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Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Right arm)

A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move the ball away from a right-handed batsman. The 1st and 2nd fingers are placed on the top of the ball and spread either side of the seam. The side of the thumb is placed on the underneath of the ball directly on the seam. To make the ball swing, ensure that the seam remains vertical and angled away from the batsman.

Fast and spin bowling

Back Foot Defence

If the ball is pitched on the stumps - but short of a good length - it needs to be played safely. Going forward to a delivery like this is dangerous and you will also increase the chance of getting out. Going back on your crease and meeting the ball at the top of its bounce will help you to be in full control of the shot. Also, try to meet the ball with soft hands. This means relaxing your hands on the bat handle, which helps to take the pace off the ball and reduces the chances of getting caught near the wicket.

Techniques

Catching the edged ball

Setup the practice as shown. The bowler throws the ball underarm towards the wicketkeeper. The batsman can either deflect the ball, leave it alone or swing at the ball and miss it (on purpose). Rotate positions after ten throws. Wicket keeper may want to wear a helmet as a safety precaution.

Wicket - keeping

Group coaching for the back foot drive

Set up the practice as shown in the diagram. Make sure that the bowler feeds the ball in over arm and gets the ball to bounce to waist height. The Batsman then plays a back foot drive and tries to aim to hit the ball through the cones.

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Inswing Bowling Grip (Right Arm)

A right-arm bowler bowling to a right handed batsman will move the ball into them. The index and second finger should be placed either side of the the seam. The flat side of the thumb should be placed on the underneath of the ball. Ensure that the balls seam remains vertical and is angled towards the leg side.

Fast and spin bowling

Leg Spin - Grip

A leg spin bowler spins the ball from a right handed batsmans leg stump towards their off stump. The bowler grips the ball with the top joint of the index and middle fingers lying on the seam and the third finger bent along it. As the bowlers arm moves forward the fingers are straightened and the wrist is flicked forwards, with the palm finishing facing downwards. The 3rd finger is the one that imparts most of the spin. On release of the ball the bowler completes a full swing of the arm, driving through to the opposite hip. Its important to pivot on the ball of the front foot and make the back knee drive through the ball.

Fast and spin bowling

Off Drive

Batting Mechanics

Pull Shot

Back foot batting

Pull Stroke.

1. As the backswing begins, the head, shoulders and back foot move back and across. 2. The front leg is moved back and towards the leg side, forming the base for the shot with the head slightly forward. Keep the hands high and judge by the bounce and line of the ball whether or not to attempt the shot. 3. If you take on the shot then the arms should swing through and be fully extended as contact is made with the ball.4. The follow through will either see both feet move round and point towards the path of the shot (as illustrated), or see the front leg raised off the ground, with your weight pivoting on the back foot.

Techniques

The front foot drive

Dip your head and shoulder more than for the off or straight drive and let the ball come through. Open your leading shoulder to point straight/ mid on, so that your hip opens slightly, allowing the bat to swing through. Take a short stride towards the ball, stand tall on the balls of your feet and point the toe of front foot directly up the wicket. Plant foot down the line of leg stump - no wider. Stand tall, get up onto your toes with the weight on your front foot and head forwards, directly above body - eyes level. As the bat swings through the line of the ball, work hard to maintain the following: A dominant top hand, relaxed fingers and thumb bottom hand grip, diamond shape with arms, high hands, hands forward of bat face on impact.

Batting Mechanics

Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Rig...

A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move the ball away from a right-handed batsman. The 1st and 2nd fingers are placed on the top of the ball and spread either side of the seam. The side of the thumb is placed on the underneath of the ball directly on the seam. To make the ball swing, ensure that the seam remains vertical and angled away from the batsman.

General

Away Swing Bowlers - Grip (Rig...

A Right-armed bowler bowling outswing will move the ball away from a right-handed batsman. The 1st and 2nd fingers are placed on the top of the ball and spread either side of the seam. The side of the thumb is placed on the underneath of the ball directly on the seam. To make the ball swing, ensure that the seam remains vertical and angled away from the batsman.

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On drive Extras - Cricket Dril...

Attacking stroke, played to a full, delivery, usually a middle/middle and leg stump delivery Relaxed balanced stance, head and eyes level Backswing and step forward Front shoulder dips Base established, front knee bends Comfortable stride, with foot next to ball (on the outside of foot) Shoulders rotate vertically, bat accelerates on contact Bat swings through line of ball and follows through the direction of shot (mid on)

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Cut shot Extras - Cricket Dril...

Played to a ball short of a length and wide of off stump. Ball is aimed square of the wicket. Relaxed, balanced stance, head still, eyes level. Back swing and step back towards off side. Base established, weight stays slightly forward. Shoulders rotate towards offside, horizontally. Bat accelerates, hitting from high to low. Ball contact is made level with head, allow for natural follow through.

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Inswing Bowling Grip (Right Ar...

A right-arm bowler bowling to a right handed batsman will move the ball into them. The index and second finger should be placed either side of the the seam. The flat side of the thumb should be placed on the underneath of the ball. Ensure that the balls seam remains vertical and is angled towards the leg side.

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The front foot drive Front foo...

