Bowling (Atari 2600 Emulated Novice/B Mode)

I can NEVER bowl a strike in this silly game!  What do you have to do?

@LarcenTyler: I start off at the very bottom of the screen and roll the ball. At about the count of 3 i push up on the controller.

@Pjsteele:

The timing takes practice, but the advice is appreciated!