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Timing Is Essential
Timing is what seperates great bowlers from good ones. It cannot be taught to you, it is something that each individual must teach themselves on their own since everybody's timing is different. This is where natural ability plays a large part, but anyone who puts their mind to it can learn it. The key thing to remember is that the speed of the arm swing sets the pace for the speed of the feet. You need to find the right arm swing speed so that your feet aren't forced to rush or go too slow. Experiment with how high you hold the ball in the stance to get just the right arm swing speed you feel comfortable with and that will keep both swing and feet in sync with each other without rushing line or going too slow.
Keep Thumb Relaxed
Make sure your thumb is relaxed and straight when you go to release the ball. If your thumb wants to bend practice swinging the ball while standing still to get the right feel of a relaxed, straight thumb.
Make Those Spares
Face them with your entire body and go straight at them. It's best to shoot corner pins at angles and use as much of the lane as possible. Relax, many people tense up on spares.
Visualization Technique
A good idea is to try to analyze your game and think about what you are doing when you practice. Use visualization to bowl off the lanes, imagine yourself making great shots. Feel your good shots when you make them and imprint it into your mind so you can repeat them again.