Dip your head and shoulder more than for the off or straight drive and let the ball come through. Open your leading shoulder to point straight/ mid on, so that your hip opens slightly, allowing the bat to swing through. Take a short stride towards the ball, stand tall on the balls of your feet and point the toe of front foot directly up the wicket. Plant foot down the line of leg stump - no wider. Stand tall, get up onto your toes with the weight on your front foot and head forwards, directly above body - eyes level. As the bat swings through the line of the ball, work hard to maintain the following: A dominant top hand, relaxed fingers and thumb bottom hand grip, diamond shape with arms, high hands, hands forward of bat face on impact.

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Back-Foot Defence Techniques -...

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high. Batsman should have a relaxed and balanced stance - head still, eyes level. Back swing and step back. Their front shoulder should then dip. With the base established, weight stays slightly forward. Shoulders rotate vertically, front leg drawn back, alongside the back foot. Bat decelerates, ‘soft hands’ upon impact. Ball contact under eyes.

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Leg Spin - Grip Techniques - C...

A leg spin bowler spins the ball from a right handed batsmans leg stump towards their off stump. The bowler grips the ball with the top joint of the index and middle fingers lying on the seam and the third finger bent along it.As the bowlers arm moves forward the fingers are straightened and the wrist is flicked forwards, with the palm finishing facing downwards. The 3rd finger is the one that imparts most of the spin.On release of the ball the bowler completes a full swing of the arm, driving through to the opposite hip. Its important to pivot on the ball of the front foot and make the back knee drive through the ball.

General

Off drive Extras - Cricket Dri...

Attacking stroke, played to a full off stump line delivery Relaxed balanced stance, head and eyes level Backswing and step forward Front shoulder dips Base established, front knee bends Comfortable stride, with foot next to ball (on the outside of foot) Shoulders rotate vertically, bat accelerates on contact Bat swings through line of ball and follows through the direction of shot (mid off)

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Pull Stroke. Techniques - Cric...

1. As the backswing begins, the head, shoulders and back foot move back and across. <br><br> 2. The front leg is moved back and towards the leg side, forming the base for the shot with the head slightly forward. <br><Br>Keep the hands high and judge by the bounce and line of the ball whether or not to attempt the shot. <br><Br>3. If you take on the shot then the arms should swing through and be fully extended as contact is made with the ball.<br><br>4. The follow through will either see both feet move round and point towards the path of the shot (as illustrated), or see the front leg raised off the ground, with your weight pivoting on the back foot. <BR><BR>

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Back foot drive Techniques - C...

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high.

General

Catching the edged ball Wicket...

Setup the practice as shown.The bowler throws the ball underarm towards the wicketkeeper. The batsman can either deflect the ball, leave it alone or swing at the ball and miss it (on purpose).Rotate positions after ten throws.Wicket keeper may want to wear a helmet as a safety precaution.

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The Basic Grip: Side view. Fas...

<BR><BR>The basic grip when bowling, shown here, places two fingers along the seam over the ball with the thumb running along the seam under the ball.

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Cover drive Extras - Cricket D...

This is an attacking stroke, played to a full, wide of off stump delivery. Keep a relaxed, balanced stance, with your head and eyes level. Using your normal backswing, step forward; your leading foot should have a comfortable stride to the pitch of the ball. When playing the stroke the front shoulder dips, front knee bends. Your shoulders rotate vertically, bat moves in an arc (3 o'clock to 9 o'clock) and continues  through the line of the ball in the direction of shot (through the covers - on the on-side).

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Back foot straight drive Extra...

Played to a ball short of a length, roughly stump high Relaxed, balanced stance, head still, eyes level Back swing and step back Front Shoulder Dips Base established, weight stays slightly forward Shoulders rotate vertically, front leg drawn back Bat accelerates, follows through straight Ball contact under eyes

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Fast Bowlers Grip Fast and spi...

The index and middle fingers are placed either side of the seam with the thumb gripping the bottom of the ball. The index and middle finger joints wrap around the ball to keep the ball away from the palm.On release ensure that the seam is kept vertical and that the hand stays behind the ball to create backspin.

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Drop hands Extras - Cricket Dr...

Drop hands Maintain side on position, achieved by encouraging player to keep shoulders parallel. This keeps batter a smaller target Keep weight forward even when moving back and across, to maintain balance and control of the shot Played to a ball that is rising, usually too high to play Hands are dropped straight down, away from the path of ball Batter must look to go back and across stumps Batter must keep eye on ball all the way.

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how to bowl reverse swing in fast bowling

how to bowl reverse swing in fast bowling

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how can i increase my bowling speed.And be able to bowl inswing,outswing,reverseswing.?

how can i increase my bowling speed.And be able to bowl reverseswing,outswing,inswing.

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helo sir,i m 15 years old nd i m a in swing bowler?

helo sir,i m 15 years old nd i m a in swing bowler with a side arm action,i m very frustrated with my wides down the leg side.........plzz tell me something and help me.........tell me some basics of in swing bowling

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how can I swing the the ball?

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How to out swing ball away from the wicket?

i am a fast bowler and i can in swing the delivery but i am cannot outswing my ball.

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How do I deceive the batsman with outswing bowling to get more edges?

I cannot get edges out of batsmen

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inswing new ball control

new ball sometimes cant control and swing too much and goes to leg stump or getting called wide ball. please suggest.Thanks

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How can i bowl a swing bowl? as a left hander.

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