, many years, changing your timing sequence can become challenging and inconsistent unless you can dedicate yourself to constant practice.

By slowing your steps, you give your bowling hand a chance to complete your full swing cycle less hurried than if you rush your steps and get the ball into your swing very late.

If you are rushing your steps, particularly the final two steps beyond a gradual increase in pace of steps, then you likely are adversely affecting your timing.

For those of you relatively new to the game, bowling timing is best described as the relationship between your steps and your arm swing.

Fast feet do not match well with late timing. Fast tempo footwork matches best with an early timing sequence.

If you have late timing, then it is best to slow your steps during competition so your anxiety does not make you rush so much you force your swing and release producing inconsistent results.

Bowlers with late timing will typically begin walking before moving the bowling ball.

This type of timing motion gets the ball into the swing one step late and shortens the elapsed time you have to make an unhurried swing and release.

Try to slow your steps by visualizing ankle weights attached to your feet causing you to slow your pace of steps with a slight bit of hesitation between steps.

Another factor in slowing your steps you can build into your approach sequence is to count cadence as you walk and swing your bowling ball.

Late timing can be spotted when the bowler completes the step the sliding step and the bowling ball is still moving up to the top of the backswing.

If you are a bowler believing a change of timing sequencing is not in your best interest, then focus instead on slowing the pace of your steps so you can bowl with balance and swing control. Accuracy is developed by maintaining good body balance throughout your approach movements. Consistent ball speed helps you gain a reliable ball reaction. A consistent release accomplished skid distance control so you can get a good read on the lane conditions and so you can make sensible adjustments when needed.

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